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Kessler (shoulder) is fully healthy and has been cleared for the start of the season, according to Lakers president Rob Pelinka, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

“I think the Defensive Player of the Year is in Atlanta. ” Angel Reese made this bold prediction just a little over a month ago.

Rob Pelinka cannot reveal much about the Lakers’ pending ownership change, but his first conversations with prospective owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have been encouraging. “We have had introductory meetings with Bob and Josh, and those have been excellent,” he said Thursday during his preseason media availability alongside coach JJ Redick. “With a pending […] The post Rob Pelinka discusses meetings with Lakers buyers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kayla McBride scored 22 points on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx closed the regular season by cruising to an 86-66 victory Thursday night that pushed the Indiana Fever into sixth place entering the WNBA playoffs. Natasha Howard had 21 points and Courtney Williams added nine points, seven rebounds and 10 assists for the Lynx, who played without star point guard Olivia Miles for a second straight game due to a left calf injury. The Lynx snapped back from a...

The Raptors signed free agent guards Tyreke Key and Nimari Burnett to Exhibit 10 contracts on Thursday, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter links). While many players signed to Exhibit 10 deals this time of year are quickly waived to secure a bonus for playing for their teams’ G League affiliates, it sounds like […]

Arkansas freshman Miikka Muurinen, a 7-foot former European pro from Finland, has been cleared to play this season.

From social media screen shot | https://x.com/ChiStateOfMind_ The Washington Mystics defeated the Chicago Sky last night for their only game at Capital One Arena in the 2026 WNBA regular season. That’s the good news. Generally speaking, the Mystics have stayed out of the headlines of the league’s talking points if you will. And their fans have remained respectful. Well, at least until yesterday…. This Mystics fan was removed from the arena after Elizabeth Williams airballed her FT attempt. Ap...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AUGUST 21: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 21, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

A sign from a Connecticut Sun fan. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Connecticut Sun shouldn’t have wanted to win on Thursday night. Long eliminated from the playoff race, winning lottery balls, not games, is supposed to be the goal. But, a team also isn’t supposed to be taken away from a community that has supported them from 24 seasons. "It's officially … sunset." 🥺 The Connecticut Sun have played their final game at Mohegan Sun arena ☀️ pic.twitter.com/SSMKUXqfeZ — espnW (@espn...

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell set a new WNBA single-season record for made 3-pointers, topping Rhyne Howard's recently-set mark.

Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston exited Thursday's regular-season finale early. Here's what we know.

Keon Johnson’s latest stay on an NBA roster lasted about one day. He also had plenty of company on the waiver wire. The Hawks waived Johnson on Thursday after signing him Wednesday, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. The move was likely procedural, with Johnson expected to join the College Park Skyhawks in the […] The post Keon Johnson, 11 others waived in flurry of NBA roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jen Rizzotti and Morgan Tuck will relocate with the Sun when the team moves to Houston this offseason, with Rizzotti becoming the president of basketball operations and Tuck continuing to serve as GM.

The Fever star is always bringing her best effort with awesome gameday outfits.

Don't mind Scottie Barnes. He's just hanging out, having some lunch.

When the Knicks officially begin their NBA championship defense next week, their captain will be on the floor leading them.

WNBA awards season has dawned once again, and the races were as tight as ever.

Steve Alford is ending a 36-year coaching career that also included stops at Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA.

The WNBA's assist crown comes down to Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas, who already have a lot of history.

Bob Pettit, who was named an All-Star in each of his 11 NBA seasons and was one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in league history, has died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame said Thursday.

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The Indiana Fever have picked things up in the business end of the regular season and are currently fifth in the standings. With the Atlanta Dream securing the fourth seed and one more game left for Indiana, the result of that game could decide whether they’ll face the Dream or the Aces.

Here's a look at where the Fever can still finish in the standings.

Rob Pelinka said Thursday that the Lakers remain thankful for their time with LeBron James.

The Thunder parted ways with longtime starter Luguentz Dort and key regular season reserves Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins this offseason, but longtime head of basketball operations Sam Presti believes the team is well-positioned for success in 2026/27, writes Baxter Holmes of ESPN. “I think the team last year had another level to it,” Presti […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti believes that the 2026-27 roster can be just as successful as the organization's 2025 championship-winning team.

Nneka Ogwumike will play the final game of her 15-season career Thursday. Her impact on the WNBA on and off the court cannot be measured.

The Toronto Raptors do not expect Kawhi Leonard’s new contract to affect their ability to negotiate an extension with RJ Barrett, general manager Bobby Webster said. Asked whether Leonard’s two-year, $115 million extension would have an impact on Barrett’s contract situation, Webster pointed to ownership’s willingness to spend. “No, I think ownership has been incredibly […] The post Raptors say Kawhi Leonard extension won’t affect RJ Barrett talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The NBA, WNBA, player unions and referee unions are asking state gambling regulators to impose lifetime bans on bettors who harass players, officials or families.

As one of the most fascinating teams entering the 2026-27 season because of their range of outcomes, Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins met with the media on Thursday to discuss their outlook.