AnalysisSaturday, Oct 3, 2026

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Julius Randle is saying all the right things. On his leadership style: “I’ve always been somebody that kind of just prefers to lead by example with how I play and how I approach the game. So I don’t have to do anything different with that. But I’m, you know, 13th year in. I’m comfortable speaking up when I see something, or if something needs to be said. But I don’t have to overdo it.” On camp thus far: “The communication has been really, really good, along with th...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 22: P.J. Tucker celebrates with the Larry O'Brien trophy during the Milwaukee Bucks 2021 NBA Championship Victory Parade and Rally in the Deer District of Fiserv Forum on July 22, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Complex? Somewhat. All-encompassing? Yes. Personalised? Definitively. This week, following all the change the Milwaukee Bucks have undergone this offseason, we asked you who you want them to become. Mor...

Media Day is often filled with empty or generic quotes, buzzwords, and clichés. It’s inevitable every year. But sometimes, if you read between the lines after getting to know players over the years, you pick up on things. Oddities. New perspectives. Previews of what could be to come through words converted straight into action. These things can be hard to spot to the naked eye, but if you pay close enough attention, you can see them. Devin Booker had several quotes that stood out to me in a w...

El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, left, speaks as Lakers coach JJ Redick listens during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) In recent years, the Lakers have run into a problem. They’ve taken a few successful inexpensive fliers, including Malik Monk and Dennis Schröder, but they’ve lacked the ability to r...

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in Walker Kessler this offseason to be their defensive anchor and the long-term center they have been searching for since trading Anthony Davis. Kessler was known as a defensive force during his time with the Utah Jazz, but he was also a fairly limited offensive player. Getting to play with […]

Unlike previous years, the Los Angeles Lakers are leaning on youth and player development moving forward due to the restrictions in the NBA CBA. One of their promising young players is former second-round pick Adou Thiero, who is entering his sophomore season. Thiero has the athleticism to be a successful NBA player but is still […]

Minnesota Reflects On A Bittersweet Year! The post Missing Lynx: Minnesota Eyes Past, Present, Future After Elimination appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Lakers’ two-way players, including Chris Mañon, are impressing in the first week of training camp.

The 2026-27 Sixers showed off their considerable collection of talent for the public on Saturday.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 9: Will Riley #27 of the Washington Wizards shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Bulls on April 9, 2026 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images WAS...

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When Tobias was a clipper, Jovan Buha, their beat writer for the Athletic, wrote about Tobias being mentored by the iceman and training with him in San Antonio. Just some background to add to what Tobi told KSAT yesterday submitted by /u/SnooDonuts9227 [link] [comments]

The Indiana Fever have the wind at their back when it comes to momentum and potential as a WNBA franchise. However, they can’t seem to get it done on the court. The Fever are routinely the league’s biggest draw, thanks to Caitlin Clark and the play of Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. However, while they’ve…

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is wrapped up, with only four teams left. After the Indiana Fever were eliminated, guard Sophie Cunningham reflected on the Las Vegas Aces series on her No Hesitation podcast with Drew Hanlen and gave an anticipated response to A’ja Wilson’s Game 2 fan altercation. During Game 2…

The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup crowned Breanna Stewart its MVP. In the WNBA, A’ja Wilson has dominated the MVP awards, winning it three times since 2022.

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. ...

Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the Sixers’ annual scrimmage and anyone watching has to be excited for the season ahead.

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Fever guard says Wilson benefitted from a "double standard" after confronting a fan during a playoff game against Indiana.

Wizards star Anthony Davis vows for revenge season after being overlooked.

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese received some presents after winning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart was recently asked if she ever feels overlooked after all she’s accomplished in the WNBA when speaking at one of her team’s recent practices. The Liberty return to playoff action on Sunday, playing their first game against the Atlanta Dream after causing a bit of an upset in the first round.

Helping make sense of the Celtics offseason and the way forward with old friend Keith Smith

Jalen Brunson and company want to repeat

Aquaman is back!

Yaxel Lendeborg came up with a star-studded all-time lineup.

Paige Bueckers receives a massive nod from her Dallas Wings teammate, Arike Ogunbowale. The Dallas Wings are out of the 2026 playoffs following an underwhelming display in the first round against the Golden State Valkyries.

Pero Antic didn't mince words as he went off on LeBron James.

Last weekend without basketball, fellas, so here’s a quick summary of a bunch of stuff that popped up recently around the NBA before we get down to (yeah, I know, preseason, but still…) business. “I’m just going to let it unfold. I got no expectations. I’m not trying to forecast anything. I’m just taking this […]

Ellis is quickly showing what he brings to the table.