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The Sixers have landed a quality role player in Dean Wade. How big a difference can his defense and versatility in particular make?

The playoffs aer almost here, and every team can use an X-factor.

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New York Knicks star Josh Hart has never been shy about poking fun at himself, so he's not sweating his ranking among the best players in the NBA.

Warriors star Stephen Curry said his unsettled contract extension situation will have zero impact on his play or the team's vibe entering the season.

James L. Edwards III of The Athletic examines some of the training camp storylines to watch for the Knicks, including how Jalen Brunson’s surgically repaired wrist looks, who will win the battle for the 14th roster spot, and whether the team might still have a trade up its sleeve before opening night. As Edwards writes, […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry was too busy winning MVP awards and NBA championships to notice that his eyesight was deteriorating.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has the chance to become the first WNBA player ever to lead the league in assists while finishing in the top three in scoring.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Aaron Holiday #0 of the Houston Rockets during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every day,...

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As the regular season approaches its end, with the final playoff seeding still pending, the WNBA world is abuzz with speculation about Round 1 matchups. The Dallas Wings have already slipped a few places to No.

Caitlin Clark isn’t shying away from her blockbuster matchup with Olivia Miles. After Miles sat out Tuesday’s game due to a calf injury, Clark said she hoped her counterpart would suit up for Thursday’s return fixture in Minnesota.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, Enes Kanter, and three-time Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead have collectively called on the WNBA to define who qualifies as a woman clearly. The petition has received support from figures including Lara Trump, prompting Navratilova to share an article highlighting the request.

This season, Robin Lundberg has been extra vocal about singing the praises of Caitlin Clark. In fact, Lundberg has identified one particular game as the turning point that put Clark head and shoulders above everyone else.

The Golden State Warriors' bleak future should have them trading star Steph Curry, but a potential deal with the San Antonio Spurs has a clear roadblock.

Robinson played 16 minutes that night, looking, by all measures, like a guy in the early stages of the career dip that befalls all NBA players. Once a starter, he was now a reserve. Once a plucky underdog story, he was now over 30 and dog-eared. This story was never supposed to get this far in the first place. No one ever imagined Duncan playing beyond the unsung world of small-time New England college basketball. To this day, his old New Hampshire prep school coach, Jay Tilton, denies the po...

With the 2026-27 college basketball season right around the corner, eligibility drama still surrounds the sport as plenty of rosters remain in flux

Jan 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks court side prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Brian Lewis takes a stab at who on the Brooklyn Nets roster — and in the front office — has the most to prove as 2026-27 approaches. As you’d imagine with a team so young and so inexperienced, the list is long. Things will get going soon. Sean Marks & co. have un...

Kejia Ran was drafted by the Atlanta Dream this year, but she's first headed to Xavier University to begin her U.S. basketball journey The post Kejia Ran’s road to realizing her WNBA dream will start at Xavier appeared first on The IX Sports.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New York Knicks have yet to sign rookie Tyler Nickel, but the expectation around the league is that the two sides will ultimately reach an agreement. Nickel joined the Knicks organization after New Yor...

The Knicks have launched their individual game ticket sales. Part 2.

The Boston Celtics are eager to move past the unnecessary baggage from a turbulent summer, which saw them trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The guidance of coach Joe Mazzulla will be key for the Celtics, who have fallen short in their quest to reclaim the championship for the past two seasons. They blew […] The post The bar Michael Jordan dropped on Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla about winning championships appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers showed their faith in Austin Reaves as a legitimate No. 2 option this offseason by giving him a four-year, $185 million deal in free agency. Reaves was on one of the best value deals in the NBA, but is now a max player, and will have to continue his ascension to […]

Ahead of his first season with his hometown Milwaukee Bucks, Tyler Herro linked up with former Bucks guard T.J. Ford to recreate an iconic photoshoot.

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Despite their iconic appeal, Draymond Green doesn't buy into the hype surrounding the Jordan 1s as a basketball shoe.

The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Miles Barnstable to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Barnstable is expected to join the Austin Spurs for the upcoming G League season. Barnstable went undrafted out of Tulsa at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.6 points on 46/41/89 shooting splits and 3.8 rebounds per game as a senior for the Golden Hurricane.

The Brooklyn Nets waived guard DJ Rodman and forward Aaron Scott from their Exhibit 10 deals. Both players had signed non-guaranteed camp deals with Brooklyn earlier in the week. Rodman and Scott are expected to join the Long Island Nets for the upcoming G League season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Jalen Crutcher to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Wolves later waived Crutcher from that deal. The transaction sequence was designed to get Crutcher's Affiliate Player rights for the G League. Crutcher is expected to join the Iowa Wolves for the upcoming G League season.

The New Orleans Pelicans waived guard Dominique Daniels Jr. and big man Solomon Washington. Daniels and Washington had signed Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the week. Daniels and Washington are expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season.