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Can Cooper Flagg lead these Mavs to an NBA Championship? I let NBA2k27 decide

There are many legendary moments that occurred throughout the career of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. But one pretty random one that has always remained at the forefront of the minds of many came in a random 2010 game against the Orlando Magic when Matt Barnes faked a pass right in the face of […]

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Keldon Johnson #3 and Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs play defense against Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: C...

Young stars are growing up before our eyes, and they pack out the Top 25 players in the NBA alongside some more proven stars.

Byron Scott’s blind challenge left Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Michael Jordan outside an absolutely loaded all-time starting five.

Did LeBron, Steph and KD rank right? NBA insiders breakdown their biggest snubs, surprises and predictions from this year's rank.

Brunson’s new management group encapsulates his basketball journey while still telling haters they got it all wrong.

So much of the coming season is uncertain for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They restructured their whole core and brought in a new star point guard in LaMelo Ball, and jettisoned cornerstones of the team’s past identity in Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Mike Conley Jr. They even switched owners. Within that restructuring, there are many new roles being created for different players. It seems like only Anthony Edwards will slot back in where he was last year. Jaden McDaniels will suddenly be a fe...

The 2026-27 NBA season feels like a make-or-break year for this version of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 12: Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks rebounds the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jericho Sims had the best year ...

Caitlin Clark fires back at Cheryl Reeve over a shoulder bump, embracing physicality ahead of the playoffs.

Ausar Thompson's contract extension is worth dramatically lower than his brother's, but there appears to be a good reason for this.

Our experts pinpoint the players they are targeting in their fantasy drafts this season.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Nae'Qwan Tomlin #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes to the basket for a dunk against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA game forces players into boxe...

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 24, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

Cooper Flagg may need a new gym again

Tomlin has an intriguing skill set, but that’s only useful if he has a role to use it in.

Anfernee Simons believes his experience as an NBA starter will give him an advantage in his new role with the Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking on Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, Simons explained how his mindset changes when he faces second units after spending years competing against starting lineups. “My mindset going into the game […] The post Anfernee Simons: “It’s going to be even easier for me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players continues. See which stars just missed a spot in the top 10 -- and where three legends land.

With two days remaining in the regular season, only one WNBA playoff seed is locked in.

The real proof for WNBA awards begin with a test called the playoffs. For the next few weeks, starting with Game 1 of the first round on Sunday, we’ll get evidence that shows who the league’s VIPs are. But based on the regular-season, The Athletic’s experts will unveil our choices for several awards: Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year (below), Thursday will reveal our Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Award, and on Friday, we’ll showcase our MVP and All-WNBA teams. Our

The 2026 NBA offseason produced an unforgettable wave of landscape-shifting player movement.

There is no more iconic athlete in professional sports history than Michael Jordan, and his enduring legacy has made his sports cards and memorabilia big business in recent years.

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has been asked about how Caitlin Clark has ‘grown from a physicality standpoint’ during her time in the WNBA. Clark has cemented herself as one of the best players in the league since she was drafted back in 2024.

Let us rewind for a moment. It is June 18, 2026. The New York Knicks are finally NBA Champions, parading through the Canyon of Heroes amongst an expansive sea of orange-and-blue faithful. Jalen Brunson takes the microphone, holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy over his head, ready to address a fanbase that has waited for this moment since 1973. When he speaks, he rightfully takes the time to acknowledge his teammates and thank his coaches. But he doesn’t stop there. He also takes time to address ...

It looked like the Minnesota Lynx would cruise into the WNBA postseason, but they are struggling at the worst time.

As the Lakers aim to upgrade their wing depth, we explore whether trading for Bilal Coulibaly is a viable option.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Summer League Semifinals game on July 18, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirsch...

We're coming off an objectively bonkers offseason that gave us the following (non-comprehensive) list of moves: