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In what could be considered one of the most anticipated matchups in the playoffs so far, the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries will face off against the No. 3 Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals after both teams survived the best-of-three first round series. The Valkyries and Aces each came out on top in… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces appeared first on Winsidr.

Recently, the Detroit Pistons ended this NBA offseason’s longest stalemate by agreeing to a five-year, $200 million deal with All-Star center Jalen Duren to keep him with the franchise over the long haul. The deal came after months of speculation that the relationship between the two sides might be beyond repair amid the contract talks. […] The post Jalen Duren blasts ‘false narratives’ after contract squabble turns into $200 million Pistons deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite a prolonged negotiation that appeared to turn sour at times, Jalen Duren said he is relieved and excited to return to Detroit.

After a drawn-out restricted free agency process, third-team All-NBA center Jalen Duren formally signed his five-year, $200MM contract with the Pistons on Friday. The 22-year-old big man spoke to the media on Sunday to reaffirm his commitment to the team and clear up some of the rumors that he believes misrepresented him and the situation, […]

Change can be difficult to navigate, but for Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, it may allow him to spread his wings. Whether he admits it or not, LeBron James’ departure lets Bronny be himself and worry less about outside noise. After showing more positive growth in his sophomore season and playing in the playoffs, […]

Coach Darko Rajakovic says the Raptors are letting newcomer Kawhi Leonard get up to speed before putting him in a preseason game. But yes, the plan is for Leonard to play in one eventually. Leonard sat out the Raptors’ 129-105 loss to the Heat on Saturday. He likely will miss next Saturday’s exhibition against his […] The post Raptors taking their time with Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut appeared first on Hoops Wire.

He’s not just a shooter.

Five-star wing Jordan Page has announced his commitment to UConn, giving the Huskies their first recruiting class with two ESPN five-star prospects in at least 20 years.

It took Anthony Edwards about two months to fully recover from the knee injuries that bothered him at the end of last season, the star Timberwolves guard told reporters on Saturday (Twitter video link via Andrew Dukowitz of SI.com and Zone Coverage). In addition to a runner’s knee ailment in his right knee, Edwards also […]

For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on. David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets. Kenny Atkinson with the Cavaliers. Perhaps even Mitch Johnson with the reigning Western Conference Spurs. At least, these were the names identified by ESPN in an article entitled “Five coaches […] The post Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

After LeBron James left LA to join the Philadelphia 76ers, the additional trade picture for the Lakers became clear. With the franchise cornerstone’s departure, it was almost clear that at least one more name would be on the roll. Bronny James was one of the players to get attention on and off the trade block. […] The post Why NBA insider isn’t ruling out Lakers’ Bronny James trade amid roster crunch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the Draymond Green changes that will be made ahead of the 2026-27 season. Green will have to embrace rookie Yaxel Lendeborg on offense. And with Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski taking on an increased role in the backcourt, Draymond’s expected to make slight tweaks to his approach. In addition […] The post Steve Kerr’s ‘biggest adjustment’ for Warriors’ Draymond Green will change years-long habit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are just over two weeks away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season. The Timberwolves come into this season with a new-look roster after salary dumping Julius Randle and trading for Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball this offseason, in addition to other moves. Recently, franchise star Anthony Edwards revealed the one […] The post Anthony Edwards will raise eyebrows with Timberwolves ‘superteam’ declaration that comes with twist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Georges Niang came to the Warriors to find a role. Playing center might be part of the answer. Golden State used the 33-year-old forward at center during a scrimmage Thursday, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Niang missed all of last season after an injury in training camp, so simply getting back […] The post Georges Niang getting looks at center as Warriors sort out frontcourt appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Draymond Green knows a thing or two about being the player everyone thinks should’ve been suspended. In December 2023, the league handed him an indefinite suspension after he put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold and struck Jusuf Nurkic in the face, his fifth significant disciplinary incident in less than two years.

Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been unanimously voted the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year. The second-year player led all reserves with 12.7 points per game.

It was only one preseason game, but Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an encouraging performance in the Heat’s exhibition over Toronto in Quebec City on Saturday, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. The two-time MVP, who was limited to a career-low 36 appearances last season due to a variety of injuries, finished with nine points, seven […]

Young talent shines in Long Beach! The post Pangos Ron Massey Memorial: Outstanding Underclassmen Rise to Top appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Stephanie White believes Raven Johnson can fill a bigger role for the Fever.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Get...

Boston, MA - October 4: Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard at practice at the Auerbach Center on October 4, 2025. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images CHARLESTON — For the first time in nearly a decade, the Celtics are hosting a portion of their preseason training camp on the road: in Charleston, South Carolina, at The Citadel. The team arrived in Charleston on a rainy Saturday afternoon, and began camp at the McAllister Field House on...

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Tension is brewing, per reports.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets looks on during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Im...

This is the second installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses, and will evaluate what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background After one college season at Alabama, Brandon Miller was […]

Former NBA player Pero Antic has strongly criticized LeBron James, arguing that the former Los Angeles Lakers star has negatively affected the modern NBA and questioning comparisons between James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Antic, who played three seasons in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks between 2013 and 2015, made the comments while discussing […] The post Pero Antic slams LeBron James: “He ruined the NBA” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era after LeBron James departed in free agency offseason, shifting their focus to building around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With all of these roster changes will also come schematic changes from head coach JJ Redick and a big focus will be on not being one-dimensional. While […]

What can facial hair, a Pokémon, and a fancy bartender tell us about the upcoming Timberwolves season?

Here are the three Knicks whose roles are likeliest to grow this season, as New York pursues the first repeat in recent NBA history.

Mark Cuban revealed the worst moment he experienced against the Los Angeles Lakers during his time as Dallas Mavericks owner, recalling a stunning collapse involving Kobe Bryant. Cuban, who bought the Mavericks in 2000, was asked by David Carr about his lowest “Laker moment” as the team’s owner. He pointed to a game early in […] The post Mark Cuban reveals his worst ‘Laker moment’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.