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The Huskies and Gamecocks meet again! The post 2026 UConn vs. South Carolina Women's Final Four Preview: How to Watch, Top Players in Championship Rematch! appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Pistons star Cade Cunningham will miss another week as he continues recovery from collapsed lung.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided an encouraging update on Stephen Curry after the 38-year-old went through another scrimmage on Thursday evening, tweets Nick Friedell of The Athletic. “He looked good … he looks like Steph Curry,” Kerr said. Kerr wouldn’t commit to Curry playing on Sunday, saying that would be up to the star […]

The Minnesota Lynx are bringing back former WNBA champion Janel McCarville as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. The team announced several additions to the team’s operations and coaching staff on Thursday. McCarville returns to Minnesota, where she was part of the Lynx 2013 championship team, as well as a star for the Gophers. Minnesota also hired Jasmine Allen as basketball ...

Amid ongoing speculation about LeBron James’ future beyond the 2025-26 season, agent Rich Paul said there’s “no truth to any of it.” Speaking on the Game Over podcast, Paul made it clear that even James hasn’t made any decisions about what comes next. “I don’t know what’s happening. … (LeBron) don’t know either,” Paul said. […] The post Rich Paul downplays LeBron James rumors: ‘Nobody knows’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Don’t let the playoff run fool you; we did this whole song and dance last year, too.

Clippers two-way guard Sean Pedulla has been named the NBA G League’s Rookie of the Year for the 2025/26 season, the league announced in a press release. Pedulla, who went undrafted out of Mississippi last June, averaged 23.6 points, 6.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 28 combined games (32.0 MPG) with the Rip […]

AJ Dybantsa is still unsure about his NBA draft decision.

PHOENIX — It’s been 21 years since the last time Diana Taurasi competed in a UConn women’s basketball jersey, but the future Hall of Famer’s presence is all over the Huskies’ trip to Phoenix for the 2026 Final Four. As the team bus rolled through downtown, the Huskies realized their hotel is located on 7489 Taurasi Way — the street renamed in her honor after Taurasi broke the WNBA’s all-time ...

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Warriors and Clippers had framework agreed for Kawhi Leonard trade before the deal fell apart.

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Kristaps Porzingis might have a future with the Golden State Warriors if he decides to stick around with the franchise. Porzingis is going through the 11th season of his NBA career, his first with the Warriors. He joined the team after the Atlanta Hawks traded him there ahead of the trade deadline in February. Porzingis […] The post Warriors rumors: Kristaps Porziņgis return to Warriors likely as contract expectations emerge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Without their NBA All-Defensive forward Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s top-ranked defense has been led by All-Star Chet Holmgren, All-Defensive guard Lu Dort, and Cason Wallace. In only his third season with the Thunder, Wallace leads the league in steals per game with 2.0 swipes in his breakout season. He’s also averaging 8.6 points […] The post The Thunder guard destined for All-Defensive Team recognition appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the NBA season draws near its end, conversations about the off-season is already occurring. The Lakers have had a phenomenal second half of the season, fortifying their chances as a contender as they look to lock in home-court advantage. But, questions about the future have swirled, especially surrounding LeBron James and if he’d return […] The post Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves likely to return as three names surface to potentially join him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shooting is a major asset in the NBA. With the league leaning towards pace and space, outside shooting is becoming a vital factor in deciding games. As a result, these days, teams are looking for versatile players who can be a threat from anywhere on the court. However, back in the day, even the greatest […] The post 10 greatest NBA players who couldn’t shoot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will be missing Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, which means his team will be without its best player against the top team in the Eastern Conference. Another important note regarding Edwards’ absence is that he’ll no longer be eligible for the NBA […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ineligible for MVP, All-NBA voting with latest absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jock Landale sustained a right ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's 130-101 win by the Atlanta Hawks at the Orlando Magic. Landale has been diagnosed with a right high ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. Landale will miss at least the remainder of the regular season and an initial play-in game if the Hawks don't finish as at least the sixth seed. In 69 games this season, Landale is averaging 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds in 22.1 minutes.

LeBron James could end his career this summer and retire on a high note if Lakers win the 2026 Finals.

The Suns look to secure a much needed win

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A four-game win streak has made the Rockets first-round pick owed to the Sixers a bit worse.

A humming Celtics offense ran through a road matchup vs the Heat

Providence basketball player Duncan Powell for the second time this week pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges stemming from a weekend altercation with a woman.

Keaton Wagler's high school basketball transcript contained everything a college coach would want in a recruit. The 6-foot-6 sharp-shooting Illinois guard helped Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Kansas win its first two state titles, one coming with a perfect season.

UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley pointed to his clean slate of technical fouls in the NCAA Tournament in defense of his incident with Roger Ayers.

UConn's Sarah Strong, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph each won respective women's Naismith awards.

We're tracking all the coaching changes in men's college basketball throughout the offseason.

Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said Thursday his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.