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The Heat have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and a 3-6 record. Safe to say, that wasn’t the idea. There’s time to straighten things out. But this goes beyond waiting for a few more shots to fall. Ethan J. Skolnick of Heat On SI identified three statistical trouble spots, and together they offer a pretty good […] The post Heat’s problems go beyond slow start, with numbers pointing to both ends appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Minnesota Lynx star guard Olivia Miles got real about having to defend Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Angel McCoughtry might have taken the WNBA’s marketability preference into a very uncomfortable domain with her latest comments. But the former WNBA star’s take on beauty discrimination between Caitlin Clark and one of her teammates made a former Old Dominion basketball player even more uncomfortable.

CLEVELAND — Joel Embiid knows something is off. Figuring out how to fix it has been the difficult part. The Sixers center finished with six points and missed all nine of his field-goal attempts in Friday’s 119-95 road loss to the Cavs. That included two more misses from beyond the arc, where his season has […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid searches for answers: ‘Nothing is going in’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Just after the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers to notch their fourth straight victory with a 124-118 win on Friday night, Portland big man Robert Williams III had an awkward encounter with a Los Angeles staffer. According to Jason Quick of The Athletic, Williams was seen walking down the court after the final buzzer and...

Michael B: Has the organization taken any steps forward in modernizing, becoming more analytically driven, and investing overall in the front office? They’re certainly trying to expand their analytics efforts. Around the time training camp started, they posted a listing for an “Executive Director of Research & Development.” The job description said the front office role would serve as a primary advisor to Basketball Operations leadership on analytics insights. I was told then that the front o...

The Bulls are trying to develop young players, establish a new system and figure out who belongs in their future. Right now, they’re having a hard enough time getting five starters to function together. As Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic detailed in a reader mailbag, the starting lineup was outscored by 20.3 points per 100 […] The post Bulls have a lineup problem, with no easy fix in sight appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Luka Doncic is everywhere. After the Lakers notched their fourth straight win in a 124-118 victory against the Trail Blazers on Friday night, Doncic was seen spying on coach JJ Redick. Luka Doncic during Friday’s 124-118 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. During Redick’s postgame news conference, Doncic’s head suddenly peeped out behind the Lakers’...

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The Cavs handled one piece of unfinished business against the Sixers. Now comes a team that left them with considerably more. The Knicks visit Rocket Arena for an 8 p.m. tip, bringing along some memories the Cavs would probably prefer to replace. Getting swept in the Eastern Conference finals tends to stick with you. No, […] The post Cavs have another chance to show progress against familiar problem in Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DeMarco's confidence in his approach often overshadowed the learning and relationship-building required to succeed as a WNBA head coach. The post Why didn’t it work out for the New York Liberty and Chris DeMarco? appeared first on The IX Sports.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero missed the first nine games of the season due to swelling in his left knee. After solid outings in preseason, L.A. awaited his regular season debut to provide much-needed help on the defensive end and on the boards. That moment finally arrived on Friday night against the Portland Trail […]

After an injury delayed his season debut, Adou Thiero shined in his first game on Friday.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 4: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 4, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 15: Inductee Doc Rivers speaks to the audience during the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 15, 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images A hot start for the Portland Trail Blazers this season is getting notice across the NBA. In the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill hosted former player and head coach Doc Rivers to discuss a variety of topics in this young NBA ...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 08: Robert Williams III #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on November 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers 127-102 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 Im...

The Kings may eventually have a decision to make on Domantas Sabonis. That doesn’t mean they need to rush into one. First, there’s the supposed friction with rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. Local reporting has pushed back on that, with Brenden Nunes citing a team source who said the two have been communicating well. So […] The post Kings could have options on Domantas Sabonis, but need reason to deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Phoenix Suns received several injury updates ahead of their Saturday matchup with the Houston Rockets. Jordan Goodwin is doubtful, while Rasheer Fleming is questionable. Mark Williams remains unavailable as he continues recovering from left shoulder surgery. According to the NBA’s official injury report, Goodwin is dealing with a right calf injury and is listed […] The post Suns news: Phoenix gets multiple injury updates for Rockets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Morez Johnson Jr. wasn’t in peak physical condition entering his rookie season after battling shin splints in training camp, but the former Michigan standout showed why the Mavericks drafted him No. 9 overall during an impressive two-way performance on Friday, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic (free link). Johnson pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds, […]

The 2026 WNBA season ended with the Golden State Valkyries winning their first championship. They beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the Finals series.

Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night. That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly important. The Lakers paid two first-round picks to acquire a center who could finish around the basket, rebound and protect the rim. Ten games into an 8-2 start, they’re getting […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Suns need Oso's versatility today while giving Maluach the time and experience necessary to grow into his potential.

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The Hawks have listed Jalen Johnson as probable to suit up for Saturday’s game vs. Brooklyn, tweets Kevin Chouinard of Hawks.com. Johnson, who made his first All-Star and All-NBA (third team) appearances last season, has missed the last three games with a left ankle sprain. Atlanta has been shorthanded in the frontcourt as of late. […]

With the season being roughly one-tenth of the way through, I figured we could do a check-in on the two of the major offseason acquisitions, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Marcus Smart, who were signed to contracts paying them $3,524,115 and $6,064,00 this season, respectively. Marcus Smart brings a lot more to the table for the Rockets than what appears in the box score. His defensive abilities, constant energy, and ability to make opposing guards miserable earned him Defensive Player of the Year hon...

With multiple WNBA teams looking for head coaches, Lindsey Harding’s name is coming up more and more.

San Antonio continues to look shaky while beating bad teams.

WNBA franchises have shown a willingness to move on from head coaches quickly, with the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty both making changes after the 2026 season. The decisions have caught the attention of four-time champion Sue Bird, who says some franchises simply don’t want to wait before moving on from coaches.