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CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Adem Bona’s possible outlook for the 2026-27 season has changed before we’ve even reached the start of the regular season. Just days after the Sixers held their media day and hype for the new year really started to ramp up, one of their few cen...

As the Indiana Pacers eye a return to the NBA Finals, we explore a trade idea that could help them boost their roster depth even further.

He can shoot, but the Magic knew that. Is a fresh start the answer?

Hoopsciety highlights Spurs Johnson and Wembanyama

The WNBA is getting ready to crown its 2026 champion as the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries prepare to meet in the Finals. Before that happens, let’s crown the 2026 champion of WNBA national broadcasting teams. Last year, we asked you to grade the league’s local announcers. NBC, ESPN/ABC, CBS, ION, USA Network, and Prime…

The Atlanta Dream were facing a stadium crisis so severe that even the owner of the Golden State Valkyries, their WNBA Finals opponents, had to rally for them. Christine Brennan, author of On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports, took note of this and pointed out where NBA and WNBA management are falling short.

The Golden State Warriors may have finally found Stephen Curry’s eventual replacement, and apparently, Brandin Podziemski has already mastered the most important part of the job: looking exactly like the two-time NBA MVP. During Golden State’s 101-89 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, Podziemski went viral for seemingly copying Curry’s signature […] The post Is Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski copying Stephen Curry’s swag? You be the judge! appeared first on Clut...

Featureflash/Depositphotos WNBA addresses Breanna Stewart’s timeout concerns after Liberty’s overtime loss The WNBA’s review of the disputed finish between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty brought new attention to a crucial timeout decision in Game 2 of their semifinal series. Breanna Stewart questioned whether officials had correctly communicated New York’s remaining reset timeout during…

The Spurs, Thunder and Knicks are the obvious contenders, but which teams can challenge them.

Sep 28, 2026; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) talks to the media during Toronto Raptors-Media Day at Hotel-X. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Seeing Kawhi Leonard in a Raptors jersey again is naturally going to bring back memories of 2019. That season, there was no question who Toronto’s best player was. When a possession broke down or a playoff game tightened up, the answer was usually simple: get Kawhi the b...

A rival owner fixed what the WNBA wouldn’t.

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...