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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 23: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks pushes Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on December 23, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 115-104. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Im...

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-110 on Monday, October 12, at State Farm Arena, handing OKC their third consecutive preseason loss. Atlanta improved to 3-1 in exhibition play, while Oklahoma City fell to 0-3. The Hawks prevailed in a closely contested game that featured multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter and […] The post Hawks keep Thunder winless in preseason with narrow victory appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV has been waived by the Nuggets, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. Walker had been on a non-guaranteed training camp deal with Denver, which means the team won’t carry any dead money on its books by releasing him. Walker, 27, was the 18th overall pick in the […]

Ben Simmons is expected to be in the Kings’ starting lineup when they open the season October 21, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, continuing a remarkable transition back to the NBA after not playing for a year and a half. Simmons didn’t sign with the team until September 7, but he’s reportedly been […]

One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ top free agent acquisitions this offseason was versatile big man Sandro Mamukelashvili. The Georgian native was coming off a breakout season with the Toronto Raptors in which he received votes for the league’s Sixth Player of the Year Award. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has spoken excitedly about how […] The post Austin Reaves is convinced new Lakers forward ‘can play the 1’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely, Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed his potential starting lineup for opening night of the regular season. Kerr said he’s “leaning toward” starting Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Gui Santos. Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Emanuel Sharp...

Veteran center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors practice facility on Tuesday afternoon, according to head coach Steve Kerr.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the 76ers' success this season depends on how well the team's diverse personalities mesh.

The WNBA’s “sisterhood” just publicly imploded.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo is backing the new Minnesota Timberwolves backcourt of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball over the Los Angeles Lakers pairing of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, predicting an exciting season for the duo on and off the court. Asked to choose between the two backcourts, Adebayo acknowledged the quality of Doncic […] The post Bam Adebayo picks Edwards and Ball over Doncic and Reaves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LeBron James is gradually adjusting to his new surroundings after joining the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason, marking another major change in his NBA career. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, the four-time NBA champion has already influenced the team’s locker room atmosphere and daily preparation. For the first time since joining the Los […] The post LeBron James discusses adjustment to life with Philadelphia 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese hosted a dinner for her WNBA Finals-bound teammates in New York City days before Game 1 against the Golden State Valkyries. The Dream will play their fourth WNBA Finals series in franchise history and their first since last losing in 2013.