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The Raptors surrendered two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a first-round pick swap in order to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers earlier this month, but president of basketball operations Bobby Webster doesn’t view that deal as an all-in move. He told reporters on Thursday that he believes the team is well positioned to […]

obviously these are just rumors with disgruntled Duren. possibilities - offloading Jak, RJ, and / or Quickly offloading whatever picks are there sign and trade would fit the core of Scottie, CMB, Kawhi, Shead, Graves, and Walter. id pull it just off talent and offloading some contracts for a solid core would you be in favor? Yay or nay? have a day 🏈 submitted by /u/PriorVariety5744 [link] [comments]

After signing his extension with the Pistons, Ausar Thompson aims to deliver with some bigger performances in the upcoming campaign.

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 2: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics (C) is given a technical foul in the second quarter of a game against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on April 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Training camp is almost here. You can feel th...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 22: Charlisse Leger-Walker #4 of the Connecticut Sun drives to the basket against Cotie McMahon #23 of the Washington Mystics during the second half of the game at CareFirst Arena on September 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Wa...

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream finished the 2026 WNBA season with back-to-back wins against the New York Liberty. Reese’s third year in the league, meanwhile, ended with her name all over the record books.

The NBA is loaded with star talent, and the Top 10 has both young risers and veteran legends. Where do Wembanyama, Doncic and Kawhi end up?

She owns every rebound record - all three seasons.

Cheryl Miller describes the kind of leader the WNBA needs after Cathy Engelbert's retirement.

LeBron James dropped from eighth to 18th in ESPN’s annual rankings, ending his 15-year run inside the top 10.

The rift between former teammates turned personal this week when Enes Kanter Freedom publicly called out Kevin Durant. Enes Kanter Freedom is campaigning against the inclusion of transgender women in women’s sports, asserting that female-only spaces and competitions must be protected based on biological gender.

With Fred VanVleet back in the rotation, Ime Udoka envisions some signficant changes to the Rockets' offense.

Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players hits its grand finale.

Using an analytical lens, Dean Oliver examines what the NBA Rank panel got right -- and what it got very wrong.

Our 10-team, H2H points fantasy basketball mock draft was highlighted by some new faces entering the top two rounds.

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 05: Mark Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns slam dunks during the second half against the Chicago Bulls on April 5, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Every day, we’re previewing another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns to get you ready for training camp and the preseason. Mark Williams Center, 7’1”, 240 pounds, 24 years old, 5th season This season was going to be big ...

College Basketball: Closeup portrait of Duke Christian Laettner (32) during photo shoot at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Durham, NC 10/30/1991 CREDIT: Peter Read Miller (Photo by Peter Read Miller /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images/Getty Images) (Set Number: X42063 ) Continuation of the “What If” Wolves series. In this series, I play the role of Timberwolves Overlord and go back in time and right some of the wrongs of our favorite franchise. Since this is the Timberwolves, there are a lot of wron...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 05: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks scores on a dunk during the first half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum on April 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images Coming in at #10, Kyle Kuzma has certainly be...

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors speaks to the media after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Ge...

Let’s rank the NBA’s Western Conference teams coming into the 2026-27 season.

This ought to be it for the Rockets’ Ime Udoka

Paige Bueckers & Co. have spent the final stretch of the regular season trying to climb the WNBA standings after the Dallas Wings barely made it to the playoffs.

Before the playoffs open Sunday, the final four seeds will be set in Thursday's regular-season finales.

Jordan Horston starts in Seattle's WNBA regular-season finale against Dallas.

As the playoff picture is finally coming into focus, it’s fitting that the final seeds won’t be settled until the last day of the season. You know what’s not being left until the last day of the season? The Athletic’s experts taking stock of the league and making decisions on year-end awards. We unveiled our choices for Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year on Wednesday. Now, we continue with our Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Award, and Friday, we’ll showcase our MVP a

Cooper Flagg remains No. 1 in this high school class -- but we admit to some mistakes for the rest of the list.

Kelsey Mitchell elevates over Courtney Williams. | NBAE via Getty Images Following Wednesday’s WNBA games, four of eight playoff seeds are now settled. After the Minnesota Lynx, with an (unwanted?) assist from the Portland Fire, locked down the No. 1 seed on Tuesday, the Atlanta Dream earned the No. 4 seed and homecourt advantage in the first round with a second-straight win over the now-official No. 8-seed New York Liberty. With New York’s loss, the Dallas Wings secured the No. 7 seed with t...

Sydney Taylor commands her own momentum. This becomes obvious the moment the Chicago Sky guard begins to move downhill. Once in motion, Taylor doesn’t rely on anyone’s propulsion but her own. She slips from side to side, head swiveling to locate her defender. When the contact is too close, she balances the ball on her fingertips like a dish on a platter, waiting to be served smoothly into the ...

Fever’s final regular-season game could change their first-round playoff matchup