Toronto has been awarded a WNBA franchise beginning in the 2026 season. The franchise will be owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., which is run by Larry Tanenbaum. Tanenbaum is a minority owner and chairman of sporting giant Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment which owns the Maple Leafs, Raptors, TFC, Argos and Marlies. Tanenbaum reportedly attempted to...

After a disappointing Game 2 loss for the second consecutive series, Jayson Tatum spoke about the expectations outsiders have placed on the Boston Celtics following their dominant regular season. "We get it," Tatum said after the Celtics were blown out in the second half by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2. "The world thinks we're never supposed to...

Rick Carlisle has received a $35,000 fine by the NBA for his comments after the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks. Carlisle criticized the officiating in the game and also questioned the integrity of the NBA and its officials. "I'm always talking to our guys about not making it about the officials," said Carlisle after the game. "But...

The Phoenix Suns will hire Mike Budenholzer on a contract worth approximately $10 million per season. Budenholzer will return to coaching one season after he was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks. Budenholzer's Bucks defeated the Suns during the 2021 Finals. The Suns parted ways with Frank Vogel as head coach this week after one season in the job. After...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley is aware he's one of the final players from his draft class still playing in the NBA. Conley also knows the end is approaching, but he's not really thinking about that. When asked about his future, Conley said, "Before I signed the extension, it was like, 'Man, it could be this year, it could be next year, it...

The Washington Wizards are expected to begin interviews for their next head coach later this week or early next week. Rival teams believe that interim head coach Brian Keefe is the frontrunner for the job. Keefe took over at midseason, after Wes Unseld Jr. was fired by Washington. Keefe went 8-31 in 39 games in his first head coaching opportunity....