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Former New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni revealed that Jeremy Lin was close to being released by the team just before the start of the Linsanity phenomenon in 2012. D’Antoni explained that Lin had received limited playing time and was primarily kept on the roster as insurance while the Knicks dealt with injuries at […] The post Mike D’Antoni: Knicks nearly released Jeremy Lin appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA star Tracy McGrady has revealed that missing the opportunity to face Kobe Bryant in the 2009 NBA playoffs remains one of the biggest disappointments of his career. McGrady was playing for the Houston Rockets at the time but was forced to end his season because of a knee injury that required microfracture surgery. […] The post Tracy McGrady reveals biggest regret involving Kobe Bryant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images After making two preseason ...

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A new ranking reveals that Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is more marketable than Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live Saturday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss the beginning of the Pistons’ season. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown has a phone line where you can l...

Former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins believes he made more adjustments to his playing style than Anthony Davis during their time together with the New Orleans Pelicans. Cousins explained that although he and Davis had different skill sets, they frequently operated in similar areas of the court, creating spacing challenges for the team. “When I teamed […] The post DeMarcus Cousins says he sacrificed for Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Rich Paul credited LeBron James with helping change how NBA players approach their careers, arguing that the superstar’s decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010 helped trigger a shift in the league’s approach to player movement. Speaking with Max Kellerman on the Game Over podcast, Paul discussed how earlier generations of stars, including Michael […] The post Rich Paul credits LeBron James for changing NBA player empowerment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Damian Lillard has explained how he practices his long-range shooting, revealing that he requires himself to make five consecutive deep shots without the ball touching the rim. The veteran NBA guard said he typically performs the drill toward the end of his workouts, when fatigue makes it more difficult to maintain proper shooting technique. “Usually […] The post Damian Lillard shares secret behind shooting range appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are well aware the clock might be ticking on their legendary run together, but neither is fixated on how things might end.

Brian Windhorst believes Cooper Flagg already has advantages over LeBron James at the same age in several important areas, particularly defense, shooting fundamentals and positional versatility, even though the Dallas Mavericks forward does not match James’ offensive physical dominance as a teenager. Speaking on ESPN’s Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective, Windhorst told fellow analyst […] The post Brian Windhorst says Cooper Flagg is ahead of LeBron James in key areas appeared first on Talk...

From the quiet hours before tip to Tatum’s OT winner, this was what an “ordinary” night covering the Celtics felt like.

The Warriors have opened the season with a 1-3 record. Golden State has had an early problem with availability this year, primarily with their bigs. The health issues of Kristaps Porzingis has largely dominated the team’s storyline for the 2026-27 season. Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis warms up before an NBA basketball game against...

Anthony Edwards, Paolo Banchero, Jimmy Butler and Alperen Sengun are among the notable players listed out on the NBA injury report for Wednesday, October 28. Tyrese Haliburton, Kyrie Irving and Lauri Markkanen are questionable, while several teams have yet to submit their reports. The 10-game schedule includes multiple key absences, with Minnesota without Edwards and […] The post NBA Injury Report: Edwards, Banchero Out on Wednesday appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has a strained left hamstring and will miss time, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Golden State Warriors won their first game of the season against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, but a new ESPN article by Warriors reporter Anthony Slater brought their issues front and center. Slater detailed the rough transition the Warriors have faced since center Kristaps Porzingis’s injury, but the story also focused on how the […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs blame ‘woe-is-me attitude’ for last season’s failures appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors could be without rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves after his career-best performance in Monday’s 134-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Golden State listed Lendeborg as questionable with left foot inflammation and soreness on its latest injury report Wednesday morning, raising concerns about his availability […] The post Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg lands on injury report vs. Timberwolves after early ...

Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is making a huge HBCU move ahead of the basketball season. Wilkins has been named Alabama State’s new general manager for the men’s basketball program, making him the latest former NBA player to take on executive leadership in HBCU athletics. “To be at a place like Alabama State […] The post NBA legend Dominique Wilkins makes huge HBCU move before hoops sesaon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One of the season’s biggest storylines for the Golden State Warriors has been Kristaps Porzingis’s availability. Over the offseason, Porzingis signed a two-year, $40 million extension after the Warriors acquired him from the Atlanta Hawks at last season’s trade deadline, but he hasn’t suited up for Golden State this season, leaving the front office trying […] The post Warriors rumors: The sneaky but unlikely way Dubs could try to void Kristaps Porzingis’ contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While not always the most exciting game, New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek got superfan Spike Lee out of his seat with his behind-the-back pass against the Detroit Pistons. In the fourth quarter of the Knicks-Pistons game, Kolek missed a layup. While Ausar Thompson got the rebound, Kolek didn’t give up, stealing the ball from […] The post Knicks guard Tyler Kolek’s passing wizardry dazzles Spike Lee out of seat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This is more like the results of a first-week-of-school pop quiz, but Lendeborg grades out well.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever aren’t in the finals, but fans were entertained after the WNBA posted highlights of the team’s best offensive moments on Tuesday. The montage was shared a day after the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries combined for 119 points in Game 5, one of the lowest-scoring finals games in WNBA history.

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Injuries, hangovers and some surprises -- there has been a lot to (over)react to just one week into the 2026-27 NBA season

Tatum, now a year-and-a-half removed from a torn Achilles, has been on an early season tear for Boston

Cavaliers rookie guard Meleek Thomas didn’t see any action in the first two games of the season, but he logged 19 minutes off the bench in Monday’s overtime victory over Minnesota and was a difference-maker, scoring 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting. After helping the Cavs pull out a tight win in his NBA regular season […]

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As the Lakers explore more options to bolster their center rotation, we examine a potential trade idea involving the Magic.