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Team USA head coach Kara Lawson made a clear choice between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese.

Collin Sexton (right soleus strain) is off the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report for Friday’s game against the L.A. Clippers, signaling that he will make his team debut. The Lakers had an excellent season opener in Sexton’s absence, picking up a 22-point victory over the Golden State Warriors. One of the stories coming out of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes Warriors star Stephen Curry is smart for refusing to force a trade. After winning the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics in six games, the Warriors have struggled immensely over the past few seasons. Last year, they fell out of the playoff picture after losing to […] The post Steve Kerr knows players are ‘terrible GMs,’ so Stephen Curry is smart not to force big moves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo received a warm welcome from the crowd at Kaseya Center as he made his Miami Heat debut on Wednesday night.

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley react to the high-stakes matchup in the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. They spotlight the unstoppable, championship-hungry Angel Reese, diving into her historic performances in Game 2 and Game 3. They also break down the Valkyries' biggest weak spots. Can the defensive-minded squad shift their momentum offensively to stay alive in the fight for a championship?

The Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena arranged for former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom to have a private suite for his protection at Wednesday night's Game 3 of the WNBA Final against the Golden State Valkyries.

During the offseason, the NBA said it would emphasize 'secondary, theatrical and exaggerated movement' with flopping fines for the 2026-27 season.

Game Details Date Thursday, October 22 Start Time 7 PM ET / 5 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast ESPN Philadelphia Home Broadcast NBC Sports Philadelphia Cleveland Away Broadcast - How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: 76ers fans in local market Cavaliers fans...

LSU coach Kim Mulkey is attending WNBA Finals Game 3 to support former star Angel Reese in Atlanta.

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Anthony Davis made his Wizards debut 257 days after the trade that landed him in D.C.

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Walter Clayton has agreed to a two-way contract with the Mavericks, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The mutual interest between Clayton and the Mavs was reported by Marc Stein on Tuesday. Clayton was placed on waivers on Monday by the Grizzlies despite his $4.19MM guaranteed salary. Multiple other teams, including Sacramento, Miami, and Golden State, were linked […]

The Mavericks agree to a two-way NBA deal with former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr., sources told ESPN.

An emotional Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as he lead the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win over the Pelicans.

After clearing waivers on Wednesday, former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht is drawing interest from a handful of teams as a potential two-way target, Jake Fischer said during his latest live stream for Bleacher Report (video link). According to Fischer, the Kings, Timberwolves, and Raptors are among the teams believed to be considering Knecht for a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell has endeared himself to the Midwest, and he wants to stay put for the rest of his career.

The Warriors have begun exploring trade routes for veteran center Kristaps Porzingis, who remains out indefinitely as he deals with a private health issue, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Former NBA star Blake Griffin recalled an uncomfortable interaction involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, revealing that his agent contacted him about shaking Ballmer’s hand before a game. Speaking with Pablo Torre, Griffin explained that the situation unfolded during his usual pregame routine when he ran past Ballmer without acknowledging him. “I finished with […] The post Blake Griffin on awkward Steve Ballmer encounter after Clippers trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The WNBA is silencing the press during its biggest moment.

The WNBA has a rule. Nobody’s enforcing it.

Fans were eager to see which team would win the defensive battle in Game 1.

Edwards put on a scoring clinic, overshadowing Antetokounmpo's debut for Miami.

Damian Lillard played his first regular-season game since returning to Portland in the summer of 2025, scoring 25 points with six 3s in a rout of Phoenix.

Lakers star Luka Dončić took out a full-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times, addressing the city and saying "tonight we start our run for a championship."

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 18: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors drives past Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on March 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images After licking their wounds from the lost series ag...

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have drawn plenty of criticism from conservative corners of the internet after both teams left the court before the national anthem during the first two games of the WNBA Finals. Now, one of the WNBA’s most vocal critics has weighed in. Anti-trans activist and former Kentucky swimmer Riley…

Walker Kessler is preparing to make his regular-season debut with the Los Angeles Lakers after a lengthy absence from NBA action, embracing the opportunity to play for one of the league’s most storied franchises. Speaking to reporters Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors, the new Lakers center acknowledged that nerves […] The post Walker Kessler on Lakers debut: “I’m just looking forward to the opportunity” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.