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After signing with the Chicago Bulls this offseason, veteran swingman Norman Powell is well aware that he's joining a rebuilding team.

In a league grappling with a stark delineation between reality and social media, messaging is more crucial than ever.

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The Los Angeles Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors this offseason for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and several future draft picks. However, the deal is on standby as the NBA launched an investigation on Leonard and the Clippers for an alleged attempt to circumvent the salary cap. While there is no current timetable […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard’s ‘strong’ feelings on Raptors-Clippers trade amid ongoing investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers are prepared to pursue arbitration depending on the severity of any penalties the NBA may impose following its investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, sources told The Stein Line. The organization has maintained since the investigation began that it did not funnel funds to Leonard through Aspiration or violate the league's collective bargaining agreement in any other way. Steve Ballmer is expected to pursue all available remedies t...

Kevin O'Connor continues his NBA 'Entertainment Rankings' with the Suns and Pelicans.

Dave Portnoy has criticised the WNBA after Caitlin Clark’s technical foul was rescinded, calling the treatment of the Indiana Fever star ‘insane disrespect’. Clark had briefly been handed her eighth technical of the season during Saturday’s win over the Chicago Sky, which would have triggered a suspension.

The basketball world lost an absolute giant as Hall of Fame head coach Don Nelson passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. Nelson was a revolutionary coach, winning three NBA Coach of the Year Awards in stints with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks. Even after retiring, he remained around […]

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The surging New York Liberty will face Indiana on Tuesday night in a marquee WNBA matchup that will see the Fever at full strength after the league rescinded a technical foul against Caitlin Clark that would have kept her out. Clark picked up her eighth technical of the season on Saturday, the number that triggers a one-game suspension, but league officials quickly rescinded it. New York has won four straight games and seven of its last eight thanks to strong play from its top three players B...

With the NBA's probe into Kawhi Leonard potentially ending early, the Clippers star could be traded to the Toronto Raptors soon.

Kawhi Leonard believes that the agreed-upon blockbuster trade that will send him from the Clippers to the Raptors will ultimately go through before Toronto begins training camp next month, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports in his latest Substack post. That trade was reported in late June but Leonard officially remains a member of […]

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he has officially submitted his paperwork for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

Kawhi Leonard‘s return to Toronto apparently remains on track. The question is what happens to the Clippers before he gets there. Leonard expects the NBA’s investigation into allegations of salary-cap circumvention involving himself and Los Angeles to be completed before training camp, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Fischer added that Leonard remains […] The post Kawhi Leonard still expected to join Raptors as NBA investigation nears end appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The passing of Don Nelson has unsurprisingly resulted in an outpouring of respect and admiration

After the San Antonio Spurs lost the NBA title to the New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama has been putting in the work. Wembanyama is more determined than ever to be one of the best. He also knows more than ever what he wants in a teammate. Wembanyama recently mentioned the name of a fellow Frenchman […] The post Victor Wembanyama reveals Frenchman he’d like to team up with on San Antonio appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Zion Williamson was drafted first overall in 2019 after a freshman season at Duke in which he was named the national college player of the year. The high-flying forward was one of the most highly touted prospects in recent memory and was supposed to turn the New Orleans Pelicans around. Instead, he has become a […] The post Scottie Pippen rips Pelicans’ Zion Williamson’s work ethic with diet concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In July, the Los Angeles Lakers traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. They got guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks in return. Shaquille O’Neal welcomes the news that Ayton will no longer be in Los Angeles. As the Lakers continue to change things up this offseason, Shaq is adamant that whoever […] The post Shaq savagely dunks on Deandre Ayton after trade to Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kawhi Leonard may be currently getting investigated by the league, but that hasn’t stopped him from having fun this season. The still-Los Angeles Clippers forward recently made a video poking fun at his former teammate Paul George after he found out that a Chinese street baller scored 60 points on him. “This guy’s over here […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard savagely trolls Paul George for getting cooked by Chinese street baller appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum didn’t have to be best friends throughout their 10 seasons together with the Boston Celtics. The All-Star tandem found success anyway, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals five times and the NBA Finals twice before winning the franchise its 18th championship in 2024. Brown’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers spelled the […] The post Why Jayson Tatum not speaking to Jaylen Brown after Celtics’ trade with 76ers is strange appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Mystics have won 7 straight games — and they’ve shown few signs of slowing down.

Bill Simmons believes commissioner Cathy Engelbert is the biggest problem in the WNBA, and he expects that problem to be resolved before next season. Despite boasting players who are both uniquely talented and marketable personalities leading to record ratings and popularity, the national conversation around the WNBA continues to be largely negative. The WNBA has…

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Champagnie seized a starting spot and came up big in the playoffs.

The Sixers' proximity to their first-apron hard cap isn't the only reason why they should be protective of their open roster spot for now.

LOS ANGELES - APRIL: Richard Anderson #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers is defended by A.C. Green #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the April 1988-1989 NBA season game at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by: Mike Powell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers history is studded with All-Stars and significant contributors. Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard have eras named after them. Bill Walton is linked inexorably with the franchise’s only NBA Champion...

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Indiana signs former Lady Vol during the 2026 WNBA regular season.

WNBA guard Natasha Cloud is facing backlash for her "classless" remark to a bald referee during the middle of a regular season game. The Chicago Sky hosted the Indiana Fever on Saturday. While the controversy between Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington made most of the headlines, Cloud - a ...