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Bradley Beal could return to the Los Angeles Clippers next season, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Beal played in six games for the Clippers last season before undergoing season-ending hip surgery. Beal is also drawing interest from the Heat. Beal averaged 17.0 points and 3.7 assists with the Suns during the 2024-25 season.

LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Mercury’s 94-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks concluded a tough five-game road trip and was highlighted by forward Noémie Brochant’s career night, putting her in elite rookie company alongside Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Phoenix had been on a three-game skid coming into Los Angeles, with tough losses in the eastern part of the country before returning west looking to end the trip on a high note.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

With the Denver Nuggets currently the only team set to be over the second apron going into the 2026-27 season, Peyton Watson's future remains a significant issue for the team as he waits out restricted free agency.

Danny has returned and we catch up on the latest Kawhi Leonard scandal and why extensions like those for Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall are far more to blame for the league's financial predicament than the dreaded Aprons. Then, we finish out our assessment of the summer leaguers for HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, and POR. 0:00 Kawhi Leonard / Clippers: Daktronics side deal and salary-cap circumvention 9:36 Phoenix Suns: Dillon Brooks extension 16:27 Dallas Mavericks: Naji Marshall extens...

The Spurs already have Victor Wembanyama. What if they added Devin Booker next? Jonah Kubicek of FullCourtPressNews floated a hypothetical trade that would send Booker from the Suns to San Antonio in exchange for De’Aaron Fox and a massive package of future draft capital. To be clear, this is a proposed deal, not one that […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Devin Booker to Spurs for De’Aaron Fox, picks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LOS ANGELES -- The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks, 94-87, at Crypto.

Sophie Cunningham has spent much of the season at the center of conversations that extend well beyond the basketball court. On Tuesday, however, the Indiana Fever guard gave fans something much simpler to talk about.

The Indiana Fever are in excellent form during the business end of the WNBA season. Caitlin Clark thinks their August games will only help make the team better.

Yaxel Lendeborg is not shy about the standard he is setting for himself heading into his first NBA season. The Warriors rookie was asked to predict his own stat line for the upcoming campaign, and he did not hesitate to put a number on it. “I’m gonna try to average 15 points, by like six […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg reveals ambitious stats prediction for rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 11: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 11, 2026 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Amid a franchise-best seven...

After another big performance in their win against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Indiana Fever duo Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have set a new record. The Indiana Fever seem like they’re almost certainly headed for the WNBA playoffs.

Caitlin Clark praised the WNBA for rescinding an eighth technical foul, allowing the Fever star to avoid a suspension against the Liberty.

Caitlin Clark gets real if the Indiana Fever can be title contenders this season.

The Fever cannot fully insulate themselves. But they can make their narrative clear, in their play on the court and their words off it.

Following Lakers star Luka Doncic's lead, Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are paying for their Timberwolves teammates’ flights to Paris for a workout.

Caitlin Clark defends Stephanie White after Fever fans boo the coach, calling the reaction "a little sick" following Indiana's win over New York.

Russell Westbrook’s decline from NBA centerpiece to free-agent afterthought could take him outside the league—and the Western hemisphere—entirely.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever continue to draw massive audiences during the final stretch of the WNBA regular season.

Judge the two greatest NBA players of this generation by the way they spent their summers. LeBron James, after his fifth championship, left nothing to chance. The King methodically evaluated the league’s rosters, liked how the Sixers looked after adding Jalen Brown and signed a minuscule contract to secure a new, potentially final home for...

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White shared a strong message pregame before the Fever battled the New York Liberty

Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid will have the cavalry with them in 2026, and that has us backing the 76ers when they head to Los Angeles on Christmas Day.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looking to pass the ball is guarded by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on February 28, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Hende...

The conversation around trans athletes and the WNBA has broken containment as former NBA athletes turned conservative media characters Enes Kanter and Royce White step in with a publicity stunt to attempt to play in the women’s league. Gender politics suddenly took over WNBA news last month when Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham shared her…

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.

Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey said he wasn't blowing up LeBron James' phone during free agency as the legendary forward decided his next move, but he certainly reached out.

The mural is titled "The Legendary Partner for the City of Brotherly Love" and was painted by Chenlin Cai in Philadelphia's Chinatown.