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The top priority for the Los Angeles Lakers, and every other NBA team, is to get through training camp and preseason without suffering any major injuries. While the Lakers did accomplish that goal with no one suffering any major issues, they didn’t come out completely unscathed as a few players are dealing with issues that […]

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Andre Drummond #0 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game on October 20, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Im...

The LSU Tigers are getting a boost as guard/forward Saliou Niang was cleared to play for them in this college basketball season. Niang's eligibility was in question, as he's one of several players seeking to play in NCAA games after being drafted by an NBA team. Niang played for Virtus Bologna in Italy last season, after being drafted in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 8.4 points and 5.2 rebounds in 76 games across all competitions...

The best freshmen classes for 2027-28 -- starting with Houston, UConn and Indiana. Yes, Duke is in the top 10.

Cheer on the Spurs during their run for the NBA Cup

Stephen Gillaspie dives into international waters to provide insight into the prospects playing overseas in the 2027 NBA Draft cycle.

Dan Titus breaks down the biggest fantasy hoops developments from Wednesday’s 11-game slate.

Los Angeles Lakers legends James Worthy and Robert Horry reflected on Shaquille O’Neal’s decision to leave the Orlando Magic for the Lakers in 1996, with Horry highlighting how the move helped establish greater player freedom in the NBA. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson for #WordsWithScoop, Horry described O’Neal’s free agency decision as an important […] The post James Worthy on Shaq joining the Lakers: ‘It almost didn’t happen’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise.

ESPN Analytics is unveiling the NBA Trade Lab, an interactive web application for fans to build, save and vote on mock trades.

For more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he's gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in dramatic transformation.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed Wednesday night that he has instituted a unique way for players to compete for prize money accumulated via fines.

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream’s rapid rise to the WNBA Finals has reignited a familiar debate, especially with her rival Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, and social media users are once again comparing the two, with some even putting Reese in front. However, for veteran sports journalist Dan Patrick, Reese’s recent success doesn’t automatically make her the better basketball player, arguing that the two cannot be easily compared.

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 19: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks at this phone during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night as part the 2022 All Star Weekend on Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty ...

Small sample size or not, the best lineup of the night was clear

The Clippers should do more than drop parking fees and swap out a few Kawhi Leonard jerseys to thank fans for staying amid sweeping NBA sanctions.

Most fans watching Wednesday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat knew LaMelo Ball got away with a travel.

Enes Kanter Freedom is taking his fight straight to the top, demanding a meeting with Adam Silver. Enes Kanter’s feud with the WNBA has only gotten messier lately.

Today, Jaden McDaniels is one of the Timberwolves' most prized possessions. But the forward wasn't always committed to Minnesota.

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105. Nobody would have been surprised by Luka Doncic‘s 28 points in the LA Lakers‘...

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks go up for a jump ball during the game during the Emirates NBA Cup Final game on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2025 NBAE (P...

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta Hawks is defended by Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Hawks initially had the number 23 pick...

Booed after trailing by 24 at the half, the Sixers rode a game-high 32 points from Tyrese Maxey to erase a 29-point deficit and stun the Cavs 114-106 on Thursday.

The NBA trade market might be dormant at the moment, but it can awaken at any time.

Last year saw a remarkable six players make their first NBA All-Star appearances, so we decided to embrace optimism by highlighting seven who could do the same in 2026-27.

Shaquille O'Neal stunningly claims Walker Kessler is the NBA's best center after his dominant Lakers debut against the Warriors.

The Atlanta Dream are now one step closer to winning their first-ever WNBA championship, with Angel Reese playing a starring role. After losing the first game of the series, Reese stepped up in a big way during Game 2, scoring 30 points in a 79-65 win, becoming the youngest player in WNBA Finals history to record 30+ points and 15+ rebounds in one match.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Hauser #30 and Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Golden State Warriors on February 19, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)...

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham addresses Angel Reese's development for the Atlanta Dream.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 and Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets embrace during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on October 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Houston Rockets got 30 poin...