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Kevin Durant pushed back against criticism of his time with the Phoenix Suns, arguing on X that the franchise already had internal issues before he joined the team. The Houston Rockets forward responded to a user who claimed Phoenix reached the NBA Finals before acquiring him and regressed afterward. “They were actually a 500. Team […] The post Kevin Durant says Suns had internal problems before he arrived appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Sixers, title-less since 1983, added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this summer ... and now fans wonder: what could go wrong?

Toronto is stacked defensively, but isn’t all flamethrowers

A weekly series giving fans a chance to sound off on the team’s biggest questions.

A summer full of signings, scrimmaging and scandal has laid the runway for what should be one of the most compelling campaigns in recent memory.

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Natalie Nakase's hypercompetitive and detail-obsessed style has quickly made Golden State one of the WNBA's top teams.

The Knicks entered last season with the highest expectations in recent franchise history. This year, they enter the campaign having finally met them for the first time in 53 seasons.

After two seasons of collecting top picks in the 2025 and 2026 drafts, the Nets seem ready to compete again

Sam Quinn could have picked any defender all time to use as an example as a pesky defender and he chose Jamal Shead. Hats off to our guy. submitted by /u/pepperdean [link] [comments]

Our fantasy hoops experts for their boldest predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Byron Scott has rejected comparisons between Cooper Flagg and Larry Bird, arguing that the Dallas Mavericks forward has not done enough in his young NBA career to be compared with the Boston Celtics legend. Speaking on Byron Scott Fast Break, the former NBA champion responded to DeMarcus Cousins’ comments suggesting that Bird was not doing […] The post Byron Scott: Cooper Flagg got nothing on Larry Bird appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Atlanta Dream had the Golden State Valkyries right where they wanted them in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Then, when it mattered most, their offense evaporated into thin air. It was an anemic display from a traditionally potent force. Atlanta scored just eight points in the fourth quarter of a 68-64 loss on […]

We asked oddsmakers to rank the most valuable NBA players against the spread. Nikola Jokić was No. 1, edging out Wemby.

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk in the air before the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 8, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. G...

From Stokes to Trimble, the 66 freshmen, transfers and international newcomers who will make an impact.

E! is bringing red carpet coverage to Game 2 of the Finals.

David Purdum highlights the biggest betting storylines heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.

Jennifer Sey describes a heated fan clash at WNBA Finals Game 1 in San Francisco.

Angel Reese went scoreless after halftime but insists the Valkyries didn’t stop her.

Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa could be the team’s franchise player in a few seasons. | Getty Images For the first time since the 2022-23 season, the Washington Wizards will be trying to win games. That’s not an innovative endeavor in professional sports, though it’s not one the franchise has successfully implemented for…well…decades. The team made a series of moves during the 2025-26 season and in the offseason to boost the overall talent level. The big additions are Trae Young (who appeared in ...

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The big boss speaks.

What will year 1 of the Mavericks splashy head coach hire look like?

Ziaire Williams has left preseason as a prime candidate to start on Opening Night for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Golden State Warriors. Despite playing only two games, he showed youthful energy and played well as a slasher alongside Luka Doncic. Head coach JJ Redick took notice of Williams’ strong play, as he provided […]

Doc Rivers says his relationship with Ben Simmons went south after his infamous comments following the 76ers' playoff exit in 2021.

Which young players can take a big enough leap to impact the 2026-27 NBA playoff picture?

The Orlando Magic are big fans of Anthony Black and have no desire to trade the young guard despite uncertainty surrounding his contract extension, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Orlando’s challenge is balancing Black’s development with the financial commitments already made to its established core. The Magic have long-term contracts in place […] The post Magic don’t want to trade Anthony Black despite contract uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

This week our take a break from preseason conference previews to sit down with Notre Dame Head Coach Niele Ivey. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Notre Dame Head Coach Niele Ivey appeared first on The IX Sports.