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Where were you when the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers? Whatever your answer may be, for sure, you were in a better situation than The Ringer’s Bill Simmons. To the uninitiated, Simmons was in the middle of a colonoscopy when it went down. Clearly, it was a historic moment that rivals […] The post Bill Simmons still doing Jaylen Brown trade cope with Jayson Tatum-Paul George take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham is averaging 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists off the bench for the Indiana Fever.

Shaquille O'Neal recalled Aaron Gordon's sister confronting him after the controversial 2016 Slam Dunk Contest finale.

With the trade deadline now passed, it’s time for Monday morning quarterbacking. My colleague Anthony Franco already took a look at the Rangers’ underwhelming deadline, in a post for Front Office subscribers. While I agree with Anthony that the lack of moves out of Texas was disappointing, it was almost understandable for me, given their […]

Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. hinted several weeks ago that the team might have a relatively quiet offseason, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. At a press conference in mid-May after head coach Steve Kerr decided to return to the team on a new two-year deal, Dunleavy said the team needed to […]

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The NBA’s minimum salary is one of several figures that changes from year to year at the same rate as the league’s salary cap. If the cap increases by 5% from one season to the next, the minimum salary will rise by the same amount. That means that even though we don’t know yet exactly […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 4: Aneesah Morrow #24 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 4, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

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Caldwell-Pope officially reunites with former teammate LeBron James in Philadelphia in the pursuit of another championship.

Following their NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs knew they needed to put in some work to get back. Victor Wembanyama has been at the forefront of this, working out with Hakeem Olajuwon and trying to learn from the legendary center, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “Wembanyama […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama puts in more work with Hakeem Olajuwon to level up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The WNBA season is in full swing, but despite some great games, basketball is easily the least talked-about topic in recent days.

Team News ‘Couldn’t feel my legs’: Bratt outduels Mize for first MLB win in stellar outing “It’s great,” Bratt said. “It’s a surreal feeling, to be honest. I don’t think it’s going to sink in for quite some time. But just thankful for [catcher James McCann] and thankful for everybody that’s been a part of this […]

The Lynx may own the league's best record, but Draymond isn't looking past the reigning champions just yet.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks poses during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nolan Pascu/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

Caitlin Clark has strengthened her WNBA MVP argument by powering the Indiana Fever’s record-setting offense, but A’ja Wilson remains the player to catch in the award race. The Caitlin Clark MVP conversation is no longer based on popularity, potential or projection. Clark has produced the statistics, individual honors and team success necessary to earn serious consideration for the WNBA’s most prestigious individual award.

If her strong season continues, she will have a great shot at it.

Caitlin Clark is third in the WNBA in scoring (21.5 points) and second in assists (8.0) this season.

The Washington Wizards have built a full nucleus since last season’s trade deadline, and it seems like they’re ready to start competing at a high level. A part of that nucleus is Anthony Davis, who was traded from the Dallas Mavericks at the deadline, but hasn’t played for the Wizards yet. Though there were trade […] The post Wizards rumors: Anthony Davis contract decision will only fuel trade speculation, but not right now appeared first on ClutchPoints.

James L. Edwards III of The Athletic is confident that the Knicks‘ front office will offer Karl-Anthony Towns an extension this offseason, but he doesn’t expect New York to put a maximum-salary contract on the table for the big man. A full max deal for Towns would be worth a projected $272.8MM over four seasons, […]

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But in considering who would pair well with the All-NBA guard, I found myself pondering another question: Who are Cunningham’s most impactful teammates? My criteria expanded beyond just how well they played alongside Cunningham. I’ve factored not only how well each teammate performed individually — primarily offensively — but how much they took pressure off of Cunningham and helped elevate him while playing at least 45 games. The list below compiles Cunningham’s five best Pistons teammates co...

LIMASSOL, CYPRUS - 2025/09/04: Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece (L) and Santi Aldama (R) of Spain seen in action during the group phase of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 between Spain and Greece at Arena Riga. Final score Greece 90 : 86 Spain. (Photo by Nicholas Muller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The two new Spanish Mavericks, rookie Sergio De Larrea and recently traded from the Memphis Grizzlies, stretch-big Santi Aldama, may not need a lot of minutes together before making a real imp...

Lakers insiders believe Dalton Knecht has the toughest path to minutes, making him the leading candidate to lose his roster spot.

NCAA Division II will move to the age-based eligibility model that has prompted athlete lawsuits across the country since it was adopted in Division I.

Kawhi Leonard next team odds still favor Toronto, but the Raptors trade remains on hold during an NBA Clippers investigation.

It was a very promising rookie year for Zabel, with optimism the Seahawks left guard will be even better in 2026.

With 16 guaranteed contracts on hand, the Lakers may be forced to choose between offloading Dalton Knecht or Bronny James to finalize their roster.