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At media day, the Knicks are celebrating their title, but players say the focus is already on winning another championship.

This could finally be the year that Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid stays healthy.

Remember when people questioned whether Angel Reese could become a legitimate WNBA superstar? That conversation looks ridiculous right now. Reese has been dominant in her first season with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds while rewriting the record books. She became the first player in WNBA history to grab 500 rebounds in…

Kevin O'Connor and Jonathan Macri preview the New York Knicks and react to the latest on Jalen Duren's contract drama.

Indiana Pacers veteran Aaron Nesmith says that the group isn’t focused on surprising critics (19-63 record last season). (via Indiana Pacers): “I feel like people doubt us every year, so I guess we’re gonna surprise em’ again. But to us, it is more of a reclaim what we know we should have.” The post Aaron Nesmith: “I feel like people doubt us every year” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

While many aren't expecting the Golden State Warriors to contend for a spot in the playoffs this season, star point guard Stephen Curry isn't buying into that notion.

Giannis Antetokounmpo expects his partnership with Bam Adebayo to take time but believes Miami’s new frontcourt will eventually thrive.

More than three months after the agreement was first reported, the Grizzlies have officially signed Carson Cooper to a two-way contract, the team announced today (via Twitter). Cooper spent four years at Michigan State prior to going undrafted in June. The 6’11” big man was a full-time starter as a senior in 2025/26, averaging 11.5 […]

A new era approaches and the Bucks have a blank canvas. What picture should emerge?

Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton says he won't have any restrictions as he returns from the torn Achilles that has kept him off the court for more than a year.

LeBron was blunt and to the point on why he left Los Angeles.

Brandon Ingram, a key part of the Clippers' return in their trade of Kawhi Leonard, will not be available to start the 2026-27 season as he recovers from a surgery that addressed a right heel injury and partially torn Achilles tendon.

Sabrina Ionescu on Stewart: 'I mean, she's everything' The post Breanna Stewart was ‘putting out fires’ in historic Game 1 performance appeared first on The IX Sports.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons waits during the fourth quarter of Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 116-109. 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 ...

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images B...

After being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, star guard Jaylen Brown is joining a loaded lineup that also includes stars LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

LeBron James says he can “literally do everything” and will embrace whatever role Philadelphia needs from him this season.

Is retirement nearing for LeBron James as he enters his 24th season in the NBA? He spoke on his mindset and approach with the 76ers on Monday.

Kawhi Leonard said he wants to put the focus on basketball and being a Raptor after being traded back to Toronto following a scandal-marred conclusion to his Clippers tenure.

A guard drops 22 points on a Tuesday night in November. So does another guard three states over, in a different league, under a different set of rules. Fans treat those two lines as interchangeable, plug them into the same mental spreadsheet, and move on. They shouldn't. The two games those numbers came from aren't built the same way, and pretending otherwise flattens a lot of context that actually matters. That context becomes even more important when box-score numbers are used to judge what...

The Big Ten Conference has adopted a rule to prohibit men's and women's basketball players who left school to play professionally from maintaining their eligibility.

Nikola Jokic left little doubt that he plans to be back in Denver at least next season after saying he plans to sign his extension when its offered next summer.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is still adjusting to life with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in Sixers uniforms.

The WNBA postseason kicked off with fireworks, but A'ja Wilson's absolute masterclass against Caitlin Clark and the Fever stole the show.

Victor Wembanyama believes the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks provides all the motivation he needs heading into the 2026-27 season. Speaking during Spurs media day on Monday, Wembanyama was asked whether falling short in the Finals would serve as his ultimate motivation after San Antonio reached the championship series […] The post Victor Wembanyama: “I couldn’t imagine a better motivation” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Darko Rajakovic of the Toronto Raptors speaks to media during the Toronto Raptors media day at Hotel X on September 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images When Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic wrapped up...

LeBron James told ESPN that he envisioned joining the Knicks as a free agent this summer, but nixed the idea after New York won the NBA title.

On point guard Davion Mitchell: Losing weight “was something he knew and took ownership of. He can make so many more plays at this shape and condition level. You could make the case he was the top player” in the play-in round. “He’s tireless working in the gym. All the things he needs to work on, he’ll work on. He has a Type A personality. The leadership piece he wanted to work on; he did that times 10” in terms of organizing workouts all summer. Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/spor...

Jaylen Brown is still adjusting to his new surroundings after a blockbuster offseason trade sent him from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, but the 29-year-old is approaching the transition one day at a time. Speaking during Philadelphia’s media day on Monday, Brown acknowledged that moving to a new team and city has been […] The post Jaylen Brown: “I’m approaching this with an empty slate” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

When Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics take the floor this season, they will be doing so without former star Jaylen Brown.