Shakira Austin Says Mystics Need ‘Another Level’ to Win Playoff Series
After the Dream sweep, Shakira Austin told Post Moves the Mystics must keep their defensive identity, find an offensive flow, and reach another level.
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After the Dream sweep, Shakira Austin told Post Moves the Mystics must keep their defensive identity, find an offensive flow, and reach another level.
WNBAIf Stephanie White returns to the Indiana Fever for another season, she will have no choice but to win a championship or lose her job.
NBAFake comeback attempt by New York on Friday. Fake concerning development across the nation’s airspace, too. Here’s a bunch of the latest, including some interesting Josh Hart revelations. Mike Brown On the decision to draw up the final shot for Karl-Anthony Towns instead of Jalen Brunson: “We needed a 2-pointer. We had executed something like […]
The Lions fell to No. 2 Michigan but ‘picked up where we left off’ with Griffith, senior Riley Weiss said. The post Inside Megan Griffith’s return for Columbia after 3-game suspension appeared first on The IX Sports.
The Brooklyn Nets are open to hearing offers for any of their players. Brooklyn isn't necessarily shopping their player, and some would take good offers for the Nets to part with, but the team is listening when they receive calls. Veteran forwards Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle are expected to draw interest leading up to the February 11 trade deadline. Porter is on an expiring contract, while Randle holds a player option for the 2027-28 season. Both forwards could fill roles on any numb...
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NBATacko Fall feels conflicted about the position he finds himself in.
On the latest edition of The Draymond Green Show, Green described a lighthearted moment following the team’s 115-108 loss to the Houston Rockets. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and Kevin Durant had a touching moment that Green says made Lendeborg look like a “big a** kid.” Draymond Green says Yaxel Lendeborg got a signed jersey from […] The post Draymond Green reveals Kevin Durant’s gift left Yaxel Lendeborg looking like ‘big a** kid’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBANew York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado had to be held back from Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson following Friday night’s 106-104 NBA Cup loss after teammate Jalen Brunson exchanged words with Jackson during the contest. The heated confrontation occurred after the final buzzer, when Alvarado and Jackson shoved each other and exchanged words before players […] The post Knicks guard Jose Alvarado badly wanted to fight Pacers player Jalen Brunson had beef with after NBA Cup loss appeared first ...
Following the Clippers’ stunning 113-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spoke highly of one of the Clippers’ young stars. Asked for his first impressions of Keaton Wagler, the Clippers’ highest draft pick since Gilgeous-Alexander left the team, and whom the reporter said looks up to him, Shai praised the rookie’s […] The post Keaton Wagler stamped by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after thrilling victory appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green thinks Jaylen Brown needs to address his apparent issues with Jayson Tatum after reportedly ignoring his former Boston Celtics teammate before a game. The post Draymond Green believes Jaylen Brown remains bothered appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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NBAHere are four possible trade offers for James Harden that could help the Cavaliers add more shooting, defense, and depth around Donovan Mitchell.
Former Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson shares her thoughts on Angel Reese's trash talk.
NBALos Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr scored his first NBA points on Monday night in L.A.’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. He was injured to start the season, and has not been in the rotation, so his first points came in the first game of his NBA career in which he played more than two […]
NBADarius Garland made a three-point play with 50.4 seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Clippers past the Oklahoma City Thunder, 113-122, in the NBA Cup at Intuit Dome on Friday. Garland’s clutch play capped off the Clippers’ 7-0 closing run. They survived the 40-point performance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed his last-gasp attempt, allowing […] The post Clippers end brutal losing streak vs. Thunder with stunning late surge as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander falls short appeared first on Clutc...
NBALet’s not put the cart before the horse, or the contract before the player
NBASALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat smiles during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 10, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images This...
Taylor Englebert’s early basketball accomplishments include shooting titles and a team championship. The post Learning to Lead: Taylor Englebert’s Development as a Complete Guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Trading Draymond Green would mean changing a considerable part of the Warriors’ identity. It could also give them a way to address their need for more scoring. With Stephen Curry sidelined and Green averaging 3.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.5 assists, Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World ranked five hypothetical destinations for the veteran forward. These […] The post Five hypothetical Draymond Green trade destinations for Warriors to consider appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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NBAINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 13: Quenton Jackson #29 of the Indiana Pacers confronts Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 13, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Jeff Dean/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fake comeback attempt by New Yo...
NBAConcerns about the effectiveness of the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bam Adebayo pairing have been alleviated. They each scored 37 points in a 133-121 win over Cleveland on Friday. “We’re making progress in trust. We need to keep doing our work quietly, humbly,” Antetokounmpo said, per Cameron Wolfe of ESPN. “There’s still a lot of work to be […]
"Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum leads the 2026-27 NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds at +700, followed by Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, both at +900. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander follows at +1000, ahead of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (+1100). Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg are tied at +1500, with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry next at +1600. Detroit Pist...
NBAThe Detroit Pistons have found a winning formula with MVP-level play from Cade Cunningham and an elite defense.
NBAThe Raptors are leading the league in field goal attempt differential, consistently attempting a lot more shots than the opposing team on a per game basis. They are +10.6. +10.6 is an absolutely wild differential; The championship OKC squad had a differential of +5.7. This mark is +8.2 from the 2025-26 Raptors, which landed at +2.4 (6th in the NBA) This is an obvious area of success in the analytics era of basketball, which bodes very well for when our stars come back and the shotmaking (and ...
NBAJJ Redick went into the summer of 2026 with a clear vision for the Los Angeles Lakers. He wanted versatile players who could pass, shoot and dribble. It’s why Sandro Mamukelashvili was one of the team’s biggest signings, inking a four-year, $52 million deal on the second day of free agency. Mamukelashvili had a breakout […]
NBAFormer college players, content creators and even some Sixers fans chased the same opportunity to get noticed by the Delaware Blue Coats.
Mike Brown acknowledged the Pacers played harder than the Knicks. He also wondered why the teams were being rewarded so differently at the free-throw line. After Friday’s 106-104 loss, Brown pointed to consecutive games in which the Knicks finished well behind their opponents in free-throw attempts. Indiana held a 25-13 advantage, two nights after the […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown questions officiating: ‘We’re not getting those same calls’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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Knicks wing Josh Hart said he is "not in a good headspace" after he was held scoreless and benched for the fourth quarter of Friday's 106-104 NBA Cup loss to the Pacers.
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Head coach Dawn Staley and South Carolina celebrate a win. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Currently, 19 of the 25 teams ranked in the AP poll are undefeated. That number will quickly shrink as the days and weeks progress. However, three programs have as good a chance as any of not only remaining undefeated the longest, but also completing a perfect season. Here are three teams with the best chance of having such a special year. In the comments, let us know if you agree, while also noting ...
A handful of upsets in Friday's NBA Cup games altered expectations in certain groups.
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NBAThree weeks may not seem like much of a sample in an NBA season that'll eventually span six months, but it's more than enough to make some early assessments for all 30 teams.