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Minnesota has some big questions to answer following its shocking postseason exit.

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Nolan Traore #10 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The bright lights of Media Day have been di...

Who's Winning It All? The post Updated 2026 WNBA Playoffs Schedule: Liberty Sweep Lynx, Fever Force Game 3 appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The roster was not the only part of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise seeing some major changes in the offseason. Of course, there is going to be a change in ownership, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buying the team. But the coaching staff also saw one major change, involving Bob Beyer and Greg St. […]

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, 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. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Can you feel it in the air? It’s Knicks bas...

MILWAUKEE, WI -SEPTEMBER 28: Kasparas Jakuionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science 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/NBA...

LeBron James showed desire of joining the New York Knicks before ultimately choosing the Philadelphia 76ers, but if he did, how would his legacy be affected?

The New York Knicks announced a series of transactions, as they continue tinkering with their training camp roster. New York waived John Konchar and N'Faly Dante, who had been signed to non-guaranteed camp deals. The Knicks signed Jaden Akins to a two-way deal, after signing-and-waiving him twice previously this offseason. New York also signed veteran center Tony Bradley to a training camp deal. In addition, the Knicks signed-and-waived Toby Okani. This was done in order to meet roster minimu...

Before the New York Knicks went on one of the great playoff runs in NBA history, there was a point in the 2025-26 season when it looked like they might have to break up their core by trading Karl-Anthony Towns because the formula didn't seem to be working.

In Game 1, the WNBA's top transition defense bested the top transition offense The post How the Valkyries locked down the Wings in transition appeared first on The IX Sports.

The rook stunned folks at Summer League. Will he stun at the NBA level?

Caitlin Clark made history during the Indiana Fever’s win over the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday, and Nike have responded to her display. The Fever lost their opening first-round game against the Aces on Sunday, with Clark scoring 15 and assisting 10 in that tie.

Caitlin Clark finished with 27 points in Game 2 of the Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces playoff series, and she produced several highlight plays in the contest.

One of the more intriguing players the Los Angeles Lakers added this summer was wing Ziaire Williams. The five-year veteran fits the bill as the type of 3-and-D wing the Lakers covet around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and he still has plenty of room to grow at just 25 years old. Williams’ development over […]

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 06: New head coach Taylor Jenkins of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks during an introductory press conference at the Milwaukee Art Museum on May 06, 2026 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images What’s up, Brew Hoop family. After the longest off...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Media Day at Froedtert & MCW Sports Science Center on September 28, 2026 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 And now we get to the play...

DeMarcus Cousins does not look back fondly on his interactions with Ailene Voisin.

The Los Angeles Clippers are still recovering from the aftershocks of the punishment the NBA handed down to them for circumnavigating the salary cap regarding Kawhi Leonard. Leonard has since been traded to the Toronto Raptors, while the Clippers face a bleak future with five forfeited first-round picks over the coming years. Although his reporting […] The post Pablo Torre reveals former Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, ‘CLIP’ account got $1.9M from Boingo Wireless before military photo-op appear...

Even after watching his son, Karl-Anthony Towns, win the 2026 NBA championship with the New York Knicks, Karl Towns Sr. won't forget the past disrespect.

8:41 am: The Knicks have indeed signed Bradley to an Exhibit 9 contract, the team confirmed (via Twitter). A veteran center with eight years of NBA experience, the 38-year-old spent last season with Indiana and Atlanta, appearing in 41 games and averaging 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per night. The Knicks also […]

Time's up as Minnesota's veteran core could not get it done.

Game 1 between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces averaged a 1.2 rating with 2.11 million viewers on ABC. It was ABC's largest audience for a WNBA playoff game, and the third largest audience since 2000. Game 1 of Liberty-Lynx averaged 1.2 million viewers on ABC earlier in the day. WNBA games averaged 731,000 viewers across all networks this season, up 11% from last year.

As part of a busy morning of transactions, the Knicks have filled their third and final two-way opening by signing free agent guard Jaden Akins to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Akins will slot in alongside Kevin McCullar Jr. and 2026 second-round pick Tyler Nickel as New York’s […]

New York needed everything it could get out of Stewie.

Shaquille O'Neal made a bold statement while comparing NBA basketball and European basketball.

Jacob Cofie performed quite well during the combines with the 2026 NBA Draft. Can he grow from the experience to become a first-round pick in 2027?

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the NBA preseason, Lee is expected to join the Rip City Remix for the G League season. Lee played in 64 games last season with Nagasaki Velca of the B.League, which is the top league in Japan. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 17.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Lee put together 55/46/84 shooting splits for Nagasaki Velca last season. The 25-year-old played collegiately at ...

The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Sean East II to an Exhibit 10 contract. East is expected to join the Stockton Kings for the G League season after the NBA preseason. East played in 51 G League games for the Salt Lake City Stars last season. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 18.6 points on 50.7% shooting, 2.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

Caitlin Clark made WNBA playoff history with 14 points and 11 assists by halftime, then finished with 27 and 15 to force Game 3 vs. the Aces.