Why the Utah Jazz are done rebuilding, and ready to make the playoffs
The Utah Jazz are way better than you think, and they are ready to make some noise in the Western Conference.
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Chet Holmgren proving all the trolls right in the most ironic way
OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren is doing himself no favors with his should-be exciting social media posts.
Michigan State vs. Toledo Game Preview
After a bit of a rollercoaster ride this summer, at MSU and throughout college athletics, it’s nearly time for some action on the field. Thankfully. Here’s just a brief recap of what’s happened over the last several months: Michigan State lost President Guskiewicz to Clemson. Tom Izzo got angry. Athletic Director J Batt then departed […]
Open Thread: Billy Donovan discusses his decision to join the Spurs
Since making their first NBA Finals appearance in a dozen years, the Spurs have done some retooling. Before the season even ended, Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney was offered the head coaching position with the Orlando Magic. With a hole on the coaching staff, the Spurs brought in some heavy artillery in the form […]
Where is the ceiling for the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country. This week’s survey asks Toronto Raptors fans how far they think this year’s team can go. Assuming the Kawhi Leonard trade officially clears whatever hurdles remain, […]
Monaco confirms French third-division return amid rebuild
Monaco has confirmed plans to restart its climb through French basketball, putting an end to speculation that the club could seek a place in the Adriatic League. The club intends to apply for entry into Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1), France’s third-tier, semi-professional competition, as it begins rebuilding its sporting and financial structure. In an official […] The post Monaco confirms French third-division return amid rebuild appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Greece defeats Spain in overtime thriller
Greece ended a difficult three-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, edging Spain 108-106 in overtime to improve its position in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. Konstantinos Mitoglou and Tyler Dorsey produced career-best performances, scoring 29 points apiece. Veteran guard Nick Calathes also played an important role with 13 points and eight assists. The […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Greece defeats Spain in overtime thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nikola Jokic plays through illness in Serbia win
Serbia completed an unbeaten fourth window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers by defeating Italy 76-64 in Pesaro. The victory improved Serbia to 6-2 in Group J with four qualifying games remaining. Aleksa Avramovic led the visitors with 20 points, while Marko Guduric added 19. Both players connected on four three-pointers. Nikola Jokic […] The post Nikola Jokic plays through illness in Serbia win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Erik Spoelstra backs NBA players joining national teams
Erik Spoelstra believes international basketball can be one of the best ways for NBA players to prepare for a new season while continuing their development. The Miami Heat and USA Basketball head coach discussed the benefits as Heat players Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic represented Italy and Serbia, respectively, during the 2027 FIBA World Cup […] The post Erik Spoelstra backs NBA players joining national teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Post Hype Breakouts for Fantasy Basketball (2026)
What the heck is a Post-Hype Breakout? For this piece, we will define a Post-Hype Breakout as a player who was either over-drafted the prior year (or years) or has simply been forgotten by time, but is now ready to break out in a big way. A fantastic exercise during fantasy draft season is to […]
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luguentz Dort combine for 51 against Argentina
Canada moved closer to qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup after Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luguentz Dort powered the team past Argentina 97-92. Alexander-Walker led Canada with 26 points while adding five assists, three rebounds, two steals and a block. Dort was right behind him with 25 points, shooting 8-of-13 from the field and […] The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luguentz Dort combine for 51 against Argentina appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James’ Bold Michael Jordan Message: “When I’m Done With The No. 23, They’ll Never Remember That Dude”
LeBron James believed he would surpass Michael Jordan as a teenager.
A six-game road trip could turn January into a grind for the Knicks
The Knicks close 2026 with a six-game road trip that starts Dec. 30 in Utah and runs through Jan. 8 […]
Celtics have a ceiling-raising defense
The 2022 Celtics were carried into the NBA Finals on the back of their defense. Sure, they had Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to carry the offense, but that team had a lot of offensive flaws, including turning the ball over way too often. Unlike that team, this Celtics team doesn’t have a clear number […]
VOTE: Over or under ESPN’s Rockets win total?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Last week, Holly posted the ESPN predictions for the upcoming NBA season. In it, ESPN predicts the Rockets for 51 wins ands tied for third in […]
Odds to Win 2027 NBA Finals: Breaking Down the Early Contender Tiers
The 2026–27 NBA season is still weeks away, but the championship conversation is already taking shape. Offseason moves, returning cores and last season’s playoff performances have created some clear separation among the leading contenders across both conferences. Oklahoma City and San Antonio headline the early picture, with several familiar heavyweights chasing them into opening night. […] The post Odds to Win 2027 NBA Finals: Breaking Down the Early Contender Tiers appeared first on TalkBa...
