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During his tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has spent years dealing with Bam Adebayo as an opponent. Now, with the Miami Heat, the Greek Freak will finally be on the same side. Antetokounmpo recently spoke about his new teammate and admitted he is glad he no longer has to face Adebayo on the […] The post Heat’s Giannis is thrilled he doesn’t have to play against Bam Adebayo anymore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, left, speaks as Lakers coach JJ Redick listens during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) In recent years, the Lakers have run into a problem. They’ve taken a few successful inexpensive fliers, including Malik Monk and Dennis Schröder, but they’ve lacked the ability to r...

Labaron Philon Jr. got his "Welcome to the NBA" moment right when training camp began.

Hadrian/Shutterstock.com Caitlin Clark draws Parker criticism Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drew direct on-air criticism from Candace Parker during a 99-89 playoff win over Las Vegas on September 29, 2026. Parker challenged Clark’s defensive effort after a disputed first-quarter possession. Clark appealed to officials after a missed three-point attempt instead of immediately retreating. Parker told…

Norman Powell has accumulated a lot of knowledge during his 11 NBA seasons that will make him a valuable leader on a young Bulls team, writes Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. Powell and newly acquired Buddy Hield are the only players on Chicago’s roster older than 28, so there will be plenty of teaching moments […]

Here are four hypothetical De’Aaron Fox trades for the Spurs, as their backcourt is about to be set on fire during the 2026-27 season.

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese received some presents after winning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

Here are three Karl-Anthony Towns contract offers the Knicks could make, from the reported range to the $276 million max after a title run.

The Fateful Eight vs. The Fantastic Four! The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs: Dream vs. Liberty Semifinal Preview appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Nets lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. sprained his left ankle last week and still hasn’t been cleared for contact, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. “Yeah, as of right now they’re just telling me you could get back moving a little bit, really just trying to get the strengthening it up back,” Brown […]

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they found a steal in the 2026 NBA Draft when they traded up to take Cameron Carr out of Baylor with the 24th pick. Carr already showed what he is capable of in Summer League, and now he heads into his rookie season trying to earn playing time right away. […]

This offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is one in which the team fully moved into the Luka Doncic era. With LeBron James gone, Doncic is the clear leader of the team and general manager Rob Pelinka led the front office in a complete rebuild of the roster with Doncic in mind, getting the ideal […]

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 03: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors stands for the national anthem prior to Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs assistant coach at Rocket Arena on May 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s hard t...

A five-time WNBA All-Star announced her retirement decision after 13 seasons in the league.

It could be an especially important trade

Jaylen Brown got pranked by the 76ers and roasted by NBA fans.

Our Stockton to Malone (without all of the terrible moral failings and jailable offenses)?

And does the latest roster have the same potential to bring another ring to Toronto?

Devin Booker is itching for the season to start. You can feel it.

We already got dawgs, they just don’t know how to be dawgs. And we gon’ be dawgs.

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart was recently asked if she ever feels overlooked after all she’s accomplished in the WNBA when speaking at one of her team’s recent practices. The Liberty return to playoff action on Sunday, playing their first game against the Atlanta Dream after causing a bit of an upset in the first round.

Julius Randle arrives in Brooklyn with a mixed reputation, as both a player and teammate. But you should be optimistic.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu doesn’t feel more freedom after signing a five-year, $112 million contract. (via Minnesota Timberwolves): “I think I’m actually the opposite. I think I’m even more locked in and more focused because I understand that they invested in me. So me being a competitor, me loving the game, being able to […] The post Ayo Dosunmu looking to show he’s worth more than contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New York Liberty, battered with injuries throughout the regular season, managed to finish only eighth in the standings. Straight away, the 2024 champions were not deemed a championship contender this season.

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ESPN senior writer David Dennis Jr. had quite the take regarding Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark during the WNBA regular season, asserting in July that she wasn’t a top-four guard in the WNBA after she came in 11th in All-Star voting amongst her peers. “I don’t think that you can make a compelling argument…

Here’s Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter on personal/team goals for 2026-27. (via Hello and Welcome): “Just be better than last year. I want to take my defense to another level. It’s a goal of mine to be top in the league in steals. I want to be a top defender, known as that. I feel […] The post Ja’Kobe Walter says he wants to lead the NBA in steals appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The teams went 102 games between playing each other, and a lot changed during that time. The post Film review: How the Dream changed their approach against the Liberty appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Knicks look set to reward Jalen Brunson handsomely in 2027.