AnalysisFriday, Oct 2, 2026

DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 29: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat dribbles up court against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on February 29, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) | Getty Images Coming in at four in our Ranking the Roster series is the second most accomplis...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during the game during Game One of the Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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: Copyrigh...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Media Day at Froedtert & MCW Sports Science Center on September 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good things come to those ...

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 After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options ...

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers jokes as he films Bronny James #9 and Adou Thiero #1during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson rarely hid his disdain for the preseason, often suggesting the only goal was to finish injury-free. Health should always be a priority, especially when the ...

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 2: Blaze the Trail Cat gets the crowd into the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 2, 2016 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Portland Trail...

A'ja Wilson is HER! The post A'ja Wilson Reminds Caitlin Clark, Fever and WNBA: This is Still Her Time appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Much of the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers has been on all of the new faces the franchise added to the roster this offseason such as Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes. But there are still a few returning players and one of the more interesting is veteran Jarred Vanderbilt. The defensive-minded forward is one […]

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After a one-year absence, Ben Simmons is back on the court after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. Simmons will have to shake off a lot of rust after taking an extended break from basketball to recover from chronic ailments. He said he is confident that he can regain his prime […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons puts ESPN, other media on blast for ‘false narratives’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Atlanta forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the WNBA first round playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream on September 27th, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The journey continues. The New York Liberty took down the Minnesota Lynx at a raucous Barclays Center on Tuesday night, sweeping the No. 1 seed and advancing to the semifinals. ...

Following a dramatic and intriguing offseason, the NBA returns to the hardwood. Here are five storylines we're tracking as the preseason begins.

The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor. Ott told reporters that he plans to “let the preseason play out” before choosing a starter, likely making […] The post Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Praise has been heaped in bundles to countless Lakers win throughout the first days of training camp. A new name was added to the mix on Monday and is one Lakers fans will likely be excited to hear about. While head coach JJ Redick admitted he’s stil...

Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact. Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland. Perhaps it should be Tracy McGrady, but let’s avoid that collective trauma. The memories are visceral. Van Exel was a joy. He was so talented, but never especially impactful. Van Exel was ball dominant. He made bad decisions. He wasn’t much of a defender. He was one of the most fun players in the NBA to watch,...

Draymond Green gives first impressions of the Warriors after first days of training camp.

Victor Wembanyama made his stance on sports betting very clear. On Thursday, the Spurs superstar spoke to reporters at training camp and answered whether he’d ever sign a deal with...

Prior to media day, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he was “pretty confident” with three spots in his starting lineup. The other two? “The other two spots will not be two White guys,” Redick said. That’s one way to preview what should be a competitive Lakers training camp. Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler are all obvious starters. After that, nearly everything is up for grabs. The Lakers have less than three weeks to get their roster to a maximum of 15 standard contr...

Gilbert Arenas believes LeBron James leaving Los Angeles could remove significant pressure and allow Bronny James to play more freely.

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DeMarcus Cousins didn't take Nikola Jokic's remarks about wanting to see NBA players compete in Europe too kindly.

Donovan Mitchell feels LeBron James earned the right to go wherever he wanted, but is the enemy now.

NBA insiders reveal their thoughts on the Lakers' superstar Luka Doncic's physical transformation heading into training camp.

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So, does this hype train have brakes, or what?

That last part was on display Tuesday. But Edgecombe believes his biggest impact can start on the other end of the floor. “I want to be able to set the tone for us defensively,” Edgecombe said. “I wanted to come back here in great shape, so that I’m able to do that. This league is full of great guards. It’s important to be that defender at the point of attack; that really starts most of the possessions.” In what looks to be a star-studded starting lineup for the 76ers — James, Embiid, Maxey, ...

2026 just wasn’t the Indiana Fever‘s year, as they were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs after a 94-83 Game 3 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, an MVP candidate all season, had an up-and-down game for Indiana. Mitchell finished with a team-high 23 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. She […] The post Kelsey Mitchell Subtly Hinted at Future Fever Decision After Playoff Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

The proof is in her trophy case that’s bursting at the seams.