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Miami Heat legend and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade offered strong words of advice for second-year center Kel’el Ware following recent comments made by head coach Erik Spoelstra calling for greater professionalism and consistency from the young big man. Speaking on the latest episode of his show Wy Network, Wade emphasized the importance of trusting […]

While attention remains focused on standout performances at the NBA 2K26 Summer League, concerns are growing behind the scenes over the long-term outlook of the league’s talent pipeline. According to a new report by ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, NBA executives are raising early red flags about the 2027 NBA Draft, which some insiders believe could be […]

Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware delivered a dominant performance in response to recent public comments by head coach Erik Spoelstra questioning his professionalism and consistency. Ware posted 21 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 33 minutes during Miami’s 100-96 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA 2K26 Summer League […]

Amid growing speculation about LeBron James’ long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers, a new report from The Athletic’s Dan Woike suggests the 40-year-old forward remains engaged with the franchise, citing his recent appearance at the NBA 2K26 Summer League in support of his son Bronny James. Appearing on The Lowe Post podcast with ESPN’s […]

The Miami Heat are reportedly planning to begin the 2025–26 NBA season with forward Andrew Wiggins on their roster, according to a report from Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang. Chiang noted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that “the expectation is the Heat will move forward with Andrew Wiggins on its roster for the start of […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban strongly criticized NBA players’ participation in the Olympics during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, calling for the tournament to be limited to players 21 years old and younger. “I hated it,” Cuban said. “I complained about it every single year because with my attitude, guys going to […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese wore a warmup shirt featuring her newly unveiled NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover ahead of Saturday afternoon’s game against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx. The entire Sky roster joined in by wearing the same design during pre-game shootaround, celebrating the second-year star’s latest milestone. The moment comes just days after 2K […]

Veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu is looking to sign with a new team for the remainder of the 2025 season following his release from the New York Yankees, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. LeMahieu, 36, was designated for assignment on Wednesday, a move that drew significant backlash. Yankees manager Aaron Boone reportedly informed LeMahieu […]

Udonis Haslem, former NBA forward and longtime teammate of LeBron James, added to the speculation surrounding James’ future during ESPN’s NBA Today coverage of the NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League. Haslem stated he can’t guarantee that the 40-year-old will finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked whether he believes James will remain […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently shared a candid reflection on how Michael Jordan earned his respect during the 1993 NBA Finals. Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley admitted that it wasn’t until that six-game series against the Chicago Bulls that he believed Jordan was truly the superior player. “Let me tell you this, […]

The Orlando Magic dropped their NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League opener in a narrow 84-81 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Despite the outcome, rookie guard Jase Richardson delivered a promising debut and spoke candidly afterward about the challenges of adjusting to the professional game. Richardson, the No. 25 overall pick in the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are securing one of their most reliable two-way players for the long term. On Thursday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the franchise and forward Herb Jones agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension. The deal solidifies Jones’ place as a core member of the team as it begins a new […]

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas has stirred speculation around LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, suggesting the 40-year-old star could be on his way out of the franchise following an apparent lack of communication with newly signed center Deandre Ayton. On the latest episode of Gil’s Arena, Arenas pointed to the fact that […]

Zach Lowe questioned the Phoenix Suns’ decision to give Devin Booker a two-year, $145 million extension, comparing the contract to newly crowned NBA champion Chet Holmgren’s five-year rookie max extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe pointed to the financial gap between the two deals as […]

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III publicly condemned a racist social media post targeting Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese following her NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover reveal. The post in question depicted Reese, a rising star in the league, as a primate, drawing widespread outrage. Griffin addressed the incident on X, formerly known as Twitter, […]

Kevin Harlan, one of the most recognizable voices in basketball broadcasting, is set to join Amazon Prime Video as part of its NBA coverage beginning with the 2025–26 season, according to a report from The Athletic. Harlan has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the streaming service, marking a major addition as Amazon gears up […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ selection of Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft has drawn criticism from ESPN analyst Seth Walder, who labeled the move as one of the team’s least favorable decisions of the offseason. In ESPN’s latest offseason grades article, Walder broke down every NFL team’s key […]

A judge sentenced former NBA guard Ben McLemore to more than eight years in Oregon state prison on Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman at a house party in 2021. A Clackamas County Circuit Court jury last week convicted the 32-year-old on one count each of […]

James Jones is departing the Phoenix Suns to take on a high-ranking role at the NBA league office, according to a report from insider Chris Haynes on Wednesday. He will replace Joe Dumars as the NBA’s Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations — a position that reports directly to Commissioner Adam Silver. Jones, 44, […]

The Dallas Wings have signed guard Haley Jones to a rest-of-season contract ahead of their Wednesday night matchup against the Chicago Sky, the team announced, according to ClutchPoints reporter Joey Mistretta. The signing comes as the Wings continue to deal with multiple injuries and absences, further depleting their active roster. Jones, 24, initially joined Dallas […]

