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Stephen Curry still believes Warriors can contend, but says they must ‘reimagine’ how

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Updated Sep 26, 2:05 AM ET

Stephen Curry believes the Warriors can still compete for a championship. He also knows they can’t expect to win simply because they are the Warriors. “We still believe that we can be that team,” Curry told Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM. “I think our challenge now is to reimagine what that looks like.” Curry pointed […] The post Stephen Curry still believes Warriors can contend, but says they must ‘reimagine’ how appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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KJ Martin, Wolves Agree To Contract

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KJ Martin and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a contract that will allow him to compete for a roster spot for the regular season during training camp. Martin appeared in 43 games during the 2024-25 season with the Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz, averaging 6.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 21.2 minutes. Martin played in China last season for the Ningbo Rockets.

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Heat Sign Ian Schieffelin To Exhibit 10 Contract

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The Heat formally signed free agent forward Ian Schieffelin on Friday, the team announced in a press release. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, reporting last month indicated that Schieffelin would be signing a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal with Miami. Schieffelin played four years of college basketball at Clemson from 2021-25, having […]

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‘Our League Is Being Hijacked’ — Fever HC Stephanie White Issues Fiery Message to Critics As Controversy Surrounds Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham

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Stephanie White has coached through one of the most scrutinized seasons in WNBA history, and a new ESPN feature reveals just how personally that scrutiny has weighed on her. The Indiana Fever head coach has come under fire for multiple factors this year, including her strategy, comments, and even her courtside moments with some of the players.

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Luka Doncic Doesn't Want to Be Lakers' GM After LeBron's Exit for 76ers, Says Rob Pelinka

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Luka Dončić is weighing in but not taking over on Los Angeles Lakers roster and coaching decisions following LeBron James' free agency departure, according to general manager Rob Pelinka.

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Indiana Fever enter playoffs after a choppy week with two injuries | The IX Basketball

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The Indiana Fever weren't at their best to close the 2026 regular season. What does that mean for the playoffs? The post Indiana Fever enter playoffs after a choppy week with two injuries appeared first on The IX Sports.

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2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings » Winsidr

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Updated Sep 26, 1:54 PM ET

In the franchise’s second year of existence, the Golden State Valkyries have clinched the No. 2 seed in the 2026 playoffs, and will face the No. 7 Dallas Wings in a best-of-three series in the first round of the post-season. Series Schedule: Game One: Chase Center – 6:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, Sep. 27… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings appeared first on Winsidr.

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Mavericks Notes: Biberovic, Risacher, Aldama, De Larrea

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Speaking to the media on Friday for the first time since he signed with the Mavericks in July, guard/forward Tarik Biberovic said he’s long hoped to eventually make the move to the NBA, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. “I’ve known [general manager] Mike Schmitz since I was very young because he’s like one of the […]

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks 'Tens Of Millions Apart' On Extension

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Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are currently significantly apart on their positions as they discuss a contract extension. Towns can sign for up to $276 million over four years on an extension and is not believed to be demanding the max in talks with the Knicks. If Towns and the Knicks are unable to agree to an extension, he could decline his $61 million player option to become a free agent. Towns could alternatively exercise his option at that amount, which would almost certainly ...

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Los Angeles Sparks part ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons with no playoff appearances

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Lynne Roberts. | Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts. She coached the Sparks for two seasons. ESPN was the first to report. The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season under her leadership, sources told ESPN. Roberts was hired in November 2024 after a strong run at the Univ...

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JJ Redick says Adou Thiero has had ‘unbelievable’ two months of development this summer

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Updated Sep 26, 7:48 AM ET

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...

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Mystics vs. Dream playoff dates, times and how to watch

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Updated Sep 26, 9:16 AM ET

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...

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Dwight Powell, Mavs Agree To One-Year, $3.88M Deal

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Updated Sep 26, 2:25 AM ET

The Dallas Mavericks signed Dwight Powell to a one-year, $3.88 million deal. The deal is partially guaranteed for one million dollars and includes an additional $500,000 if he makes the opening night roster. Powell, the longest-tenured Mavs player, averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.

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Here is the Lynx-Liberty first-round WNBA playoff schedule

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Updated Sep 26, 10:05 AM ET

The Minnesota Lynx will meet the New York Liberty in Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs, opening with Game 1 on Sunday in Minneapolis. Here’s the complete schedule for the best-of-3 series with TV and timing information (times listed in Central) Game 1: 1 p.m. Sunday in Minneapolis, ABC Game 2: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in New York, USA/CNBC Game 3 (if necessary): Thursday in Minneapolis, TBD Related ...

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Minor Roster Moves: Kings, Jazz, Nuggets, Thunder, More

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The Kings waived Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall on Friday, according to NBA.com’s log of official transactions, and also signed former Hornets and Wizards forward Leaky Black to a training camp deal, tweets Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. A North Carolina native who played five years of college ball at UNC, Black has been […]

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