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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

Julius Randle quickly learned he’s “dealing with kids” in Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. That doesn’t mean the pair of Nets lottery picks aren’t up for the arduous task ahead of them. Demin and Brown — the Nets’ highest draft selections of the Brooklyn era — are carrying […] The post How Julius Randle knows Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr. are ready for Nets challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The rising young center figures to be a key part of Milwaukee’s core.

A weekly series giving fans a chance to sound off on the team’s biggest questions.

Christie can build off his success from last year as a deep threat to help the Mavericks in an area of need: shooting guard.

Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox revealed key offseason plans regarding Sophie Cunningham's free agency status after the 2026 postseason.

The Mavericks’ roster is stocked with forwards, which could eventually make P.J. Washington expendable, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscription required) writes in his latest Substack column. Stein hears that rival teams believe Dallas will consider parting with Washington at some point after an offseason roster overhaul that included the additions of former No. […]

Dillon Brooks wants to extend his NBA career for as long as possible, but the Phoenix Suns forward knows he cannot take his longevity for granted. Brooks reflected on his future and the short career window for professional basketball, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his focus after enjoying a strong 2025-26 season. “I want to […] The post Dillon Brooks focused on extending his NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their backcourt by signing Quentin Grimes to a four-year, $60 million contract at the start of free agency. It’s the first long-term deal that Grimes has ever signed, and he believes that added sense of stability will allow him to quickly feel at home in L.A. “Yeah, I think it […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 3: Tyrese Maxey #0 plays defense on VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during practice on October 3, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

The Lakers know what they have in Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. They played well together last season, but JJ Redick has intentionally kept them apart in open gym. With a new-look roster, Redick wants to see what else this offense can do before putting his stars together. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly embraced the culture surrounding the Miami Heat, describing the experience of joining the organization as something that has made him feel “alive again.” In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, Antetokounmpo explained what has stood out to him since arriving in Miami, pointing specifically to the team’s togetherness, communication […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: “It’s almost like being alive again” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

These three second-round rookies could quickly outplay their two-way contract status this season.

How will Audi Crooks and Liv McGill impact Oklahoma State's chances at March Madness this year? Tune in to this week's episode to find out. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Big 12 season preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

Despite the No. 6 seed, the Indiana Fever were hoping to make a deep run in the postseason this year.

When it comes to the Golden State Valkyries, its where their entire identity lies. That was evident in their Game 3 elimination game against the Dallas Wings in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs on Friday, Oct. 2.

James is heading into his 24th NBA season, and his first with the 76ers.

The Utah Jazz finally have enough talent to start winning games, perhaps even as many as 38 of them.

Swish Appeal photographer Christina Merrion captured Angel Reese’s Game 1 impact for the Dream.

The Indiana Fever season has ended as they fall to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Star guard Kelsey Mitchell gives her 2026 exit interview to Fever media as the team begins its offseason. Mitchell has a lot to think about, as next year she will be an unrestricted…

Defense is projected by many to be an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically on the perimeter. While Walker Kessler can shore up a lot of those deficiencies with his elite rim protection, it is up to the wings to apply perimeter pressure and not solely rely on Kessler. Jake LaRavia specifically […]

Nets fans sat through two tanking seasons — and suffered through almost 120 losses — to land first Egor Dëmin and then Mikel Brown Jr. as the payoff.  It’s no surprise, then, that those fans have pinned their hopes on the pair of 20-year-olds as the backcourt of the future and the foundation of their...

Following a franchise-altering summer, the Clippers found a couple of reasons for hope during Sunday night’s preseason opener, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register writes in a subscriber-only story. L.A. defeated Golden State 104-101 in Hawaii, with two relative newcomers leading the way. Darius Garland, who was acquired from Cleveland at the February trade […]

Angel Reese and DeWanna Bonner. | Christina Merrion. Angel Reese played in her third-career WNBA playoff game on Sunday afternoon in State Farm Arena. She also earned her third-career WNBA playoff win. While Jordin Canada and DeWanna Bonner were the headliners for the victorious Atlanta Dream in their Game 1 WNBA semifinal win over the New York Liberty, Reese was as essential as ever for Atlanta. DPOY ANGEL REESE SAYS NOT IN MY HOUSE! 🥶 NYL-ATL | ABC | 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google ...

A post says the Atlanta semifinal crowd fell nearly 8,000 short of Caitlin Clark's 2024 visit, and it asks whether the WNBA misses her.

Michael Jordan says he would be the worst player to bet against.

Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese was an impact player in Game 1 of the WNBA semi-finals.

The false bravado of an injured athlete is usually easy to spot. The words come out with certainty, assuring anyone who will listen that he’ll be back better than ever. The eyes often tell a different story, diverting as he tries to convince himself that everything will be OK. Then there is Donte DiVincenzo, who is rehabilitating a torn Achilles tendon, the injury many basketball players hope to avoid above nearly all others. As he approaches the six-month mark since going down less than two ...

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