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Allisha Gray scored 23 points as the Dream held off a late rally for an 80-69 victory over the Valkyries to force a historic Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers battles Baba Miller #18 of the LA Clippers for position during the second half of a game at Intuit Dome on October 28, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Across the first fou...

The Sixers have received the extra spending flexibility they requested after losing Ariel Hukporti. Finding the right way to use it is the next assignment. The NBA granted Philadelphia a disabled player exception following Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The exception is worth approximately $1.7 million, half of […] The post Sixers granted $1.7 million exception after Ariel Hukporti injury appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Yaxel Lendeborg turned the ball over seven times for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, and Draymond Green had some advice for the rookie.

Here is a potential trade that sends Kyle Kuzma to the Bulls as the Bucks consider moving more veterans following their rough start.

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 7: Trayce Jackson-Davis #32, Jakob Poeltl #19 and Head Coach Darko Rajakovic of the Toronto Raptors participates in an all access practice on March 7 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

Jazz Darryn Peterson scored 18 points against the Spurs. When the game needed deciding, though, the Jazz rookie was watching. Will Hardy pulled the No. 2 overall pick with 2:05 left in regulation and didn’t bring him back for overtime in Wednesday’s 117-111 loss. “We’ve got to clean up execution,” Hardy said, via Shreyas Laddha […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Lakers, Collin Sexton, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Anthony Edwards’ knee procedure is complete. The Timberwolves now begin the considerably less enjoyable part of waiting for their best player to return. Edwards underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for debridement in his right knee Thursday, the team announced. Minnesota expects him to make a full recovery but did not provide a timetable. That last part […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has knee surgery, return date still uncertain appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Tiffany Hayes' father blamed the WNBA for scheduling a potential championship-clinching Game 6 at 12:30 p.m., forcing fans to miss work and school.

ATLANTA — The Golden State Valkyries’ game plan on Thursday was simple: Don’t give the Atlanta Dream any life. After back-to-back WNBA Finals wins gave the Valkyries a one-game series lead, clinching the championship in Game 6 seemed realistic considering how lifeless the Dream had looked in Games 4 and 5. But Thursday, in front of a sold-out midday crowd at State Farm Arena, the Dream refused to be put down. From the moment the ball was tipped until the final buzzer sounded, Atlanta dropped the

Ranked No. 7 in the SCNext 100, Asa Montgomery treated his decision day to Duke like any other.

The Los Angeles Lakers got their fourth win of the season on Wednesday night, and their second win already against the L.A. Clippers. Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams were ruled out, meaning Austin Reaves would be the offensive focal point and the key of head coach Ty Lue’s defense. Reaves did not dominate the way […]

Here are the most historic venues to host a college basketball game.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: The shoes of Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on October 27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Herald Celtics big man must shake this troublesome habit:...

A pair of Trail Blazers centers have had their rookie scale team options for the 2027/28 season exercised, as the team announced today in a press release that it has picked up Donovan Clingan’s fourth-year option and Yang Hansen’s third-year option. Clingan, who has been Portland’s starting center since February 2025, averaged a double-double (12.1 […]

Parker had a sharp message for the online critics targeting women's basketball.

Here are the five rookies leading the early Rookie of the Year race after an impressive first week of the 2026-27 NBA season.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 26: Jerami Grant #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 26, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

Austin Reaves didn’t know what to think of Luka Dončić when he first met him.  After the Mavericks stunningly traded Dončić to the Lakers in February 2025, the Slovenian superstar mostly kept to himself.  Reaves acknowledged he didn’t even think they would become friends.  “I wasn’t joking,” Reaves told the California Post in an exclusive interview....

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Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus takes a look at some early winners and losers of the season.

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 23: Blake Wesley #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots a free throw during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 23, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

Kevin O'Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest NBA news including the Heat finally getting a win, AJ Dybantsa's debut and more.

Lakers coach JJ Redick had a comical seven-word response when asked about the team's latest addition.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 09: Wilson NCAA game balls sit on a rack prior to the start of the women's Horizon League Tournament college basketball game between the Youngstown State Penguins and the Cleveland State Vikings on March 09, 2026 at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Note: The 70-page preview, consisting of more than 26,000 words, individual previews for all 12 teams and an exclusive interv...

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 19: Head coach Flynn Clayman of the High Point Panthers walks off the team bus before the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Wisconsin Badgers held at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Northern Illinois’ season-opener against Grambling State tips off on Monday morning at 3 a.m. Eastern Time. But in head coach Matt Majkrzak’s mind, i...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 19: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers talk after the game on January 19, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Gett...

The Nets have picked up their third-year rookie scale team options on all five players they selected in the first round of the 2025 draft, the team confirmed today (Twitter link via C.J. Holmes of The New York Daily News). That means the following players now have their 2027/28 salaries (noted in parentheses) guaranteed: Egor […]

Collin Sexton comes across as polite and understated. … Until you watch him play. The 27-year-old guard transforms from someone who speaks in hushed tones and politely nods in the locker room into someone who more closely resembles a rabid animal when he’s on the court. Los Angeles Clippers guard Cam Christie, left, tries to...

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark supported the Indiana Pacers as they took on the Philadelphia 76ers.