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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is expected to take a huge step in his sophomore season after turning heads during his rookie year. Flagg has always displayed the maturity of an experienced player, even when he was at Duke, and with one year in the NBA under his belt, the do-it-all upstart should only become […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg isn’t ‘blind’ anymore, and that’s a big problem for rest of NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors-Kristaps Porziņģis saga continues to get even more mysterious.

DeMar DeRozan can score. Nobody needs preseason basketball to prove that. The question for the Nuggets is how quickly they can make his style fit with everything else they already do. Bennett Durando of The Denver Post noted that DeRozan’s first three preseason appearances have looked somewhat awkward as Denver tries to blend his isolation-heavy […] The post DeMar DeRozan still finding his way in Nuggets’ offense appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on January 30, 2026 in New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Knicks are back in action today, hosting...

Aaron Gordon finally looks healthy again. That alone is a pretty encouraging development for the Nuggets. Gordon scored 25 points with six rebounds in 23 minutes Sunday against Chicago, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. More importantly, he moved like a player who wasn’t thinking about his body. “I’m not […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon says he feels ‘better out there’ after injury-plagued year appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando, when the veteran forward finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in just under 17 minutes. Hezonja also shot 5-of-9 from the field […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Nikola Jokic thinks there is too much talent in the NBA at the moment.

Defense has been an issue in recent seasons for the Lakers, who are counting on Walker Kessler to transform them on that end of the court, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. L.A. made a heavy investment in the 7’2″ center this summer, sending a package of future first-round picks to Utah in a sign-and-trade […]

Entering his second season in the NBA, reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg is still being treated like a first-year pro by his veteran Dallas Mavericks teammates.

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles guard Kaden Brown (0) transitions up court during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against the Butler Bulldogs, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Hinkle Fieldhouse. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co This article is the sixth in a series previewing each team in the Ohio Valley Conference. The only returner in the OVC that averaged double-digit points last season belongs to the Screaming Eagles, and his name is Kaden Brown. “Last year, I felt like one of th...

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million.

With the Pac-12 back at it, who from the conference will snag a tournament berth? Can anyone in the Big East compete with the Huskies? This week our hosts break down these key questions, and more, in a double-conference season preview. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Big East and Pac-12 preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

Oct 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja (33) drives to the basket during the second half of a preseason game against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — Mario Hezonja’s first preseason outing with the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t go as seamlessly as he likely would’ve preferred. Going from being the star player in Europe to trying to slot into a supporting role in a va...

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - OCTOBER 3: Collin Murray-Boyles #30 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat on October 3, 2026 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. 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 Ima...

Seven years of resilience has fostered a huge opportunity

Hezonja’s NBA return has him wishing European basketball would take a page from its playbook. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

An in-depth film breakdown of Lazerek Houston, one of college basketball’s best-kept secrets

The conference added several teams this season after the departures of longtime mainstays. The post 2026-27 Big West preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

Aliyah Boston liked an Instagram post from DiJonai Carrington. That was it.

Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward after LeBron James departure. It’s been a natural progression for Reaves to get to this point, while Doncic was surprisingly traded to the team in 2024. It took time for the Slovenian star to get acclimated to Los Angeles, but […]

An encouraging sight for the Nuggets in Sunday’s win over Chicago was the health of Aaron Gordon, Vinny Bendetto of The Denver Gazette writes in a subscriber-only story. The veteran forward is coming off a year where injuries affected him throughout the regular season and playoffs, but he appears to be back to 100%. Gordon […]

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Yaxel Lendeborg continues to take lighthearted jabs at Draymond Green.

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud is expected to miss at least two weeks after suffering a right knee injury during Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. The Kings announced Sunday that Raynaud sustained a patellar subluxation, which occurs when the kneecap partially moves out of its normal position. The injury happened when Warriors superstar […] The post Maxime Raynaud sidelined with injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bringing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers is an interesting move but might cost the franchise more than it expected.

Chelsea Gray and A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images Dynasties are defined by dominance. The Las Vegas Aces have won three of the last four titles and were chasing another in 2026. While Las Vegas flashed brilliance all season, they never felt like the WNBA’s best team. Still, they have championship pedigree and the league’s best player, A’ja Wilson. That makes them a threat until they are eliminated. The Golden State Valkyries took on that challenge and passed with flying colors, sweeping t...

Strike the words “three-point,” “fit,” and “load management” out of your vocabulary this season.

“No More Run It Back Crap” is Robin Lundberg’s message to the Indiana Fever after watching the teams competing in the WNBA Finals. The sports analyst believes Indiana needs an offseason overhaul, with Caitlin Clark at the center of every major decision. That could mean front-office changes, a new coach and a fresh approach to […]

Austin Reaves pointed to an area where he and Luka Doncic need to be better.

Our NBA power rankings are back and we are starting the season out by breaking teams into championship tiers.