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The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs under her leadership for the second straight season, sources told ESPN.

After Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić was voted the NBA's best player over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama as part of ESPN's NBA Rank 2026, an anonymous general manager explained the rationale behind their pick.

WILMINGTON, DE - OCTOBER 20: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles during an open practice on October 20, 2024 at Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Delaware. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo byJesse D. Garrabranty/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Sixers’ Blu...

Bobbleheads are fun. Foam fingers are fine. But the best part of the Cavaliers’ 2026-27 promotional schedule is Matthew Dellavedova getting a night of his own. The Cavs will honor “Delly” on Dec. 12, when the Warriors visit Rocket Arena, as part of their season-long celebration of the 2016 NBA championship. It’s hard to imagine a […] The post Cavs giving Matthew Dellavedova a well-earned night of his own appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Stephen Curry is ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

galecophoto/Depositphotos Sophie Cunningham’s Indiana Fever profile Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham was born on August 16, 1996, in Columbia, Missouri, and now plays guard for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. She wears jersey No. 8 and stands 6 feet 1 inch tall. Cunningham played college basketball at the University of Missouri from 2015 to 2019 before…

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White says the attention surrounding Caitlin Clark and the franchise has created challenges that extend beyond basketball as the team prepares for the WNBA playoffs. The Fever have become one of the league’s biggest draws, averaging 16,426 fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse while also attracting large crowds on the road and […] The post Fever news: Stephanie White calls out 'negativity vortex' that makes coaching Caitlin Clark, Indiana so hard appeared first on ClutchPoi

Kyrie Irving said he is under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called "probably the best thing that happened to me."

The New York Knicks snapped a 53-year championship drought. The majority of their core is returning. Do they have enough to repeat?

Although the Los Angeles Lakers signed a slew of wings this summer — Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle — to pair with incumbents such as Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt, it doesn’t feel like most of the minutes are spoken for yet. There should be an opportunity for plenty of candidates to stake their claim and bolster Los Angeles’ rotation. Among those hoping to do so is second-year forward Adou Thiero. Selected 36th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Thiero played sparingly as...

I have a confession to make.  In 2024, a time that feels like a lifetime ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves were in Sacramento for Game 2 of the new season. With 3:29 left in the first quarter, Keegan Murray was subbed out for Trey Lyles, a player I mostly remembered from his one year in college with the Kentucky Wildcats. That was all the way back in 2014-15, or roughly six lifetimes ago. Lyles was part of the Fab Freshmen team, featuring longtime Wolf nemesis Devin Booker and former (and ...

Golden State put the clamps on everybody.

Isabelle Harrison records double-double for Toronto at Connecticut.

The Grizzlies have waived veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Memphis has a roster crunch to deal with this fall, having carried 19 players on standard contracts into the day on Friday. Russell always seemed likely to be one of the odd men out, and cutting him now will […]

The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran D'Angelo Russell and signed undrafted guard Brendan Hausen.

Dalton Johnson explains why the Golden State Warriors could hold competitions during training camp to decide two starters for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Draymond Green has a different takeaway from the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal: Get rid of the cap. In an interview with Front Office Sports, the Warriors forward argued that the NBA’s rules prevent players from earning what teams believe they’re worth. His comments followed the league’s decision to fine the Clippers $30 million […] The post Draymond Green calls for NBA to eliminate salary cap appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Dallas Mavericks have completely redesigned their Champions Performance Kitchen as part of the organization’s extensive offseason renovation of its practice facility. The dining space is now three times larger, with custom seating, a 100-square-foot skylight, a preserved-moss mural and an 11-foot Ficus tree. More than 70 pieces of restaurant-grade equipment were also installed as […] The post Mavericks introduce upgraded kitchen for player nutrition appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving provided a new update regarding his knee injury as he prepares for the 2026-27 season.

Flagg was listed at 6-foot-9 last season, during which he earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors at 19 years old.

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Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the last several weeks, we wrote columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions about every player on the Lakers. Today, we wrap up with JJ Redick. It’s been a while since the Lakers employed a coach who has stayed with them for more than three seasons. A coach the organization genuinely believes in and doesn’t constantly put on the hot seat. JJ Redick has been everything the Lakers hoped for since they hired him in June 2024, as he ...

Karl-Anthony Towns and New York reportedly remain apart financially, although insiders don’t believe their stalled negotiations have become toxic.

Lakers insider Jovan Buha says the drop-off at center from Walker Kessler to his backups is enormous.

We're picking every series in the WNBA playoffs' first round -- and our champions and Finals MVP. Who gets the edge?

Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas led the league in assists total (358) and assists per game (8.5) in the 2026 season.

ESPN and CBS have reported strong viewership increases.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream during the second half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 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 Washington Mystics will...

The Dallas Mavericks have completed a major renovation of their practice facility, upgrading the building with new recovery, dining and relaxation spaces designed to improve the daily experience for players. The changes have already received positive reactions from Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, according to Mavericks vice president and chief of staff for basketball operations […] The post Mavericks unveil major upgrades to practice facility appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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