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The Dream have played all their home playoff games at State Farm Arena this postseason.

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady has revealed that he was preparing to attend the University of Kentucky before a lucrative endorsement opportunity from Adidas convinced him to bypass college and enter the NBA directly out of high school. McGrady, who became one of the most talented scorers of his generation, explained that Kentucky had […] The post Tracy McGrady says Adidas deal convinced him to skip Kentucky for NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Davion Mitchell has acknowledged that the Heat are still working to develop chemistry with Giannis Antetokounmpo, explaining that playing alongside one of the NBA’s best players requires adjustments from everyone on the roster. Mitchell believes the team is going through a natural learning process as players adapt to a different offensive approach. He emphasized that […] The post Davion Mitchell: Team needs time to adjust to Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently improved to 3-0 on the young 2026-27 NBA season with a dominant home win over the Toronto Raptors. The Timberwolves have now blown out all three opponents they’ve faced so far this year, with LaMelo Ball looking quite comfortable in his new threads through one week. In addition to his lethal […] The post How LaMelo Ball turns hitting Timberwolves teammates in head into a teaching moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 117-94 to start the season at 3-0. A big factor was Jonathan Kuminga. He scored 13 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Head coach Chris Finch praised Kuminga’s impact and willingness to work, per Reddit. “He’s doing everything we asked him to do, or everything he said […] The post The early Jonathan Kuminga returns are dynamite. Now he just needs to keep it up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Although the Chicago Bulls are off to a 1-2 start, Caleb Wilson is surging. He is coming off his first double-double, with 30 points and 14 rebounds, in a 124-120 loss to the Washington Wizards last Saturday. Wilson came away with five dunks. He also came close to Michael Jordan for the most points in […] The post Bulls’ Caleb Wilson will put rookie scoring lead to test vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers surprised many when they signed Rui Hachimura to a multi-year contract this summer, with the Japanese sharpshooting forward electing to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and join their crosstown rivals. Hachimura joined Clippers out of wanting to stay in Los Angeles and to take on a new challenge: seeing […] The post Exclusive: Clippers’ Rui Hachimura excited to showcase full skillset after strong seasons with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA star Blake Griffin believes the Los Angeles Clippers have yet to properly recognize the impact of their famous “Lob City” era, despite the team’s role in transforming the franchise into a consistent playoff contender. Griffin, who played alongside Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and JJ Redick during one of the most successful periods in […] The post Blake Griffin says Clippers have never invited Lob City players back for recognition appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves lead the NBA in Net Rating after the first week of the 2026-27 regular season. The Blazers are outscoring opponents 24.5 points per 100 possessions, while the Wolves are at 23.0. The Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons round out the top-5. NBA Net Rating (Week 1) 1. Blazers: 24.2 2. Wolves: 23.0 3. Hawks: 15.3 4. Lakers: 12.9 5. Pistons: 12.7 6. Grizzlies: 11.4 7. Thunder: 10.4 8. Rockets: 9.8 9. Raptors: 9.5 10. Pacers: ...

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The series is tied at 2–2 entering Game 5 on Monday.

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will be played Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, sources told ESPN. The decision came after a weekend of negotiations. The Atlanta Hawks will move their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers that night to 8 p.m., as they did for Game 4. The schedule keeps a possible Game 7 on Halloween at Chase Center in San Francisco. The early start time lets the Dream avoid playing a potential series-clinchin...

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Archange Railey-Lemovou is ONLY 12 YEARS OLD and dominating the game!! The 6'7" phenom went off at mshtv The post This 12 Year Old Is UNFAIR! Archange Railey-Lemovou appeared first on Ballislife.com.

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WNBA Finals, Game 6 will be played Thursday,12:30p ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Cavs, Hawks to start later that night.

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Sergio de Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Wi...

Jordin Canada entered training camp at CORE4 athletic complex in Dunwoody, Ga., the home of the Atlanta Dream’s practice facility, on the first day of training camp on a mission. She’s a goal-oriented person, and after leading the Dream to the best record in the Eastern Conference and a first-round exit to the Indiana Fever, […] The post How Camryn Brown helped Jordin Canada become the engine of the Atlanta Dream appeared first on The IX Sports.

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets look on during the game on October 23, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

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The WNBA's 2026 season delivered record viewership and attendance, proving that its appeal reaches beyond Caitlin Clark. Growing audiences for non-Indiana games, strong performances from Angel Reese and other stars, and wider broadcast coverage are helping the league build momentum.

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Timberwolves LaMelo Ball has some advice for his new teammates. Keep your head up, and not just when things aren’t going well. With Ball running the offense, a pass could be headed your way whether you’re ready or not. “Actually, I tried to hit them in the head a couple times the first day (of […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Knicks and Nets have both stumbled out of the gate.

Draymond Green believes Luka Doncic has started the 2026-27 NBA season with an MVP mindset but still does not expect the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to win the award, arguing that voter fatigue could work against him. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward stood by his prediction that Doncic will […] The post Luka Doncic will never win MVP, Draymond Green says appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Brooklyn Nets had a chance to get their first win during Sunday’s home matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Instead, they rolled over in an embarrassing 136-109 defeat during the second night of a back-to-back. Jordi Fernandez’s squad opened the game with its best defensive quarter of the season, jumping out to a 26-24 lead […] The post Jordi Fernandez doesn’t hold back after ‘unacceptable’ performance drops Nets to 0-3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Payton Pritchard has established himself as one of the Boston Celtics’ most reliable offensive weapons, but receiving praise from an NBA legend like Allen Iverson is a different kind of recognition. According to ESPN’s Hallie Grossman, Iverson approached Pritchard during the 2026 playoffs and delivered a memorable compliment to the Celtics guard: “You’re the coldest […] The post Allen Iverson told Celtics’ Payton Pritchard during playoffs he’s ‘coldest white boy I’ve ever seen’ appeared first...