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Raptors Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration was entirely painless. Barrett admitted he felt “a little salty” while watching the organization that traded him during the 2023-24 season capture the title. “If anybody else were to win […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former NBA top pick Kwame Brown made several powerful claims toward former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

The Las Vegas Aces enter the final week of the WNBA season needing to win their final two games to finish as the No. 3 seed, but their four-time MVP has delivered standout work.

Jennifer Rizzotti has spent years building her career in Connecticut. She first played in the state before becoming a coach and executive. Now, she is preparing for another change. The Connecticut Sun will play their final home game at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday before leaving the state. Rizzotti has led the Sun since 2021. [...]

Fantasy basketball draft tips for any format. Avoid hype picks, prioritize durability, survive positional runs and build a balanced roster in points or category leagues.

The Lakers’ made a bet on Walker Kessler, but will it pay off this season?

Do the Cavs have what it takes to truly contend in a stronger Eastern Conference?

There’s no question that Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will be the Lakers’ backcourt starters this fall and Walker Kessler will be in the middle, but who will join that trio in the starting five? Jovan Buha of Buha’s Block (Twitter video link) views free agent addition Quentin Grimes as a lock for one of […]

Here is a blockbuster trade idea for Kevin Durant that would force the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets to make a huge timeline shift.

The Indiana Fever can avoid falling to the bottom of playoff seeding with a win over the Minnesota Lynx.

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have turned the Indiana Fever into one of the most dangerous scoring teams in the league this season, and Chiney Ogwumike used a recent show to drop quite the take on the duo. The Fever stars have consistently shown up for the team this year, where both of them have been fortunate enough to remain fit.

Draymond Green believes Big Baller Brand was judged too quickly, arguing that every sneaker company needs time to learn from its early products and make improvements. Green defended the brand by pointing out that first-generation basketball shoes are rarely perfect. In his view, the criticism surrounding Big Baller Brand became so intense that the company […] The post Draymond Green defends Big Baller Brand’s shoes appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Indiana Fever playoff picture for 2026 is still up in the air. With only two games left in the regular season, a lot can happen. Indiana enters Tuesday at 27-15 and fifth in the WNBA standings. The Fever have clinched a playoff spot, but their seeding is far from a guarantee. The regular season […] The post Indiana Fever Playoff Scenarios: The Ultimate Breakdown Of Every Possible 2026 Matchup appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Trae Young believes drawing fouls has become one of the most effective tools in his offensive game, and he has no problem frustrating opponents in the process. The NBA guard explained that his approach comes from understanding what defenders are allowed to do and recognizing when their physicality crosses the line. Rather than simply absorbing […] The post Trae Young explains how foul drawing frustrates opponents appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 25: Fans shop for LeBron James #23 jerseys as well as other Philadelphia 76ers merchandise at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) | Getty Images One week from today, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the Sixers will begin training camp. Crazy. After a blur of an offseason, what are you most looking forward to seeing or hearing during training camp? What lineups are you hoping ...

Archbishop Wood's Caleb Lundy, 2, tries to dribble past La Salle's Tyler Branson, 3, during a Philadelphia Catholic League boys’ basketball game in Warminster on Feb. 6, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co The Drexel men’s basketball program secured a commitment from the highest-rated recruit in its history when Archbishop Wood combo guard Caleb Lundy verbally committed to play for head coach Zach Spiker and the Dragons last month. The South Jersey native held offers from Albany, Rhode I...

The Indiana Fever are still fighting for home-court advantage in the WNBA playoffs.

Since the WNBA has resumed after the FIBA World Cup break, it’s the Atlanta Dream that has stolen the limelight, confidently projecting themselves as one of the contenders, and their numbers are strongly backing their case. ESPN analyst Monica McNutt highlighted a compelling paradox driving the Atlanta Dream’s late-season surge.

Diana Taurasi knows how fast fortunes flip in the modern WNBA, and keeping Kelsey Plum in Phoenix long-term is front and center in that vision. Kelsey Plum joined Phoenix just before the trade deadline in a blockbuster deal, bringing another heavy-hitter alongside Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper.

Tyrese Haliburton writhing in pain on the floor in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals after suffering an Achilles injury is an image that will always haunt the Indiana Pacers. Before Haliburton went down, the Pacers had a strong chance to finally win their first championship after capturing three titles in the ABA. Fate, […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton had to ‘turn this s**t off’ when Knicks won NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reflecting on his 4-1 first-round playoff defeat against the New York Knicks, former Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young says the rowdy fans were an added motivator in the best-of-7 series. Young took a shot at the Knicks fanbase during the playoffs last season, siding with the Oklahoma City Thunder fans amidst their Game 7 against […] The post Former Hawks star Trae Young puts Knicks fans on blast for actually instigating beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reese is playing the best ball of her career.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson is seen outside City Hall at the New York Knicks ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images) In the immediate aftermath of winning a championship, there’s utter jubilation. Once that initial high wears off after the ceremony and you start truly grasping what you just witnessed, the human mind naturally goes in a completely different direction. You begin to think of those who were proven wrong. Athletes always sa...

The Jalen Duren stalemate may be frustrating, but it shows the Pistons are committed to long-term success.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that, in collaboration with book publisher TASCHEN, they are releasing “Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold,” the definitive authorized history book of the franchise. The 528-page book spans seven decades of Laker history on and off the court, exploring stories of fandom, basketball culture and the franchise’s […]

Four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young sensed an internal shift within the Atlanta Hawks once Onsi Saleh took over as the leading voice inside the front office.

Satou Sabally. (Photo by Juan Ocampo) | NBAE via Getty Images The No. 1 concern for Satou Sabally is her health.  She suffered a serious concussion during Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals last October while playing for the Phoenix Mercury. She was ruled out for Game 4, which ended up being the final game of the series. She was expected to play in Unrivaled the following January, though, until it was announced that she would miss the entire second season of the 3×3 league. The long rec...

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren are still in a contract stand-off, to the point that with the 2026-27 NBA season a handful of weeks away, are there burned bridges with no way back?

Several rotational decisions warrant extensive conversations. For the Washington Wizards, starting point guard isn’t one of them. In June, the Wizards signed Trae Young to a four-year, $212 million contract extension to serve as their starting PG for the 2026-27 season and beyond. He’s the team’s best distributor since Russell Westbrook. And they paid him […]

Fred VanVleet's return could make the Rockets a threat in the West.