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Tyrese Haliburton Gets Emotional Welcome as Pacers Star Makes Powerful Return After 472 Days
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is back in the NBA after missing the entire 2025-26 season for rehab. Haliburton took his time recovering from the torn right Achilles tendon he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Wednesday, set foot on the court in front of the [...]
Boston Celtics’ Derrick White Admits to Overthinking His Shot During Last Season’s Shooting Slump
Derrick White is eager to bounce back from his worst shooting season in a Boston Celtics uniform. In 2025-26, the one-time NBA champion shot 32.7 percent from three and 39.7 percent overall while taking on a bigger role because Jayson Tatum was mostly out with a torn Achilles. In an interview with SI’s John Karalis, [...]
Brooklyn Nets Coach Raves About Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle’s Chemistry in Preseason Win Vs. Charlotte Hornets
Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle balled out in the Brooklyn Nets‘ preseason opener against the Charlotte Hornets, combining for 29 points on a 10-for-16 shooting in the 124-90 road win. In an interview with ClutchPoints’ Erik Slater, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said he was encouraged by Porter and Randle, as the star [...]
Former Los Angeles Lakers Forward Has Grim Take on Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt
Robert Horry believes that Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt are on borrowed time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Knecht and Vanderbilt played in the team’s preseason games against the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, but failed to impress. On the latest episode of the Big Shot Bob podcast, Horry hinted that Knecht and Vanderbilt [...]
Denver Nuggets Coach Pushes Back on Claims That Nikola Jokic is a Bad Defender
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman recently fired back at claims that Nikola Jokic is bad on defense in an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Adelman said that while Jokic has limitations on that side of the floor, especially since he isn’t a traditional shot-blocker, the three-time league MVP makes up for it with his [...]
Luka Doncic Admits Stubborn Decision Cost Lakers Potential Championship Run
Luka Doncic admitted he should have checked out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ April 2 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after tweaking his left hamstring in the first half. Instead, he stayed on the floor, suffered a severe Grade 2 strain just five minutes into the third quarter and missed the Lakers’ entire playoff [...]
‘This Is Not Blaming the Refs’ Breanna Stewart Voices Frustration After Liberty’s Overtime Loss
Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty fell to a tough 101-98 overtime loss to the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday night in the WNBA. Much of the game’s memory comes from the final moments, where a referee’s accuracy colluded with a team’s desperation. During the final play, the Liberty tried to push the ball the [...]
‘I Don’t Stand for That’: Caitlin Clark Addresses Racist Rhetoric and Hate Linked to Her Name
Caitlin Clark made it clear Thursday that there is no place for racism or hate among the fans who support her. The Indiana Fever star addressed the issue during her end-of-season press conference after teammate Kelsey Mitchell spoke about the difficult side of playing under the massive spotlight that comes with being Clark’s teammate. Mitchell [...]
Caitlin Clark Effect Exposed as Claims of WNBA Playoff Viewership Nose-Dives by 78%
Caitlin Clark brought record attention to the WNBA during her rookie season. Indiana Fever games became some of the league’s biggest TV draws. Her playoff appearances also attracted audiences that few recent postseason matchups could match. After Indiana was eliminated, WNBA playoff ratings reportedly fell sharply. The decline has restarted debate about Clark’s impact on [...]
Jeanie Buss Accused of Self-Interest as Family Fights to Sell $2.2B Lakers Stake
A major fight within the Buss family is growing over the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Some family members say Jeanie Buss does not have the legal power to stop them from selling their minority stakes in the team. They claim her effort to block a possible sale is driven by personal interests, not [...]
Colin Kaepernick Comparison Emerges in Defense of Fever’s Sophie Cunningham
The Indiana Fever’s 2026 season ended, but the debate surrounding guard Sophie Cunningham did not. She had been in public spotlight ever since she spoke on the biological male playing in the women’s division issue. Analyst Candace Buckner criticized her saying Fever should move on without her to which analyst Clay Travis had an interesting [...]
JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Winning Blueprint After Impressive 127-103 Rout of Kings
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was pleased with what he saw on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. It was the Lakers’ first NBA preseason game, and they secured a 127-103 win. NBA star Luka Doncic led the team with 21 points in 16 minutes. During the offseason, LA made several roster moves to [...]
