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The Lakers' 2026-27 roster is deeper with the skills needed around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Dereck Lively II's status for the start of the season has yet to be determined as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, sources said.

Cooper Flagg’s rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks gave ESPN’s Brian Windhorst flashbacks to LeBron James’ first year in the NBA. “Cooper Flagg kept giving me flashbacks to LeBron James as a rookie,” Windhorst said. “By LeBron’s second season, he was a top-five player, and I feel strongly that this is Flagg’s destiny too.” Flagg […] The post Cooper Flagg drawing LeBron James comparisons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former first-round pick Keon Johnson has signed with the Hawks, the team announced in an email. No contract details were released, but it’s likely to be an Exhibit 10 deal with a training camp invitation. That would make Johnson eligible to earn a bonus worth up to $91K on top of his G League salary if […]

Charles Barkley remains high on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs entering the 2026-27 season, but the NBA legend did not appreciate how the superstar handled the end of the 2026 NBA Finals. During a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino Guru News, Barkley called out Wembanyama over his actions following San Antonio’s […] The post Charles Barkley calls out Spurs star Victor Wembanyama over ‘disrespectful’ NBA Finals moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mystics finish the season at Capital One Arena against the Chicago Sky.

Marcus Smart felt the offer that he received from the Lakers "didn't match the way that I played."

Paige Bueckers has quietly put together one of the most impressive individual seasons in the WNBA this year, although she hasn’t been one of the MVP candidates as many predicted at the start of the season. The former UConn superstar has been leading the Dallas Wings in points averaged as well as assists, which is certainly impressive.

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Hayden Gray and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a contract. Gray appeared in one game with the Utah Jazz at the end of last season, scoring six points in 24.8 minutes. Gray appeared in 48 G League games with the Maine Celtics last season, averaging 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 27.9 minutes.

A source says the WNBA has no expansion plans beyond what’s been announced.

Extension talks have stagnated between the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns, and an agreement is considered unlikely as the team begins camp, sources told ESPN.

The Washington Mystics didn’t just win their franchise-record 27th game of the 2026 WNBA season last night. They also clinched the No. 7 seed in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs after the Dallas Wings lost 87-86 to the Phoenix Mercury on Monday. Washington also has some things going for them heading into Thursday when they host […]

The Lakers' broadcast team will feature familiar and new faces for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Steph Curry has clear priorities when negotiating a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors.

The Indiana Fever sent a message to the rest of the league with a 96-77 win over the No. 1-seeded Minnesota Lynx. After falling to the Washington Mystics on Sunday , the Fever returned to the win column at home behind Caitlin Clark. She flirted with a triple-double, recording 27 points, nine assists and seven […]

The Nets officially announced on Wednesday that they’ve signed forwards Ben Humrichous and Dain Dainja to contracts. A source tells NetsDaily (Twitter link) that both players are expected to be in training camp with the club. Brooklyn now has a full 21-man roster. Humrichous reportedly agreed to terms with Brooklyn on an Exhibit 10 contract […]

Here's where things stand with the WNBA playoff picture.

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.

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart will miss the team's regular season finale Wednesday with left knee soreness, coach Chris DeMarco said pregame.

LaMelo was the engine of the NBA's most devastating lineup, but the franchise is shifting gears.

Gary Trent Jr.'s new contract raised some eyebrows around the league.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham delivered a strong bounce-back performance Tuesday against the Minnesota Lynx.