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The Los Angeles Lakers got their first look at Walker Kessler playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in their preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Kessler scored six points on 2-of-8 shooting from the field while recording six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal. On the defensive side, he […]
The Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster this offseason, officially making Luka Doncic the focal point. What might the team's ceiling might be?
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NBAHere are 3 veteran alternatives the Kings could target to replace injured Ben Simmons and help rookie Darius Acuff Jr. in his first NBA season.
NBAFour years after their careers began, the trio are looking for their next team
Get down with the NBA’s officiating foci before the foci get you down!
NBAThe Knicks improved their chances of defending their NBA title by keeping most of the roster together this summer, Peter Sblendorio of The New York Daily News writes in a subscriber-only story. Free agents Landry Shamet, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Clarkson all agreed to return, giving New York 10 of the 11 players who averaged […]
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.
NBAThe Sixers, title-less since 1983, added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this summer ... and now fans wonder: what could go wrong?
NBAToronto is stacked defensively, but isn’t all flamethrowers
A weekly series giving fans a chance to sound off on the team’s biggest questions.
NBAA summer full of signings, scrimmaging and scandal has laid the runway for what should be one of the most compelling campaigns in recent memory.
SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is congratulated by Devin Vassell #24 in the first half of a preseason game against Sacramento Kings at Frost Bank Center on October 16, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images How much better do...
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NBAThe 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.
NBAAfter two seasons of collecting top picks in the 2025 and 2026 drafts, the Nets seem ready to compete again
With the regular season getting underway on Tuesday, Brad Botkin is throwing caution to the wind
NBAByron 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.
NBAWe 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...
David Purdum highlights the biggest betting storylines heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.
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 ...
TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: A logo is seen on the net as players take part in warm ups ahead of their preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks at Scotiabank Arena on October 13, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images Greetings, Knickerbocker...
NBAThe big boss speaks.
NBAWhat 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 […]
NBADoc 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.
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 29: NBA referees Jacyn Goble, Bill Kennedy, and Brett Nansel discuss a call during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings on March 29, 2024 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty ...