Two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese has been accused of quitting on the Chicago Sky by faking her back injury. Reese hasn't played since July 29. "I think she's quit on the Chicago Sky," Jason Whitlock said on his podcast. "She's been claiming a back injury basically since the All-Star break...

Jaren Jackson Jr. told NBA reporter Rohan Nadkarni of NBC News that he wasn't "surprised" the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. The Grizzlies, who lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2025 playoffs in four games, traded Bane to the Magic...

An NBA trade idea sending Jalen Johnson and Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks to the Milwaukee Bucks has been created. NBA writer Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Hawks and Bucks: Atlanta Hawks Receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Receive: Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, 2026 first-round...

One NBA scout thinks the Miami Heat are "a little better than mediocre." The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Heat in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Miami president Pat Riley was busy this offseason. He traded Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love to the Utah Jazz, acquired Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, traded Duncan Robinson to...

The Boston Celtics are struggling to find a trade for Anfernee Simons, according to NBA reporter Grant Afseth of FastbreakJournal.com. The Celtics acquired Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Jrue Holiday trade on July 7. Simons will make $27.7 million next season in the final year of his contract. "Sources...

On June 17, tempers flared between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun. After WNBA star Caitlin Clark pushed Jacy Sheldon away from her, Marina Mabrey stood up for her teammate by shoving Clark to the floor. The WNBA gave Mabrey a flagrant foul Penalty 2 and the Fever beat the...

The Golden State Warriors value Chicago Bulls point-forward Josh Giddey's "skillset" and have communicated their interest with his representation, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. However, the Warriors likely won't get Giddey since he's a restricted free agent and the Bulls are not interested in doing...

Trae Young is "confident" in his ability to lead the Atlanta Hawks back to the NBA playoffs next season, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Hawks haven't made the postseason since 2023. Fischer also reports that Atlanta will not sign Young to an extension this offseason. Young...

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors "haven’t had contact for a couple of weeks," according to NBA reporter Danny Emerman of The San Francisco Standard. Kuminga is a restricted free agent. "The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga’s camp haven’t had contact for a couple of weeks, per a...

Lisa Byington has a front row seat to two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese's rebounding prowess, as she's the play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Sky. Reese hasn’t played since July 29, but she still leads the WNBA in rebounds per game and total rebounds. “She’s improved her numbers in a lot...