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Before the 2026 WNBA season begins, here’s a too-early ranking of every teams’ championship chances.

The Atlanta Hawks are back home as they look to take a series lead against the New York Knicks in Game 3. Things can always get hectic around this time for players, especially during media availability when there are more people than usual trying to ask a question. For Jalen Johnson, he doesn’t forget the […] The post Jalen Johnson’s viral moment with ‘soft spoken’ reporter shows he’s a real one appeared first on ClutchPoints.

I mean, maybe you’re laughing, but it is 1-1 after all.

Derrick White of the Boston Celtics is the NBA's Sportsmanship Award winner for this season, as selected by his fellow players across the league. TJ McConnell of the Indiana Pacers — who actually got more first-place votes, almost 22% — was second, while Harrison Barnes of the San Antonio Spurs was third and Al Horford of the Golden State Warriors was fourth.

Phoenix had a defensive plan for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2. Force him left, load help into the paint, shrink driving lanes, and send late...

Thompson receives votes for DPOY.

Shaquille O'Neal revisits wildest NBA opinions across eras.

The WNBA’s decision to nationally broadcast every Indiana Fever game this season has sparked one of the most polarizing debates among fans. At the center of it all is Caitlin Clark, whose presence has undeniably reshaped the league’s visibility and commercial appeal.

The Detroit Pistons climbed back into their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, picking up a 98-83 victory at home in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score suggested. The Pistons’ defense was the star of the night in this one, walling off the paint and forcing a poor jump […] The post How Isaiah Stewart’s roughhousing turned Pistons’ Jalen Duren into an All-Star appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of the New York Knicks’ Game 3 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, superfan Ben Stiller is hyping up the team’s fanbase despite their fourth-quarter collapse in their previous encounter. Stiller posted on the morning of Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026, with a simple three-word message ahead of Game 3, “LETS GO KNICKS.” This is his […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller hypes New York up before Game 3 vs. Hawks after Game 2 collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Fans were left with a sour taste in their mouth, though, because Jalen Williams left the game with a hamstring injury. It is unclear how much time he will miss, if any, but fans are fearing the worst. This has […] The post Jalen Williams’ injury has Oklahoma City fans nervous, but Thunder are still NBA Finals favorites appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Optimism within the Golden State Warriors organization about Steve Kerr's return has dimmed in recent weeks, multiple team sources told The Athletic. Staffers have begun preparing for a potential coaching change, though sources stressed no decision is final until Kerr meets with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy. ESPN reported Monday that the Warriors would require Kerr to sign a multi-year extension if he returns. One team source neither confirmed nor denied that detail. Spec...

AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced on YouTube.

Marcus Smart is only four years removed from winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. However, injuries and trades derailed him, limiting him to 54 games and zero playoff appearances for two teams in the last two seasons. He found a home with the Los Angeles Lakers last offseason, and is now a key […]

Just as the WNBA season was about to tip off, the Dallas Wings made a roster move that few saw coming, parting ways with two players who carried high expectations into training camp. Only a fraction of college stars stick on a WNBA roster, but few expected a history-making Maryland guard and a top scorer to be among the first cuts for the Dallas Wings.

Less than 48 hours after being diagnosed with a concussion as the result of a hard fall in Game 2 vs. Portland, Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama appears to be trending in the right direction. Appearing on Inside The NBA late on Wednesday night (Twitter video link), Shams Charania of ESPN said that Wembanyama’s symptoms […]

A lot to consider before suiting up the DPOY

Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the concussion protocol.

This was expected. After a strong freshman season at BYU, Dybantsa is on top of many team's draft boards.

The Clippers allegedly used Aspiration to circumvent the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard, a charge the Clippers denied.

Monique Billings brings eight years of WNBA experience to the Indiana Fever after signing a two-year contract on April 11. Billings comes off an impressive one-year run with the Golden State Valkyries before joining the Fever. The Valkyries became the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in their first season in 2025.

Caitlin Clark dropped a major praise for her Fever teammate.

Jrue Holiday, at the time still playing for Boston, took home the Joe Dumars Trophy last year.

The Detroit Pistons got back into their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night with a comfortable home win in Game 2. The Pistons were led in this one once again by star point guard Cade Cunningham, who scored 27 points in the victory. Recently, Cunningham was ruled to be eligible for regular season […] The post Why Pistons’ Cade Cunningham was ruled eligible for awards after falling just short of 65 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

These 10 teams are positioning themselves for a strong 2026-27 with elite transfer class hauls

The Los Angeles Lakers lead the Houston Rockets, and Luke Kennard’s breakout has reshaped a series now facing a major shift.

The 2026 Western Conference First Round is officially a series as the Denver Nuggets travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves for a pivotal Game 3 this Thursday, April 23. After the Timberwolves pulled off a gutsy 119-114 upset in Denver on Monday to tie the series 1-1, the momentum has shifted to the Twin Cities. With home-court advantage now in Minnesota's hands, the Nuggets (1-1) must find a way to silence a hungry Target Center crowd. Catch the action live on Prime Video. Game 2 was a te...

With a 2-0 series lead, the Cleveland Cavaliers travel away from home now to face the Toronto Raptors in the North while looking for the sweep.

The WNBA is also facing similar problems with securing …

The Suns proved they can still compete at a high level when they prioritize transition play and defensive aggression.