Sportsnet.ca http://sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/feed/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:02:05 EDT en-US hourly 1 NBA Featured Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:32:51 EDT Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:29:54 EDT Mike Koreen four_cols_meta sn-collection (LM Otero/AP Photo) Klay AP Source: Klay Thompson intends to sign with Heat after Mavericks buyout 6360212 four_cols Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:25:04 EDT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:56:09 EDT Sportsnet Staff The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have agreed on a contract buyout, ending a two-year tenure that was wrecked by the shocking trade of Luka Doncic.

]]> Basketball NBA DAL sn-article Frank Franklin II/AP Harden Report: Harden returning to Cavaliers on three-year, $97-million contract 6360212 four_cols Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:29:56 EDT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:45:57 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA CLE sn-article wolves AP source: Marc Stad buys majority ownership of Timberwolves, Lynx for $4.5 billion 6360212 four_cols Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:14:18 EDT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:55:19 EDT Associated Press Basketball NBA WNBA MIN MIN sn-article Pawel Dwulit/AP Jamaal Magloire Former Raptor Jamaal Magloire inducted into Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame 6360212 four_cols Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:55:24 EDT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:17:46 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA TOR sn-article NBA Featured 2 Items Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:39:33 EDT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:39:33 EDT Josh Beneteau two_cols_meta sn-collection (Frank Gunn/CP) maxey-barnes NBA off-season grades: Eastern Conference 6656297 two_cols Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:44:12 EDT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:43:39 EDT Zulfi Sheikh After plenty of superstar movement in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, the action seems to have settled down. Sportsnet’s Zulfi Sheikh grades each team’s off-season.

]]> Basketball NBA MIA PHI TOR sn-article Seth Wenig/AP wemby Eight compelling matchups to watch on 2026-27 NBA schedule 6656297 two_cols Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:07:28 EDT Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:04:28 EDT Ian Finlayson There’s never a shortage of drama in the NBA.

Ian Finlayson looks at eight matchups that offer the most compelling storylines this upcoming season.

]]> Basketball NBA LAC NY OKC SA TOR sn-article NBA Headlines Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:20:30 EST Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:26:59 EDT Josh Beneteau headlines_meta sn-collection (David Zalubowski/AP) CP175715563 Nuggets send Peyton Watson to Cavs in four-team trade with Clippers, Wizards 5831758 headlines Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:09:50 EDT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:14:47 EDT Associated Press Basketball NBA CLE DEN LAC sn-article Mark J. Terrill/AP Buss Buss siblings still intend to sell Lakers minority shares despite Jeanie’s opposition 5831758 headlines Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:41 EDT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:37:35 EDT Associated Press Five of the six children of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss still intend to sell their remaining minority ownership of the NBA team despite the opposition of their sister, Jeanie.

]]> Basketball NBA LAL sn-article David Zalubowski/AP Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard NBA refutes report it lacks evidence in Kawhi Leonard probe 5831758 headlines Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:22:39 EDT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:54:47 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA LAC TOR sn-article Frank Gunn/CP Scottie Barnes Raptors to open against Bulls, face Clippers early as full schedule unveiled 5831758 headlines Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:14:15 EDT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:43:31 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA TOR sn-article Damian Dovarganes/AP Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss Jeanie Buss contesting family’s decision to sell stake in Lakers 5831758 headlines Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:45:54 EDT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:47:17 EDT Associated Press Basketball NBA LAL sn-article John Woods/CP moon_xavier1280 Xavier Moon leads Sea Bears past Honey Badgers to claim first CEBL championship 5831758 headlines Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:38:21 EDT Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:58:56 EDT Canadian Press Basketball sn-article Tony Dejak/AP Charles-Oakley-New-York-Knicks-Spike-Lee Judge sides with Madison Square Garden against Charles Oakley 5831758 headlines Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:34:49 EDT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:34:51 EDT Associated Press Basketball NBA NY sn-article (Scott Marshall/AP) CP175534866 Former MVP Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons 5831758 headlines Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:46:03 EDT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:50:20 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA sn-article NBA Top Videos Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:25:25 EDT Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:27:50 EDT Josh Beneteau carousel_meta sn-collection 17870262716684028 NBA investigation into Clippers inches closer to finish line 6414058 carousel Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:12:58 EDT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:12:58 EDT Sportsnet Video Michael Grange joins Tim Micallef on Sportsnet Central to discuss the recent report surrounding the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, examining what the news means for the Raptors’ agreed-upon trade for Leonard.

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Kai Gammage hands out an off-season grade to each Western Conference team.

]]> Basketball NBA DAL DEN GS HOU LAC LAL MEM MIN NO OKC PHO POR SAC SA UTA sn-article (Yuki Iwamura/AP) Malachi Smith Raptors sign guard Malachi Smith ahead of training camp feed_column Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:38:05 EDT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:38:13 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA sn-article Jordan Strauss/AP Bob-Iger AP source: Lakers sold to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger for record price of $12.5 billion feed_column Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:29 EDT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:07:10 EDT Associated Press Basketball NBA LAL sn-article Aaron Gash/AP Harden-less Cavaliers lose to red-hot Bucks Report: Cavaliers trade Schroder and cash to Hornets for Mann feed_column Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:43:36 EDT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:43:43 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA CHA CLE sn-article Bradley Beal Bradley Beal signs two-year, $13.2M deal to return to Clippers feed_column Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:14:03 EDT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:30:46 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA LAC sn-article Chris O'Meara/AP Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard Grange: Clues suggest Kawhi Leonard will end up with Raptors feed_column Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:31:37 EDT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:22:52 EDT Michael Grange What exactly the NBA is going to do to resolve the entire Kawhi Clippers-Leonard situation remains up in the air. But the most likely scenario has the 2019 Finals MVP in a Raptors uniform on opening night. 

