Gear

The best resistance bands for basketball players: which ones stay put during lateral slides and glute work without rolling or snapping.

Our picks for speed, double unders, and footwork, including the rope we hand most players first, plus beaded, weighted, and budget alternatives.

We tested basketball knee pads for impact protection, fit, breathability, and durability to find the best padded sleeves for youth and adult players.

We tested knee sleeves, straps, and stabilizer braces for basketball and picked the best for support, fit, and staying put during play.

Find the best knee sleeve for basketball that stays put during cuts and provides lasting support—without overspending.

We tested kids’ basketball knee pads to find sleeves that stay over the kneecap, cushion hard landings and survive a season of practices and washing.

Which padded knee sleeves actually protect knees during basketball falls without foam flattening or slipping – for players who dive and play hard.

We tested lace-ups, hard shells, and quick-wrap braces to find ankle support that resists a roll and still fits inside a basketball shoe.

The best ankle compression sleeves for basketball that stay put through quick cuts and jumps, without the bulk or sizing guesswork.

We tested lace-up ankle braces for basketball to find the ones that stay locked in a shoe, survive a season, and suit your ankle and your sneaker.