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Although Jayson Tatum's rapid return garnered significant attention, a new reveal suggests it may have been motivated by fear.

We've been better than: Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls. And pretty much tied with Clippers. Last year we were 29th in net rating and 30th in true shooting. yes a tanking year but still. submitted by /u/ConferenceAny3412 [link] [comments]

The last time CJ McCollum had 16 rebounds in a game? “Maybe in high school,” McCollum said after the Atlanta Hawks’ 120-105 win in Washington over the Wizards. At 35, and in his 14th NBA season, McCollum is highly unlikely to hit that mark in the remaining years of his pro career. Wednesday, his teammate Dyson Daniels was the guy who did that level of work on the glass, setting a career high in rebounds in a game, as Atlanta played without Jalen Johnson (sprained ankle) and got through the se...

The Indiana Fever’s front-office overhaul isn’t slowing down, with the franchise quietly cutting ties with another figure. Indiana’s front-office reset has turned into pure chaos this offseason.

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic believes traditional low-post basketball could largely disappear from the NBA within the next five to 10 years because of the physical contact defenders are allowed to use. The post Nikola Jokic predicts low-post basketball will disappear appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is putting on a nightly clinic as he's led his team to one of the best records in the league.

Five years ago, the Dream were the second-worst team in the WNBA -- making their Finals run all the more remarkable.

Oklahoma City has won back-to-back games against Cleveland despite missing three starters through long-term injuries. The post Mark Daigneault explains Thunder’s next-man-up mentality appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jovana Popovic. | Getty Images The early-season women’s college basketball menu is often overstuffed with a buffet of blowouts, as top-ranked teams fatten up on overmatched opponents, resulting in games that not only are uncompetitive and sometimes unwatchable, but also uninformative. (Hi, LSU!) And yet, those gluttonous games are balanced by a few delicacies, when top teams please the palates of fans hungry for some high-level hoops. No. 2 UConn’s visit to No. 5 Michigan might be the most de...

It's that time of year again: Jay Bilas is here to name the 64 best teams in the sport. You're welcome.

Klay Thompson spoke to Fadeaway World about overcoming a recent shooting slump, his vow to improve defensively and how Heat "reinvigorated my spirit for the game."

LOS ANGELES — The Miami Heat defeated the LA Clippers on Wednesday night, the first half of a back-to-back set that will see them travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors. It’ll be the first time Thompson takes on his former team since joining the Heat and since the Warriors drafted […] The post Klay Thompson gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start with Stephen Curry, Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Rockets of last season popped back up.

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With Bleacher Report proposing a trade for the Lakers to acquire Naz Reid, we explore how feasible this move would be for both teams.

She had his voice in her head all along.

Which top prospects lead in Jeremy Woo's debut rankings? Here's our top 100 big board for the 2027 class.

Denver's roster was never built to overcome any slippage from its three-time MVP.

By dropping another 40 points Wednesday, Luka Doncic joined Kobe Bryant and Elgin Baylor as the only Lakers to ever score 35-plus points in six straight games.

Dillon Brooks literally — and physically — went there.

Basketball: Closeup of San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan (21) and Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett (5) during game at AT&T Center. San Antonio, TX 3/17/2008CREDIT: Greg Nelson (Photo by Greg Nelson /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X79837 TK1 R1 F342 ) On their podcast, Cousins, 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Champion Vince Carter and and 2001 NBA Most Improved Player Tracy McGrady discuss a variety of NBA topics. The cousins (it’s not just a clever name for a podcast though it is not a show hoste...

When you’re going through it, it feels like absolutely nothing can go right. For every good thing that happens, two bad things seem to follow. In the context of basketball, where five players are supposed to operate as one cohesive unit, that kind of dysfunction becomes maddening to witness. Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Suns weren’t taking baby steps forward. They were performing the old one step forward, two steps back routine, stumbling over their own feet while d...

Dominique Malonga and Paige Bueckers. | Getty Images While the WNBA season is over, US-based women’s professional basketball will be back soon thanks to Unrivaled. On Wednesday, the 3×3 league unveiled the full rosters for the eight clubs that will begin play for Season 3 on Jan. 8, 2027. You heard it here first on Unrivaled Radio! Season 3 teams are set – stay tuned for Tip-Off on January 8, 2027 👑 pic.twitter.com/zeLCbWMT2L — Unrivaled Basketball (@Unrivaledwbb) November 5, 2026 Here...

We've got a full three months until the 2027 NBA trade deadline, but we already have a pretty good idea of which players will become topics of discussion between now and then.

A successful starting lineup will almost always dictate how well an NBA team performs. A good bench certainly helps, although the starting five sets the tone for the entire game.

Despite his Wilt-like performance on Monday night, Victor Wembanyama isn't pleased with himself.

The wildest of the WNBA’s 30 seasons ended in defiant triumph. It ended with evidence that the league is greater than the labor battles, culture wars and institutional missteps. It ended with a gnarly defensive finals lasting seven games and holding interest all the way to a record-setting television audience for Game 7. It ended with the Golden State Valkyries, a newbie full of substance, capturing the title in their second year. And it ended with coach Natalie Nakase, a 5-foot-2 former UCLA wa

Nov 4, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) calls out during the first half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect BOSTON — For the first time this season, the Boston Celtics were without star Jayson Tatum. The team announced his absence Wednesday afternoon, meaning it would have to adjust its approach when hosting the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzull...

Kristaps Porzingis’ Warriors tenure is nearing its end, with Michael Scotto saying Wednesday, November 5, that Golden State views his contract primarily as expiring salary. The post Kristaps Porzingis’ Warriors exit is a matter of when appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic's performance early in the season has been nothing short of dominant, as the superstar breaks Michael Jordan's record dating back to 1988.