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San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has revealed that he, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle discussed the possibility of playing together in the starting lineup during a summer visit to Victor Wembanyama in France. The conversation came before head coach Mitch Johnson tested the three-guard combination in Wednesday’s 123-103 preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. […] The post De’Aaron Fox reveals Spurs guards discussed playing together during summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

3 key players for the Atlanta Dream before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

The Los Angeles Clippers have shared a positive update on Brandon Ingram’s recovery from a partially torn right Achilles tendon, confirming that the veteran forward has resumed on-court workouts. Although Ingram is still expected to miss the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, his progress suggests that he could return sooner than initially anticipated. […] The post Clippers provide update on Brandon Ingram’s Achilles recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

As the roster deadline looms, Tidjane Salaun emerges as a likely candidate to be moved or cut.

The Boston Celtics locked in Payton Pritchard for two more years after signing him to a contract extension worth $44 million on Tuesday. Pritchard has become an indispensable member of the Celtics, and he is expected to play a big role in the upcoming season. Last season, he averaged career-highs of 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, […] The post Celtics rumors: NBA exec thinks Payton Pritchard blew $30 million opportunity, but insider delivers rebuttal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets completed a set of transactions, as they continue to line up players for the G League affiliate. Charlotte signed-and-waived guard DaJuan Gordon to/from an Exhibit 10 contract. The Hornets then signed guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. to an Exhibit 10 deal. Gordon played in 34 G League games for the Noblesville Boom last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 12.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Wrightsell went undrafted out of Alabama at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-...

The second-year player could see an increased role this season.

Following a stinker against the Bulls, can the Bucks lift spirits and end preseason on a high note?

16 Mar 1997: Guard Chris Mims of the Chattanooga Moccasins jumps up celebrating during a playoff game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Moccasins won the game 75 - 63. | Getty Images If I were to describe SoCon basketball in a phrase it would be “the most fun to decide one.”  It’s the essence of what this league is. The SoCon really has seen almost everything in its rich history on the hardwood, and it’s the unpredictability ...

Melo just gave Angel Reese the flowers that he truly deserves.

The WNBA highlights DeWanna Bonner's impact on the Atlanta Dream, a team that has stayed undefeated ever since adding the veteran forward.

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Entering the 2026-27 season in the West, it's the Spurs and Thunder, a big gap, and then everyone else

Sabrina Ionescu hit the floor, then got up and shoved Isobel Borlase. Before the situation could grow, Angel Reese was already there.

WembVP Everything is in place for Victor Wembanyama to make the leap to NBA MVP. This award tends to have a three-circle Venn diagram of team performance, statistical output and narrative. The Spurs project to once again compete for the best record in the league, his two-way impact puts him toward the top of impact metrics and voter fatigue with back-to-back winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should work in his favor. Looking at this award’s recent history, players often win twice in a row but ca...

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 31: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 and RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 31, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 12: Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 12, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images...

Dillon Brooks joked about becoming an NBA referee after retirement, promising fewer foul calls and plenty of technicals.

We're months beyond the draft and the start of free agency and months away from the trade deadline, but the rumor mill never stops churning in the NBA.

These Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries players have the clearest path to becoming all-timers in awards and rings

The Philadelphia 76ers picked VJ Edgecombe as the No. 3 overall pick of a stacked draft class that also included talents such as Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel. The 21-year-old did little wrong in his rookie season in Philadelphia, averaging 16 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting at 51% […] The post 76ers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS — Over the course of the Timberwolves’ preseason, the fit between LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, which has been deemed questionable by many, has been seamless. “If you look at the shots that Ant was able to make last night, they were all super easy,” said Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch after the Timberwolves’ […] The post How LaMelo Ball already making things ‘super easy’ for Anthony Edwards will unlock Timberwolves level up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Now that the preseason is over, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller is ready for the reigning NBA champions to begin their repeat quest. About a half hour into New York’s final preseason game against the Toronto Raptors—their lone win of the exhibition preseason games—Stiller wrote, “Knicks are gonna be fun this season,” on X, […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller makes ‘fun’ guarantee for the season that should fire fans up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat made a pair of transactions to set up the G League roster. Miami waived forward Ian Schieffelin from his Exhibit 10 deal. The Heat then signed Ezra Ausar to an Exhibit 10 contract. Ausar went undrafted out of USC at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 14.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and a steal per game as a senior for the Trojans. Following the preseason, both Ausar and Schieffelin are expected to join the Sioux Falls Skyforce for the upcoming G League season.

The Dallas Mavericks signed center Guillermo Diaz-Graham to an Exhibit 10 contract. Diaz-Graham filled the roster spot that was opened when the Mavs waived his twin brother Jorge from an Exhibit 10 deal. Guillermo Diaz-Graham went undrafted out of San Franisco at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 7-foot center averaged 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds as a senior for the Dons last season. Both twins are expected to join the Texas Legends for the upcoming G League season.

The Sacramento Kings waived center David Muoka. The Kings had signed Muoka to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Muoka is expected to join the Stockton Kings for the upcoming G League season.

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One of the biggest standouts of the preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers has been Sandro Mamukelashvili. The forward has shown off his all-around game and ability to create both on and off the ball, providing some excellent moments and earning the praise and trust of his teammates. One player who has already spoken very […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly expected to pursue a trade in order to make room for veteran guard Bruce Brown on their roster.

Los plata y negro introduce an official Spanish-language Instagram account