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Toronto's front office still has work to do if it wants to repeat history and win a championship in Year 1 of Kawhi again.

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers jokes as he films Bronny James #9 and Adou Thiero #1during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson rarely hid his disdain for the preseason, often suggesting the only goal was to finish injury-free. Health should always be a priority, especially when the ...

A few notes from the first three days of Knicks training camp...

The Fever lost because they weren't good enough, not because of some WNBA conspiracy against them

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride faces an uncertain future with the organization as contract extension talks have failed to gain traction ahead of the 2026-27 season. With training camp underway as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA championship, The Athletic’s Fred Katz reported Friday that McBride is “not close” to receiving an extension. […] The post Knicks rumors: Miles McBride faces uncertain NY future amid being ‘not close’ on extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here's what Hammon said about the Fever after Game 3.

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Dean Wade #45 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the 2026-2027 NBA season just right around the corner, the Sixers are at the forefront of conversation and intrigue for the upcoming campaign. Most of the focus is centered around the acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown and how t...

Prior to media day, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he was “pretty confident” with three spots in his starting lineup. The other two? “The other two spots will not be two White guys,” Redick said. That’s one way to preview what should be a competitive Lakers training camp. Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler are all obvious starters. After that, nearly everything is up for grabs. The Lakers have less than three weeks to get their roster to a maximum of 15 standard contr...

Skylar Diggins changed the WNBA’s CBA forever in 2019 when she spoke out against the Dallas Wings during her pregnancy.

Diallo has impressed head coach David Adelman on both ends of the floor during training camp, according to DNVR Nuggets. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Atlanta Dream are moving on — and Angel Reese’s first playoff run in Atlanta is already making noise. The Dream completed a 2-0 first-round sweep of the Washington Mystics , winning Game 2 93-75 to advance to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018. Reese delivered 15 points in the closeout victory…

The New York Knicks and All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly remain far apart in contract negotiations with the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season looming.

BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day at the Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in Brooklyn, 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

ZADAR, CROATIA - AUGUST 27: Mario Hezonja of Croatia drives to the basket during the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Group K game between Croatia and Latvia at Dvorana Kresimira Cosica on August 27, 2026 in Zadar, Croatia. (Photo by Vedran Vlahovic/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options ...

Sep 25, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tarik Biberovic (13) takes a selfie photo during the Mavericks media day at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The question of whether Tarik Biberović will be used in the right way – or at all – in Dallas is on a lot of people’s minds.  Will he get the minutes and touches to show what he can do? Will he get the time and trust from the coach to transfer his skills ...

Michaela Onyenwere: ‘When all of the dust settles, we'll be able to kind of see what we accomplished’ The post The Washington Mystics didn’t play their best in the playoffs. But their disappointment won’t define them appeared first on The IX Sports.

After his best season yet, can Jaquez keep it up with the Bucks?

What should Wolves fans fear from the Northwest Division?

Mario Hezonja makes his return to the NBA with the Cavs after a six-year hiatus.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Myles Turner #3 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 Good things come to those ...

Gilbert Arenas believes LeBron James leaving Los Angeles could remove significant pressure and allow Bronny James to play more freely.

Through injuries, losses and change, the Sun found strength in their relationships and the moments they shared off the court The post How the Connecticut Sun stayed resilient through a challenging season appeared first on The IX Sports.

Watch some of the most impressive deep 3-pointers from the March Madness women's tournament since 2021, featuring Caitlin Clark, Azzi Fudd, and Olivia Miles.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Former New York Knicks player Dick Barnett waves to the crowd during the first half between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images Two noteworthy Knicks bi...

Jam shifts from the ACC to the Big East to identify five Big East guard to get ahead of the curve on led by multiple transfers and the conference’s preseason Player of the Year.

Donovan Mitchell feels LeBron James earned the right to go wherever he wanted, but is the enemy now.

Former Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown has been praising Angel Reese for her versatility when speaking about the player’s defensive impact for the Atlanta Dream. The Dream ended the regular WNBA season in fourth and are now into the second round of this year’s playoffs.

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As Zion Williamson eyes a resurgence this season, Nick Young reveals how the Pelicans' forward can regain his All-Star status.

This offseason was all about building the roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic and it is no secret that finding a big-time center to pair with him was a top priority. The Lakers feel they did just that with their acquisition of big man Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. This wasn’t just a matter […]