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pavelsch/Depositphotos WNBA Finals teams leave court before anthem The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) opened the 2026 Finals on October 17 in San Francisco. Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries players left Chase Center’s court before the anthem. Both rosters were absent while Oakland singer Goapele performed The Star-Spangled Banner. The pregame departure drew criticism…
The Detroit Pistons have exercised their 2027-28 team option for Ron Holland II. This is Holland's fourth year on his rookie scale contract. Holland will now be on the books for $11.5 million next season. Holland appeared in 78 games for Detroit last season and has played in 159 of a possible 164 games in his first two NBA seasons. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in his second season. NBA teams have until Monday, November 2 to pick up rookie scale team op...
Splitter prepares his team for the opposition
Our own Nathan Grubel discusses which young NBA talent he’s most ineterested in watching this upcoming season across the rookie, sophomore, and junior classes.
PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs looks at the cell phone of director Spike Lee as they attend NBA All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo...
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their preseason game at Spectrum Center on October 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images There will be competition this season for th...
TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, 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. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Covering the Knicks is difficult. MSG is a...
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NBAAfter the parades and the banners and the rings, there's one more reward awaiting the champs: the proverbial bullseye on their back.
NBAInteresting little snippet from his interview after he worked out for portland in 2024. I remember there was some buzz around him going to the blazers. Unlike the standard group workouts, this was a solo one so there was definitely interest there at one point. Probably means nothing, but still interesting. He’s also still eligible for a two way. submitted by /u/Scalmaa [link] [comments]
Let’s say something nice about every NBA team as the new season begins.
18 championships are just the backdrop now to Season 81.
WNBAThe Valkyries veteran used a simple T-shirt to make a point as the WNBA's orange-carpet spotlight grew.
WNBAAtlanta's veteran chose a coordinated, comfortable look for Game 2, adding a different kind of style to the championship stage.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 16: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Utah Jazz during the second half of the preseason NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The calm befo...
Luka Dončić enters his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers as the team's unquestioned star and leader, but he also has more to prove.
MACAU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of Dallas Mavericks dunks during NBA China Games 2026 between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Macau, China. 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 Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks are ready to st...
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 9: Detroit Pistons players Andre Drummond and Bruce Brown spent time with special needs children during a Jr. Pistons basketball clinic at Cass Tech High School October 9, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty ...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on his phone during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Almost tw...
NBAAfter the Boston Celtics' extended guard Peyton Pritchard, the New York Knicks may be dreading paying Deuce McBride.
Malia Samuels. | Photo courtesy of World’s Finest Chocolate. Many college athletes view NIL deals as opportunities to support good causes. Indiana women’s basketball player Malia Samuels’ new NIL deal with World’s Finest Chocolate is one of those feel-good stories of giving back. World’s Finest Chocolate is a fundraising company that helps schools, sports teams, clubs, and community organizations raise money by giving youth the opportunity to sell chocolate. From third to fifth grade, Samuels...
From experienced seniors to talented newcomers and big-name transfers, here are the front-runners in each league.
The Knicks-76ers opener has a $1,474 get-in price, the highest in the NBA. See the most expensive games and teams.
They might not have been instant stars in the WNBA, but these six players are having a huge impact on the Finals.
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Nice ideas all around.
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It's only fitting that LeBron opens his final chapter inside "The World's Most Famous Arena."
NBADENVER, CO - OCTOBER 11: Head Coach Tiago Splitter of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images...
NBANEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Former New York Knicks player Walt Frazier poses prior to Game Three between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you were to lo...
