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Buddy Hield and the Lakers have been connected in trade rumors so many times that you almost expect him to eventually wind up there by accident. Well, it appears, they had another chance. Specifically, L.A. had an opportunity to acquire Hield in a consolidation trade this offseason but elected not to pursue the deal, according […] The post Lakers reportedly had chance to trade for Buddy Hield, passed appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NBAHere are five 2026 NBA offseason trades that felt unfair, and the small changes that would've made each deal much better for both teams.
17-year-old Australian point guard Luke Paul -- a projected lottery pick for the 2028 NBA Draft -- has committed to Duke University for the 2027-28 season, he told ESPN
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart playfully diminished teammate Jalen Brunson's popularity after winning the 2026 NBA Finals.
October has arrived and with it will soon come the opening tip of the 2026-27 NBA season.
The Lakers have one guaranteed player too many. Perhaps Jalen Smith can help them solve two problems at once. Los Angeles has 16 players on guaranteed standard contracts and must get down to 15 before opening night. Bulls big man Smith has been mentioned as the type of player who could make sense in a […] The post Lakers looking at Jalen Smith as answer to possible roster problem? appeared first on Hoops Wire.
EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...
PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: A general view of the Portland Trail Blazers half court logo prior to Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | ...
NBAAfter missing a golden opportunity to make the East Finals last season, the road back for Detroit gets ever longer
Nneka Ogwumike played the final game of her 15-year WNBA career. Her Los Angeles Sparks teammate Cameron Brink made sure to show her appreciation.
Dalton Knecht's career with the Los Angeles Lakers could potentially be over just two years after the franchise selected him in the first round of the 2024 draft.
Miami Heat star center Bam Adebayo isn't backing down from critics of his historic 83-point performance in a win over the Washington Wizards last season.
NBAThe Miami Heat made the play-in tournament in each of the last four seasons, but Bam Adebayo is pushing back against the notion they will be back in 2026-27.
The Nuggets changed much of their bench during the offseason. It doesn’t look like it’ll take them long to figure out what the new one looks like. During a starters-vs.-reserves scrimmage at training camp, Denver’s second unit featured DeMar DeRozan, Julian Strawther, Alpha Diallo, Spencer Jones and Marvin Bagley III, as Logan Struck of Sports […] The post Nuggets seemingly have already figured out bench bunch appeared first on Hoops Wire.
WNBANot only does it represent the Fever’s Caitlin Clark …
WNBANBA retains Caitlin Clark's agency to lead new WNBA commissioner search
Angel Reese led the league in rebounds per game with the Dream.
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Angel Reese has won the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, making her the first player in Dream franchise history to win the award.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates after a play against the Washington Mystics during the second half of game two of the first round of the WNBA playoffs at CareFirst Arena on September 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...
NBAAfter being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, star guard Jaylen Brown didn't take long to adopt the new company line.
NCAA WUCLA, UConn, Oklahoma and Seton Hall will play in the third annual Coretta Scott King Classic this year. Here's who will play whom.
The Denver Nuggets have placed a strong emphasis on conditioning and defensive execution during their opening training camp sessions ahead of the 2026–27 NBA season. Working out at the University of Colorado Boulder’s facilities, Denver has been attempting to eliminate early mistakes while helping its returning players and offseason additions regain competitive fitness. The opening […] The post Nuggets increase defensive intensity ahead of preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
New York Knicks star Josh Hart expanded Thursday on his statement that he has no other option than to play with a wrapped ring finger on his right hand until he retires from the NBA.
WNBADuring a hotly contested Game 2 between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces, Caitlin Clark was seen snatching the ball away from A’ja Wilson during a dead-ball sequence. With the ball in her hand, Clark hyped up the crowd inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Lakers’ new director of pro scouting spent three years with the Blazers after an overseas playing career.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUG 8: Olivia Miles #5 and Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx high five during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 8, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...
The NBA has closed its only elite training academy in Africa, ending an eight-year run for a program that helped develop multiple players who eventually reached the league. NBA Academy Africa in Senegal has shut down as the league consolidates its elite international development efforts into a new global academy in Abu Dhabi, according to […] The post NBA closes its only elite training academy in Africa appeared first on Hoops Wire.
I wrote about Darryn Peterson. The growth I’ve seen in him in just a few months, how he’s seemed to fit right into Utah and the Jazz. And why his teammates almost can’t believe he’s a rookie. Probably my favorite story I’ve written so far — let me know if you have any questions! submitted by /u/sladdha_reports [link] [comments]
