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Paige Bueckers' highlight-reel 3s fuel 20-point first half as Wings beat Mercury, nab franchise-record 26th win

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Dallas has won six straight games and is jockeying for improved playoff seeding amid its turnaround season.

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WNBA gameday discussion: Can Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and other stars strengthen their awards candidacies?

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Paige Bueckers. | NBAE via Getty Images A three-game WNBA Saturday slate where no game has direct playoff implications serves as a great opportunity for players in contention for end-of-season awards to author a closing argument. So, here’s a look at the primary awards contenders in action on Saturday. In the comments, spill any of your thoughts on the award races. Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings (1 p.m. ET, CBS) A leading candidate for Most Improved Player, Jessica Shepard added to her resu...

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Why Warriors will be one of NBA’s best shows even if they don’t go far

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No one expects the Warriors to be NBA champions next season. So, will it be a wasted season? Far from it.  Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, Friday, April 10, 2026. Not everything can be judged by whether the Larry...

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Patrick Beverley says Russell Westbrook “might be back” in NBA

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Former Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook hung up his sneakers earlier last month. The decision came as a shock to his NBA fans as well as to former NBA players who have watched him up close. However, even after a month, Patrick Beverley does not believe Westbrook’s NBA career is necessarily over. The former […] The post Patrick Beverley says Russell Westbrook “might be back” in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets rumors: Why 2026-27 season could determine Alperen Sengun's future in Houston

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Despite signing a five-year, $185 million extension, Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun’s future could be in jeopardy according to one NBA insider. The Rockets will look to build off their first-round playoff exit against the Los Angeles Lakers last season. After finishing with the fifth-best record in the Western Conference standings, critics are raising questions about […] The post Rockets rumors: Why 2026-27 season could determine Alperen Sengun’s future in Houston appeared first on ClutchPoi...

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Why Brian Windhorst is still high on Celtics even after Jaylen Brown trade

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While one analyst questioned the Boston Celtics trading for Paul George in exchange for Jaylen Brown, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst sees the bright side for the most-storied franchise. As the dust settles from the Celtics’ blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, he’s giving Boston the benefit of the doubt. Considering […] The post Why Brian Windhorst is still high on Celtics even after Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks rumors: James Dolan's reluctance could decide Karl-Anthony Towns' future

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With a potential max extension for New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns on the horizon, the team owner James Dolan’s looming decision could alter the All-Star forward’s future. After helping the Knicks capture their first championship in 53 years, Towns, with two seasons remaining on his four-year, $220.4 million contract, is due for an extension. However, […] The post Knicks rumors: James Dolan’s reluctance could decide Karl-Anthony Towns’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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