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Lakers Roster Updates

• 🔥 Looney Signed: The Lakers agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with Kevon Looney to serve as backup center behind...

• D'Angelo Russell heads to Memphis from the Wizards with a future second-round pick and pick swap in a six-team trade also involving the Clippers,...

After losing LeBron and Hachimura, the Lakers targeted Kuminga as a starter next to Doncic and Reaves while adding Kessler and others.

They signed...

• First-time All-Stars Marina Mabrey and Dominique Malonga headline the 12 reserves
• Nneka Ogwumike earns her 11th selection, tying Diana Taurasi for...

• LeBron's top destinations narrowed to the Cavaliers, Heat, and 76ers, with Philadelphia rising after acquiring Jaylen Brown.
• Lakers signed...

The 2026 WNBA All-Star reserves spotlight both emerging talent and proven stars.

• Dominique Malonga earns her first All-Star selection at age 20,...

Atlanta adds Shatori Walker-Kimbrough for her 10th WNBA season, bringing championship experience and veteran backcourt presence.

• Returns after 41...

UConn coach Geno Auriemma pushes back on the Caitlin Clark foul controversy, arguing it's been blown into a societal "cause" by overly passionate...

Sophie Cunningham has overtaken Chennedy Carter in the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year conversation after Carter's early dominance faded.

• Carter's...

One week after the Lakers decision, fresh rumors link LeBron to multiple teams.

• Warriors' initial Bay Area optimism has cooled into a patient...

Al Horford inks a two-year, $14 million deal with Golden State to play his 20th NBA season, becoming one of just 14 players in league history to reach...

• Practice milestone: Collier returned July 1 as full participant after right ankle surgery in January and left in March
• Ramp-up window: Needs 1-2...

• Top consensus: Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries occupy the top two spots in both power rankings.
• MVP race: A'ja Wilson is the clear...

Caitlin Clark transformed the league into a mainstream attraction, driving ratings and larger venues for road games.

• Angel Reese and Kamilla...

Knicks star Jalen Brunson is undergoing left wrist surgery after playing through the injury en route to the 2026 title.

• Expected to return to...

The Las Vegas Aces signed No. 25 pick Justine Pissott to a standard contract after the Fever declined to match the offer sheet on their development player. The Aces waived Chennedy Carter to clear roster space ahead of the midseason deadline.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have squashed trade rumors by signing Donovan Mitchell to a 4-year, $273 million maximum contract with a full trade kicker and...

Isiah Thomas argues Luka Doncic puts the Lakers in playoff and "exceed expectations" conversations, but not championship talks like Wembanyama does....

Both teams sit at 13-8, yet perceptions diverge sharply due to expectations.

• Dallas Wings have surged 10-5 since beating New York 91-76, exceeding...

Could Nikola Jokic become the next superstar to demand a trade?

• Contract delay sparks angst: Jokic is waiting until next summer to extend,...