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The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Ryan Nembhard. The Hornets also signed guard Jarkel Joiner to a training camp contract. Charlotte will take on $2.1 million in dead money for Nembhard for this season, unless the point guard is claimed off waivers. The Hornets acquired Nembhard from the Atlanta Hawks in a deal that sent Buddy Hield to Charlotte. Several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, have interest in Nembhard if he clears waivers, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. This is Joine...

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says the starting lineup isn’t set. So why do we know more about the Cavaliers than the coach? That’s a joke … sort of. The Cavs already had Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden and Jarrett Allen. All started for a team that reached the Eastern Conference finals last season. They […] The post Kenny Atkinson’s comments on Cavs’ starters actually make sense appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Even after her retirement announcement, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is not free from questions just yet. The 61-year-old has come under a lot of scrutiny in her seventh and final season in this position, surrounding the league’s eligibility rules and player safety policies.

Cheryl Reeve’s latest comments on transgender athletes have drawn a strong and pointed response from former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom, who went as far as calling for the Minnesota Lynx head coach to step down. However, that’s not the only thing the former Boston Celtics player has done.

The Indiana Fever’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the season-finale game has instigated a lot of conversations, and the relationship between Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark is one of them. Clark’s apparent frustration while talking to Stephanie White during the Washington Mystics game, and a few days later with assistant coach Briann January, has raised questions for Linda Cohn.

Even after being a host for ESPN for 34 years, Linda Cohn’s is being called out for her opinions on women’s basketball. Her outspoken commentary around Caitlin Clark has recently drawn the attention of NFL insider James Boyd, who believes what Cohn does not do justice to reporting, as the Indiana Fever star and her team prepare to play the Las Vegas Aces.

Draymond Green believes Michael Porter Jr.’s admission that he lost motivation after being snubbed for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game could affect how teams view him when he eventually enters contract negotiations. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward discussed Porter’s comments about his motivation during the 2025-26 season and the […] The post Draymond Green: Teams will remember Michael Porter’s All-Star motivation appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull paid tribute to Nneka Ogwumike.

The WNBA entered its 30th season looking to celebrate. Instead, a series of controversies and leadership changes have shaped the regular season.

Mavericks There’s plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They’re the Mavericks’ anchors. But Naji Marshall sounds as if he believes he can be an X-factor — particularly from the perimeter. “Nothing but net threes. That’s it, gonna make me unstoppable,” Marshall told reporters at media […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Draymond Green did not care for Milwaukee’s media day tribute. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors forward gave his verdict on Tyler Herro recreating TJ Ford’s 2003 rookie photoshoot alongside Ford himself, now a Bucks assistant coach. “I thought this was the corniest thing ever,” Green said in his podcast. “I’m just going […] The post Draymond Green drops ‘corniest thing ever’ reaction to Bucks’ TJ Ford-Tyler Herro photoshoot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Caitlin Clark remained a fixture on the Indiana Fever’s injury report due to a back issue. The three-time All-Star has been listed as probable ahead of Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.

Lou Williams is somehow regretting his work ethic before the draft. The former Sixth Man of the Year recalled his journey entering the league in no shape as he was picked in the second round. “I was just going on being naive to think, hey, look, if these guys can do it and I’m in […] The post Lou Williams recalls how his NBA draft could’ve gone better appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Center N’Faly Dante has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, the team announced (via Twitter). Dante spent part of last season with Atlanta before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during a December G League game and being waived in February. He appeared in four games with the Hawks last season […]

The Post’s Brian Lewis breaks down the Nets’ top storylines heading into training camp.

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The LA Clippers have signed guards Jason Preston and Hunter Sallis to Exhibit 10 contracts. After the preseason, Preston and Sallis are expected to join the San Diego Clippers for the G League season. Preston played in 16 games for the G League Clippers last season. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Sallis played in 36 G League games last season split between the G League Clippers and the Delaware Blue Coats. The 6-foot-4 guard average...

Zaccharie Risacher admitted he was surprised by the Atlanta Hawks trading him to the Dallas Mavericks after his first NBA season, despite being told he had exceeded expectations. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick discussed the move, explaining that he never received a clear indication that his future in Atlanta was uncertain. “I feel like […] The post Zaccharie Risacher admits surprise over Hawks trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

In the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, the No. 4 Atlanta Dream face off against the No. 5 Washington Mystics in a series that will kick off in Atlanta. Series Schedule: Game One: State Farm Arena – Sunday, Sep. 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET (Prime Video) Game Two: CareFirst Arena – Wednesday, Sep.… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics appeared first on Winsidr.

The Chicago Bulls are trading Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving entered training camp with no restrictions from the ACL tear in his left knee that forced him to miss all of last season, according to an Associated Press story. Irving began Friday’s media day interview by calling the injury “probably the best thing that happened to me” because it provided time […]

The Post’s Stefan Bondy breaks down the Knicks roster ahead of training camp:

Here's the latest on Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese's face injury ahead of the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

An anonymous NBA scout has raised concerns about Ja Morant’s physical condition, shooting and defensive fit alongside Damian Lillard as the Portland Trail Blazers prepare for the 2026-27 season. Sports Illustrated reported the scout’s assessment with the guard’s health and conditioning among the biggest issues highlighted. “He’s got a bad knee, doesn’t really work on […] The post NBA scout has serious concerns about Ja Morant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors added talent to their team during the offseason that they believe will help them compete and get back into the playoffs after missing last season. In the draft, they selected Yaxel Lendeborg with their first-round pick, and ever since he stepped into the building, it’s been nothing but good things said […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green impressed by Yaxel Lendeborg’s ability to back up ‘s**t talking’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former lottery pick Kira Lewis Jr. is the latest roster addition for the Grizzlies, who have made several changes to their 21st spot on Saturday (All Twitter links). Brendan Hausen, who was signed on Friday after D’Angelo Russell was waived, was cut on Saturday morning to make room for former Warriors guard Yuri Collins. Collins […]

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are set to make their WNBA postseason debuts while Caitlin Clark returns to the playoffs after missing last season because of injury. The WNBA postseason begins Sunday with four first-round matchups. Clark's Fever face A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last season's semifinals.

Minnesota and New York will meet again in the WNBA postseason, the first since their electric 2024 Finals matchup. This series may be an opening matchup between the one seed Lynx and eighth seed Liberty, but there will be no shortage of firepower brought by both teams. Minnesota comes into the postseason with the league’s… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Round 1: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx appeared first on Winsidr.