LeBron James Fires Back at Wild Joel Embiid Report With 1 Blunt Message
NBA star LeBron James did not want the report about him calling out Joel Embiid to get bigger. According to an earlier report, the Philadelphia 76ers star called out Embiid for being late to practice. Longtime commentator for MSG Network, Mike Breen, told the report on Monday’s preseason game between the 76ers and the New [...]
Stephen Curry Gets Honest Praise From 3x NBA Champion Ahead of Lakers-Warriors Clash
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA preseason on Tuesday. They are coming off a 104-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday in Hawaii. Curry will face his former Warriors teammate, Kevon Looney, who signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the [...]
1x All-Star Kristaps Porzingis Absence Raises Major Questions for Warriors
Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with health issues as the 2026-27 NBA season is about to start. When the Golden State Warriors traveled to Hawaii after Media Day, Porzingis was not with the team. According to reports, the one-time All-Star is “currently sidelined indefinitely due to an undisclosed, persistent health issue.” Even last season, Porzingis [...]
Kyrie Irving Fires Back With Emotional Message After 38-Yr-Old Kevin Durant’s Bold Praise
When it comes to handles, NBA fans usually put Kyrie Irving at the top of the list. The Dallas Mavericks star is regarded as one of the best ball handlers. Even his fellow NBA stars have occasionally praised how he controls the basketball. His former Brooklyn Nets co-star, Kevin Durant, was asked which skill he’d [...]
Karl-Anthony Towns Faces Troubling Knicks Contract Update Despite $200M Extension Offer
Karl-Anthony Towns will enter the third year of his four-year, $224 million contract. The New York Knicks star had just helped the franchise win the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and he is eligible to sign a new four-year, $276 million extension. However, the Knicks are not willing to go past the second apron and want Towns [...]
Dillon Brooks Gets Fans Talking After Explosive John Collins Altercation Draws Flagant 1
Dillon Brooks‘ preseason debut was on brand with his on-court persona. On Monday, the Phoenix Suns faced the Detroit Pistons in their first preseason game of the 2026-27 campaign. Within the first five minutes of action, Brooks got into it with forward John Collins. Brooks repeatedly fouled Collins for a rebound, which urged the Pistons [...]
Charlotte Hornets Forward Predicts Breakout 2026-27 Campaign From Brandon Miller, Likening Him to Anthony Edwards
The Charlotte Hornets acquired Naz Reid from the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer, and the former Sixth Man of the Year looks forward to helping his new team reach new heights this upcoming NBA season. During a recent media availability, Reid said he has high expectations for Brandon Miller, whom he feels could follow in the [...]
San Antonio Spurs Veteran Forward in Danger of Missing the Start of the 2026-27 Campaign
The San Antonio Spurs signed Tobias Harris to a two-year, $31 million deal this offseason to add to their veteran leadership. However, the team won’t have the 34-year-old swingman, possibly at the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Harris reportedly suffered a calf strain in training camp, and he might have to wait a bit [...]
Oklahoma City Thunder Rookie Draws Rave Reviews After Balling Out in Preseason Debut
Aday Mara was among the standout performers in the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The 21-year-old center tallied 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals on 5-for-5 shooting from the field across 18 minutes. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams went so far as to say [...]
Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Shares His Biggest Takeaway in Training Camp Which Will Have Fans Hyped
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a broader perspective, as he takes on a much bigger leadership role now that Jaylen Brown is no longer around. As the Boston Celtics wrap up training camp in Charleston, Tatum said he is grateful for the opportunity to start a new season [...]
Jalen Brunson Sends Honest Knicks Message After Brutal 23-Point Preseason Loss to 76ers
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks faced the Philadelphia 76ers for the first NBA preseason game on Monday. The defending champions suffered a brutal 23-point loss, even though the 76ers did not play LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. It’s the preseason, and the Knicks starters did not spend much time on the [...]
Mike Brown Sends Powerful Message After 2026 NBA Champion Suffers Injury
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown shared a powerful message following their first preseason game of the 2026-27 NBA season. They faced the Philadelphia 76ers and suffered a 120-97 defeat on Monday. Unfortunately for the 76ers, backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered an ankle injury. Initially reported by The Athletic that the 2026 NBA champion [...]
Darius Garland Reveals Specific Gripe With Cavaliers After February 2026 Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers found a good duo, but then they had to break it up at the last minute during the February 2026 trade deadline, with Darius Garland, whom they picked fifth overall in 2019, becoming the casualty. Garland and Donovan Mitchell made the Cavs relevant again. They haven’t missed the playoffs since the 2022-23 [...]
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