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PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

I am truly excited to see you here. If you clicked on this (on purpose or by accident), then you are officially a Wolves sicko (lupo-phile?), a basketball sicko, or at the very least: my tribe of people. I scoff when I hear Timberwolves fans declare they are “diehard Wolves fans” and try to prove their ball knowledge by naming off players like Oleksiy Pecherov, Jeff Adrien, or Gundars Vētra. Please. If you’re really from the most engrossed ilk of Wolves fans, then you’d pull some names from t...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 1: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays and over-the-head pass past Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on March 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 The Milwaukee Bucks are back ...

Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images The 2026 Washington Mystics made the playoffs as the youngest team in WNBA history, in addition to setting a franchise record with 28 total wins. The overwhelming reaction to the Mystics is that they’re here to stay, and will be somewhat of a perennial contender under the current core. And while I don’t think that’s a unreasonable claim, there’s some context that has begun to be swept under the rug of Washington’s wins. Jamila Wideman’s legacy lin...

As trade rumors grow around Kyrie Irving following his preseason displays, we examine whether the Mavericks should entertain these rumors.

Sophie Cunningham’s Fever-gear TikTok lands in the middle of her free agency debate, and it could hint at her plans.

Inspiration can come from the strangest places

The Knicks remain the team to beat in the East, riding the most cohesive starting unit in the sport with every member still in his prime.

The best player and coach movement -- or lack thereof -- decisions this summer. Plus: The NCAA.

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MINNEAPOLIS — A familiar pattern has emerged over the last five years in the constantly churning NBA rumor mill. A high-profile player becomes available, either because he is unhappy with his current situation or his team is shifting away from its current roster construction. What follows is a list of teams that have interest in acquiring him. Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, LaMelo Ball. Invariably, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the teams mentioned. Ev...

San Antonio enters the season with expectations to return to the Finals after losing to the Knicks.

Which teams must win immediately, with their current cores, and which could bide their time and win later instead? We ranked all 30.

Luka Doncic isn't all that lighter than when he entered the Lakers training camp in 2025.

Rui Hachimura had a word of advice for Yuki Kawamura, who was recently waived by the Los Angeles Clippers.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: James Madison Dukes players huddle during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. James Madison’s tenure in the Sun Belt will be short-l...

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Jett Howard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits at Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jett Howard probably wasn’t a name you had penciled in as a Maverick before ...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 10, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Bosto...

MACAU — Five years ago, Patrick Dumont came to the NBA with a pitch. Dumont, then Las Vegas Sands Corp. chief operating officer, wanted the league to resume preseason games in China, whose relationship with the NBA was strained in October 2019 after former Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey publicly expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The social media post Morey sent — an image that read, “Fight For Freedom Stand With Hong Kong” — was so poorly received in China th...

Debating top-10-star status has become a rite of passage for NBA fandom.

Some of the NBA's 10 highest-paid players for the 2026-27 season are overpaid. Some are underpaid.

Debating top-10-star status has become a rite of passage for NBA fandom.

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The NBA is moving forward with plans to establish a new European basketball league, with senior vice president and managing director for Europe and the Middle East Giorgos Aivazoglou providing additional details about the proposed competition. Speaking during a panel discussion in London, Aivazoglou outlined the NBA’s collaboration with FIBA and explained how the organizations […] The post NBA executive reveals proposed format for NBA Europe competition appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has revealed his four greatest players in NBA history, selecting Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Stephen Curry. The three-time NBA MVP shared his choices during an interview with SPORTbible, explaining what made each player deserving of a place on his list. Jokic pointed to Russell’s championship success, Jordan’s […] The post Nikola Jokic reveals his 4 greatest NBA players of all time appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has identified several of the toughest opponents he has faced during his NBA career, highlighting the level of talent among the league’s current big men. Speaking during an interview with SPORTbible, the three-time NBA MVP was asked which players have presented the greatest challenges throughout his 11 seasons in the […] The post Nikola Jokic names toughest opponents of his NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Caitlin Clark effect remains undeniable three years into her WNBA career. Since arriving in 2024, Indiana Fever guard has been the kind of star the league hoped for thanks to her unique passing and three-point shooting, which have often gone viral. Clark has helped lead the Indiana Fever to the WNBA postseason in two of […]

Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count. Simmons sat out Tuesday’s 110-98 preseason loss to Portland after making his Sacramento debut Saturday against Golden State. Christie said the decision was part of managing the veteran’s workload. “Would you […] The post Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Her own words just buried her fans’ defense.