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The Mavericks acquired the rights to Sergio de Larrea in a trade during last month’s draft. The Spanish guard showcased his top-tier passing skills in Summer League action, averaging 8.8 assists per game (vs. 3.0 turnovers), but he also struggled with his shot in a small sample size, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic. “He’s […]

The Lakers have added some wings to their roster, but that doesn’t mean they’ve given up on acquiring Jonathan Kuminga.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 22: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 22, 2026 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Nearly everyone who watched Darryn Peterson compete in the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues thought he looked like a “star in the making,” according to Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. “They should shut him down after this. It’s clear he’s better than this,” a Western Conference scout said during Peterson’s first […]

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The red-hot Minnesota Lynx sit atop our power rankings as Napheesa Collier returned in dominant fashion. That's bad news for the rest of the WNBA.

LeBron James may be willing to take a $4 million veteran minimum contract and is not waiting for a potential Anthony Davis trade to decide on his future.

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Collier put up 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in just 22 minutes of action Wednesday

Former No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero is determined to help the Magic make a deep playoff run in 2026/27. Appearing last week on a live version of the Stephen A. Smith Show (YouTube link), the 23-year-old forward said Orlando’s three consecutive first-round exits have been on his mind. “After losing three years in a […]

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 12: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 12, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Fro...

Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment.

On where the roster stands now: “What we’re excited about is the depth of legitimate NBA rotation players and potential rotation players we have now,” a Nets assistant coach said. “Not to speak ill of last year’s team, but we were down to rookies and non-NBA-level players by the end of the year. This year, we’ve got depth and the kids are improving too.” More on the roster: “It’s a work in progress. Unless you are the Thunder or the Spurs or the Knicks, I don’t know how you feel like you rost...

LOS ANGELES -- The result wasn't what the Sparks wanted, but Ariel Atkins gave them another reason to believe better days are ahead.

Michael Porter Jr. believes in Brooklyn’s future. The question is whether he’ll be a part of it.

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu teased a rematch for a 3-point shooting competition with Golden State Warriors Steph Curry is a possibility.

As women’s basketball surges into another landmark All-Star weekend, the Upshot League is taking its rising profile to Chicago with its commissioner, staff, and players joining the celebration of the WNBA’s 30th anniversary. In addition to announcing that the inaugural Upshot League championship game will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. inside the […]

The NCAA Division I Board doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court in hopes of extending their college careers.

In a pair of interviews with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed optimism about the team’s offseason moves while acknowledging it was tough to see longtime starters LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges be traded to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively. Below are a few highlights from Lee’s two-part conversation […]

The WNBA season is in full swing, and Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have delivered strong viewership for the league. In primetime on Saturday, the New York Liberty-Indiana Fever matchup averaged 2.58 million viewers on CBS. The game is the most-watched WNBA telecast ever on CBS, and the second-most-watched WNBA game this season, behind…

A few players have been a light in this season of darkness for the Sparks.

USA Today columnist Nancy Armour is well aware of the outrage she caused this week when she released an opinion piece on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. The story that Armour published was supposed to focus on Clark's antics on the court. Armour claims the former No. 1 pick's history of flopping ...

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Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes compete against the Belmont Bruins. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Swish Appeal is thrilled to share an excerpt from contributor Łukasz Muniowski’s forthcoming book, The Caitlin Clark Effect: Women’s Basketball and the Rise of a Transformational Star, which will be released on Aug. 31 by McFarland Books and is now available for pre-order. Łukasz’s book focuses on the interplay between Caitlin Clark’s athletic talent and the evolving landscape of the spo...

The Protect College Sports Act is not expected to be put to a full vote in the U.S. Senate before Congress takes its August recess, a congressional source told ESPN on Thursday.

Here is a full grade of the Nets' offseason and whether their new mix of youth, scoring, and depth can push them into the East Play-In race.

Shams Charania joined "The Pat McAfee Show" and explained how the Warriors' conversations for a trade to acquire Anthony Davis have gone silent.