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Lakers legend Robert Horry makes his feelings known on Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

It’s Mazzullaball’s fifth year anniversary.

History Month is in the past; Welcome to Preview Month!

Jayson Tatum recently trained with several of his Boston Celtics teammates in Los Angeles while preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.

No negotiations are necessary for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, who is newly eligible for a veteran contract extension, ESPN’s Anthony Slater told colleagues Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon during the latest episode of the Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link). As Slater confirms, Golden State is willing to sign off on whatever kind of deal […]

Rich Paul responds to questions about LeBron James' future with Team USA and Joel Embiid's work ethic.

Jalen Williams may be loyal to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he is even more loyal to his brother Cody. A viral video is circulating in which Jalen is staking his claim that he and Cody are the best brother duo in the NBA right now, per Nice Kicks. He was asked about every brother […] The post Jalen Williams isn’t picking any sibling duo over himself and brother Cody appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s not uncommon for NBA players to host offseason mini-camps before training camp opens as kind of an informal get-together between teammates. Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham recently hosted a mini-camp for his Pistons teammates. One of the latest players to organize such a move during the offseason is Milwaukee Bucks big man Myles Turner. […] The post Myles Turner makes notable leadership move during NBA offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cheryl Reeve criticized the physicality in Minnesota’s loss to Atlanta, but her comments also identified a potential Lynx weakness before the playoffs.

A corrected claim about Olivia Miles highlighted just how difficult Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie assists record will be to break.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's knee will need to be managed moving forward after he was plagued by health issues during the 2025-26 season, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area.

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 9: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics, Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics, and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 9, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 No...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 06: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens (left) and lead owner Bill Chisholm speak during a media availability at The Auerbach Center on July 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images What a privilege it is ...

Lonzo Ball believes Jaylen Brown belongs among the greatest Boston Celtics ever and ranks him ahead of former teammate Jayson Tatum. Speaking on the Ball in the Family podcast, Ball placed Brown behind only Larry Bird and Paul Pierce among Celtics wings while making his preference between Boston’s recent stars clear. “The only two wings […] The post Lonzo Ball says Jaylen Brown is better than Jayson Tatum appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Results from the latest SB Nation Reacts survey.

Plus, an update on team chemistry and which Mercury players will be in Berlin for the FIBA World Cup The post Mercury notebook: Shay Ciezki leads the charge of developing young players appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Timberwolves have been knocking on the door for Western Conference supremacy but haven’t been able to break it down. Over the last three years, they’ve reached the conference finals twice, with the Mavericks and Thunder, respectively, preventing them from reaching the Finals. Last season, they fell to the Spurs in the conference semifinals. It […]

Jimmy Butler could be on the trade block as expiring contract this upcoming season.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson detailed the team's mindset moving forward after winning the 2026 NBA Finals.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson isn't embracing the moniker recently bestowed upon him by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

What's In a (Championship) Name? The post Hardware Lore: It's Time to Give the WNBA Championship Trophy a Name appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Lakers coming up short in their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who’s joining the Timberwolves, will have a trickle-down effect on the rest of their roster.  One of the biggest questions moving forward: Who will be the Lakers’ fifth starter once the 2026-27 season starts?  If Kuminga was on the roster, he would’ve been in...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: Devin Vassell #24, Stephon Castle #5 & De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs look on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026 at 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(Ph...

The Hornets have hired Mike Pires as general manager and Zach Peterson as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm, their NBA G League affiliate, according to a team press release. Pires will continue to serve as director of pro personnel for the Hornets while overseeing the Swarm’s basketball operations. Peterson has been an assistant coach […]

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Natasha Cloud blames "men" for the WNBA's problems following her courtside clash with Enes Kanter, and Megan Rapinoe backs her stance.

ZADAR, CROATIA - AUGUST 27: Mario Hezonja of Croatia drives to the basket during the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Group K game between Croatia and Latvia at Dvorana Kresimira Cosica on August 27, 2026 in Zadar, Croatia. (Photo by Vedran Vlahovic/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a gamble on Mario Hezonja. The 6’7” forward hasn’t played an NBA game in six years, but signed a $2.4 million deal with Cleveland in July. Naturally, expectat...

Rich Paul pushed back on concerns surrounding Joel Embiid’s work ethic after Max Kellerman raised the issue during the Game Over podcast. Kellerman told Paul he had heard Embiid’s approach to training was viewed negatively during the Olympics, citing comments attributed to former NBA player and analyst Brian Scalabrine. Kellerman questioned whether that could become […] The post Rich Paul addresses doubts over Joel Embiid’s work ethic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With less than five home games to go, the Connecticut Sun are officially in their “Golden Hour” era. Now that the team is eliminated from playoff contention, there is still a lot to give – especially to give back. While there’s no hope for a future after September 24th, that’s not stopping them from staying […] The post Brittney Griner is Proving Basketball Will Never Be Just a Game appeared first on The Lead.

Ahead of the FIBA World Cup, the Atlanta Dream made sure to remind everyone what Angel Reese has accomplished this season.