Jonas Valanciunas appears increasingly likely to remain with the Denver Nuggets, following new comments from Altitude TV’s Vic Lombardi suggesting the veteran center will stay and have the second year of his contract fully guaranteed. According to a report from Eurohoops, Lombardi said during a recent appearance on Altitude SR 92.5 that the Nuggets are […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been announced as the cover athlete for the WNBA Edition of NBA 2K26, marking a major milestone in the rising star’s career. The news was confirmed Tuesday by 2K Games, who unveiled all three cover athletes for the upcoming installment of the long-running basketball simulation franchise. Joining Reese on […]

Cooper Flagg and Bronny James are set to headline one of the most anticipated NBA Summer League matchups in league history when the Dallas Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game marks the official Summer League debut for Flagg, the No. 1 […]

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens revealed Tuesday that the organization reached out to the Indiana Pacers following Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury, offering support and assistance after the star guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Stevens, speaking during a press conference, acknowledged that Boston’s front office contacted the Pacers […]

Los Angeles Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank issued a statement Monday addressing the team’s three-team trade with the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz, which sent veteran guard Norman Powell to Miami and brought forward John Collins to Los Angeles. Frank praised Powell’s contributions to the franchise over the past three-and-a-half seasons and acknowledged […]

Norman Powell offered a message of gratitude to the Los Angeles Clippers after being traded to the Miami Heat on Monday as part of a three-team deal involving the Utah Jazz. Powell reposted the Clippers’ “Thank You” graphic on his Instagram story, adding, “It’s Always Love #clippernation 🔴🔵.” The 32-year-old guard was dealt to Miami […]

Newly acquired Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant opened up about his time with the Brooklyn Nets and former head coach Steve Nash, calling the chaotic circumstances surrounding their tenure “bulls**t” during a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Nash and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Durant, who played under Nash from […]

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is on pace to reach a statistical milestone achieved by only a handful of players in WNBA history. In her first season with the Sparks, the three-time All-Star and two-time champion is averaging 20.1 points and a career-high 5.7 assists per game — numbers that place her on track […]

The Dallas Mavericks are continuing to reshape their coaching staff, hiring former Los Angeles Lakers assistant Mike Penberthy, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Penberthy reunites with Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and newly hired assistant Frank Vogel, all of whom were part of the Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship staff. His hiring comes shortly after longtime […]

Deandre Ayton’s decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers was reportedly influenced by the opportunity to play alongside Luka Doncic, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The two former top picks are both 26 years old and enter the 2025-26 season as central pieces in the Lakers’ retooled roster. In a recent report, Scotto detailed the […]

The NBA announced a rule change ahead of the 2025 NBA Summer League, confirming a statistical adjustment that will impact how long-distance heaves at the end of quarters are recorded during all upcoming Summer League competitions. The league shared the change via X, formerly known as Twitter, just hours before Summer League play begins with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered the worst home defeat in Dodger Stadium history Friday night, falling 18-1 to the Houston Astros in a Fourth of July rout that quickly unraveled and never recovered. The 17-run loss marked the Dodgers’ most lopsided defeat at home since the stadium opened in 1962 and their worst overall since […]

Jonas Valanciunas’ NBA career may be coming to a close, casting doubt on his short-term future with the Denver Nuggets. According to BasketNews reporters Donatas Urbonas and Karolis Tiškevičius, the 33-year-old Lithuanian center is “close” to accepting a lucrative three-year offer from EuroLeague powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens. The deal is reportedly worth nearly EUR 12 million, […]

Paul Pierce believes the Boston Celtics were poised for another NBA championship in 2009 — if not for Kevin Garnett’s injury. On a recent episode of Podcast P with Paul George, the Hall of Famer and Celtics legend reflected on the team’s chances that season had Garnett remained healthy. Pierce made it clear he believes […]

Former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley recently shared that Hall of Famer Yao Ming possessed playmaking abilities similar to Nikola Jokic, but was limited by the offensive system employed during his time with the Houston Rockets. Speaking on the latest episode of the All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Mobley reflected on […]

The Orlando Magic have withdrawn their qualifying offer to guard Mac McClung, making the three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion an unrestricted free agent. The move, reported Wednesday by Keith Smith of Spotrac, signals the Magic’s continued reshuffling of their roster following an active offseason. McClung, 26, appeared in just two games for Orlando during […]

NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes the Houston Rockets are preparing for a significant consolidation trade, pointing to the team’s depth and flexibility as signs of a potential “three-for-one” move during the upcoming 2025–26 season. On a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons outlined Houston’s current roster situation and suggested the franchise may be […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst offered a strong perspective on Luka Doncic’s looming contract decision, calling it potentially the most impactful development of the NBA offseason. Doncic, who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers midseason, is eligible for a lucrative contract extension this summer. Speaking on NBA Today on Wednesday, Windhorst emphasized the league-wide implications of […]

Free agent guard Dante Exum has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 29-year-old reportedly considered multiple contenders before choosing to rejoin the Mavericks on Wednesday. Exum’s return adds depth and familiarity to a retooled Dallas backcourt that recently welcomed D’Angelo Russell on a two-year, […]