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Playoffs? Nope, for these WNBA teams tanking, not winning, is the top priority—and that’s the right strategy

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JuJu Watkins. | Getty Images Making it to the WNBA is tough for a player, but finding success with a team is even harder. Throughout the 2020s, there’s been a chasm between the teams that win and those that lose. During this decade, on average, over half of the league ends the year with a sub .500 record. So, what’s the solution? More losing! The best way for teams that lose more than they win to turn their fortunes around is by tanking. In recent years, the WNBA has seen an influx of young t...

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Top Lakers Games To Look Forward To In 2026-27 Season

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The NBA has officially released the schedule for the 2026-27 regular season and that of course means the dates on the calendar will start getting circled for the biggest matchups of the year. The Lakers are always one of the most anticipated matchups for many teams and that is even more the case with Luka […]

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals when he started to move on from celebrating title

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There’s never ‘enough’ celebration after a team wins the NBA championship. And in the New York Knicks’ case, winning a trophy after 53 long years, the fanbase deserved to soak in the festivities as long as they wanted. However, franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson recently laid out a completely different thought process on deciding when to […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals when he started to move on from celebrating title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers' Damian Lillard comeback season loading with new video from lab

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Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard’s comeback season for the Portland Blazers is near. After his two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Blazers guard Lillard spent the 2025-26 season rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles injury. He did participate in last season’s 3-point contest at All-Star weekend, taking home the title after tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges’ […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard comeback season loading with new video from lab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s ‘Hall of Fame’ bar on bringing back Steve Kerr amid retirement speculation

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Steve Kerr has been just as synonymous with the Golden State Warriors’ golden age of success as the likes of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors head coach made a dramatic U-turn after reportedly being very close to retiring at the end of last season, recently signing a two-year deal to extend his stay. […] The post Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s ‘Hall of Fame’ bar on bringing back Steve Kerr amid retirement speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Has Perfect Response to Ivica Zubac Concerns

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With the NBA season just over two months away, Ivica Zubac is ready for the new season. Tyrese Haliburton is ready to return after missing the 2025-26 season and dismissed concerns over his ability to play with him, according to Hoops Hype. “I have had zero court time with Zu. But I don’t think that’s […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton fires back at concerns over Ivica Zubac revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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