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Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones react to the biggest NBA performances from the weekend and recap the WNBA Finals.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates a basket during the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 02, 2026 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. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sixers picked...

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Here's our ranking of the five best NBA MVP candidates after the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season, with Luka Doncic leading the race.

LeBron James declares Kyrie Irving the most skilled player he has ever witnessed during his legendary career.

NBA legend Russell Westbrook has been getting his flowers since his retirement. The former MVP announced his retirement from the NBA in August and the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that they’d be retiring his jersey in February 2027. LeBron James on the retirement of Russell Westbrook: “I think one of the things about Russ that […] The post LeBron James raves about being Russell Westbrook’s Lakers teammate, and there’s 1 thing he wants everybody to talk about more appeared first on ClutchPo...

The Grizzlies guard has been a per-minute monster going back to his breakout year in Cleveland

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark thinks that the Golden State Valkyries being in the WNBA Finals was the best part of the series. The Valkyries became the first expansion team in American pro sports history to win a championship in their second year.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images After garnering cons...

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NBA veteran Russell Westbrook explained that his commitment to playing with maximum effort throughout his career comes from the belief that every game could be someone's only opportunity to watch him in person. The post Russell Westbrook discusses his attitude toward basketball appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Wine and dancing don’t normally mix with basketball, but don’t tell these Sixers.

The WNBA offseason begins with two big openings in Los Angeles and New York.

Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Luka Doncic and Cooper Flagg both moving on up.

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum cited the removal of a military-backed team from the Basketball Africa League as evidence the NBA has adapted to changing U.S. policies toward the East African nation.

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 ha...

She's making it clear she's not apologizing.

Clark entered the league before the Valkyries -- and she's still waiting.

Oklahoma City, despite its success the last two years, remains one of the NBA’s youngest teams. All of the injured players are expected to make full recoveries. The future, so long as those recoveries materialize, remains bright. But the here and now, with no Williams and no Wallace — and also no Holmgren until January, anyway — could be a little touch and go. “We’re not asking for sympathy,” Daigneault said. “We’re not gonna make excuses. We’re going to accept the circumstances as they are, ...

The biggest mistake in Wolves history is finally fixed

Let’s hear your latest questions about the Lakers.

It was the best of times, it was the best of times.

The Timberwolves intend to sign forward Norchad Omier to a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Omier, who went undrafted out of Baylor in 2025, spent most of his rookie season in the G League. The 6’7″ forward initially played for the Cleveland Charge and then finished the year with […]

The Gators enter 2026-27 ranked No. 1 in the country, with one of college basketball's most imposing frontcourts and a whole lot of unfinished business.

This would keep a historically-good offense humming.

With the new CBA in full effect, the coming WNBA offseason could be full of big trades featuring big names.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ current win streak hit two games following their 138-117 thrashing of the Miami Heat on Monday, and the team welcomed the return of forward Ziaire Williams. The six-year veteran had been sidelined for three games due to a foot injury, but he was cleared to go, picking up […] The post Ziaire Williams gets candid on ‘easy’ role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks talks to Myles Turner #3 against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bucks 139-122. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcom...

Janelle Salaün and Jessica Shepard. | NBAE via Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries are still celebrating their history-making 2026 WNBA championship. But even as champagne flows in San Francisco, WNBA fans are rushing to what’s next. Denied drama last offseason due the extended CBA negotiations, the forthcoming offseason presents an opportunity to engage in schemes and dreams what could, should and will happen. With over 70 players who sniffed the WNBA last season entering the offseason a...

Only two weeks into the season, the NBA has a growing injury problem.