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Former NBA champion Jason Williams criticized Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe for saying representing the Bahamas at the Olympics would matter more to him than winning an NBA championship. His remarks come as Philadelphia enters the season with championship expectations, with Edgecombe having previously declared a championship-or-bust mentality. Williams strongly disagreed with Edgecombe’s priorities, arguing […] The post Jason Williams puts VJ Edgecombe on blast for Bahamas Olympics pr...

JJ Redick reveals his expectations for the Lakers and touches on their flaws after recent loss.

Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins to preview the San Antonio Spurs, including the three-guard lineup, Dylan Harper's development, and Victor Wembanyama's next steps after the Finals. They examine the shooting and rotation tradeoffs, how Tobias Harris and Carter Bryant fit, and the matchup with Oklahoma City in the race for the West. - 0:02 - The three-guard lineup and Dylan Harper's development - 5:24 - Offensive spacing and playing through Wembanyama - 10:17 - Devin Vassell, Julian Champagni...

It’s just the preseason, but so far Reed has looked like the answer to the Spurs’ lack of depth at center.

The Wizards haven’t won 50 games in a regular season since 1979, the last time they made the NBA Finals. They haven’t been to so much as a conference finals since. The totality of the franchise’s futility since is stark. Since 1979, the NBA has gone through the Magic-Bird era, the Jordan era, the Kobe-Shaq era, the Iverson era, the Spurs’ dynasty, the Warriors’ dynasty, multiple teams (the Pistons, Rockets and Heat) winning multiple championships, rebuilds of the Lakers and Celtics into champ...

Every NBA team has a player known for letting the referees know his opinion, and Karl-Anthony Towns revealed who the biggest complainer on the New York Knicks is during an interview with Sean Evans on Hot Ones.

The Sixers made the best roster moves during the 2026 offseason, according to the NBA’s general managers. Within his annual survey of the league’s top basketball decision-makers, John Schuhmann of NBA.com writes that 73% of his respondents picked Philadelphia as having the best summer, with the Heat coming in a distant second place at 10% […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla made the very brave decision to open up the lines to fans during an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub Thursday.

Has it been more bad luck or bad talent evaluation?

A tumultuous era in Clippers history is officially over. What does next-gen LA Clippers basketball look like?

Our NBA handicapper gives his preseason power rating for all 30 NBA teams.

The new look Philadelphia 76ers are ready for a huge season as they lead a charge towards the NBA title. The winners of the offseason...

The Atlanta Dream are headed to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013, and Angel Reese has been at the center of their playoff run, both for her strong defense and for her intensity on the court. Now, one of her longtime opponents is weighing in on how the officials have handled her.…

The Jazz have waived forwards Taylor Funk and Chance Moore, the team announced, as another round of preseason cuts points players toward the G League. Both were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Salt Lake City Stars. Those deals can provide a bonus if a player is waived and then spends […] The post NBA Moves: Jazz waive two; Nets, Hawks trim rosters appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first game at the Kaseya Center was a huge success. Miami Heat fans got an exciting look at Giannis Antetokounmpo in action as...

Dan Titus takes you through the player he likes the most in each round of a 12-team fantasy basketball league for 2026-27.

The WNBA had record viewership numbers, powered by Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

The WNBA has become part of the national discourse this season, mainly for political and not athletic reasons. But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, says former NFL player Marcellus Wiley.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had some guys in and out of the lineup this preseason, although head coach JJ Redick has maintained that none of the injuries are serious or concerning. After practice on Thursday, Redick gave updates on Collin Sexton, Ziaire Williams, Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr “Ziaire [Williams] was a full participant […]

As the WNBA welcomed the 2024 Draft class, it touted them as the best one in recent history. After all, they were one of the first batches with multiple superstars who brought in a wave of new fans and media attention the league desperately needed.

The New York Liberty won two straight games to eliminate the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the playoffs.

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are in the 2026 WNBA Finals and one step away from the title. Her rivalry with Caitlin Clark has been the talk of the town since the two stars joined the league.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

Who are the most overrated players in the NBA as a new season begins? Here's what our staff thinks

Tracking the Alonzo Mourning trade from 1992 helps Hornets/Pelicans land Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray: Charlotte drafts Mourning in 1992 then traded to Miami for Glen Rice Rice → Eddie Jones → PJ Brown → Tyson Chandler → Emeka Okafor → 2012 2nd Rd pick → draft Darius Miller → Steven Adams & Eric Bledsoe → Trey Murphy → 2025 1st Rd pick → Larry Nance → Dejounte Murray submitted by /u/miikeeed [link] [comments]

If you like physical defense, principled coaching, winning margins on the offensive glass, and put-a-bow-on-it storylines, this is the Finals matchup for you.

Knickstape gave fans the best basketball they’ve seen in a decade, then one man plunged them into a second dark age.

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said Thursday that having a healthy Joel Embiid "changes everything" for the Sixers.

There are a lot of things that players take into consideration in deciding where to sign during free agency. Money, opportunity, a winning environment and previous relationships with coaches and players all come into play when making that choice and one of those in particular was the biggest factor for Quentin Grimes in joining the […]