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There's no such thing as a risk-free NBA transaction. Every trade and free-agent acquisition comes with downsides, but a few deals from the 2026 offseason just have more disaster potential than others.

We've reached the point in the NBA offseason where attention shifts from tracking transactions to assessing how all those moves might change the balance of power in the league.

Atlanta Dream blame a short turnaround for closing seats, and fans are not buying it.

Luka Doncic felt great on his return and loved what he saw from his Lakers teammates in their preseason opener against the Kings.

This season, Royce White showed up to an Indiana Fever game while wearing a long blond wig. Enes Kanter Freedom, in a shirt that defined the word “Woman,” got into a yelling match with an opposing player at another Fever game. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita — not wearing a wig — and Riley Gaines posted a video together inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, essentially rehearsing a political ad before taking in an Aug. 28 Fever game. They all showed up to be part of a circus, not to enjoy a WNBA ga

The Mohegan Tribe made the Sun the first Native American-owned franchise in pro sports. Fans say the team’s move to Houston echoes centuries of erasure and displacement

The New York Knicks played their first game since being crowned NBA Champions back in June. This game was of much lesser significance, but it is the start of the Knicks’ attempt at becoming the first back-to-back champions since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. Up first on the docket, both in the […] The post Mike Brown shows LeBron James respect for making it to 24th NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Fever superstar revealed that one fan actually approached her with a sonogram to sign.

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard poses for a photo during Rockets Media Day in Houston, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) Reed Sheppard was pretty good last year for the Houston Rockets, don’t get it twisted. Was he great on defense? Far from it. But the Rockets were better when Reed was on the floor, and the numbers back that up. Houston was 17-4 when Sheppard was in the starting lineup. That made them 35-26 when he wasn’t, which boils dow...

Doyel: Fever fans discuss Kelsey Mitchell, Colts fans discuss wins, Pacers fans discuss hope, but Purdue's Dick the Bruiser steals the show. As usual.

Ben Simmons could be on his way to becoming a starter for the Sacramento Kings after reportedly making a strong impression during training camp. Marc J. Spears said Monday that Simmons has been one of the standout performers in Sacramento and could move into the starting lineup within the first month of the season. “I’ve […] The post Ben Simmons could become Kings starter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 4, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Chicago Sky rookie Sydney Taylor will play more basketball in January after signing a multi-year deal with Unrivaled.

Kelsey Mitchell made it clear she plans to be selfish this offseason. Ramona Shelburne heard that word and immediately started thinking about where Indy’s star guard could end up. The Indiana Fever guard is an unrestricted free agent after another huge season, and her comments following Indiana’s playoff exit opened the door to questions about […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse highlighted several encouraging developments after his team opened the preseason with a 120-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. Nurse was particularly pleased with the growing confidence of Jabari Walker, emphasizing the importance of taking open shots and contributing on the glass. “He’s kind of been playing […] The post Nick Nurse outlines 76ers’ lineup plans after Knicks win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic said he was happy to be back on the court after a lengthy break from competitive basketball as the Los Angeles Lakers opened their preseason with a 127-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. Doncic scored 21 points in 16 minutes, shooting 5-of-12 from the field and 3-of-9 from three-point range. He also had […] The post Luka Doncic: “Basketball is one of the best things in my life” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

JJ Redick was pleased with the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive intensity and ball movement after their preseason opener, particularly the way their work in practice carried over into a 127-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers forced 27 turnovers, including 16 in the first half, while building a 73-47 halftime lead. Redick highlighted the […] The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ defense after preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Gilbert Arenas believes Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant would have struggled to take the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers as far as LeBron James did, pointing specifically to the difference in how the three superstars dealt with their teammates. Cleveland entered the 2016 playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season with […] The post Gilbert Arenas explains LeBron James’ approach with teammates appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors play host to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at Chase Center, with tipoff coming at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST. Since the occasion marks the second preseason game for both squads, we have plenty of developments and questions worth tracking.

Giannis Antetokounmpo believes he still has several productive seasons ahead of him despite already having spent 13 years in the NBA. At 31, the Miami Heat star understands that managing his workload is becoming more important. While he has built his career around playing with high intensity, Giannis acknowledged that he is learning when to […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo expects five more strong years appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cam Whitmore is entering his fourth season in the NBA, and his fresh start with the Denver Nuggets could give him the big break he has been looking for. The Nuggets signed Whitmore to a two-way contract in September after the Cleveland Cavaliers waived him. The Cavaliers acquired the young wingman in a five-team trade […] The post Cam Whitmore gets 100% real on first run with Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Summer is gone. The ice has melted. The Timberwolves are back.

Gilbert Arenas believes Klay Thompson can remain a major offensive threat when playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, even if the veteran shooter is no longer producing at the level he did during his best seasons. Arenas pointed to the attention Giannis attracts from opposing defenses, arguing that Thompson should receive plenty of opportunities to take open […] The post Gilbert Arenas believes Klay Thompson remains major threat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

On Monday, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Chiney Ogwumike made the case that teams want to build around Kelsey Mitchell as a franchise player as she hits unrestricted free agency. Mitchell, who has played all nine of her seasons with the Indiana Fever, recently said during the Indiana Fever’s exit interviews that she would put herself first and be “selfish” as she makes her decision.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick teased Luka Doncic about his offseason conditioning.

King Gibson announced his commitment to LSU over the weekend. Gibson gives head coach Will Wade his first five-star guard since taking over the job last spring. "They have a rich culture," Gibson told ESPN. "I see how much Coach Wade loves the city and how much the community loves him. The love between Coach Wade and the community is strong." Gibson is currently ranked No. 13 in the SC Next 100 for the 2027 class.

The Minnesota Timberwolves' preseason got off to a great start on Monday evening thanks to a 116-97 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The contest featured LaMelo Ball's Timberwolves debut, and he posted 11 points, four rebounds and three assists.

MIAMI – With the Heat’s offseason headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, another newcomer on the team is one who has been familiar with the team since he was young. As the Heat made their preseason debut with Saturday’s 129-105 win over the Toronto Raptors, it featured a standout performance by Tim Hardaway Jr., […] The post Exclusive: Tim Hardaway Jr. understands ‘overplayed’ questions about father after joining Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Round 1 of this semifinal series went to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream on Sunday.