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The Miami Heat must go all-in to acquire Kyrie Irving to give themselves a legitimate chance to win an NBA championship in their Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

Brian Windhorst believes nearly every Lakers role player is signed one year too long, potentially limiting future trade flexibility.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 28: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during Media Day at Target Center on September 28, 2026 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images Grades are an imperfect metric, but they are a widely shared cultu...

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: What grabbed your attention the most from the information that came out on Media Day? zenzino: Let’s call it what it is. Media Day is a hype day to get us excited about the season. From that standpoint, it was hugely successful as far as I’m concerned. Color me excited...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors shoots a three point basket during the game against the Miami Heat on July 16, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

Jordan Hawkins has been waived by the Memphis Grizzlies and we provide the three best destinations for one of the best free agents on the market right now.

Kiah Stokes and Arike Ogunbowale. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson) | Getty Images In the Dallas Wings’ 22nd game of 2025, Arike Ogunbowale was held to two points on 0-for-10 shooting from the floor. It was the exact halfway point of the season; the Wings lost at the Indiana Fever, 102-83, and fell to 6-16. Despite posting solid scoring averages of over 15 points per game in the past two seasons, Ogunbowale hasn’t been talked about as much, especially compared to when she regularly was averagin...

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SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Tobias Harris #23 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for photographs at the San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tobias Harris joining the Spurs seems like a...

We break down RJ Barrett's role in the new-look Toronto Raptors and if he can manage to make an impact heading into next season.

Can the Washington Wizards end the tank? With Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and DeAndre Ayton onboard, here are 3 historical paths and what each would mean for 2026-27. | NBAE via Getty Images After a brutal stretch of losing by design, the Wizards are going to try to start winning this year. The past three seasons, the team totaled 50 wins — tied with the 2021-24 Detroit Pistons for the 10th worst three-year stretch in NBA history. The worst stretch belongs to The Process Philadelphia 76ers, wh...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Rayj Dennis #00 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we embark on a new Hawks season, it’s time to preview th...

Bronny James believes relentless full-court defense could become his pathway toward a bigger Lakers role.

The WNBA semifinals begin on Sunday.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are out of the playoffs. With a roster of that caliber, it’s hard to deny this season was nothing short of a failure, especially when Indiana almost defeated the same Las Vegas Aces in the semifinal without Clark.

How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.

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Draymond Green believes Jalen Brunson’s $113 million sacrifice gave the Knicks leverage to ask his teammates to take less.

Jason Whitlock has defended Kelsey Mitchell after the Indiana Fever star opened up about the pressure she has faced from fans during a difficult season. Mitchell recently admitted that “showing up every day to compete for fans that may or may not like you is hard”, while also revealing the abuse she has received online.

The Indiana Fever’s season may be over, but the debate over how the franchise is handling the Caitlin Clark era isn’t slowing down. This time, the focus has shifted from what happened on the court to the people calling the shots.

Jonathan Kuminga is embracing a team-first role with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining the franchise during the offseason, emphasizing defense, communication and collective success during his first week of training camp. “I think it’s going pretty well,” Kuminga said Saturday when asked about his adjustment to Minnesota. “I’m adapting pretty much everything for my teammates, […] The post Jonathan Kuminga embraces team-first role with Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Joel Embiid believes the Philadelphia 76ers’ collection of star talent should allow each player to become more efficient rather than forcing anyone to sacrifice their individual game. Following Saturday’s Blue vs. White scrimmage, Embiid discussed how he sees his role alongside LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey as Philadelphia prepares for the 2026-27 season. […] The post Joel Embiid on 76ers: “It’s not about sacrifice” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Edwards believes the Minnesota Timberwolves have the personnel to become a “super team” defensively after reshaping their roster around him, LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu. “I like it,” Edwards said after Saturday’s practice when asked about the team’s early chemistry. “We’re sharing the ball a lot. I think defensively we can really be a […] The post Anthony Edwards: Timberwolves can be a ‘super team’ defensively appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Indiana Fever playoff run ended with a 94-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3. Now, the Fever have big questions heading into the summer.

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez is already impressed with what Keon Ellis has brought to his first training camp with the team, particularly on the defensive end. “He’s got the best hands in the NBA, and that’s hard to teach,” Fernandez said at Friday’s practice, according to Yahoo Sports. Fernandez believes Ellis’ ability to […] The post Jordi Fernandez on Keon Ellis: “He’s got the best hands in the NBA” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Jazz will face off against the Nuggets Sunday evening at 5:00 PM MT. It’s been a long offseason, but unlike the past few seasons, there’s been a different feel this summer. The excitement has been building higher and higher, exceeding any level the Jazz fanbase has had at any point in a long time. It all started back in May when the jumped up to number two overall in one of the most stacked draft classes in recent history. The excitement continued to build when the Jazz selected Darryn Pe...

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes the team’s shortened preseason can still provide more meaningful preparation than last season, with a greater emphasis on practice time and live action. “We had six real practices in preseason last year. This year, we’ll have at least 12,” Redick said during Saturday’s training camp media availability. […] The post JJ Redick outlines Lakers’ preseason approach and offensive plans appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Hawks spent their first week of camp in Nashville getting acquainted with a deeper roster. Quin Snyder likes what he has seen. He also knows more good players means more decisions about who gets on the floor. “We’ve got depth, and that’s good, but it also means that there’s always tough decisions that happen […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has credited general manager Andy Elisburg for his work during the offseason, particularly in helping the franchise acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. Spoelstra acknowledged team president Pat Riley’s vision but emphasized Elisburg’s role in carrying out Miami’s plans. He also admitted that seeing Antetokounmpo wearing a Heat uniform still feels unusual, […] The post Heat coach credits Andy Elisburg for Giannis Antetokounmpo acquisition appeared first on TalkB...