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UConn is again atop the preseason poll in the Big East.

JJ Redick points out three areas where the Lakers should be better.

She's being called out.

Year 2 for Flagg! The post Cooper Flagg's Mavericks 'Can't Skip Steps' in Second NBA Season appeared first on Ballislife.com.

That didn't last long.

The Washington Mystics’ 2026 season is over. So, over the next few days, we will analyze how it went, what we liked, didn’t like and wish to see in 2027. In the meantime, here’s a poll I wrote in the Feed that I embedded below. Your job is to grade Washington’s 2026 season. VOTE! For […]

Reese understandably was excited about her first playoff series win.

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits at Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Daniel Gafford has been on a roller coaster ride with the Dallas Maveric...

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New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray believes that health is wealth for the roster. (via New Orleans Pelicans): “Everybody’s healthy. There’s been a knock in New Orleans: health’s been a problem. Health is wealth for all of us here. In real life, obviously we play a sport, so you gotta be healthy to be […] The post Dejounte Murray: “Everybody’s healthy” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA guard Delonte West has picked Paul Pierce over LeBron James in a hypothetical one-on-one matchup between the two basketball legends. Asked who he would favor if James and Pierce faced each other individually, West gave a straightforward answer. “I’m going with Paul.” The post Delonte West reveals who would beat LeBron James in a 1-on-1 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Changes to the men's National Invitation Tournament and Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will begin in 2027

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero dunks on a toy basket 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) One of the consistent themes from both Los Angeles Lakers players and brass over the past week is excitement about second-year wing Adou Thiero. He didn’t play much as a rookie because of various injuries (and being buried on the depth cha...

Nikola Jovic has been impressed by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ability to create opportunities for teammates since the superstar joined the Miami Heat. Jovic offered a glimpse into Antetokounmpo’s court vision, explaining how the two-time MVP can consistently find open teammates even when defenses devote multiple players to stopping him. “He can pass the sh*t out of […] The post Nikola Jovic praises Giannis Antetokounmpo’s passing appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After playing alongside LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, Antawn Jamison explained why LeBron’s basketball IQ particularly stood out.

Angel Reese’s impact on the Atlanta Dream is easy to see. Quantifying it is another story. Morgan Shaw Parker, the Dream’s president, told Sportico how the franchise measures Reese’s value after bringing the star to Atlanta. Her answer came down to two things fans can actually see: tickets and jerseys. “Yes, sales are up from […]

In the aftermath of the NCAA tournaments expanding to 76 teams starting this season, the NIT and Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will drop from 32 teams to 24 beginning in 2027, the NCAA announced.

Paige Bueckers may not have had her best night statistically, but her mindset heading into Game 3 could not be clearer. After the Dallas Wings fought off elimination with a dramatic overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries, the young star has now turned her attention toward the biggest game of the series.

"Poster" dunks, or slam dunks over a contesting defender, are some of the most electric sequences in basketball. Watch the most explosive "poster" dunks in recent March Madness history.

My favorite mid-major prospects entering the year for the 2027 NBA Draft, from Davis Fogle to Massamba Diop to Dhani Miller and so many more.

Heat guard Dru Smith suffered a right calf strain during training camp and will be out for at least a couple weeks, tweets Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Based on that timeline, Smith could still make it back in time for Miami’s October 21 regular season opener, but in the short term, […]

Atlanta Dream veteran DeWanna Bonner has signed with a new agency.

After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season, center Jarrett Allen believes the Cleveland Cavaliers are capable of taking the next step.

What is more likely to happen: Vin Diesel winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for the final installment of “Fast & Furious” or Jalen Duren finding happiness with the Detroit Pistons? At this point, it is probably the former. The Pistons have tried their best to appease Duren amid their negotiations for a contract […] The post NBA rumors: Jalen Duren-Anthony Davis trade report retracted appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors made sure one of the first things they did after the Kawhi Leonard trade was complete was to sign him to an extension. He’s not the only one, as Jamal Shead and the team have recently agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that keeps him under contract through the 2029-30 […] The post Raptors next contract extension after Kawhi Leonard isn’t RJ Barrett appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Two and a half years removed from his New York Knicks tenure, Julius Randle is back in the Big Apple, this time as the leader of a young Brooklyn Nets squad. Like his time with the Knicks, Randle’s stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves ended sourly. The Western Conference title hopeful salary-dumped him to the Nets […] The post Why Nets’ Julius Randle is ‘at peace’ being back in NYC after Timberwolves trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA player Anthony Tolliver is pushing back against the narrative that New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson sacrificed more than $100 million when he signed his contract extension with the franchise. With the Knicks in training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season and preparing to defend their NBA championship, Tolliver addressed Brunson’s widely discussed […] The post Ex-NBA player dunks all over Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s $100 million sacrifice narrative appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in two years, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is healthy for training camp. After missing most of last season with wrist and hamstring injuries, Williams returns ahead of the 2026-27 season as the Thunder look to return to the NBA Finals. The journey, as it is for every NBA team, starts […] The post Jalen Williams reveals his absolute favorite thing about Thunder training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat have maximized their offseason by making major moves to build a revamped roster for another championship campaign. However, the franchise also has to give up assets to land a superstar, sending Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and several round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo and […] The post Nikola Jovic excited to start season with Giannis and Portis appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Enjoy recent funny moments in March Madness history, but without any context. Watch some of the most memorable NCAA basketball tournament moments from interviews, fans, highlights, and more.