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NBAJoel Embiid went 0-for-9 from the field in Friday’s 119-95 loss to Cleveland, saying Philadelphia must find ways to create easier scoring opportunities. The post Joel Embiid admits 76ers offense has a long way to go appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Michael Beasley believes MVP voters didn't appreciate LeBron James' greatness.
NBAPhiladelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse admitted his team lacked energy, movement and offensive execution after Friday's 119-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The post Nick Nurse admits 76ers lacked energy in loss to Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers tosses chalk in the air prior to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on November 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLEVELAND — The opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s ap...
NCAA MEVANSTON, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Roger Powell of the Valparaiso Beacons talks with Justus McNair #1 against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on December 16, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images With four different Missouri Valley teams in action on Friday night, there were multiple ways the league could impress. UIC could look great in a win over Robert Morris (they did). Indiana State could spoil Chri...
NBALos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team's response to adversity after Luka Doncic scored 53 points in Friday's 124-118 win over Portland. The post JJ Redick explains what makes the Lakers resilient appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
WNBALorela Cubaj. | NBAE via Getty Images Lorela Cubaj, a 6-foot-4 big, born in Italy to Balkan parents, is name familiar to women’s hoops fans. And for good reason. Over her five seasons at Georgia Tech (2017-22), she was a two-time winner of three major honors: All-ACC, ACC All-Defensive and ACC Defensive Player. Those accolades and more made her a second-round pick in the 2022, draft No. 18 overall by the Seattle Storm. While she would never play in Seattle, she did see WNBA action with the Ne...
NBAThe Cleveland Cavaliers produced the most impressive win on the second Friday of play in the 2026 NBA Cup.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro discussed the early-season growth of rookie Brayden Burries following Friday’s 121-107 NBA Cup home loss vs. the Toronto Raptors (21 points/5 offensive rebounds/6 defensive rebounds/6 assists/1 block/8-14 FG/1-5 3-PT/4-6 FT in 38 minutes as a starter). *set career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, field goals made, blocks, and minutes played* *tied career-best for free throw attempts* (via Milwaukee Bucks): “I love Brayden. The post Tyler Herro: Brayden’s g...
NCAA MIf you were thinking this would be the season the Huskies drifted back from the upper echelon of the sport, you thought wrong
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Luka Doncic, the Lakers, Lincoln Riley, Justin Herbert and more.
NBACleveland’s tepid reaction to James’s return shows how far the relationship has deteriorated.
NBANEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Head coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in 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 Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images On the final game of ...
Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Author’s Note: All questions were sent out to the Fantable members before the Suns played their last two games. Q1: In the Denver and GSW games, Jordan Ott has benched Khaman Maluach during the 4th quarters, played him just 4.9 minutes per game in the 3rd, and only played h...
Winning an NBA championship in the apron era means facing impossibly difficult questions roughly 10 seconds after the celebratory parades end.
NBAThe Lakers' superstar is on an MVP pace like few others before, but to win an NBA title he has to have sustainability that his teammates must help him attain.
"I know I damn sure wasn't good at all," James said.
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 01: Onyx Nnani of Canada drives to the basket the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 Group B game between Germany v Canada at Lausanne Arena on July 01, 2025 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Vianney Thibaut/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images Onyx Nnani played just one game as freshman for coach Bryan Hodgson at South Florida last year but has burst onto the scene with Bryant this week with back-to-back career-high 13-point games for the Bulldogs. Th...
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Dean Wade #45 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Arena on November 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers, li...
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Wade says he originally planned on returning to Cleveland.
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NBAThe Lakers are building a great basketball team one game at a time.
Two of the West’s best will face off on short rest.
Jalen Brunson lifted the New York Knicks past James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on the road Saturday after a strong third quarter.
NBAThe Cavs will take on the defending champions.
NBAGrading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 124-118 win over the Blazers.
NBACLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have already demonstrated they can build a lead. What happens afterward has been considerably less dependable. Friday offered a better answer. When the Sixers pushed back, the Cavs kept playing aggressively instead of giving them a chance to take over. “We have to continue to be aggressive with these leads,” Kenny […] The post Cavs finally give a big lead the protection it deserves appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NBACooper Flagg doesn’t need to rescue the Mavericks every time their offense gets stuck. Friday offered a useful reminder that they have other players capable of getting things moving. P.J. Washington was the biggest reason. With Flagg struggling early and Kyrie Irving playing through an illness, Washington scored 26 points and made six of 10 […] The post Mavericks get reminder they can help Cooper Flagg, too appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NBAPORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles against Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Moda Center on April 26, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) ...