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Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Cameron Carr. If you rule out Dalton Knecht’s hot start in his rookie campaign before petering out pretty […]
Here is why Cam Whitmore could be a low-risk, high-upside free-agent gamble for the Lakers late in the 2026 offseason.
After injuries and the lack of a true point guard set him back last season, Daniel Gafford is poised to have a stellar season for the Dallas Mavericks.
Fans and media alike have spent this summer trashing the Denver Nuggets. They’ve torn apart Denver’s disastrous playoff collapse. They’ve criticized the Nuggets’ free agency moves (or lack thereof). But finally, the leaves have started to fall, meaning it’s time to look forward. The 2026 NBA season is just a month and a half away. […] The post DeMar DeRozan Will Win Sixth Man of the Year appeared first on The Lead .
It's setting up to be a fascinating year in the Association. From superstars with something to prove to future Hall of Famers, here's who you should be keeping an eye on.
Max Strus opened up about the unusual friendship he developed with Jimmy Butler during their time together with the Miami Heat, including the middle-finger gesture that became their personal handshake. According to Strus, Butler’s unpredictable personality and sense of humor were part of what made their relationship entertaining. “He always has this sense of humor […] The post Max Strus reveals hilarious Jimmy Butler relationship appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A question from DeMarcus Cousins on social media would eventually cost an Emmy-winning broadcaster his longtime place around the Sacramento Kings. Six years after a controversial response about the Black Lives Matter movement triggered a career-altering backlash, a federal appeals court has now delivered another setback in the 67-year-old’s broadcaster’s legal fight. Grant Napear became […] The post Fired NBA Announcer Loses Appeal Over Controversial Tweet on Social Justice Movement in Respo...
Max Strus has acknowledged that the pressure of playing on basketball’s biggest stage affected him during the 2023 NBA Finals. Strus struggled badly in Game 1 and admitted that the magnitude of the moment became difficult to ignore as the entire basketball world focused on the championship series. “Game 1, you can look at history […] The post Max Strus admits NBA Finals pressure overwhelmed him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Last season, the Houston Rockets had a very respectable 53-30 record in a competitive Western Conference. Although they ended up […]
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Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson reportedly is now a billionaire because of a questionable deal with pal Mark Walter. […]
Earlier this offseason, Ben Simmons hinted that he was eyeing a return to the NBA after taking the 2025-26 season off. He told Clay Skipper of Men’s Health that he didn’t “have a plan on where” he would sign, before adding, “Maybe I’ll go back to Philly.” He is not going back to Philly. Instead, […]
For years, Michael Jordan held the GOAT conversation almost by default. New research compiling player opinions from the last four years shows that grip has loosened. According to a HoopsHype breakdown of 112 active or former NBA players who have made their GOAT pick public since 2022, LeBron James now leads Jordan overall. The margin […] The post Odds Stack Up Against Michael Jordan as Research Reveals GOAT Debate Truth appeared first on EssentiallySports .
NEW YORK — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert informed the league Friday that she will retire at the end of this year, ending a run of more than seven years as the first person to hold the title. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the decision. “Cathy has presided over the WNBA through the most significant period […]
Tyrese Haliburton grew up in Oshkosh cheering for the Brewers. Years later, the Wisconsin native has somehow gone from hometown sports kid to one of the more polarizing figures in Milwaukee sports. That transformation was on full display Thursday night at Wrigley Field. Haliburton threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs hosted the […] The post ‘Anti-Milwaukee Guy’ Tyrese Haliburton Drops NSFW Response After Bucks Fan Slams Him for Going Against His Hometown appeared first on Ess...
Caitlin Clark has seen firsthand the development of Makayla Timpson this season with the Indiana Fever. The forward/center is one of the team’s most consistent performers, providing the team with a strong inside presence. She has received a lot of praise for her teammates, including from the three-time All-Star guard on Wednesday. Timpson is averaging [...] The post Caitlin Clark singles out 1 Indiana Fever teammate appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Oklahoma City Thunder need Jalen Williams back in top form this season, but it may not come in the way you think.
Rui Hachimura may already regret his move to the L.A. Clippers after interest from the Golden State Warriors in free agency.
We're exploring the big deals that Amen Thompson and Austin Reaves just received from the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, respectively.
Collin Sexton wanted an opportunity to impact winning on a big stage, making the Lakers an ideal destination.
From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]
In this special episode of The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition, our hosts break down the legacy of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who announced retirement plans Friday. The post Breaking news podcast: Cathy Engelbert to retire as WNBA commissioner in December appeared first on The IX Sports .
What to watch as the best players from around the world square off.
The Los Angeles Clippers are in one of the NBA's most hapless situations, and the Boston Celtics should look into benefiting from it if they want to. They don't have any superstars, but they have players who would round out the edges.
Between Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors have three defenders who could carry Toronto to a title.
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