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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jazz fans have had one of the most eventful offseasons I can remember. Arguably the greatest prospect in team history was drafted while a massive trade for their starting center surprised everyone. So how do Jazz fans feel about it? Well, that was the point of this week...

Wemby was terrific for France while two-way player David Jones-Garcia struggled for the Dominican Replublic.

Enes Kanter Freedom says the WNBA can bring his controversial draft effort to an immediate end by making its eligibility requirements more specific. Freedom has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft while challenging the league over how it defines who can participate. He says he would walk away if the rules explicitly restricted competition to […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom sets condition to quit WNBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Zach Kram of ESPN lauds the Suns for the contracts they gave to Collin Gillespie (four years, $48MM), Jordan Goodwin (three years, $19MM), Mark Williams (three years, $38MM) and Luke Kennard (two years, $12.4MM) this summer. However, he strongly disagreed with the decision to trade an unprotected first-round pick (plus Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale) to […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is making his much-anticipated return to the court after missing the 2025-26 season with a torn left Achilles tendon.

Ballhalla Has Been Hell For Opponents! The post Bide of the Valkyries: Golden State Makes Grit Look Great appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Four-star shooting guard Chase Lumpkin has narrowed his list of offers to six schools, he told Rivals. Moving forward, the 6-foot-4 rising senior out of McEachern (GA) will consider Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, and USC. To this point, Lumpkin has completed an official visit to Michigan and unofficially visited Alabama. He’s scheduled to take […]

The most consequential outcome of the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation may not be the punishment. It may be the road map the league leaves behind.

Former NBA stars pick the Rockets as underdog team most likely to make the Finals in 2027.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cam Whitmore #1 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 19, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

Size, passing rate, energy all point to the same direction. “NDS” is a better option for the Zags than Javon Bennett.

Picking the opponents who devastated fans with physical play.

The Golden State Warriors are prepared to give Stephen Curry something even more valuable than a maximum contract: maximum control. Beginning Saturday, Curry can sign a two-year, $136.7 million extension that would keep him with Golden State through the 2028-29 season. Added to the approximately $62.5 million he will earn this season, the deal would...

Father’s Day is long past fellas

Amid the NBA’s LeBron James sweepstakes, the New York Knicks were reportedly a dark horse to land the future Hall of Fame forward, which OG Anunoby addressed following his championship run. While Anunoby is still asked about his game-winner in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, OG also discussed how he would have reacted to […] The post Would OG Anunoby have welcomed LeBron James joining Knicks? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

RUVO DI PUGLIA, Italy — Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia signed veteran American Dustin Hogue to anchor its interior defense and provide a battle-tested presence under the basket. The former Iowa State standout joins the roster with a mandate to provide immediate experience and physicality for a club looking to solidify its standing in the […]

One obvious option will help out

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with fans after the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for the Cleveland...

Trading for Peyton Watson could’ve saved Cleveland’s summer.

The Rockets keep signing big men, but none of them can shoot.

Most fans believe the team is being underrated.

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The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal. The Nuggets were able to acquire Reese despite being over the second tax apron because two-way contracts don’t […]

Behind an all-around effort from Sandro Mamukelashvili, Georgia picked up a win over Montenegro.

As the Upshot League nears the end of its inaugural season, it has shown proof-of-concept and filled a hole in the women's basketball ecosystem.

Projecting Kentucky’s starting five and key bench players going into the 2026-2027 season under Mark Pope.

One can dream… right?

The Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Cleveland acquired Whitmore eight days ago as part of the five-team Peyton Watson deal. Reporting at the time indicated that the Cavaliers were “still working through” what to do with Whitmore, which suggested he […]

If it feels as if the Lakers have had multiple offseasons this summer, it’s because of how eventful the last two months have been. There’s been LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history and the player who led the Lakers to their last NBA title in 2020, leaving the team in free...

It’s time for our next category of Spurs villains. This time, we’re looking for your votes on “dirty” players. These are the players who committed aggressive plays against the Spurs, injuring (or attempting to injure) a player, or altering a playoff match-up. Readers will vote for the biggest villain in a poll, and the winner of each match-up will advance to the next round, with the eventual winner crowned as the Biggest Spurs Villain of all time. Let’s get to the voting! 1. Zaza Pachulia (Th...