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Under the NBA’s current Collective Bargaining Agreement, the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, room exception, and bi-annual exception can all be used to acquire players via waiver claims, giving teams new ways to land other clubs’ roster casualties whose salaries don’t exceed the MLE (approximately $15MM in ’26/27) [RELATED: Values Of 2026/27 Mid-Level, Bi-Annual Exceptions] In the […]

She's not a perennial MVP or "Point Gawd," but Jackie Young is as important as any Aces player as they enter Game 2 looking to even their semifinal series against the Valkyries.

Dave Portnoy thinks LeBron James is aspiring to be the next Kawhi Leonard.

Florida remains No. 1 whether or not Denzel Aberdeen can play. Other teams with eligibility questions aren't as lucky.

The Indiana Fever already know what their offense can look like when Caitlin Clark is at the center of everything. They finished the 2026 regular season with the league’s best offense, averaging 96 points per game.

Just four games into her playing career at the Dallas Wings in 2025, China’s Li Yueru was already loving playing alongside No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers, so much so that the 6’7 forward briefly reflected on her time with the rookie.

After an offseason filled with drama, the NBA season is almost here

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on January 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mi...

Caitlin Clark's 3.7 million GameDay hour has fans comparing her pull to the entire WNBA semifinal audience.

Julius Erving believes there is no such thing as a GOAT.

The Spurs big man is taking his talent to Italy

Kelsey Mitchell’s upcoming free agency has become one of the most significant storylines surrounding the Indiana Fever, particularly after the four-time All-Star made it clear that she intends to put herself first when deciding her future. Amid the growing speculation that Mitchell could leave Indiana, however, WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita has offered a considerably more reassuring reading of the situation.

As Sophie Cunningham hits unrestricted free agency, the chatter around her future is spilling way beyond the basketball court. Sophie Cunningham has never been shy about taking aim at the league office.

Quentin Grimes is giving the Lakers reason to believe he can handle plenty of responsibility alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The scoring has been there early. Grimes finished with 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting against the Kings, then added 12 points against the Warriors. Coach JJ Redick has also liked his work on the […] The post Lakers Notes: Quentin Grimes, Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy, camp battles appeared first on Hoops Wire.

If the Indiana Pacers want to be competitive this season and capitalize on a returning Tyrese Haliburton, they need to make big plans surrounding a key date.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks guard Marqueas Bell (55) looks for an open teammate during the men's college basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on November 10, 2023, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This article is the first in a series previewing each team in the Ohio Valley Conference. When it comes to OVC bask...

With the league promoting freedom of movement this season, Boston’s wing core is still poised to wreak havoc on defense.

Kyrie Irving hasn’t seen competitive action on a basketball court since he suffered a torn left ACL in March 2025.

NBA breakout player picks for the 2026-27 season.

Jason Sudeikis has watched enough Breanna Stewart basketball to know what he thinks the WNBA has been overlooking. The Ted Lasso star and longtime New York Liberty fan sat down with Stewart for The Hollywood Reporter’s new Game Recognize Game series, and he made his feelings about her 2026 season clear. “I don’t think you […]

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Haywood Highsmith #19 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons during a preseason game on October 5, 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

Kiah Stokes defends A’ja Wilson. Playoff series are a chess match. Each game is a move. One team comes out on top, and the next game is the counter to that initial action. The Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries lead after Game 1 of both WNBA semifinal series. That means the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces are on a mission to even the series and avoid going down 0-2. At this point, no one wants to get eliminated, but which team, down 0-1, will be feeling the most pressure to win ...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Media Day at Froedtert & MCW Sports Science Center on September 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images It might be painful to adm...

Pretty interesting comments from Matas on how different things feel now. He called last season “extremely hard” and said: “There was no type of rhythm. We didn’t know who was playing. We didn’t know how we were going to play.” Then on this year: “Now, there is going to be more structure. Everyone is in a role. And you know what you’re going to get every night.” https://www.si.com/nba/bulls/onsi/matas-buzelis-feels-the-difference-for-the-bulls-after-extremely-hard-year-2-6 submitted by /u/Left...

Despite being hailed as the future face of the NBA, Victor Wembanyama faces criticism for his immature displays in the playoffs.

ESPN's Basketball Power Index projections for the 2026-27 NBA season are out, including a ranking of all 30 teams.

The Heat look to capitalize their window in the first year of the Giannis era

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Peyton Watson #8 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 Im...

A sharp NBA debut for Boozer