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The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up a two-game preseason set against the Houston Rockets in Macau, China over the weekend, splitting the outcomes. Kyrie Irving had been ready to go for some time now, just awaiting the opportunity to take the court in an official capacity after sustaining an ACL injury on March 3, 2025. Despite […]
Cooper Flagg lived up to his star billing at the NBA’s China Games, turning in a performance that matched the off-court hype, writes Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Flagg’s picture was posted on the side of buildings to promote the event, and he released his personal New Balance logo at a mall in Macao. Once the […]
It’s safe to say Dean Wade isn’t the biggest name to join the 76ers this offseason. He may not even be in the top four. But the Sixers sure appreciate what he offers nonetheless. Wade spent the first seven years of his NBA career with the Cavaliers. He mostly offered the ability to defend multiple […] The post Sixers already high on Dean Wade: ‘He fits on any team on the planet’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Stephen A. Smith is facing fresh criticism after admitting he spread misinformation about Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor’s divorce. This was his second apology in one week. But the apology has led a former NFL running back to question the ESPN personality’s credibility. Marcus “Doc” Holliday delivered a blunt message. He argued that the veteran […] The post “Shut the Hell Up”: Ex-NFL Star Rips Stephen A. Smith’s ‘Junk Food Journalism’ After False Claim on Iman Shumpert’s Divorce appeared fi...
On the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green’s podcast, Portland Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija discussed what makes guarding Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic so difficult. After Avdija made his first playoff appearance last season against the San Antonio Spurs, he reflected on facing the Nuggets’ three-time MVP. Amid the Blazers’ potential future relocation of the team, […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s helpless Nikola Jokic admission leaves Draymond Green LOLing appeared first on Clutc...
Here is a full preview of the Lakers’ 2026-27 season, including their starting lineup, bench, strengths, weaknesses, and playoff prediction.
Former Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis is facing a bizarre absence in Golden State, proving Brad Stevens made the right call.
The Philadelphia 76ers don't plan to make any standard roster moves anytime soon, which is good news for Jabari Walker.
Denver Nuggets newcomer Alpha Diallo believes the defensive skills that helped him become the EuroLeague’s Best Defender can also make him effective against NBA opponents. The 29-year-old forward arrives in Denver after spending five seasons with AS Monaco, where he established himself as one of Europe’s leading perimeter defenders. Diallo’s defensive abilities are expected to […] The post Alpha Diallo confident his EuroLeague defense will translate to NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Alpha Diallo is preparing to begin his NBA career at 29 after joining the Denver Nuggets following five successful seasons with AS Monaco. The reigning EuroLeague Best Defender is looking to earn a place in Denver’s rotation under head coach David Adelman, bringing defensive versatility and experience from European basketball. The move also represents a […] The post Alpha Diallo discusses his role with the Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Matt George says Ben Simmons looked comfortable in his Kings debut and could compete for Sacramento’s starting power forward spot.
On January 9, 2022, Klay Thompson finally returned to the court after 941 days away from the NBA. The Golden State Warriors guard had torn his left ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals before suffering a torn Achilles in November 2020. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center, Thompson was supposed to ease back into […] The post Kyrie Irving Returns After 586 Days, Raynaud Avoids Major Injury, Kessler Nears Lakers Debut and More appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Davion Mitchell is set to be a crucial part of the revamped Miami Heat squad, featuring big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo , Bam Adebayo and Klay Thompson . The guard has set a single individual goal for the season with all of his focus being on team success, via Dan Riccio of Hot Hot Hoops . "My individual goal is to win Defensive Player of the Year. It is all I got," Mitchell said in the interview. "No statistical goals, Defensive Player of the Year is just one of my goals." Mitchell's def...
A Michael Jordan game-worn jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for $14 million, setting a new record for the most expensive basketball memorabilia item ever purchased. The private transaction, handled by Hunt Auctions on Monday, also made the autographed Chicago Bulls uniform the second-most expensive sports jersey ever sold. Miami real estate investor […] The post Michael Jordan’s game-worn jersey reaches record $14M appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The LA Kings have been in three winnable games this season. They’ve won none of them. The frustration was different on Saturday in Vegas. It wasn’t a “we’re right there” attitude, one almost of acceptance, as we’ve too often seen it. It was a pissed off attitude, to be in a position to win three […] The post Angeles Analysis – Game 4 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Miles McBride went scoreless in his final three appearances of the NBA Finals. He missed all eight of his three-point […]
Gradey Dick is off to a slow start with his new team.
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving officially stepped onto an NBA court for the first time since March 3, 2025, and showed flashes of the brilliance we’re used to. On Sunday, Irving scored 22 points in 17 minutes in the Mavericks’ 132-115 win over the Rockets in China. Now, with Irving back in the fold for […] The post NBA rumors: Mavericks rivals keep trying to push Kyrie Irving trade narrative, but he’s just ready to mentor Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In June 2025, the Buss family agreed to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter at a valuation of roughly $10 billion. Less than one year after he was officially confirmed by the NBA’s board of governors, Walter sold his share of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner at a $12.5 […]
Olden Polynice says LeBron James can't walk into the 76ers and tell Joel Embiid how to operate.
The New York Knicks could have another important roster decision to make as the NBA season unfolds. Karl-Anthony Towns recently emerged as a potential trade candidate amid reports of frustration surrounding the Knicks’ decision to shut down extension talks. However, Towns might not be the only Knicks player whose future is in question. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line , rival teams continue to view guard Miles McBride as yet another potential trade candidate. Mile...
LeBron James is still getting used to Philadelphia. The 76ers, meanwhile, are already getting used to him. Tony Jones of The Athletic writes that James’ impact has been evident both in the locker room and on the floor as he adjusts to a new team for the first time since joining the Lakers in 2018. […] The post LeBron James: ‘Every day is getting better’ with Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Boston Celtics franchise is valued at $8 billion, making it the 7th-highest-valued franchise in the NBA, per Sportico’s latest analysis. That trails the Golden State Warriors ($14.5 billion), New York Knicks ($12.8 billion), Los Angeles Lakers ($12.5 billion), Los Angeles Clippers ($8.2 billion), Chicago Bulls ($8.1 billion), and Miami Heat ($8.05 billion). For reference, […]
The Dallas Mavericks have struggled to find stability in the backcourt off the bench, but Naji Marshall and Sergio De Larrea will help stabilize the second unit.
Jerry Reynolds discusses the Sacramento Kings' preseason rotations, Darius Acuff’s role, De’Andre Hunter’s slow start and more thoughts.