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The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Sunday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes remains out with a left foot injury as well. Both players were originally listed as questionable. Los Angeles is coming off a mini two-game winning streak […]

Plumlee will start Sunday versus the Nuggets, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament appearance, there’s no denying how disappointing that fate is, as many on the team were vocal about wanting to avoid the tourney. Still, nothing can change their postseason trajectory as the Heat look to get through the play-in tourney, but it hasn’t […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs have made a final decision on Victor Wembanyama’s availability ahead of their regular season finale against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening. Wembanyama is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his third year in the league. He has elevated to superstar status as he led the Spurs to their first playoff berth […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out for regular season finale vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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From 68 losses to 60 wins in two years. That is what is on the line tonight for the Detroit Pistons in their regular-season finale against the Indiana Pacers. Detroit could become just the third team in franchise history to reach 60 wins, and one of just three this season, joining the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Eight years and two championships later, Natasha Howard is coming home. Natasha Howard won a championship with the Minnesota Lynx in 2017.

The Knicks got a scare during Friday night’s victory over the Raptors as starting forward OG Anunoby missed the second half of the game with an ankle injury, seemingly suffered when he tripped on the foot of Scottie Barnes early in the second quarter, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. While Anunoby […]

Mikal Bridges had another short night to extend the NBA's longest active streak of consecutive games played, logging 23 seconds in the New York Knicks' game against Charlotte on Sunday. Bridges was the only Knicks starter to play with the team locked into the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Kahleah Copper's deal with Phoenix is for two years, a source said.

Golden State basketball is on the way! Come join our game thread and chat about tonight’s matchup here.

The WNBA’s new seven-partner media deal is one of the most expansive in sports, but it’s being met with widespread skepticism over the league’s financial health. “The WNBA has seven league rights partners, it’s kind of wild—ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, USA, Amazon, CBS, Ion, NBA TV,” reports Ryan Glasspiegel of FOS Sports about the multiple mediums that are available for broadcasting the games.

The Indiana Fever front office continues to deliver positive news for the fans. After retaining the core part of their 2025 roster, the front office now plans to reunite the coaching staff with a South Carolina icon.

With the Bucks long out of the playoff race, Doc Rivers was prepared on the last day of the NBA season for one final game to coach. “I'm not going to announce anything,” Rivers said Sunday ahead of the Bucks game against the 76ers. Rivers, the NBA’s winningest active coach and someone ranking sixth on the league’s all-time victory list, again cited age and time with his grandchildren as the key reasons he would call it a career.

The Seattle Storm have re-signed forward Ezi Magbegor during WNBA free agency. Magbegor is a four-time all-defensive team selection.

Wallace is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shulga is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Atlanta Hawks in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season, the team is also preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament. As the Heat look to enter the play-in tournament with momentum, head coach Erik Spoelstra has one final message for the team before the regular-season […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Has Ja Morant played his final game with the Grizzlies? Well, some sure think so. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, there is at least some belief that Morant may have already played his final game for the Grizzlies. “As an aside, this could be Ja Morant’s final game on Memphis’ roster,” Vardon wrote. […] The post Ja Morant’s run with Grizzlies may have reached its end appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is hearing the same rumors as everyone else. He’s just not engaging with them. Amid speculation linking Dallas to high-profile executives such as the Thunder’s Sam Presti and Celtics’ Brad Stevens, Dumont made it clear those conversations aren’t happening. At least not yet. “I have to tell you, I can’t talk […] The post Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on GM rumors: I can’t talk to anyone without permission appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Earning a spot on an All-NBA team is the simplest way for a player to become eligible for a Designated Veteran or Rose Rule contract, allowing them to earn a higher maximum salary than they'd typically qualify for (35% instead of 30% for veterans, or 30% instead of 25% for players coming off rookie contracts). […]

Transfer guard Stefan Vaaks, one of the surprise freshmen in college basketball this season who starred at Providence, has committed to Illinois, his agents at Excel Sports Management told ESPN on Sunday afternoon.

All-Star forward Gabby Williams is officially leaving the Seattle Storm and signing with the Golden State Valkyries.

There may be changes coming with the Bucks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, there is a growing belief around the league that Doc Rivers may not return to Milwaukee’s bench next season. Instead, Rivers could remain with the organization in a different capacity. “The rising expectation in league coaching circles that Doc […] The post Bucks could move Doc Rivers to consulting role after season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Kings center Maxime Raynaud is expected to join Team France this summer ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, according to Maxime Aubin of L’Equipe (Twitter link). The 2025 second-round pick could be an All-Rookie selection, having averaged 12.3 points and 7.5 rebounds through 73 games, including 55 starts (26.4 minutes per contest). “I’ve seen […]

The Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks have agreed to a trade, sending forward Rickea Jackson to LA and guard Ariel Atkins to Chicago, per Alexa Philippou. After spending the first 7 seasons of her WNBA career with the Washington Mystics, Ariel Atkins took her talents to the Chicago Sky for the 2025 season. She… The post Chicago Sky Trade Ariel Atkins, Acquire Rickea Jackson from Los Angeles Sparks appeared first on Winsidr.

PHOENIX — WNBA free agency has been in full throttle, but frustration is building among Phoenix Mercury fans who are watching teams make major moves while their own front office remains quiet. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) celebrates their win over the New York Liberty 79-73 to win the series during Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs first round at PHX Arena on Sept.