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DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center on October 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The scuttlebutt over the weekend was a series of quasi...

The Thunder host the Cavaliers in an immediate rematch after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 43-point performance secured victory.

Fans are concerned about Mitchell Robinson and other topics for this mailbag

Phoenix sacrificed its future to compete for championships, and the consequences are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

This year’s package includes a jersey, an ABA ball, and two tickets to see the Spurs play

It is far too early to talk about MVP, but if there was a conversation right now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic would be at the forefront. Doncic is averaging 38.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 8.1 assists while shooting 49.7% from the field and 42.7% from 3-point range. But the last five games have […]

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 24, 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 2: Tyler Kolek #13 of the New York Knicks faces off against Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game on November 2, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty I...

Some moments in basketball go far beyond the game itself. Sam Presti reminded us of that with a beautiful gesture, surprising Russell Westbrook live with the announcement that his jersey will be retired this season. The emotion on Westbrook’s face said everything. Please, blog, may I have some more?

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - MAY 08: Head coach Chris DeMarco of the New York Liberty looks on during the first quarter of the season opener against the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center on May 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images After one season...

NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Durant have shared their all-time starting lineups, selecting five players and a head coach to lead their respective dream teams. The post Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Durant name all-time starting fives and coaches appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James look to avenge Philadelphia's only defeat against Cade Cunningham and Detroit.

LOS ANGELES — Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was doing his best to remain composed, but it was not easy after his team suffered its fifth loss — a 138-117 beatdown at the hands of Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers — in a fashion that has become all too familiar in the first two weeks of the 2026-27 season. “What wasn’t I trying to tell my defense?” Spoelstra asked sarcastically in response to a question about a defensive breakdown at the end of the first quarter of Monday’s game. “Serio...

The Golden State Valkyries. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries have defied the odds at every turn. In their first season, they broke records by selling out every home game and posting a WNBA-high attendance total. The Valkyries also reached the playoffs in that opening year, the first expansion team to do so. Somehow, their second season was even grander. Golden State dominated the league, posting the best defense in the regular season and earning the No. 2 seed. They took that momentu...

From bench player to beating the entire NBA online.

Would Philly cheer or boo Caitlin Clark?

Blake Griffin was in awe of the ticket prices at his son's basketball tournament, criticizing how the changes in youth basketball could have a negative impact on younger players.

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: Jericho Sims #00 and AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks boxes out during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Ge...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 02: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter at Target Center on November 02, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images So… how are we doing fo...

Vassell has quietly evolved into the veteran presence for San Antonio.

Here's where every team ranks after two weeks of action, plus the four words used to describe how each team has started the season.

As the Nets look to offload Julius Randle by the trade deadline, we explore four of the best offers they could field for the former All-Star.

The Los Angeles Lakers (6-2) have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026-27 season, but clear weaknesses remain.

It's way too early in the 2026-27 NBA season to be thinking about trades, but let's face it: You armchair GMs can't get enough of this stuff.

NBA teams typically wait until the first-quarter mark of a new season to diagnose problems.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics high-fives Mitchell Robinson #4 during the first half against the Chicago Bulls 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 Ok, for full disclosure, the question i...

Spike Lee hopes Knicks players don't go to the White House despite owner James Dolan's wishes.

Basketball: NBA Playoffs: San Antonio Spurs George Gervin (44) in action vs Boston Celtics John Havlicek (17) at HemisFair Arena. Game 2. San Antonio, TX 4/15/1977 CREDIT: Manny Millan (Photo by Manny Millan /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X21381 ) This season the Spurs unveiled their City Edition jerseys with a throwback video: The reveal, which featured Spurs 2025 draftees Carter Bryant and Dylan Harper, starts in an animated form while the voice of Spurs legend George “T...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 16: (L-R) Phoenix Mercury and Suns owner, Mat Ishbia and Devin Booker attend the WNBA game against the Portland Fire at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images We currently find ourselves in the tren...

Gonzalez is still finding his footing in the NBA, but he prefers U.S. player development. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]