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From North Carolina’s 2017 redemption run to UCLA’s 1967 dynasty, take a trip down memory lane for the college basketball championship teams celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2027.

The Phoenix Suns dethroned the Orlando Magic to snap their four-game losing streak on Thursday night. The post Devin Booker drops 30 as Suns past Magic 117-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The WNBA has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years, with more fans following the league, discussing its players, and keeping up with the latest developments. This is exactly what everyone, from players to league executives and advocates, has always wanted.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reveals his message to players amid ongoing struggles.

All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.

The groundwork for the next WNBA dynasty could be laid here.

Kevin Durant is 38 years old. After nine games in 15 days, he isn’t looking for sympathy. “We’re 22, 23, 24 years old,” Durant told reporters after Wednesday’s 117-107 loss to the Timberwolves, via Adam Spolane of Sports Illustrated. “I feel the same age.” The Rockets have already played two back-to-backs and haven’t had more […] The post Kevin Durant on Rockets’ nine games in 15 days: ‘We don’t complain’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Olivia Miles opened up about competing against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during her first WNBA season.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 4: Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat leaves the court after a 117-116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on November 4, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s a great time for sports fans to be in the Bay Are...

About a month before training camps began this fall, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon, and Anthony Slater discussed Domantas Sabonis’ future during an episode of the Hoop Collective podcast, noting that the Kings center changed agents over the offseason, hiring Aaron Mintz and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports. As ESPN’s reporters pointed out at the […]

The Hornets could use another guard, but that doesn’t mean they need to start giving away draft picks to find one. That’s the case made by Sports Illustrated’s Mark Livingston, who outlined four possible additions to a backcourt dealing with uncertainty around Kon Knueppel and recent offensive struggles from Dennis Schroder. These are Livingston’s suggestions, […] The post Hornets’ backcourt needs could make veteran free agents worth a look appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Brooklyn Nets may have found the solution to their struggling offense on Wednesday. After failing to reach 100 points in three straight games, Jordi Fernandez’s group continued to sputter offensively early against the Charlotte Hornets. Then, a Jordi Fernandez rotation adjustment helped turn the tide. Fernandez benched Chaney Johnson and Keon Ellis for Danny […] The post The key Jordi Fernandez adjustment that unlocked Nets’ best performance of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kendrick Perkins had immense praises for Victor Wembanyama after the latter put up a historic performance in the San Antonio Spurs’ 112-112 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Wembanyama started the fourth season of his budding NBA career with the Spurs. He shines as one of the best players in the entire league, […] The post Kendrick Perkins calls Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s dominance the ‘greatest show on Earth’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat at Chase Center on January 19, 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 The Golden State Warriors have reached the halfway point ...

The on-off data challenges the eye test, creating a complicated debate about Maluach's minutes and development.

Multiple WNBA players and coaches have publicly acknowledged just how much of a problem Caitlin Clark poses for opposing defenses. That is certainly a sentiment shared by the Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, who also recognizes just how difficult Clark can be to contain.

This was supposed to be a wasted season for Steph Curry.  The Warriors were injury-riddled and coming off a lackluster summer in which they made no major moves.  It meant the greatest shooter of all time was destined to tread water as he turned 39 years old. Yaxel Lendeborg changed everything.  He has resuscitated Curry’s career....

Was Wednesday the start of the Lakers star making a turn around

The Phoenix Suns host the Orlando Magic at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday, November 5, at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Throughout the offseason and preseason, NBA teams are permitted to carry 21 players, but that number must be reduced to 15 (plus three two-way players) in advance of opening night. However, up to five players waived by teams prior to the season can be designated as “affiliate players” and assigned to their G League squads. […]

One player who has given the Los Angeles Lakers a ton of trouble over the past few seasons has been Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis. There was some hope that new Lakers center Walker Kessler would put an end to that, but that was not the case during the first three quarters of Wednesday […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 4: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has explained why he enjoys the physical nature of basketball, revealing that his childhood experiences wrestling with his brothers helped shape his approach to the game. The post Nikola Jokic explains why he enjoys physical basketball appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic believes the NBA will continue undergoing significant changes over the coming years, pointing to the different playing styles he has witnessed throughout his career. The post Nikola Jokic reflects on how NBA basketball keeps changing appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant tried to set a different tone inside the media room after an earlier back-and-forth with the Houston Chronicle's Varun Shankar made the rounds on social media.

After cracking Jordi Fernández’s rotation, Wolf proved how he can unlock Brooklyn’s identity.

Who could be the next head coach of the New York Liberty?

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.