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DeMarcus Cousins questioned whether the Lakers can contend for a championship without LeBron James, despite Luka Doncic's brilliance.

Los Angeles Lakers fans are waiting to see who will emerge as the team’s third most important player this season. With LeBron James gone, the...

As the NBA season is set to tip off, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plans to expand his game significantly. Williamson is known for relentlessly attacking the basket and being an above-the-rim standout, but the former No. 1 pick wants to expand his game by shooting more 3-pointers. In the latest edition of The […] The post Marc Stein’s Zion Wiliamson observation will need to be seen to be believed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026-27 NBA season is poised to be significantly different than any other. Beyond all the superstar talent in new places, like LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat, talent across the league is at an all-time high. More importantly, the NBA’s new draft lottery rules have added incentive […] The post Victor Wembanyama MVP? LeBron James, 76ers NBA champs? Brett Siegel’s 2026-27 awards, season predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It's no secret that star forward LeBron James once considered joining the New York Knicks before ultimately signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency this offseason, but it sounds like he wasn't alone with that idea.

Bettors are loading up on LeBron James to win the NBA title with the 76ers this season.

Who Will Represent The East In The Finals?! The post 2026-27 NBA Preview: Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Florida Gators are an overwhelming choice as the No. 1 team in the Associated Press preseason men's basketball poll released on Monday.

The league has not issued any sort of public statement.

Gabby Williams has been one of the best players in the world for years, according to Kelsey Plum. The difference now is that WNBA fans are finally getting to see what happens when the Golden State Valkyries star gets the freedom to take over a game. Plum discussed Williams’ evolution on Road Trippin’, explaining why […]

The Suns are waiving Koby Brea, who was on a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (via Twitter). Phoenix still has Duop Reath on an Exhibit 10 contract, and Scotto hears the team is looking for frontcourt depth after Mark Williams underwent surgery to address a torn labrum in his shoulder in August. The […]

Over the summer, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was at the Carroll National Golf Club in Iowa, which he owns, when he received a phone call from then-free agent LeBron James.

Check out the preseason odds to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year award.

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The Indiana Fever will need to give up Monique Billings and two draft picks in the proposed trade.

Between injuries and designated rest days, Walker Kessler only played alongside Austin Reaves for two preseason games and appeared next to Luka Dončić for a singular preseason game, all of which occurred last week during the Los Angeles Lakers’ final two preseason contests. Because of that abbreviated run together, Kessler knows more time will be required for all three of them to get on the same page. Whether it be understanding each other’s cadences in pick-and-rolls, what sort of angles Rea...

The Grizzlies are trying to trade second-year guard Walter Clayton Jr. ahead of Monday’s 4:00 pm CT deadline to set their regular season roster, league sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter links). According to Stein and Fischer, the Kings have emerged as a possible suitor for Clayton. Sacramento is […]

Biggest games and projected starting lineups for the AP preseason Top 25, from No. 1 Florida to No. 25 BYU.

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Tacko Fall #99 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you had a nickel for every player 7-foot-6 or taller to suit up for the Sixers, you’d have two nickels. But it’s still crazy it’s happened twice. The 7-foot-7 Manute Bol and the 7-foot-6 Shawn Bradley both played in parts of three seasons f...

LeBron James dreamed of being drafted by the New York Knicks before the 2003 NBA Draft, according to ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst. James ultimately went first overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but a clause in his original Nike contract reportedly reflected the possibility of landing in New York. “There was this dream, and in fact, […] The post LeBron James dreamed of being drafted by the Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cathy Engelbert may be preparing to step down as WNBA Commissioner, but says she’s proud of the league’s trajectory and the progress made during her 7-year tenure. Engelbert, who spoke to reporters ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, discussed the significance of a landmark season for the league, pointing to record viewership and […]

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Joel Embiid’s improved health has been beneficial for the Sixers as they prepare for the start of the season, Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in a subscriber-only piece. Embiid has been fully available since the start of training camp, allowing coach Nick Nurse to implement offensive and defensive schemes earlier than he has […]

The Spurs will face high expectations but have the talent to excel.

After Ben Simmons' latest setback, here are the 10 most heartbreaking NBA star injuries of the last 15 years, ranked by timing, stakes, and impact.

Is Boston considered a title contender without Jaylen Brown?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives fans before the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 16, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has signed with the Kansas Jayhawks, the school announced, as he pursues a sixth year of eligibility.

The Golden State Warriors are facing an uphill battle as they start the 2026-27 season with a litany of injuries to key players.

For many, Clark is the face of the league, and that comes at a price.