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El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers coach JJ Redick and general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka speak during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — How would head coach JJ Redick describe how he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to operate this season? The Hobbit. “If you look at Lord of the Rings, all the guys from The Hobbit, those guys had to be conne...

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston has battled it out with the best of the bigs the WNBA has to offer. However, even the 6’5″ center looked short when she took on China’s Zhang Ziyu in Berlin.

Lexie Hull continues to make moves outside the Indiana Fever.

Indiana Fever duo Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark have received a glowing verdict from WNBA analyst Robin Lundberg this week. Mitchell and Clark have both posted impressive numbers this season, and it’s little surprise to see both players in contention for the 2026 MVP award.

What would be considered a successful season for the C's?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: V. J. Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the New York Knicks during the first quarter in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 06, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | G...

Shepard did it for the sixth time in 2026.

“Vet Kuz” should be in full effect.

A long recovery could push Williams into a different role, but he may still have value when the Suns need him most.

If your name is Christian Laettner, you’ve come to the wrong place, again.

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Seattle Storm rookie Awa Fam was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul following a reckless closeoyut on Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers.

Olden Polynice shared some fascinating insight on how the Bulls traded him for Scottie Pippen before the 1987 NBA draft.

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Remember when the Bulls seemed to exclusively employ guards? Now, Chicago’s future and roster crunch, lies in the frontcourt. Wilson and Matas Buzelis are the headliners. Jalen Smith is the role-playing connector. Leonard Miller and Noa Essengue own a foot in the rotation. Dailyn Swain is hoping to eventually make Graham look prophetic (and also become more of a guard). Isaac Okoro’s deficiencies force him to be a forward. Patrick Williams is still standing, too, even if this regime doesn’t s...

SGA's enormous workload may have finally caught up to him last playoffs. Is it time for him to do less?

The Toronto Tempo (11-32) and Connecticut Sun (10-33) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the New Orleans Pelicans. […]

You might have seen I accidently re-posted the survey results Part 1 claiming it was Part 2 a couple of weeks ago, a scheduling error which I apologise for! This is actually Part 2 which answers: Favorite Hornets player Least favorite Hornets player Best candidate for MIP Confidence in Charles Lee Who should start at Center Hornets new TV Deal Tidjane Salaun 27-28 Option Decision Most likely Hornet to be traded Next Hornets playoff appearance Thanks you Hornets redditors for all your contribu...

Morning, all! The Rangers have optioned Winston Santos and recalled right handed pitcher Gavin Collyer for the final, probably futile, push for the playoffs. Aggressive bullpen usage wasn’t enough to keep the Rangers in the game last night and the ultimately fell 7-2 to the mets, leaving them 1.5 games behind Houston for the AL […]

She might not win the award, but Reese's body of work would make her a deserving recipient.

The Utah Jazz signed center Ibrahima Diallo to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Diallo is expected to join the Salt Lake City Stars for the G League Season. Diallo played in 33 games for the Westchester Knicks of the G League last season. The 7-foot center averaged 4.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.

The Portland Trail Blazers signed wing Barry Dunning Jr. and guard Mark Sears to Exhibit 10 contracts. Dunning and Sears are both eventually expected to join the Rip City Remix for the G League season. Dunning went undrafted out of Pittsburgh at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 12.5 points and 5.9 rebounds as a senior for Panthers. Sears spent part of last season on a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. In 37 G League games with the Wisconsin Herd, the 6-foot point guard ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed forward Nate Santos to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Santos is expected to join the Iowa Wolves for the G League season. Santos played in 41 games for Iowa last season. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.

The Boston Celtics signed forward Gabe McGlothan to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, McGlothan is expected to join the Maine Celtics for the G League season. Maine recently acquired McGlothan's G League rights via trade. McGlothan played in 37 G League games with the Noblesville Boom last season. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 15.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

How close is the top prospect?

Giving up a grand slam to the Mets while two games under .500 but still tied for a division lead is funny

Paris and Manchester will be packed for the Spurs and Pelicans

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