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An important factor in the success of any NBA team is how well a franchise does in the draft. The ability to identify and develop young talent is crucial in a team being amongst the best in the league and the Los Angeles Lakers believe they have found themselves a gem in Cameron Carr. Carr […]

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1997: John Stockton and Karl Malone stand on the court before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals as part of the 1997 NBA Playoffs at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California circa 1997. 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: Copyrigh...

Morez Johnson Jr. was the Mavs 9th overall Pick this last June.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Cole Bowser #6 of the Furman Paladins drives to the basket past Solo Ball #1 of the UConn Huskies during the second half during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Furman 22-13, 10-8 SoCon/6th in Regular-Season/2026 Tournament Champion When Stephen Croone and Devin Sibley...

The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

With the 2026-27 men's college basketball season looming, CJ Shaeffer breaks down the offseason moves and season outlook for each team in the preseason AP Top 25 poll.

The Atlanta-based recording artist was courtside to support Angel Reese during her huge game.

There was no repeat of the Western Conference Finals on the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season.

After six months and six days, the New York Knicks will be taking the court in Madison Square Garden as NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. The crowd at the Mecca of Basketball is expected to go crazy over the Knicks after they ended such a lengthy championship drought. Moreover, the Knicks […] The post 3 76ers vs. Knicks bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA Opening Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Providing the NBA Power Rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors.

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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After the parades and the banners and the rings, there's one more reward awaiting the champs: the proverbial bullseye on their back.

Interesting 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.

The Valkyries veteran used a simple T-shirt to make a point as the WNBA's orange-carpet spotlight grew.

Atlanta'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...

After the Boston Celtics' extended guard Peyton Pritchard, the New York Knicks may be dreading paying Deuce McBride.