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Reese's award win comes with a financial windfall.

CAA Co-Head of Basketball Jessica Holtz talks Karl-Anthony Towns’s winning moment and what comes after winning a championship.

Los Angeles Lakers coach J.J. Redick expanded on recent comments expressing excitement about his current roster, which seemed like potential shade toward LeBron James, when speaking with The Athletic's Sam Amick.

JJ Redick's assessment that the Los Angeles Lakers have the talent, particularly on defense, to become a championship-level team during the 2026-27 season is not shared by at least one person who works in the NBA.

Agbaji only played eight minutes in the preseason opener and went 0-for-3 from deep. SI’s argument is basically that New York already has too many wings ahead of him, so he may need a pretty strong rest of the preseason just to make the roster. submitted by /u/Left_Dance_8954 [link] [comments]

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SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 11: General view of the court and skyline during a 62-49 Syracuse win over the San Diego State Aztecs on the USS Midway on November 11, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’ve seen it before. Now, we need to see it again. There have been four college basketball games on aircraft carriers, and Mid-Major Madness fans voted that college hoops needs to return there. An aircraft carrier received 33% of the votes in last week’s ...

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns 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 Image...

Caitlin Clark and Iowa faced off against Paige Bueckers and UConn women's basketball in a highly anticipated 2024 Women's Final Four semifinal game on April 5. Watch the full game replay here.

Jeff Hamilton was at ComplexCon and reflected on how interacting with the people fueled him to return to crafting his iconic sports jackets.

A panel of NBA writers from NBC Sports doesn't see anyone stopping Wemby.

While the vibes are high for the 2026-27 Boston Celtics, head coach Joe Mazzulla revealed a Derrick White regret ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. One NBA insider believes the Celtics can take No. 1, shocking fans who believe their offseason Jaylen Brown trade only helped a division rival in the Philadelphia 76ers inch closer […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla confesses major regret about Derrick White’s shooting slump caused by unnecessary tweaks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikola Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets star does it all on the basketball court, as he can score from all three levels, he is a perennial threat to win the rebounding title, and he has proven himself as the best passing big man in league history. One other […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic hits Jaxson Hayes with karate chop action, stare down after shove appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coming back from a torn ACL, Amoore played in every game, but she didn’t always feel like herself on the court The post ‘Return to G’: After bumpy rookie season, Georgia Amoore is determined to be better in 2027 appeared first on The IX Sports.

After less than a minute, JJ Redick saw enough from the Lakers.

Understood if this is deleted. I don't go on reddit that often, but there was a time where I'd be on this channel a bunch. Trying to get people to read my blog series where I am sharing stats about the Sixers throughout the season. Already wrote a few posts, and it'll be a weekly occurrence once the season begins. For instance, I wrote about the 26 formers Sixers to play with LeBron James this week: https://feelingjustswell.com/2026/10/05/former-sixers-to-play-with-lebron-james/ Worth a shot ...

It is very hard to find any pod that isn't the Ricky or PHLY that isn't all "Embiid can't be trusted," and "will these guys get along," or "Jaylen Brown is overrated." However this season preview by the athletic is NOT a Debbie downer and worth the listen submitted by /u/jamhamram [link] [comments]

The Liberty and Aces, who have combined to win the last four WNBA titles, face must-win games Wednesday night. Athlon Sports asks readers to predict what the finals will look like.

Kelsey Mitchell is a free agent this offseason. Which team should sign her?

HONOLULU — The messaging around Brandin Podziemski has been clear over the first week of Golden State Warriors training camp. Teammates and coaches believe he’s playing with more confidence. They believe he’s going to take more open 3s when he gets the chance and that he’ll try to get to the foul line more this season, something the Warriors will need without Jimmy Butler (ACL rehab) on the floor. They believe he’s in better shape this year and that he’s focused, as he hopes to sign a contrac...

Derrick White acknowledged that his shooting struggles during the 2025-26 season became increasingly difficult to manage after a slow start, with the Boston Celtics guard saying he began changing parts of his shot that did not necessarily need to be adjusted. “I think I started off slow, and then it kind of messes your mind. […] The post Derrick White explains his shooting struggles last season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Karl-Anthony Towns was willing to take a hometown discount on one condition.

Here is a Lakers trade idea that turns Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaden Hardy into the two-way starter JJ Redick still needs beside his new core.

Paige Bueckers showed her support for former teammate Tyasha Harris, who suffered a season-ending injury with the Indiana Fever.

Breanna Stewart isn’t losing sleep over the sudden wave of noise and scrutiny surrounding the WNBA. Breanna Stewart continues to prove why she’s one of the most dominant forces in basketball.

It's a positive omen entering Game 2 of the semifinals.

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell’s exit interview had the WNBA world buzzing—and it wasn’t just because she admitted she needs […]

The Atlanta Dream are having a strong run in the 2026 WNBA playoffs and currently hold a 1-0 lead over the New York Liberty in the second round. With Angel Reese making a big impact and the team looking like a serious title contender, things are going well for Atlanta.

Klay Thompson went scoreless on Saturday in his preseason debut with the Heat, but the impact he had on the opposition’s defensive game plan served as a reminder of why Miami made him an offseason priority, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. As head coach Erik Spoelstra observed, Thompson’s defender essentially remained glued to […]