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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Garrison Brooks #48 of the Detroit Pistons during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a rare rainy day in Phoenix. As the sprinkles began to fall outside Mortgage Matchup Center, where the massive LED screen proudly displayed Suns Media Day, I entered the arena with one primary question in mind: Who made the biggest impression on this team during the offseaso...

Caitlin Clark starred in her rookie season, averaging 19.2 points and setting WNBA single-season assist records. Fans were upset when they learned that Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Clark’s Rookie of the Year award during a short speakerphone call. Some critics accused league officials of treating the Indiana Fever star poorly. But a new book says [...]

The WNBA playoffs opened with four blowouts. Here’s who we think will advance and why, as teams look to make a championship run.

Indiana Fever stars Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull were on the same page with their pregame fits for a must-win WNBA playoff game.

Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, and Sophie Cunningham were considered one of the WNBA’s most exciting trios. However, this season has been far from what was expected from Hull.

ESPN released a list of “things we’re watching” now that NBA training camps have begun. For the Cavaliers, that means are all eyes are on you, Mr. Peyton Watson. While nothing has been determined, per coach Kenny Atkinson, many suspect Watson will be the fifth starter, alongside Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett […] The post Peyton Watson viewed as guy who can push Cavs ‘over the edge’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in a familiar position with Kristaps Porziņģis before the 2026-27 NBA season.

Reaves is taking new steps to ensure he’s ready for the grind of a long NBA season

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Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has surpassed all expectations since her debut in the WNBA, so much so that the unanimous Rookie of the Year is also part of the league MVP conversation. And while Miles did not have the greatest playoff debut against the New York Liberty, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama believes she is special.

Training camp has officially gotten underway as the Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice on Tuesday. Head coach JJ Redick is entering his third season at the helm and will look to continue to build off his first two years as he led the Lakers to back-to-back 50-win seasons and Pacific Division titles. This […]

We go over everything you need to know if you're new to Yahoo's High Score fantasy basketball format.

The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Vegas expansion team from among three finalist group: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson discussed several topics he's weighing ahead of the 2026-27 season.

During his rookie campaign, the former No. 2 overall pick averaged 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 22 minutes per game.

When the WNBA playoffs come around every postseason and seeding takes form, there’s typically a simple story behind why each team landed where they did. Finishing the regular season at the top of the WNBA standings once again, the Minnesota Lynx secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs after a 33-11 season. Conversely, just… The post Two Paths, One Matchup: How the Liberty and Lynx Landed in the First Round appeared first on Winsidr.

As some Summer League washouts try to sue their way back, Matt Norlander explains why an October redux with another batch of players isn't expected

The Golden State Warriors' first-round draft pick could play a crucial role early in the absence of Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody

For the 76ers to reach the lofty goals that have been set, they’ll need to be a much improved version of themselves tactically.

They're not in agreement.

After an awful Game 1, Shepard has to deliver to keep Dallas alive.

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) takes part in the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Despite still not fully cracking the rotation, Bronny James showcased strides in his second NBA season a year ago. He shot 38.6 percent from deep (28.1 percent in 2024-25) and 43.1 percent on 2-pointers (34.3 percent in 2024-25) while continuing to fl...

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The training camp roster that the Clippers announced on Monday includes two players who were previously said to have reached contract agreements with the team. One of those players is 2022 first-round pick Blake Wesley, whose deal with L.A. was just reported on Monday. Wesley is still just 23 years old but has four years […]

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Lajae Jones #25 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Summer League Championship on July 19, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Mike ...

When the Warriors lost their play-in game to the Suns 111-96 last season, the year ended at 37-45 and Steve Kerr walked into the postgame presser sounding like a man drafting his own farewell. “These jobs all have an expiration date,” he said; his contract had already hit one. I’m gonna defer to the legendary Anthony Slater at ESPN who described how for the next three weeks Kerr sat with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy and talked about everything from how the team should pla...

The Hawks didn’t acquire Luguentz Dort just to make life miserable for opposing scorers. Apparently, Jalen Johnson gets to deal with him, too. Atlanta president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh believes one of the benefits of adding Dort will come when nobody is watching, with the Hawks’ best offensive player having to deal with one […] The post Hawks believe Lu Dort will make Jalen Johnson better, whether he likes it or not appeared first on Hoops Wire.

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler takes part in a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Through five games last year, Walker Kessler was off to the best start of his career as he averaged 14.4 points (78.6 percent true shooting), 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks. But his quick success was immediately der...

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is reportedly willing to follow in star point guard Jalen Brunson's footsteps as he seeks a contract extension, but only to a point.