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Shaquille O'Neal thinks highly of Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler, but still believes the Lakers have taken a step back.

Welcome back, NBA. We missed you more than you know.

The Los Angeles Lakers will obviously miss LeBron James' skills on the court after he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. For Austin Reaves, there are more imperceptible ways in which James' absence will be felt.

ALLSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: A close up view of the Ivy League logo on a basketball during Harvard Crimson Madness on October 14, 2022, at Lavietes Pavilion in Allston, MA. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After years of the same eight coaches, there have been five coaching changes in the last three seasons of Ivy League basketball. Fran McCaffery made waves by winning Ivy Madness in year one at Penn last season. Can the Quakers go back...

We ranked the top players of all time in the WNBA. Who got snubbed?

Before the WNBA's 30th season wraps up, ESPN voted on the league's all-time greatest players. There's a new No. 1.

Fans of the Silver and Black will see a lot of those two colors this season. The uniform matchups are set for all of San Antonio’s regular season games except for the two TBDs that are part of the Emirates NBA Cup. You can see the full sartorial schedule at NBA LockerVision. The Spurs will wear their traditional black uniforms (known as the Icon edition) in a team-high 26 games, with 10 of those at home. The traditional whites (known as the Association Edition) also make 10 home appearances —...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Justin Champagnie #9 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 21, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

After 18 months away from the court, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard made his triumphant return in Wednesday's 124-83 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns.

Kevin Durant praises Fred VanVleet and Marcus Smart by highlighting their impact on the Rockets' offensive schemes.

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.