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Linda Cohn is taking heat from WNBA fans after questioning whether Angel Reese is driving ticket demand for the Atlanta Dream’s Finals games and challenging comparisons to Caitlin Clark’s impact. The Dream and the Golden State Valkyries are tied 1-1 in the WNBA Finals, with the series shifting to Atlanta for Game 3 tonight.
Another Timberwolves season is upon us as the clock winds down on the offseason. New faces and jerseys grace the Wolves this season as Minnesota fans hunker down for the winter and NBA basketball. It’s time for our annual staff tradition of exactly predicting how the Wolves season will go. We’ve never EVER been wrong so buckle up. Previous Annual Predictions (Click to open) 1st Prediction (’16-’17) 2nd Annual Prediction (’17-’18) 3rd Annual Prediction (’18-’19) 4th Annual Prediction (’19-’20)...
DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 14: Sergio de Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the second half of the preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on October 14, 2026 in Dallas, 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images “Sergio is playing exc...
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image has been retouched) Deandre Ayton #8, AJ Dybantsa #4, Anthony Davis #23, and Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 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: Copyri...
On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Dream will have about 13,500 more reasons to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries. After a rollercoaster of events that saw the Dream owners collaborating with the WNBA to change its venue from the 3500-seat Gateway Center Arena to State Farm Arena, fans have responded in some fashion to their team’s first home Finals game since 2013.
Isiah Thomas surprisingly excludes LeBron James from his all-time starting lineup.
Lakers’ new core draws doubts about life after LeBron James The Lakers have rebuilt around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with Walker Kessler anchoring the middle. Whether that makes them better without LeBron James is another question. Stephen A. Smith isn’t buying it. Speaking with Steve Mason on ESPN LA, Smith said he views the […] The post Lakers’ new core draws doubts about life after LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The gong first appeared on the scorer’s table in Chicago’s practice gym a couple of seasons earlier. Player development coaches Pete Crawford and LD Williams thought of it to incentivize shooters. Twenty-five shots. Make 20. Bash the gong. The gong itself seems insignificant, gimmicky even, when the new regime’s daunting task is to resuscitate Bulls basketball. They are rebuilding, even if nobody loves the word, but also building habits. Creating their own culture. So Hield swings away, and t...
SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Damian Lillard #0 and Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) ...
The Lakers haven’t played their opener, and JJ Redick is already anticipating the reaction when something goes wrong. “It could be [Wednesday] night, you’re going to come to me and tell me that the world is ending and the sky is falling,” Redick told reporters Tuesday, via Ben Golliver of ESPN. “We’ve got to work […] The post JJ Redick knows Lakers’ first loss will bring ‘sky is falling’ reaction appeared first on Hoops Wire.
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Anfernee Simons #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on October 20, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)...
The Golden State Valkyries reach another historic milestone as their remarkable Finals run delivers surprising television numbers. The post Valkyries Make WNBA Finals TV History Behind Gabby Williams, UConn Core appeared first on HEAVY.
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream reportedly played a big part in the WNBA making Finals ratings history in Game 1.
They fled the anthem - twice. Fans are furious.
Bronny James was not even in the building, but he still caught a stray on the New York Knicks’ biggest night in decades. Tracy Morgan, the former “Saturday Night Live” star and lifelong Knicks fan, took a shot at the Los Angeles Lakers guard during NBC’s coverage of the team’s championship celebration at Madison Square […] The post Tracy Morgan disses Lakers’ Bronny James with wild “JUCO” claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joel Embiid wants to make the All-Defensive team again.
Anthony Davis admits to being called out by Wizards rookie Tre Johnson during a Wizards practice session.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is known for sharing his opinion and never holding back, but his latest take could reverberate in his team’s opening game against the Lakers. On the latest edition of The Draymond Green Show, Green was joined by NBA on Prime host Taylor Rooks. Rooks and Green discussed who they […] The post Draymond Green’s Jalen Brunson MVP pick comes with a side of Luka Doncic diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
If there is one thing sports fans excel at, it's overreacting to one game.
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks’ championship tour ended Tuesday night, in the same place it unknowingly started a year ago. Madison Square Garden, the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” as said by locals and accepted by outsiders, was the final, proper meeting place for a city and its basketball team. A banner was hung for the first time in 53 years, courtesy of the Knicks and a dominant postseason run that’ll be talked about much longer than the time it took to capture another championship. Celebr...
The WNBA Finals series between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries is now level at 1-1, and with the stakes rising by the day, Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum has stepped into the spotlight with a unique and heartfelt tribute to Dream star Angel Reese. Kelsey Plum’s Has Recently Praised Angel ReeseDuring a recent segment of the “Girls Tripp” podcast, Plum praised Reese’s mentality and approach to the game following her impressive performance against the Valkyries in Game 2.
Boozer labeled the belief that his NBA bloodline paved his way a big misconception. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]
The Lakers look to start their season with a win against the Warriors on Wednesday.
The Admiral expounds on all things Spurs
Kyrie Irving makes his long-awaited return to NBA action for the Dallas Mavericks against a Houston Rockets time that will look to win their first opening-day game since 2017. The Mavs are looking to bounce back into playoff contention after a difficult 2025-26 campaign that saw them finish 12th in the Western Conference. The Rockets […] The post Is Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II ready for season opener vs. Rockets after missing most of last season with injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For the second straight year, Milwaukee opens its season against Washington. This time, though, things are very different—on both sides.
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Throughout 2026 – and really, since Caitlin Clark entered the league and brought unprecedented attention with her – critics, pundits, politicians, and activists have been doing everything they can to turn the league into a political battleground. From the national anthem to former NBA players claiming to identify as women, there has rarely been a…
