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The Knicks had a special visitor Tuesday. NBA legend Rajon Rondo was a guest at the first official practice of the season.

RJ Barrett would be perfectly happy if Toronto were his final NBA stop. Whether the Raptors feel the same way remains to be seen. Barrett is entering the final season of his contract, worth about $29.6 million, and told reporters at Media Day that there haven’t been substantive talks about an extension. Apparently, he isn’t sweating […] The post RJ Barrett wants to stay with Raptors, but knows he’s ‘always auditioning’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The young point guard returned to the Nets bigger and brawnier.

“Playing fast is probably one of his superpowers," is what Landale said of the rookie. “As time went on, he maintained that speed, but the decision-making felt like it slowed down. “He’s a guy who plays ahead of his time – or beyond his years, I should say." submitted by /u/SydneyEditor [link] [comments]

Andre Drummond, the Knicks’ new backup big man, isn’t a prolific shotblocker like Mitchell Robinson, who signed with the Celtics. Drummond brings some other things to the table that he believes will help the Knicks win a second consecutive championship, he told James Edwards III of The Athletic. “I’ve been a master at what I […]

Brooklyn won 20 games, watched the Knicks win a title and responded with financial flexibility and Julius Randle.

Caitlin Clark is the first player in WNBA history to …

Bronny James said he hasn't spoken much to his father, LeBron, about the decision to leave the Lakers this summer, but said he's excited to face him on Christmas.

The WNBA playoffs continue on Wednesday night with another pair of Game 2s with eliminations on the line.

Caitlin Clark is just special.

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Aces center A'ja Wilson had to be restrained by teammates after she confronted a fan whom she said stepped toward her and pointed at her late in Tuesday's Game 2 loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Mavericks Cooper Flagg is the reigning Rookie of the Year. Does he build on that or will it be one of those Sophomore Slumps type of deals? ESPN broached the topic its latest pressing questions for every team, preseason edition. Flagg is literally and figuratively growing up before our eyes,” wrote ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “He […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Hawks ESPN revealed its one pressing question for every team last season, and the biggie for the Hawks is … well, if last season was a fluke. Atlanta was among the East’s best teams after January, before falling to the eventual champion Knicks in the first round of the playoffs. They made some moves in […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Hornets, Celtics, Jayson Tatum appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting a new era with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, Tuesday was the first day of training camp at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida, as the star continues to build chemistry with the team. As the Heat newcomer comes off a long stint with the Milwaukee […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bam Adebayo duo in action is ‘surreal’ to Erik Spoelstra appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are beyond excited to see Caleb Wilson rise to the occasion. On Tuesday, the Bulls hosted their first official practice at the Advocate Center in Chicago. For Wilson, it was his first NBA practice. Afterward, words cannot begin to describe his excitement. “I mean, I felt like it was really competitive, honestly,” […] The post Caleb Wilson can’t wait for NBA action after 1st ‘competive’ practice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball as Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) defends during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) The No. 7 Dallas Wings return home to host the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA’s first playoff round on Wednesday night. The matchup follows the Wings’ 104-80 blowout loss Sunday at the...

Paul George never imagined himself wearing Celtics green. Actually, he used to hate it. George grew up in California as a Kobe Bryant fan, which naturally meant Boston wasn’t particularly high on his list of favorite places. “I think as a kid you kind of despised green,” George said, via Khari A. Thompson of Boston.com. […] The post Paul George says he once despised Celtics, now wishes he’d gotten there sooner appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Last year’s playoffs might have only been an appetizer.

And after Tuesday’s first practice, the championship coach acknowledged the impossibility of maintaining the near perfection of the playoffs.

Some NBA partnerships require a little imagination. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards isn’t one of them. Put those two in the same backcourt and the possibilities become fairly obvious. The question is whether the reality will be as entertaining as the idea. Ball has spent much of the past two months working at the Timberwolves’ […] The post LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards give Timberwolves one fascinating experiment appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Magic The Magic changed the coach. If that doesn’t work, they may finally have to change something else. Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley after last season and replaced him with Sean Sweeney, hoping the highly regarded former Mavericks and Spurs assistant can get more from a roster built around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Kings, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Pelicans, Zion Williamson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball as Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during the game on December 29, 2025 at Barclays Center in New York City, New York. 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...

The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract. That’s not filling a hole. That’s a bet. And as Dave McMenamin of ESPN noted, whether that bet pays […] The post Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Fever Force Game 3! The post Caitlin Clark Takes Command as Fever Beat Aces, Force Game 3 appeared first on Ballislife.com.

"All those things can be true without there being a controversy," the Fever coach said regarding her postgame presser with Caitlin Clark after dropping Game 1 to the Aces.

DePaul coach Chris Holtmann has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season.

Damian Lillard weighed in on the Portland Trail Blazers' new starting lineup following the offseason addition of Ja Morant.