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The Jazz have the talent to make some serious noise and their newest duo could shock the league.

Cheryl Reeve was named WNBA Coach of the Year for the fifth time, extending her own league record, after guiding the Minnesota Lynx to a 33-11 record and the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs.

Although the Los Angeles Lakers made numerous moves this offseason, areas of concern remain for general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office. One spot, in particular, is the backup center position, as Kevon Looney remains the sole true center behind Walker Kessler. If Kessler ends up missing time due to injury, it puts pressure […]

PORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 29: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during media day at Moda Center on September 29, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers Media Day 2026 has finally arrived! After a long offseas...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during media day at Fiserv Forum on September 29, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Guys, it’s been a long offseason filled with way too much drama, but it’s t...

The Philadelphia 76ers have a new jersey patch sponsor for what's their most anticipated season in a long time.

Olden Polynice felt LeBron James was one of the greatest physical specimens he had ever seen.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Luke Skaljac #3 of the Miami (OH) RedHawks against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Listen to this episode on Spotify: View Link Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts: View Link MEAC This is once again Howard’s confe...

Linda Cohn doesn’t think Stephanie White is the right coach for CC.

Caitlin Clark's visible frustration with Stephanie White adds tension as the Fever face playoff elimination.

This Grizz team has incredible, balance of distinct roles, but I think needs 1 less guard and 1 more wing. I think this team, moderately healthy, can go 39-43 this season. submitted by /u/Junke1 [link] [comments]

As Media Day approaches we wanted to hear directly from the fans

It is officially Media Day in the NBA, which means training camps for all 30 teams have begun and the 2026-27 regular season is right around the corner. This also means it’s time to take a look at each team in the league and figure out where they stand in ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings: Biggest question for all 30 teams as training camp begins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on April 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jayden Mack/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Pho...

Editor’s Note: I am thrilled to introduce someone that many of you already know, eshold! Erik is one of our long-time commenters who will be dropping in from time-to-time to grace us with his thoughts. You can find him on social media here @eshold as well! As a lifelong Wolves fan, my previous perspective on Jonathan Kuminga was defined through a very narrow lens. He was, in essence, the 2021 draft pick that we had to attach to get rid of Andrew Wiggins and bring in D’Angelo Russell. At ...

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 10: Ousmane Dieng #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty ...

There is a lot to like about Allen Graves. Selected 19th overall by the Raptors in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Santa Clara forward enters Toronto with an intriguing combination of size, shooting, rebounding and defensive ability. Unlike some first-round picks, however, Graves does not need to become an immediate star. If he can defend, hit open threes, rebound and make smart decisions, Toronto will have plenty to work with. What Did He Do Last Year? After redshirting his first year at Santa Clara...

Leonie Fiebich swats Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images Breanna Stewart did her thing. So did A’ja Wilson. Rhyne Howard had ever best-ever playoff game. Gabby Williams likewise was excellent. However, the New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries would not have earned Game 1 wins in their first-round series without key contributors from players who, in contrast to Stewie, A’ja, Rhy and Gabby, less frequently occupy the spotlight. So, let’s get some love to these...

The long summer is over. The NBA is back. And the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are here to talk all about it at media day.

Marshall is in a great position to have a big impact for the Mavericks this season

Stephen Curry became basketball’s greatest shooter despite struggling to clearly see the rim, according to Draymond Green.

Kaitlyn Chen dropped a three-pointer in the dying minutes of the game as the Valkyries won their first playoff game ever, defeating the Dallas Wings 104-80. The GS Valkyries made that home advantage count as they sailed to an early series victory.

Sporting News' three all-time All-WNBA teams, naming best players since league's founding.

Here are the deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including intel from Monday's media days.

A full roster's worth of stars changed teams this past summer. The storylines surrounding eight will help define the league's journey to spring.

In a reserve role for the first time, DeAndre Ayton will have a chance to reset his career with the Washington Wizards. | Getty Images With training camp opening tomorrow, there’s time for one or two trips on The Statistical Doppelganger Machine. Next up: the guy who figures to be the team’s backup big man this season, DeAndre Ayton. According to Basketball-Reference and other online sources, it only feels like Ayton has been in the NBA forever. Somehow, this will be only his ninth season. So...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Je...

NBA teams are taking a big step toward the 2026-27 season with the opening of training camp.

MINNEAPOLIS — During the final week of the regular season, with her Minnesota Lynx racing toward the No. 1 overall seed in the WNBA playoffs, Minnesota season ticket holder Sara Mantia finally sat down to do the math. On a piece of lined, lime green paper, she wrote the ticket cost for each potential home game in the WNBA postseason. Round 1: $127Round 2: $159Round 3: $278 She multiplied that by the potential number of home games in each round (as the overall top seed: two in the first round, th

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 5: Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...