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Since moving from the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese has enjoyed a lot of success and a lot of that has been due to the talent around her on the Atlanta Dream roster. However, the player has elevated her game since the trade and is now heading into her first WNBA Finals appearance, where the Dream will play the Golden State Valkyries.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 22, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

Celtics It’s safe to say Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is pleased with what he’s seen from Paul George early. “He’s got great instincts. Great instincts, great technique, great positioning,” Mazzulla said, via Joe Postrade of Sporting News. “It’s something he takes pride in, but I do think it’s very contagious.” George scored 13 points in […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Paul George, Heat, backup point guard, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here is a blockbuster trade idea that could help the Trail Blazers land Anthony Davis and become legitimate NBA championship contenders.

Kevin O’Connor and Chris Vernon make “semi-bold” predictions for the upcoming NBA season.

The Mavericks are glad to have Kyrie Irving back in action again. Now all they need to do is learn to play with Kyrie Irving. That comes straight from first-year coach Dusty May, who is likely also learning how to coach Irving (and other NBA players) after winning the NCAA title at Michigan last season. […] The post Dusty May wants Mavericks moving more around Kyrie Irving appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The four teams' throwback uniforms and courts pay homage to their milestone ABA anniversaries.

Caitlin Clark is ready to help the Indiana Fever recruit free agents this offseason, and she made one thing clear in her exit interview: bringing Kelsey Mitchell back is at the top of the list. Clark spoke to reporters Thursday after Indiana’s season ended with a playoff loss to the Las Vegas Aces. She discussed […]

Here are eight NBA players who could average over 20 points per game for the first time in the 2026-27 season, including several rising stars.

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The Rotoworld Basketball staff unveils their favorite draft picks this season, including Darius Garland and OG Anunoby.

Atlanta general manager Dan Padover built the Dream into a title contender through shrewd trades, a little bit of luck and patience from the team's ownership group.All that has paid off as Atlanta is headed to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013 when the Dream play the Golden State Valkyries in the best-of-seven series that begins Saturday.

One of the many attendees of Game 3 between the Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty was pop singer Olivia Rodrigo , and WNBA star Angel Reese was starstruck. Her response to learning that the “Good 4 U” singer was in the building went viral. She leapt out of her seat and appeared to say, “I love her,” while acting bashful. Perhaps Reese seeing […] The post Lip-readers catch Angel Reese’s 3-word response to Olivia Rodrigo cameo at Dream’s Game 3 win vs. Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty I...

Zaccharie Risacher is not the first name anyone mentions when talking about the Mavericks. That would be Cooper Flagg. Or Kyrie Irving. Or even new coach Dusty May. But Risacher could still end up being pretty important. The former No. 1 overall pick scored 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting in Dallas’ preseason win over Houston on […] The post Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Olden Polynice and Byron Scott criticize Luka Doncic for his defense.

Tom Brady has seven Super Bowl rings. Chiney Ogwumike knows that, but the ESPN analyst still thinks A’ja Wilson is more interesting to watch, and NFL fans were quick to let her know what they thought of that take. The debate unfolded during a discussion about Wilson’s dominance in the WNBA. Brandon Newman described her […]

What can The Dread Pirate Roberts, a Super Smash Bros. character, and Cory Matthews tell us about the Wolves bench?

Harden is helping Cleveland put the pieces together.

Here’s Orlando Magic sophomore Jase Richardson on where he’s improved the most so far in preseason (averaging 7.5 PPG/3.0 RPG/3.5 APG/1.0 TOV/0.5 SPG/2.5 PF/54.5% FG/33.3% 3-PT/66.7% FT/24.2 MPG through two games). (via Orlando Magic): “I think just slowing down. I think my pace has got a lot better from last year. I think last year […] The post Jase Richardson: “I think last year I was stuck on one speed” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Warriors re-signed Porziņģis to a two-year, $40 million deal this summer, but he has not been available in the preseason

Free agent center Jamarion Sharp is signing with the Raptors and will compete for a two-way contract, reports Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (via Twitter). Toronto’s preseason roster is currently at the 21-player limit, so the Raptors will have to waive someone to add Sharp. The most likely candidates are Exhibit 10 training camp invitees Tyreke […]

The Las Vegas Aces fell short of their quest to return to the WNBA Finals, falling to a Golden State Valkyries sweep in the WNBA Playoffs semifinals. The Valkyries ended the Aces’ season on their home court Friday, picking up an 87-77 victory over Las Vegas to complete the series sweep. Throughout the series, the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reviving a classic look with an updated flair.

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 20: Mason Falslev #12 of the Utah State Aggies dribbles the ball during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament game against the Villanova Wildcats at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s the battle of the Valleys and our newest mid-major conference up for discussion this week on “Anything But Mid,” hosted this week by Ian Sacks and Frank DeB...

Nets lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. is expected to make his preseason debut on Wednesday in Miami, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link). Brown, who was selected sixth overall in June’s draft, has been sidelined since late September after spraining his left ankle. However, the 20-year-old guard was able to go […]

Everyone who knows the Cavaliers knows they have a reputation as a great regular-season team. Beyond that, though, they have plenty of doubts. No less than Donovan Mitchell himself has suggested that’s fair. The Cavs finished with 64 wins two seasons ago … then lost in the second round of the playoffs. They reached the […] The post ‘Playoff closer’ identified as Cavs’ biggest need entering season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had one moment with head coach Stephanie White that she will always consider "special."

Caitlin Clark knows very well what the Indiana Fever need to improve if they want to be title contenders next season and beyond.

The 2026-27 NBA season tips off next week, and the expectations will be heavy for those on this list