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The Chicago Bulls suffered a brutal loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The day after, they made notable roster moves. Chicago sent rookie Dailyn Swain and center Nic Claxton to the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League. Swain is the No. 15 draft pick out of the University of Texas. Claxton […] The post Bulls make Nic Claxton, Dailyn Swain roster decisions after brutal loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes opens the college basketball season atop ESPN's early 2027 NBA draft big board. NBA teams view the class as less talented than recent vintages, and there is no consensus No. 1 pick. The 6-foot-8 Stokes is a do-it-all perimeter talent who can take over games on both ends. Evaluators want to see better efficiency, consistency and maturity, along with improved decision-making and jump shooting. Baskonia's Stefan Joksimovic ranks second after leading Slovenia to gold ...

Bronny James and Cameron Carr are going to get more playing time.

Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila, the Atlantic 10 player of the year, was granted a preliminary injunction Thursday to play a fifth season of college basketball for the Billikens.

The Nuggets have a three-time MVP. They also have a problem if he plays like anything less than one. That’s the concern outlined by ESPN’s Ben Golliver, who examined how Nikola Jokic’s uneven start has exposed the limitations around him. Denver is 4-3, including 0-3 against teams with winning records. Jokic is averaging 23.4 points […] The post Nuggets’ uneven start exposes how much they still need from Nikola Jokic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Isobel Borlase draws reactions from her Atlanta Dream teammates Angel Reese and DeWanna Bonner.

Montgomery worked USA Network’s studio desk for five Finals games while the team she co-owns played for the title.

Was in the building for last night's game, jotted down a few thoughts on my blog submitted by /u/RileyLeff [link] [comments]

The Los Angeles Lakers have used Bronny James sparingly during their 7-2 start and on Thursday assigned him to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers.

Parker played as a rookie in the original Comets’ final 2008 season and wants Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson honored “ASAP.”

The Fever signed Michelle Onyiah out of the Upshot League in July, one of four players the new developmental league sent to the WNBA this season.

James has totaled just 12 minutes across five appearances in his third NBA season

The Lakers starting center thought he'd ranked higher.

The Rockets need an upgrade at one roster spot.

PORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 28: Vít Krejčí #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day at Moda Center on September 28, 2026 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers got sad news last night, as bench guard Vit Krejc...

Pretty short, but a nice little blurb on Kyrie Irving, making the case for keeping him alongside Cooper Flagg. submitted by /u/Odd_Yam_3788 [link] [comments]

INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 15: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors smiles during the game against the LA Clippers during the SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 15, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty ...

If there was ever a guy to grab for this roster, it is Cam Spencer. He is a PERFECT addition. Love our team but we can make a huge step forward adding this guy. He’s a MENACE and shoots the 3 like a boss. submitted by /u/Late-Version7240 [link] [comments]

Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner reached a deal to purchase a majority stake in the Lakers for $12.5 billion in August.

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With the Blazers leading 109-90 in the fourth quarter, wing Sidy Cissoko went under a screen, leaving enough space for Suns forward Miles Bridges to launch an uncontested 3-pointer. The Blazers didn’t want to go under screens to give Bridges space. They were supposed to fight over the screen and stay in contact. Bridges’ shot went in, and as Nori called a timeout, he stomped and seethed as he left the sideline, delivering a few choice words as Cissoko passed. Yes, the Blazers were routing the...

Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate's second month of NFL games went well for him.

Paige Bueckers received a major recognition from the WNBA.

The Bulls are 1-7, and Norman Powell doesn’t think opponents are particularly worried about making them 1-8. “Teams are coming at us and looking at us like it’s lunch,” Powell said, via Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. “Like they’re going to get their numbers and it’s going to be an easy win. We’ve got […] The post Norman Powell: Opponents look at Bulls ‘like it’s lunch’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the general consensus was the Sixers had vaulted themselves into contender status in the Eastern Conference and in the NBA in general. But for ESPN media personality Stephen A. Smith, the one player on the roster that is key to the 76ers winning […] The post Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oct 21, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) grabs a rebound during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect After yet another double-digit loss on Wednesday night, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers (again), the Phoenix Suns find themselves at 1-5. They are a team desperately searching for an identity. Players are trying to esta...

With the Golden State Warriors coming off the win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday, 116-113, the team now prepares for what will be an emotional game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night against two critical players of their past. As the Warriors take on Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins with the Heat, head […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr has ‘strange’ admission to seeing Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins with Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunited on "First Take" to argue about if the Los Angeles Lakers are better off without LeBron James.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 30, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s like déjà vu all over again: Luka Dončić score...

The Cleveland Cavaliers will waive Riley Minix from his Two-Way Contract to sign Norchad Omier. Minix averaged 18.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in the G League last season. Minix appeared in one game this season with the Cavaliers. Omier originally agreed to sign a two-way deal with the Wolves but changed his mind.