Decką atrankos mače sustabdė trauma
Argentinos rinktinės stovykloje nerimaujama dėl Gabrielio Decko sveikatos – puolėjas pasaulio čempionato atrankos rungtynėse su Kanada susižeidė kairįjį petį ir buvo priverstas palikti aikštę. Krepšininkas į ją nebegrįžo iki pat susitikimo pabaigos. 31-erių Deckas susižeidė antrojo kėlinio metu, o Argentina susitikimą pralaimėjo rezultatu 92:97. Madrido „ Real “ puolėjas patyrė tą pačią traumą, kuri jį kamavo vos prieš kelias dienas. Tą patį sąnarį Deckas buvo susižeidę...
Twitter Gold: No Passing Fancy
People who never saw great athletes play frequently can’t believe the claims about them. We’ve seen this recently with some who doubt that Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single NBA game, apparently because there’s no video. In 1962, though, not only was the NBA not on TV a lot, TV cameras looked like […]
Songailai – pasiūlymas treniruoti rinktinę
Lietuvos rinktinėje gali įvykti permainos – pasiūlymo perimti nacionalinės komandos vairą sulaukė „ Šiaulių “ vyr. treneris Darius Songaila . Tai tiesioginėje BasketNews tinklalaidės transliacijoje pranešė Karolis Tiškevičius. „Jie (ALK) yra pateikę dosnų pasiūlymą Dariui Songailai, tai yra faktas, – sakė Tiškevičius. – (Apie ateitį) nuspręs Songaila, o ne Rimas Kurtinaitis. Aišku, situacija yra sudėtinga, nes Songaila su „Šiauliais“ žais Europos...
State of the Hornets in the Summer of 2026
An assessment of the Hornets roster changes, and place in the NBA, in the post LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges era. The post State of the Hornets in the Summer of 2026 first appeared on At The Hive .
Chris Mullin, Bryan Colangelo linked to club in Rome
Chris Mullin may be headed to Rome. Not to play, obviously. The Warriors legend and Basketball Hall of Famer is reportedly set to join the board of BC Roma, a new basketball club that also could feature former NBA executive Bryan Colangelo in a prominent role. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Colangelo has emerged […] The post Chris Mullin, Bryan Colangelo linked to club in Rome appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Billy Donovan explains why he stepped down as Bulls coach
Billy Donovan said the arrival of a new front office was the main reason he decided to step down as Chicago Bulls head coach in April. Donovan later joined the San Antonio Spurs in July, after initially expecting to spend the 2026-27 season away from coaching. Speaking about his decision, Donovan told Olivia Eisenhauer that […] The post Billy Donovan explains why he stepped down as Bulls coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Knicks have to defend two crowns before Christmas
The Knicks will raise their championship banner on Oct. 20, then begin the Emirates NBA Cup group stage 10 days […]
Hornets sign Josiah Allick
The Charlotte Hornets have signed forward Josiah Allick to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer. The deal gives Charlotte control of Allick’s G League rights with the Greensboro Swarm while bringing the team’s roster to 21 players with training camp about a month away. Allick, 25, spent the 2025-26 […] The post Hornets sign Josiah Allick appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mark Mitchell turns down Nuggets camp offer to return to Missouri
Mark Mitchell has chosen college basketball over an NBA training-camp opportunity, re-enrolling at Missouri after going undrafted in 2026 and playing for the Denver Nuggets in Summer League. NBC Sports reported that Mitchell was expected to join Denver’s training camp on an Exhibit 10 contract, which would have included a bonus if he joined the […] The post Mark Mitchell turns down Nuggets camp offer to return to Missouri appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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