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The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a roster move as they signed center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract, waiving forward AK Okereke to make room for the big man. The move makes sense as the Lakers are in need of some center depth behind Walker Kessler as veteran Kevon Looney has struggled early in […]

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Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston made sure to celebrate her former South Carolina teammate Laeticia Amihere's WNBA championship with the Golden State Valkyries.

Memphis Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart talked about the confidence/freedom that head coach Tuomas Iisalo has given him on the offensive end after Saturday’s 136-105 home win vs. the Sacramento Kings (24 points/4 rebounds/8-9 FG/2-3 3-PT/6-6 FT/+5 +/-). The post Isaiah Stewart: Tuomas is the first NBA coach to push me offensively appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: The Houston Rockets huddle up during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 31, 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Houston Rockets rebo...

Reese is confident the Dream's core will deliver a championship to Atlanta.

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: How long are you willing to wait (in terms of games played) to give the Suns’ starting unit time to (hopefully) gel before pronouncing it DOA and demanding changes? zenzino: The wording of this question cracks me up. ‘Demanding changes’. Like we have any actual say in w...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 31: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 31, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks l...

Inglewood, CA - October 28: Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes against center Brook Lopez #11 of the LA Clippers in the second half of a NBA basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The Raptors’ road trip begins with an LA double feature against the Lakers and the Clippers, starting with the boys in the gold and p...

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Alekseyenko #22 of the Colgate Raiders celebrates drawing a foul with teammate Sam Wright #33 of the Colgate Raiders during the first half at State Farm Center on November 14, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Power Rankings 1. American I had a long deliberation about who to rank No. 1 in these power rankings, but landed on the Eagles, who return all but one notable piece from last year’s team. That sta...

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Dallas Mavericks grabs the rebound during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE ...

People inside the Phoenix Suns' locker room are annoyed that the team doesn't have a real point guard on the roster, per Chris Haynes of NBA TV. The New Orleans Pelicans and Dejounte Murray may want to go their separate ways, according to Shamit Dua of In The N.O.

The Boston Celtics dethroned the Orlando Magic 108-97 to obtain their fifth straight victory on Sunday. The post Tatum, George lift Celtics outlast Magic 108-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Angel Reese made history after recording 103 points and 90 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's WNBA Finals series against the Golden State Valkyries.

LeBron James fans found an old post from Angel Reese amid the Atlanta Dream’s 2026 WNBA Finals defeat. The Atlanta Dream had no answer for the Golden State Valkyries in Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals as they were handed a 68-63 defeat.

Former NBA forward Josh Smith believes Kevin McHale's decision to bench James Harden during the Houston Rockets' comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2015 playoffs contributed to the coach's dismissal the following season. The post Josh Smith links Kevin McHale firing to James Harden appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With Golden State the newly crowned WNBA champion, the league turns its attention to a pivotal offseason.Unlike last year when a new collective bargaining agreement dominated the offseason, the top priority is finding new leadership.

Reese has shot 14-for-42 from the field and committed 19 turnovers since taunting the Valkyries.

The Dream couldn't bring home a WNBA title. What happens now?

Former NBA guard CJ Miles recalled an uncomfortable experience during his time in the NBA Development League, revealing that his daily allowance was larger than the combined amount received by his teammates. The post CJ Miles explains why D-League allowance embarrassed him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the TD Garden on October 30, 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Green courts. Point differential. October and No...

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg admitted that injuries to key teammates forced him to take on a larger role than he initially anticipated, but he believes the additional responsibilities have accelerated his development. The post Cooper Flagg discusses unexpected responsibilities in Dallas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA champion Glen “Big Baby” Davis reflected on the personal struggles he overcame to reach the NBA and expressed his disappointment over being mocked by Gilbert Arenas, a former player he once admired. The post Glen Davis opens up about Gilbert Arenas’ mockery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Angel Reese went viral for talking trash during the WNBA Finals, but fans are now using it against her after the Atlanta Dream lost Game 7. Basketball fans love players who talk trash.

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has expressed his desire to spend his entire NBA career with the franchise, hoping to establish a lasting connection with the city similar to the one Dirk Nowitzki built during his legendary career. The post Cooper Flagg hopes to follow Dirk Nowitzki’s legacy appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Valkyries are the 2026 WNBA champions. | Getty Images It took seven games to decide if the Golden State Valkyries or the Atlanta Dream were the better team, but we finally got our answer. Golden State protected their home court and beat Atlanta 68-63 to win Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals and lift their first WNBA title. 2026 WNBA Champs, Golden State Valkyries 🏆 The @valkyries capture a title in just their second season, becoming the fastest expansion team in league history ...

Rachel DeMita has criticised the decision to have Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery involved in USA Network’s post-game coverage during the 2026 WNBA Finals, questioning the optics of the arrangement. Montgomery served as a studio analyst while her own franchise competed against the Golden State Valkyries for the championship, raising questions among fans about potential bias.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson credited the team’s collective play for Victor Wembanyama’s recent scoring surge after the center recorded 43 points, seven rebounds and six blocks in Saturday’s 121-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The post Mitch Johnson highlights what makes Victor Wembanyama unstoppable appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Victor Wembanyama launched a career-high 34 shots for a season-high 43 points to propel the Spurs to a 121-111 win over the Timberwolves.