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The Indiana Fever might have some difficulty bringing back Sophie Cunningham for the 2026 season. Cunningham had a nice 2025 season, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Although the salary cap has increased to $7 million, the Fever might not have a ton of money to spend on her. ESPN's ...
Dillon Brooks versus LeBron James might be the only motivation the Suns need tonight.
Free-agent star Chelsea Gray has reached a three-year, $3-million fully guaranteed deal to return to the Las Vegas Aces, a source told ESPN's Kendra Andrews on Friday.
Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale shared an update on his latest health battle. Here's what he said.
The Cavs will look to take down the Hawks for the second time in a row.
Angel Reese has found herself on a new team ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, joining the Atlanta Dream after two seasons with the Chicago Sky. The former LSU forward has been one of the best players in the league since joining the Sky in 2024, averaging 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. After missing the postseason yet again in 2025, Reese expressed her frustration with the team, calling for it to add more talent.
Lakers get mixed news on the injury front ahead of Friday's game against the Suns.
With Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Rookie a candidate for Rookie of the Year, there’s no doubt a massive debate is being had between him and Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel. As people continue to debate whether the Rookie of the Year race between the Mavericks forward and the Hornets’ dynamic shooter is close or not, head […] The post Mavericks’ Jason Kidd plainly lays out why Cooper Flagg, not Kon Knueppel, should win ROTY appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Trailing Klay Thompson on a pin down to the left elbow, Kris Dunn took the outside route, calculated when and where he would swipe at the ball, and went for it. The result was another deflection, interception, and pick-six for Dunn. “Once a night,” LA Clippers lead assistant and defensive coordinator Jeff Van Gundy told […] The post Exclusive: After hitting rock bottom, Kris Dunn eyes All-Defensive team in career year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
We're keeping tabs on every major move with the transfer portal open in women's college basketball
With the Miami Heat preparing for the play-in tournament, the team has two games before Friday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. While the Heat’s injury woes continue ahead of the postseason, the team is still reeling after another painful loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, 128-114, garnering an honest reaction from head coach […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra drops ‘sobering’ take on defensive woes: ‘I’ve never been a part of something like this’ appeared first on ClutchPoi...
Marcus Smart was available for the Lakers’ home game against the Suns on Friday after being sidelined for the previous three weeks due to an ankle injury. Smart was upgraded to available and taken off the team’s injury report Friday afternoon after being sidelined with a right ankle contusion he sustained during the March 21...
The NBA season is coming to a close and the Lakers can finish as high as third or as low as fifth in the West.
It’s a busy week in the WNBA, with more than 80% of the league’s players out of contract entering free agency. A three-day window for free-agent negotiations opened Wednesday, and any signings or trades can become official Saturday. The Chicago Sky got an early start on their roster makeover by trading All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday for a pair of future first-round ...
The 2025-26 NBA MVP race appears to be close — though in a poll with The Athletic, players don't seem all that divided.
Natisha Hiedeman will not be returning to the Lynx, and she is expected to sign with the Storm in free agency.
The 65-game rule has been a hot topic of conversation in recent weeks amid injuries to Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic, all of whom would have been shoo-ins for All-NBA spots prior to getting hurt. Pistons star Cunningham reflected on the rule after Wednesday’s win over Milwaukee, his first game back from a […]
Cavs fans are bullish on their team’s chances in a matchup with the Hawks.
The standout point guard signs a long-term deal after an impressive season in EuroLeague. L'articolo Partizan Belgrade secures key contract extension with Carlik Jones proviene da Sportando.
NBAAtlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker noticed something different about Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at a tender age that separated him from the others. Ahead of leading his team on a journey to win back-to-back championships, Gilgeous-Alexander says 2025-26 was a challenging regular season. It’s hard to tell from the outside. However, Alexander-Walker says […] The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker reveals when Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got his signature a...
Deandre Ayton remains the x-factor for the Lakers.
Former Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen, who began his college basketball career at Florida, is aiming to play for the Gators again next season he can secure an NCAA waiver for another year of eligibility.
Big first-round matchup up implications tonight
With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament, the team is looking to close out the final two games of the regular season on a positive note, though the team’s injury woes continue. As Heat stars Tyler Herro and Norman Powell headline the injury report, here is a look at where the […] The post Tyler Herro, Norman Powell injury problems persist amid Heat’s play-in push appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Memphis Grizzlies have 16 players listed on their injury report ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz. After Grizzlies’ Ja Morant underwent a season-ending procedure for his elbow injury, 11 of his teammates are also ruled out for Friday’s game against the Jazz. Memphis has five players who are either considered questionable or […] The post Grizzlies have 16 players listed on injury report for Jazz game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sixers star Joel Embiid has been discharged from a Houston hospital and is heading back to Philadelphia, with the team saying there is no set timeline for his return to the court.
If Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ever hits the trade market, expect just about everyone to at least check in. That includes the Lakers and Celtics, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Amick reported that a wide range of teams could express interest if the Bucks decide to explore a deal this offseason, mentioning franchises […] The post Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Giannis’ recent media statements aren’t doing him favors with longtime supporters.
The nine players the Knicks used in Thursday’s win over Boston will likely make up the team’s playoff rotation, head coach Mike Brown said after the game, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. That group includes starters Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Miles Bridges and Josh Hart, plus reserves Mitchell Robinson, Miles […]
The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season and look to be heading towards the postseason as one of the title contenders. Jaylen Brown delivered a standout campaign in the absence of Jayson Tatum, who has looked close to his best since making a return from his lengthy injury absence. However, that does not mean […] The post Celtics rumors: Insider doubles down on Giannis trade idea including Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
