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New Michigan coach Mike Boynton Jr. spoke to Jon Rothstein about his interactions with Wolverine leadership after Dusty May left for the NBA

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham will not play for Team USA in September despite ranking among the WNBA’s best three-point shooters.

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with a chance to develop their young core around Cooper Flagg, so five players stand out as not part of the future.

Much of the NBA's summer business has been completed, which means it's time for report cards. Let's break down the West.

Chris Cenac Jr takes you behind the scenes on NBA Draft Day.

Chris Cenac Jr takes you behind the scenes on his arrival in Boston and picking his jersey number. Video: On the Clock with Chris Cenac Jr | Episode 3 https://t.co/GFAsE7e5P2 — CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) August 6, 2026

The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks may enter the 2026-27 season with the edge over the revamped Philadelphia 76ers, but league insiders believe that advantage could disappear by the time the playoffs arrive. In a report for ESPN, Vincent Goodwill spoke with executives, scouts and assistant coaches around the league to evaluate one of […] The post NBA insiders give ESPN a consensus on Knicks vs. 76ers, with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers assembled one of the NBA’s most star-studded rosters this offseason, but one rival executive believes Tyrese Maxey could face unexpected challenges adjusting to the team’s new hierarchy. In a recent ESPN report, Vincent Goodwill shared the perspective of an anonymous rival executive who questioned how Maxey’s development could be affected after Philadelphia […] The post Rival exec warns 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey about ‘head spinning’ with LeBron James, Jaylen Brown appeared f...

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown has faced criticism throughout an eventful offseason, but not everyone around the NBA shares the negative perception surrounding the former NBA Finals MVP. According to ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill, multiple league executives remain high on Brown despite his departure from the Boston Celtics and the scrutiny that followed. One Western Conference […] The post Rival GM isn’t buying harsh 76ers’ Jaylen Brown narrative as Knicks battles loom appeared first on Cl...

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Coming off a 4-0 sweep at the hands of All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks in the second round of last year’s playoffs, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are re-loaded following a drastic offseason tranformation. For the first time in 53 years, the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy resides in The Big Apple. […] The post Rival exec delivers bottom line on Joel Embiid vs. Karl-Anthony Towns rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jalen Rose's latest comments questioning LeBron James' all-time ranking surprised fans because they contradict his previous stance.

Here are the 30 best three-point shooters entering the 2026-27 NBA season, ranked by last year’s efficiency, volume, shot difficulty, and career.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 26: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to becoming the Philadelphia 76ers franchise leader in 3-pointer field goals made during the game against the Miami Heat on February 26, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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: ...

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MALAGA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Austin Reaves #15 and Walker Kessler #14 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team get ready for practice on August 10, 2023 at Pabellon Training Center Higueron in Malaga, Spain. 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

Cunningham is already in her sixth season in the WNBA.

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.