]]> Basketball NBA TOR sn-article John Raoux/AP raps (8) Raptors grouped with Pistons, Magic as NBA Cup schedule revealed feed_column Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:38:05 EDT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:38:13 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA TOR sn-article Nate Billings/AP lebron Ranking the top 10 starting fives in revamped Eastern Conference feed_column Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:10:08 EDT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:37:51 EDT Kai Gammage What does LeBron James’ move do for Philly’s depth in the Eastern Conference? Kai Gammage takes a look at the 10 best projected starting fives in the Eastern Conference.

]]> Basketball NBA TOR sn-article Nate Billings/AP sa Ranking the top 10 starting fives in reshaped Western Conference feed_column Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:04:39 EDT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:05:36 EDT Kai Gammage While eyes will be on the East this upcoming season, looming dynasties and top-level players out West aren’t likely to be silenced.

Kai Gammage ranks the top 10 starting fives in the NBA’s Western Conference.

]]> Basketball NBA DAL DEN HOU LAL MIN OKC PHO POR SA UTA sn-article RJ Barrett Raptors to hold training camp in Quebec City, pre-season game in Vancouver feed_column Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:52 EDT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:36:46 EDT Sportsnet Staff The Toronto Raptors are headed across Canada.

]]> Basketball NBA TOR sn-article curry Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy optimistic Stephen Curry will finish career with Warriors feed_column Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:34:49 EDT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:34:52 EDT Associated Press Basketball NBA GS sn-article Kyle Phillips/AP Don Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson dies at 86 feed_column Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:41:47 EDT Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:14:04 EDT Associated Press The NBA has lost one of its most successful coaches.

]]> Basketball NBA sn-article Clarke Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say feed_column Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:33:51 EDT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:37:38 EDT Associated Press Basketball NBA MEM sn-article Ross D. Franklin/AP Brooks Report: Canada’s Dillon Brooks signs $73-million extension with Suns feed_column Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:43:32 EDT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:13:13 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA PHO sn-article Mark J. Terrill/AP Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James Why Philadelphia makes sense for LeBron James’ final act full_width Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:57:41 EDT Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:11:52 EDT Michael Grange There are not many athletes who would have chosen Philadelphia to find their professional Zen, but LeBron James is an athlete like no other. Maybe he can write a Hollywood ending to his career in the City of Brotherly Love.

]]> Basketball NBA PHI sn-article Ashley Landis/AP AJJ Raptors sign wing Andre Jackson Jr. feed_column Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:44:47 EDT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:46:43 EDT Sportsnet Staff The Raptors have signed wing Andre Jackson Jr. to a deal, the team announced Wednesday. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

]]> Basketball NBA TOR sn-article Chris Szagola/AP Kawhi Leonard NBA-Raptors-sit-on-bench-in-Game-6-loss ‘He’s a magnet’: Jeremy Lin says Kawhi Leonard could transform Raptors again feed_column Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:19:11 EDT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:20:15 EDT Canadian Press Basketball NBA TOR sn-article Frank Franklin II/AP Harden Misdemeanour gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge feed_column Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:04:19 EDT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:47:08 EDT Associated Press Basketball NBA sn-article Julio Cortez/AP 76ers Mavericks Basketball Report: Wizards, Anthony Davis to wait until season begins to discuss extension feed_column Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:17:30 EDT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:17:39 EDT Sportsnet Staff Basketball NBA WAS sn-article Ross D. Franklin/AP wembvy Chris Bosh warns Wembanyama to ‘take your medicine’ for blood clots feed_column Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:10:48 EDT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:11:32 EDT Sportsnet Staff Speaking at a recent charity 3×3 event in California, the longtime NBA forward spoke at length about his blood clot issues and offered a key piece of advice to Wembanyama.

]]> Basketball NBA SA sn-article (John McDonnell/AP) trey jemison Raptors sign centre Trey Jemison to two-way contract feed_column Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:29:40 EDT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:07:18 EDT Sportsnet Staff The Toronto Raptors are bolstering their frontcourt depth.

]]> Basketball NBA TOR sn-article (Nick Iwanyshyn/CP) CEBL Team says Winnipeg basketball star injured after nightclub assault feed_column Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:52:50 EDT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:53:15 EDT Canadian Press Basketball sn-article J. Cole J. Cole still thinks about his six points for the Scarborough Shooting Stars feed_column Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:27:45 EDT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:27:51 EDT Canadian Press Basketball sn-article Chris Young/CP Kawhi Leonard Why the Kawhi Leonard contract investigation is taking so long feed_column Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:56:36 EDT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:09:33 EDT Michael Grange Why is the investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s dealings with the Clippers taking so long? Michael Grange has some informed theories on why … and when it will all end.

]]> Basketball NBA TOR sn-article (Matt Slocum/AP) CP176664745 Phillie Phanatic celebrates 76ers signing LeBron James with chalk toss feed_column Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:50:51 EDT Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:51:01 EDT Sportsnet Staff Baseball Basketball MLB NBA PHI PHI sn-article lebron NBA stars who ended their careers in unexpected places feed_column Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:13:06 EDT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:21:55 EDT Joseph Luca Casciaro With LeBron James taking his talents to Philly, Joseph Luca Casciaro brings us five other superstars who closed their playing careers in unexpected places.

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