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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Johni Broome #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at 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 David Becker/NBAE v...

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions for the second time in NBA history and for the first time since 1973. Winning the NBA title came with great sacrifice, as a multitude of players were asked to do things for the betterment of the team. No one had to change more than Karl-Anthony Towns. For […] The post Column: The Knicks need to do whatever it takes to keep Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day at the Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

The Indiana Fever came up way short of their goal of winning a WNBA championship this season.The Fever were eliminated in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces in three games. They put up a valiant effort, but they were outlasted in Game 3 in Las Vegas.Entering the postseason, […] The post Sophie Cunningham Reveals What ‘Hurt’ Indiana Fever Before WNBA Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.

NBA insider reveals the current status for several key players ahead of Lakers-Warriors matchup.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had a particularly late start to her eighth season with the Minnesota Lynx, following surgery on both ankles that delayed her 2026 debut until just before the All-Star break.After an abruptly disappointing finish for the Lynx in the WNBA playoffs, the smooth-shooting and defensively tough forward the team has tried to build a title contender around is uncertain to return.

You could tell Bronny James needed this.  LeBron James fulfilled his dream of becoming the first NBA player to play alongside his son.  Now it’s Bronny’s turn to fulfill his dream.  He wants to be respected as an NBA player. And we all know that was a nearly impossible task while sharing a locker room...

Bruce Brown, among the newest crop of Knicks signings, went from logging 82 games last season with a title contender to a scant free agent market.

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here's the part of the article about the grizzlies: Memphis Mayor Paul Young, during an Oct. 5 media availability, gave brief updates on two Downtown Memphis developments and was vague when asked about the status of the Memphis Grizzlies' new lease at the FedExForum. Few details offered on Grizzlies lease: 'Getting very close' Young's comments on the Grizzlies lease mirrored previous ones, saying the lease's details needed to be ironed out before he could publicly talk about them. "The conver...

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Kelsey Mitchell’s latest statement about the Indiana Fever receiving extreme hate has highlighted cracks in the team’s locker room. The team had been under scrutiny for a rift between head coach Stephanie White and the players, but they publicly claimed that things were fine in the locker room.

HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 Jay Metzger/N...

When the Toronto Raptors drafted Jaden Bradley this offseason, the original plan was for the incoming rookie to be on a two-way contract. And in the days leading up to NBA Summer League, he did sign a two-way deal. But with training camps underway, the Raptors made the decision to convert the former Arizona star’s […] The post Exclusive: Jaden Bradley breaks down how he can earn minutes on ‘loaded’ Raptors roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Head Coach Micah Nori of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Image...

The Trail Blazers are still looking for a television play-by-play announcer, and three familiar names are said to be in the mix. Chris Miles, Kyle Draper and Matt Winer are among those still under consideration, according to longtime Portland sportswriter and broadcaster Dwight Jaynes. “League sources tell me there are at least three people still […] The post Blazers weighing at least three candidates after broadcaster firing appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In a season that has included plenty of off-court controversy, the on-court chaos of the WNBA playoffs is now taking center stage. With the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx eliminated from the playoffs, four teams remain in the hunt for the WNBA championship.

Darius Wabbington, a 6-foot-10 center ranked No. 9 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2027, has committed to Indiana.

Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards are saying all the right things about each other going into this season. “The intensity is there, through the roof,” Davis said after a recent team practice. “It feels good to just be back on the floor for me personally, from being out since January, and being with these guys, competing at a high level.” “What I will say is, AD is in a great frame of mind,” general manager Will Dawkins said at his season-opening news conference late last month. “He’s f...

Marshall is coming off a career year in 2025-26, when he averaged 15.2 points per game for the Mavericks.

Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it. Now comes the part where he has to make it his. “The opportunity is there and I have to go take it. Honestly, it’s all in my hands,” Porter said, via Chris Fedor of […] The post Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

It’s a rematch between the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets

Kevin Durant was reportedly a "major part" of Rockets' internal issues in 2025-26.

Let's break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for each team to finish in the standings.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: The sneakers worn by Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 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 ...

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While Craig Porter Jr. wasn’t exactly happy to see teammates like Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis leave the Cavaliers this offseason, he recognizes that their departures give him a clear path to earning the team’s backup point guard job this fall, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). “In this job, you hate to see […]

The NCAA is proposing allowing summer competition between college basketball teams as a potential new revenue source.

We name the four NBA teams that could make the jump from "mid" to elite in the 2026-27 season.

Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark ended the season setting records that put them in the conversation as one of the best offensive duos in WNBA history. But as it appears, Mitchell, for some reason, did not have the best of times alongside Clark.