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Angel Reese’s third WNBA season has taken her somewhere she had never been before. The Atlanta Dream star has won Defensive Player of the Year and reached the WNBA semifinals for the first time.
NBACharles Barkley calls NBA stars selfish for sitting out games.
NBACedric Ceballos ranked Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant ahead of LeBron James while calling LeBron the greatest all-around player he’s seen.
NBAThe Washington Wizards signed big man Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract. Washington also waived guard Jazian Gortman, who was recently signed to an Exhibit 10 deal. Labissiere and Gortman are expected to join the Capital City Go-Go for the upcoming G League season. Labissiere spent most of last season the Go-Go, around one 10 Day callup to the Wizards. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 19.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks. Labissiere also hit for 55/41/84 shooting splits.
NBAThe Orlando Magic signed and waived forward Mike Sharavjamts and guard Johnell Davis. Both players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts. Sharavjamts and Davis are now expected to join the Osceola Magic for the upcoming G Leage season. Sharavjamts went undrafted out of South Carolina at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 10.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists as senior for the Gamecocks last season. Davis spent last season with the G League Magic. In 33 games, the 6-foot-4 gua...
The Sixers erased a 3-1 deficit, added Jaylen Brown and LeBron, and left me to watch all of it from Boston. Am I cursed?
NBADenver still has Jokić, but everything around him feels shakier
My favorite Big East prospects entering the year for the 2027 NBA Draft, from Braylon Mullins to Luigi Suigo to Nolan Minessale and so many more.
BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during a press conference on September 15, 2026 at The Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images C...
Under normal circumstances, New York Knicks coach Mike Brown would have encouraged his players to make their way back to the area in August. It normally would have been the time to get everyone together for the first time since the previous season, to start the work before the work. These, however, weren’t normal circumstances. The Knicks — yes, the Knicks — won the NBA championship. “For them to be able to take a mental break and fill their cup, however that may be, whether cigars, no cigars...
NBAHOUSTON — During his first news conference as Houston Rockets head coach, Ime Udoka plainly laid out his plan to bring winning basketball to the franchise. “You know what wins. Everybody knows. It’s no secret formula to it,” Udoka said in April 2023, shortly after he was hired. “Defense wins. Obviously, team basketball. And using the strengths of the players.” He didn’t come in claiming to be a miracle worker. He just knew what it took to change the culture around a franchise. And he did just...
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever may already be out of the championship picture, but the debate over their influence on the WNBA is showing no signs of slowing down. This time, the conversation shifted toward playoff attendance after the Atlanta Dream welcomed the New York Liberty for Game 1 of their semifinal series.
galecophoto/Depositphotos Fever players share their side of the fan debate The Indiana Fever’s season is over, but debate surrounding the team’s fanbase continued after their first-round playoff loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Indiana general manager Amber Cox defended the fanbase, while Kelsey Mitchell described difficulties involving some fans and Brianna Turner publicly challenged Cox’s…
The NBA continues to inch closer to expansion, with recent news providing a big update about one of the two potential new teams.
Dan Dakich admits being a huge fan of four-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell.
Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote joins to preview the Indiana Pacers, including Tyrese Haliburton's return, Ivica Zubac's fit, and Andrew Nembhard's development. They examine how Indiana's playing style could evolve, questions about the bench and health, and the path back to contention in the Eastern Conference. Read and support Caitlin's work at Basketball She Wrote: 0:29 - Looking back at last season 3:09 - Andrew Nembhard's development and role alongside Haliburton 9:14 - Ivica Zub...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/N...
NBAHow could the changes aimed at circumventing tanking likely affect on-court outcomes this season?
In a wide-open league, why not Boston?
BOULDER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 4: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Blake Hinson #25 of the Utah Jazz in the second half in a preseason game at CU Event Center on October 4, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images For the past 6 months, every con...
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 8: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images As...
The NBA could continue with the launch of NBA Europe even if its negotiations with EuroLeague fail to produce an agreement. While discussions with EuroLeague shareholders continue, preparations for the NBA’s new European competition are moving forward separately. NBA Europe is targeted for the 2027-28 season and is expected to feature 16 teams. Under the […] The post NBA Europe expected to proceed without EuroLeague agreement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Byron Scott challenged Luka Doncic to become a committed two-way player now that the Lakers unquestionably belong to him.
NBAKAT and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. ESPN insiders break down each side, plus project where this saga is headed.
Dan Dakich laughs at how black athletes like A’ja Wilson have a thin level of patience.
Raven Johnson's rookie season did not always go according to plan, but two of Indiana's biggest stars made sure she knew exactly how they felt.
Sophie Cunningham emerged as a legitimate Sixth Player of the Year candidate for Indiana, but the final voting wasn't remotely close.
Illinois is the favorite to win the Big Ten after reaching the Final Four for the first time since 2005 last season
WNBAWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is preparing to leave the league after more than seven years at the helm. Her tenure brought historic growth, higher salaries and major expansion, but also criticism from players over officiating, communication, safety and labor issues. Her successor will inherit both momentum and unresolved challenges.
NBAWhen Jalen Duren finally agreed to the Detroit Pistons' five-year, $200 million offer, the 2026 offseason's final starting-caliber free agent was officially off the board.