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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat after the game at Rocket Arena on March 27, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Heat 149-128. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers ...

Sophie Cunningham clapped back at the Luka Dončić comparison with her paycheck.

Stephen Curry might be out for about a month or even longer.

Gabby Williams, fresh off the Valkyries’ title, explains why Caitlin Clark does not need protection despite the weight she carries in the WNBA.

The Cavs will look to build on their impressive win over the Knicks.

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has already faced Luka Doncic this season and identified the Los Angeles Lakers star as his toughest defensive assignment. The post Darius Acuff Jr. admits Luka Doncic is impossible to guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kendrick Perkins believes moving LeBron James to center is the key to improving the Philadelphia 76ers’ offense, despite Joel Embiid’s presence in the lineup. The post Perkins wants LeBron James moved to center for Sixers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry, Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren are among the players ruled out on the NBA injury report for Friday, November 13, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable and Klay Thompson is questionable for Miami. The post NBA injury report: Giannis, Thompson listed on Friday, November 13 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kelsey Mitchell could leave the Indiana Fever in WNBA free agency. Explore three potential landing spots: Atlanta Dream, Cleveland Sirens, and Washington Mystics. Mitchell has unfollowed the Indiana Fever across all social media platforms and informed teammates, family members, and coaches that she has no plans of returning to the Fever. She averaged a career-best 24.7 points […] The post Kelsey Mitchell EXITS Fever?! 3 WNBA Teams Emerge As Landing Spots appeared first on Stadium Rant.

The NBA has suspended Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart for three games without pay after he punched Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey during Wednesday’s game. The post Marcus Smart suspended three games for punching Charles Bassey appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jordan Ott credited Phoenix’s defensive pressure and ability to disrupt Charlotte’s offense after the Suns forced 27 turnovers in Thursday’s 101-96 victory. The post Jordan Ott on Suns’ defense and late-game lineup decisions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Zaccharie Risacher scored 22 points against Minnesota, but the Dallas Mavericks forward said his team failed to impose its rhythm in Thursday’s 133-94 loss. The post Zaccharie Risacher: “We didn’t impose our rhythm” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LaMelo Ball says Minnesota must keep building good habits even when it has a commanding lead, explaining the mentality behind the Timberwolves’ 133-94 win over Dallas. The post LaMelo Ball: “You don’t want to work on no bad habits” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jonathan Kuminga said the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive commitment drives their offense after a 133-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The post Jonathan Kuminga explains Timberwolves’ defensive identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former Blazers teammates are contributing in different ways for a Sixers team built to contend.

Bones Hyland said he pushed himself through four workouts a day during the summer as he prepared for his current role with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The post Bones Hyland reveals intense summer behind Timberwolves role appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Optimism was high for the Miami Heat after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason. It felt like a seismic shift was coming, with Antetokounmpo forming a trio with Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins. But so far, the Heat have been mediocre. While Antetokounmpo has been terrific, Miami is still groping for form, with Adebayo battling […] The post Heat rumors: Miami looking at two guards to bolster roster amid up-and-down season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

RJ Barrett scored 31 points against the Philadelphia 76ers but said the Toronto Raptors must learn to protect their leads after Thursday’s 123-112 defeat. The post RJ Barrett: Raptors must learn to sustain their leads appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Jaylen Brown believes the Philadelphia 76ers have yet to reach their best level despite starting 10-3, pointing to improved ball movement and spacing after Thursday's 123-112 win over Toronto. The post Jaylen Brown admits 76ers still have room to improve appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Devin Booker scored 30 points and made a decisive late three-pointer as the Phoenix Suns held off the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 on Thursday night. The post Devin Booker scores 30 as Suns hold off Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LA Clippers guard Bradley Beal has been working to get back on the court after having surgery for a fractured hip last season. However, Clipper coach Ty Lue says it's Beal's left knee that is keeping him from returning to play. "Every time we get him on the court to do something three days in a row, then it's like, it's not good results," Lue said about Beal. Beal played in just six games for the Clippers last season. LA re-signed the veteran guard this offseason in hopes that he'd be part of...

Four games, three blowouts, countless defensive breakdowns, and one franchise record is not exactly the best start to the holiday season. However, it’s not quite panic time according to Jamahl Mosley, even though Dejounte Murray frustrations have turned an encouraging four-game winning streak into a historically ugly stretch of basketball from the Zion Williamson-led New […] The post Jamahl Mosley’s Pelicans focused on ‘correctable’ process amid historic losing streak appeared first on Clutch...

Kiah Stokes tells fans to relax over Angel Reese’s WNBA Finals trash talk, calling it part of the game as the Valkyries’ parade jokes continue.

Hard to tell which was worse in Minnesota: the Mavericks listless defense or their absent offense

The latest edition of "Coast 2 Coast Tuesday," which featured the Philadelphia 76ers versus the Boston Celtics in most markets, averaged 4.4 million viewers across NBC and streaming. The program featured the Thunder against the Blazers in west coast markets. The number represents the largest audience for the Tuesday night package on NBC thus far. NBC is currently averaging 5.2 million viewers for its primetime package this season. All six games on Prime Video have also increased at least 50% ...

With Joel Embiid off to a slow start for the Philadelphia 76ers, VJ Edgecombe has offered words of encouragement to the seven-time All-Star.

Chris Finch praised Minnesota’s defensive versatility after the Timberwolves limited Cooper Flagg to 12 points in Thursday’s 133-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The post Chris Finch praises Timberwolves’ defense after holding Cooper Flagg to 12 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić had an injury scare against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here's the latest.