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LeBron James sends Joel Embiid 3-word message 76ers fans know well

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LeBron James and Joel Embiid have stayed mum regarding the four-time MVP’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers. James has refused to do a media appearance, while Embiid has elected to troll on X, as usual. At this point, it is unlikely that the 76ers will hold a media conference for James, who is entering his […] The post LeBron James sends Joel Embiid 3-word message 76ers fans know well appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Tyler Herro shares hilarious self-aware response to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

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This time, Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro punched himself. But only figuratively—and jokingly. Herro is entering his first season with the Bucks, his childhood team, after being traded by the Miami Heat, along with Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and draft capital in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. Antetokounmpo had […] The post Bucks’ Tyler Herro shares hilarious self-aware response to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rumors: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr just want to 'go out with dignity'

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Updated Aug 6, 1:07 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors’ core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and head coach Steve Kerr have seen the pinnacles of success in the NBA over the past decade. The trio have won four championships with a various cast of characters and made history in the process but many believe that Golden State’s viability as a […] The post Warriors rumors: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr just want to ‘go out with dignity’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clippers To Waive Sean Pedulla

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Updated Aug 6, 2:35 AM ET

The Clippers are waiving point guard Sean Pedulla, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 23-year-old was on a two-way deal that he signed in February. Pedulla played seven games for the Clippers last season, going 5-for-15 for 13 points in 31 total minutes. He spent the majority of his time with the team’s […]

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Mystics vs. Wings final score: Washington completes 20-point comeback in 96-92 win

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Updated Aug 6, 10:07 PM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics reacts to a play against the Dallas Wings during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 5, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Five days after Shakira Austin dropped 28 points i...

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New York Liberty hang on vs. Seattle Storm, win 92-86

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Updated Aug 6, 8:14 PM ET

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images “These two-game series feel like a playoff series, and whether you win or lose, you’re both trying to guess, like, on the adjustments piece. But I do think the team that, usually, drops the first one is always going to end up trying to play harder and pick up the pressure and be more physical, and so we’re expecting some of that.” That was Head Coach Chris DeMarco previewing the New York Liberty’s Wednesday night matchup with the Seattle Storm, their second in thre...

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Heat Notes: LaVine, Targets, Spoelstra, Johnson

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Updated Aug 6, 1:35 AM ET

The Heat‘s desire to add a high-volume shooter to replace the recently departed Tyler Herro and Norman Powell and bolster the offense around the talented duo of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo is no secret, nor is their scant means of acquiring said player. There was hope that the matter could be neatly resolved if […]

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NBA Exec Questions Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe's Fit with LeBron James on 76ers

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Updated Aug 6, 1:08 PM ET

At least one NBA executive is expressing doubt over whether LeBron James' arrival will be a positive thing for budding stars Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

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Celtics Sign Dillon Mitchell To Two-Way Deal

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Updated Aug 6, 2:20 PM ET

The Celtics have signed rookie forward Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract, the team announced on Wednesday (Twitter link). The extremely athletic 6’8″ forward was the 40th pick in the 2026 Draft and proceeded to average 13 points, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks in 26.0 minutes per game for the Celtics in Summer League while […]

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WNBA gameday discussion: Has the Minnesota Lynx’s 10-game winning streak masked a potential problem?

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Updated Aug 6, 10:03 AM ET

Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams. | NBAE via Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx are taking a 10-game winning streak, the longest in the WNBA this season, into their Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks (9 p.m. ET, Prime Video). During their streak of 10 wins, Minnesota already notched a win over the Sparks, which was win No. 4 in this stretch. That was the game Olivia Miles left early with an ankle injury scare, yet Kayla McBride stepped up, with her 24 points steering Minnesota ...

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Rockets Waive JD Davison

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Updated Aug 6, 3:21 AM ET

The Rockets have waived guard JD Davison, the team announced today. Houston picked up its 2026/27 team option on Davison in June, but his $2,584,539 salary remained entirely non-guaranteed even after that option was exercised. As a result, the Rockets won’t carry any dead money on their cap for Davison, whether or not he’s claimed […]

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Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Reacts to Kelsey Mitchell Announcement on Wednesday

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Updated Aug 6, 11:33 AM ET

Caitlin Clark celebrated Indiana Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell after the veteran guard earned WNBA Player of the Week honors.

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Basketball World Reacts to WNBA’s Kelsey Mitchell Announcement

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Updated Aug 6, 3:50 PM ET

The Indiana Fever are currently 19-11 and thriving entering Thursday night’s highly anticipated matchup with the Las Vegas Aces.A large reason for the team’s success, alongside Caitlin Clark’s outstanding play, has been veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell.Mitchell was recognized for her recent success by the WNBA on Wednesday, as the league named her the Eastern Conference […] The post Basketball World Reacts to WNBA’s Kelsey Mitchell Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv targeting Jasiel Rivero to bolster frontcourt - Sportando

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Updated Aug 6, 3:49 AM ET

A move to Hapoel would mark a return to Israel for Rivero, who previously spent two seasons with Maccabi Tel Aviv. L'articolo Hapoel Tel Aviv targeting Jasiel Rivero to bolster frontcourt proviene da Sportando.

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WNBA gameday discussion: After a banner debut for the Phoenix Mercury, can Kelsey Plum lead her new team to a win over the Atlanta Dream?

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Updated Aug 6, 12:00 AM ET

Kelsey Plum. | Getty Images For at least one game, the Phoenix Mercury silenced all of us who were skeptical about their decision to trade for Kelsey Plum. Plum, who hadn’t suited up for the Los Angeles Sparks since June 21 due to a leg injury, played 21 minutes off the bench as the Mercury defeated the Chicago Sky, 106-101, on Monday night. In those 21 minutes, she didn’t simply score 20 points on 60 percent shooting from the field, including a 3-for-5 effort from behind the arc, but her fin...

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