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Michael Porter Jr. would like a little more home-court advantage in Brooklyn. Some nights, he says, the Nets aren’t getting much of one. Porter pointed to a recent preseason matchup with Philadelphia as an example of visiting fans making themselves comfortable in the Nets’ building. “We just played a preseason game the other night against […] The post Michael Porter Jr. says opposing fans take over Nets’ home games appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Heat have a hard decision to make — should they retain center Nick Richards, who has a non-guaranteed deal? His $3.1MM salary becomes fully guaranteed if he’s on Miami’s roster on opening night unless the guarantee terms in his contract are amended before then, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald notes. “I just take […]

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 4: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets during the NBA preseason on October 4, 2026 at CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

Will the Rockets move on?

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 24: Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Miami Heat at Delta Center on January 24, 2026 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Utah Jazz won the 2nd pick in the NBA lottery and now ...

The Trail Blazers have found someone to call their games. Whether they’ve found a permanent answer is another question. Travis Demers will take over television play-by-play duties on a trial basis to begin the season, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian/OregonLive. He’ll work alongside analyst Lamar Hurd and courtside reporter Brooke Olzendam. Demers has […] The post Blazers turn to Travis Demers for TV job after Braiden Bell firing appeared first on Hoops Wire.

It has been a summer of change for the Los Angeles Lakers, and they apparently are still putting the finishing touches on their new-look roster. The Lakers addressed most of their needs early in free agency, but there was still another move to be made considering they had 16 guaranteed players on their roster and […]

Both Redick and Kessler believe plenty of success will come simply through playing hard

Much attention and scrutiny comes with LeBron James. It doesn’t bother Tyrese Maxey one bit.

“We will strive to improve, compete, and ultimately bring home a championship for our fans and this organization” is what Natalie Nakase said in her statement after becoming the first head coach of the Golden State Valkyries on October 10, 2024. And exactly two years later, Nakase’s side swept her mentor Becky Hammon’s side, the reigning champions Las Vegas Aces, 3-0 in the WNBA semifinals.

The 2026 WNBA Finals are shaping up to be one of the most fascinating in years, with two teams that have never won it all: the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries. Atlanta is coming off a dominant three-game sweep of the New York Liberty in the semifinals. Golden State is also coming off […] The post Dream Get Surprising Injury Update on 4-Time All-Star Before WNBA Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

The Dream have averaged about 9,700 fans per game during the playoffs.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors moves the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of the preseason game at Chase Center on October 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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 Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images) | Getty Images W...

Fans will have several ways to tune into this season's WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream.

In wake of our NBA Top 100 list going live, CBS Sports writers are picking who they think are the most underrated players in the league

The Philadelphia 76ers retooled their roster this offseason, bringing in star players like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to add to established stars in Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. But one player whom fans and pundits have wondered where he will fall in the pecking order is second-year 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe. The No. 3 […] The post VJ Edgecombe sets record straight on taking backseat to LeBron James, 76ers’ stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

These 25 players have the upside to deliver first-round value despite going outside of Round 1 in drafts.

After two years in Minneapolis, Julius Randle returns to New York.

The Atlanta Dream completed a semifinal sweep of the New York Liberty on Friday, ending a season that began with championship expectations in Brooklyn. Madeline Kenney, the New York Post’s Liberty beat reporter, said Wednesday that only forward Breanna Stewart should feel secure about her future with the team.

The Toronto Raptors have waived Trey Jemison lll. Jemison appeared in one game with Toronto during the preseason after signing a two-way contract in August. Jemison spent the 2025-26 season with the New York Knicks on a Two-Way. In 13 NBA games, Jemison averaged 1.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.3 minutes. Jemison also appeared in 31 G League games, averaging 8.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.7 minutes. Jemison went undrafted out of UAB in 2023.

Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope said he is embracing championship expectations entering Year 3 with the Wildcats.

Angel Reese is the biggest star left on the WNBA's brightest stage as she gets her first chance at winning a pro championship.It’s been a tumultuous journey but coming to Atlanta this season has been the perfect move for the three-time All-Star, who's accomplishments this year have quieted many of her critics.

Allisha Gray underwent a minor procedure on her left hand ahead of the Atlanta Dream's matchup against the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals, she announced on Tuesday. Gray added that she was day-to-day ahead of Game 1. "Progress is great," Gray told WSB-TV when asked at practice whether she'd play in Game 1. "As of right now just day-to-day, and you'll see." Gray did not clarify whether she had surgery on the hand. Gray, the Dream's leading scorer, averaged 19.0 points and 3.5 reboun...

Angel Reese has brought plenty of attention to Atlanta since joining the Dream, but former franchise star Angel McCoughtry believes one of her biggest strengths can’t be measured in a box score. McCoughtry recently joined NBA TV’s The Association to discuss Reese’s impact in her first season with the Dream. Asked what the young forward […]

The new look LA Lakers got another chance to build chemistry ahead of the new season with a warmup game against the Warriors. The 89-101...

The Clippers have decided to waive 2024 second-round pick Cam Christie, according to reports from Shams Charania of ESPN and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links). The team has officially announced the transaction (Twitter link). Christie’s $2,296,271 salary for 2026/27 was non-guaranteed, so the Clippers won’t be on the hook for any of that money. […]

Last year’s Toronto Raptors exceeded expectations, as the young and athletic squad racked up 46 wins, their most since the 2021-22 season, and finished fifth in the Eastern Conference before pushing the fourth-seed Cleveland Cavaliers to the brink in the first round of the playoffs. The Cavs’ second-half surge in Game 7 highlighted the importance […]

The question in Philadelphia isn't talent, it's fit and chemistry. And health.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Michaela Onyenwere #12, Shakira Austin #0, Georgia Amoore #8, and Kiki Iriafen #44 during the second half of the game against the Chicago Sky at Capital One Arena on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Sco...

Jaylen Brown does not expect to represent the United States national basketball team again, suggesting that factors beyond his basketball ability could prevent him from receiving another opportunity. Speaking on his livestream, the Philadelphia 76ers star described representing his country as a major honor but acknowledged uncertainty about his international future. “I think it’s a […] The post Jaylen Brown doubts he will play for Team USA again appeared first on TalkBasket.net.