Basketball NewsSunday, Aug 9, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoAug 9, 1:27 AM ET

The WNBA finds itself in a spot of bother after Sophie Cunningham’s strong take against transgender athletes was followed by two former NBA players showing intent to declare for the draft next year. Enes Freedom and Royce White have both declared for the WNBA, acknowledging they are allowed to play under the guidelines.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoAug 9, 12:55 PM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers are just days away from learning their schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, which will be LeBron James’ first in their uniform. James joined the 76ers in a shocking move this offseason after departing the Los Angeles Lakers, and now, opinions are varying on whether Philadelphia can be a legit title […] The post Dwyane Wade salutes 76ers’ LeBron James after emotional reunion in gym appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoAug 9, 12:53 PM ET

Rumor

The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are still being investigated after findings of allegedly funneling money to the forward through Aspiration. Recently, journalist Pablo Torres reported that there was another company that was funneling money to Leonard, which was Daktronics. There is still uncertainty about what the punishment would be if these allegations are […] The post NBA rumors: Raptors insider teases ‘most likely outcome’ of Kawhi Leonard trade after latest Clippers bombshell a...

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoAug 9, 12:27 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the eventful offseason, first learning that LeBron James would be leaving in free agency and then making a flurry of moves, headlined by a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. James has since gone on to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in a move that shocked basketball […] The post Shaq’s flowers for LeBron James choosing 76ers come with harsh reality on Lakers tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:Nets DailyOutlet infoAug 9, 4:41 PM ET

Basketball: Brooklyn Nets Paul Pierce (34) standing in front of logo at center court during preseason game vs Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Brooklyn, NY 10/15/2013 CREDIT: Guillermo Hernandez Martinez (Photo by Guillermo Hernandez Martinez /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X157074 TK1 R1 F88 ) Not much going on out there. We’ve written about Michael Porter Jr.‘s extension and why Joe and Clara Wu Tsai are likely to hang on to their Brooklyn sports assets, despite their m...

Publisher:Bright Side of the SunOutlet infoAug 9, 11:45 AM ET

Analysis

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