When you stand 7 feet 3 inches tall, basketball can make you famous before you even have a chance to figure out who you are as a player. For China’s center, Zhang Ziyu, despite her performance, the attention that followed has not been entirely positive. And with criticism spreading online, one of her former coaches […]
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Blazers star Damian Lillard's immense progress in his Achilles rehab resulted in a warning from Draymond Green to the rest of the NBA.
OKC Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell could have his full potential go unrealized if he can't shake one particular nagging issue.
The results of the NBA’s investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers have reverberated around the NBA. Last week, the NBA concluded its investigation into the Clippers for potential salary cap circumvention, which ultimately led to the Clippers losing five first-round picks, as well as suspensions for Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, and Jillian […]
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Celtics fans certainly have no love for the Pistons, but they may actually want to hope the team is able to retain Jalen Duren on a long-term deal.
For the second straight offseason, Erik Spoelstra of the Heat is the longest-tenured head coach in the NBA. Spoelstra took over the top spot on our list when Gregg Popovich announced his retirement in May 2025. Popovich had been head coach of the Spurs for nearly three decades. Spoelstra has won two championships and has […]
The Nuggets have an advantage by playing in Denver, and they should utilize it to wear down their opponents in 2026-27.
If there is one part of the LA Kings roster this season that should be really exciting it’s the talent and depth on the wings. Looking at the top-end talent, combined with the number of NHL’ers in camp, the Kings haven’t had this kind of firepower on the wings in a long time. Adding a […]
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Kauno „ Žalgiris “ įsirašė kontrolinių rungtynių cikle įsirašė galingą pergalę 112:78 prieš Baku „ Sabah “, o po mačo komandos vairininkas Tomas Masiulis kalbėjo apie Jono Valančiūno patirtą sumušimą bei iš rinktinių sugrįžusių žaidėjų įsiliejimą. Likus pusei minutės iki pirmojo kėlinio pabaigos 211 cm ūgio Valančiūnas, statydamas užtvarą, susitrenkė kelis į kelį su Mariumi Grigoniu . Tuomet uteniškis šlubčiodamas paliko aikštelę ir į ją daugiau nebegrįžo. „Sakė, ...
The Los Angeles Lakers have an insurance policy to help keep their own players.
Lost in the discussion surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers following their historic punishment is the long-term ramifications of the Kawhi Leonard debacle.
Recently, the Miami Heat made headlines when it was announced that they would be signing free agent wing Klay Thompson to a contract following his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. The move gives the Heat a much-needed injection of perimeter shooting, which was the main concern on the roster following Miami’s blockbuster trade for Giannis […]
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The Raptors' decision not to make a decision on RJ Barrett's future by extending him or trading him could seriously haunt the franchise in the near future.
Apparently, LeBron James was recruiting players to Cleveland even while playing against them. At least that’s what former Cavaliers guard Delonte West recalled. Yes, James supposedly asked him to come to Cleveland while West was still playing for the Seattle SuperSonics. And yes, this conversation supposedly happened during a game. “We were playing Cleveland, out […]
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“WOMAN, noun. Adult human female.” A single line on a T-Shirt was enough to stir up another WNBA controversy. Officials ejected Enes Kanter from the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game on August 23 after a heated exchange with Natasha Cloud. But the drama did not end there. Soon after, Fever star Sophie Cunningham texted […]
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After the big-time star player, what matters most in the modern NBA? Billy Crystal might say that “is a question for the ages,” yet the picture gets clearer when reviewing some of the proven teams or the ones that have ascended at rapid speed. The San Antonio Spurs’ build fits the latter category because of […]
We’re officially in the dog days of one of the most blockbuster summers in NBA history. All of the major transactions have completed and with the dust settled, we can start to frame how each team stacks up. This offseason saw several brand name talents switch teams via trade or free agency, while June’s draft […]
The Los Angeles Lakers players have found another way to spend time together away from the court. Golf has become part of the offseason routine, with several players taking the sport seriously enough to turn casual rounds into friendly competition. The group has also started to build its own pecking order. Austin Reaves has made [...]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now well past the stage where his name needs an introduction. The Oklahoma City Thunder star has won back-to-back MVP awards and established himself as one of the NBA’s biggest stars. Chris Paul is in a different part of his story now. After 21 seasons, the 12-time All-Star announced his retirement in [...]
Following Atlanta Dream’s 89-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx, Angel Reese had a special message for her teammate Rhyne Howard, as she wanted the struggling guard to keep shooting. What followed was a promise delivered live in action as FIBA’s official page couldn’t help but be in awe of Reese’s rebound magic. Reese’s elite rebounding […]
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NBA trade season eventually gets complicated. For a handful of players, it’s even more complicated than usual. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors notes, Damian Lillard is the only player who has a formal no-trade clause in his contract for the 2026-27 season. That doesn’t mean he’s the only player who can block a deal. […]
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Several NBA teams sent scouts this week to watch 2027 draft prospect Dash Daniels at the NBL Blitz, the annual preseason showcase for Australia’s National Basketball League. Daniels’ team, the South East Melbourne Phoenix, was one of two that went 2-0 during the event, with the 18-year-old guard averaging 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals […]
Ignas Sargiūnas efektyviai pasinaudojo gautomis minutėmis, o Šarūno Jasikevičiaus vadovaujama Stambulo „ Fenerbahče “ Kretoje vykusio turnyro mažajame finale 81:79 (28:19, 15:21, 17:20, 21:19) palaužė Milano „ Emporio Armani “. 26-erių kaunietis rungtynes pradėjo nuo atsarginių žaidėjų suolelio ir per 15 minučių pelnė 9 taškus (3/4 dvit., 1/2 trit.), blokavo 1 metimą ir 1 kartą prasižengė. „Fenerbahče“ rezultatyviausiai žaidė Willas Clyburnas. Puolėjas per 1...
Caitlin Clark fans completely took over social media when they noticed the starting lineups for Team USA’s first game in the FIBA Women’s World Cup, as head coach Kara Lawson chose Chelsea Gray over the Indiana Fever phenomenon Caitlin Clark. Most in favor of Clark argued she should have been a starter because of her […]
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Derrick Rose believes many future fans won’t remember him, noting that some young people already overlook NBA legends.