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Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper received her eighth tech in the final game of the regular season, meaning she won't need to serve a one-game suspension.

Greg Oden revealed that he did not expect to be selected first overall in the 2007 NBA Draft ahead of Kevin Durant and actually wanted to return to Ohio State for another season. Oden discussed the decision on the Road Trippin’ Show, explaining that he initially hoped to remain in college despite being projected as […] The post Greg Oden didn’t expect to go No. 1 in 2007 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Caitlin Clark has spent much of her career dealing with attention far beyond the basketball court. From her social media activity to controversial plays in games, the Indiana Fever star has often been pushed to explain herself.

Devin Booker has spent his entire career in Phoenix, which made this media day challenge trickier than it sounds. The Suns asked their franchise cornerstone to name the rest of the lineup from his NBA debut back in 2015, and he worked his way through it out loud. “Ooh, Brandon Knight,” Booker started, then paused. […] The post Can Suns’ Devin Booker name the other 4 starters from his Phoenix debut? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The locker room heading into training camp is going to look different for the Boston Celtics, as for the first time since 2016, Jaylen Brown wouldn’t be around. The Celtics are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with the goal of achieving similar success as they did last year, or perhaps even top last season’s 55-win […] The post 1 Celtics player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Two players received a technical foul during the sun-Tempo game.

I've been testing out the various no-code tools and LLMs to build stuff and one of the things I was excited to try was something around NBA analytics as a way of also learning more about the game. Remember several years ago when some location tracking data was leaked? well it's still publicly accessible on Git. So I took that, the official NBA play by play data, and player data from basketball reference and combined it all to build https://hoopmusings.com what is this? well, it's a possession...

LOS ANGELES – With LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, and Luka Doncic agreeing to a contract extension last offseason, the clock has officially begun in terms of the Los Angeles Lakers trying to build a title contender around their new franchise star. And as general manager Rob Pelinka mentioned during his […] The post JJ Redick drops harsh reality on Luka Doncic rebuild that Lakers fans must accept appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ESPN has announced Caitlin Clark's WNBA player ranking heading into the playoffs.

The Suns waived John Camden, Corey Camper and Sam Hoiberg on Thursday, per NBA.com’s transaction log, then completed their previously reported agreement with free agent center Duop Reath on Friday, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Reath signed a training camp contract, according to Garcia, which suggests the deal is non-guaranteed and features […]

The Bay Area once again has a championship contender. Chase Center is sold out every home game. Basketball is the talk of the town. Only this time it has nothing...

Massey's Best In 2027! The post Pangos Ron Massey Memorial: Senior Standouts appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Jabari Smith Jr addresses how the Rockets have overcome the 'young team' narrative and his lingering frustrations over their first-round exit to the Lakers in the 2026 playoffs.

Stephen Curry is on track to become the highest-paid player in NBA history in terms of career earnings after signing a historic extension with the Golden State Warriors.

Warriors star Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year, $116 million contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028-29, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Twelve-time NBA All-Star Stephen Curry reaffirmed his commitment to the Golden State Warriors.

Curry is not leaving the Warriors anytime soon.

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.

Seth Lundy signed a training camp deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, sources told Michael Scotto. Lundy has missed the previous two seasons due to injuries. Lundy averaged 20.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in four Summer League games with the Raptors.

Drew Timme signed a training camp deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Timme averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in two seasons with the Nets and Lakers.

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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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 […]

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.

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.

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.

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel for at least the entire preseason due to a left hamstring injury, the team announced Friday.

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.

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 […]

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 ...