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The Denver Nuggets continue to be in a standoff with restricted free agent Peyton Watson despite the 23-year-old enjoying a breakthrough campaign that saw him average 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Watson is reportedly seeking a contract worth $20M–$28M annually, and it now seems Denver may also have an issue with how he […] The post NBA rumors: Nuggets leak dirt on Peyton Watson not returning for playoffs due to free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Caitlin Clark is now averaging 21.7 points and 8.2 assists per game this season.

The Golden State Warriors are looking at a few different veteran free agents to round out their roster as the 2026-27 season approaches, per NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.

It's the third former player to do so.

A second marquee matchup of the Knicks against the 76ers and LeBron James along with the Lakers playing at the Warriors mark the first opening day of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.

“If it’s for two months, two years, whatever it is, I’m just excited to be here.”

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Jaylen Brown chose Bill Russell as his favorite athlete while naming LeBron James among five legends on his NBA Mount Rushmore.

Critics have heavily scrutinized Cunningham for her controversial comments about transgender athletes. Indiana also became a huge talking point following its heated matchup with the Chicago Sky on Saturday. Cunningham stressed that the Fever are not letting the outside noise affect them.

The plan to make Victor Wembanyama the face of the Spurs franchise was set in motion years before he suited up for the team.

Free agent guard Brandon Williams and forward Georges Niang continue to draw “legitimate” interest from Golden State as the Warriors‘ front office considers how to fill its open roster spots, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Williams, who was previously linked to the Warriors by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link), […]

The Cavaliers are once again linked to a potential starting small forward

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2026 in New York City. 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 Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Poundin...

Some punishment could be coming to the Liberty star.

The Fever star just keeps doing great things on the hardwood.

Things are going well for the Fever right now, and Cunningham is a big part.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 05: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The long summ...

Extenuating day of work at P&T with so much NBA content around this time of the year. Would you believe it? Me neither. Links and notes below. “It will be the same. It’s something that I get to walk around with and think about when I’m — when I need to give myself a little […]

Motiejus Krivas, Thomas Haugh, Braylon Mullins, and Billy Richmond all made massive decisions to return to school. What do they need to improve to make it worth it for the 2027 NBA Draft?

Feb 22, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Fresh off a massive offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers have nearly rebuilt their roster with new additions including LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The spotlight is now on this team as never before, with media scrutiny intensifyin...

Not to sound like a broken record but … more records were broken in the WNBA last night.Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever broke the record — her own record — for the most 20-point, 10-assist games in a single WNBA season. Kelsey Mitchell worked in perfect tandem, extending her own record for the most consecutive […] The post What’s Been the Most Impressive Broken Record of the 2026 WNBA Season? appeared first on HEAVY.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown didn't need to be best friends to build one of the NBA's most successful partnerships.

After appearing in the Finals in his rookie season, the former Arizona Wildcat sat down during Summer League to talk

Only two things in the world are always met with deep skepticism: The Big Bang Theory and political promises. Perhaps we can add a third one: Ben Simmons in the offseason. Simmons is trying to return to the NBA after his nearly two-year hiatus. The once-promising guard, who became a professional angler after stepping away […] The post Fans not falling for Ben Simmons offseason workout propaganda amid comeback attempt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With some major changes to Philadelphia's roster this summer, Tyrese Maxey opened up on the process of adapting and sacrificing to help the team win.

From going undefeated to missing the NCAA tournament, here are the best and worst outcomes for every SEC team.

Former NBA first-round pick MarJon Beauchamp will continue his career overseas, having signed with Bayern Munich for the 2026/27 season, according to a press release from the German team. The 24th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Beauchamp appeared in 149 regular season NBA games for the Bucks, Sixers, Knicks, and Clippers during the past […]

Former Lady Vol debuts with Indiana against New York in the WNBA.

Hey, would you look at that? It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to climb back into the Wayback Machine and see what Bright Side of the Sun looked like once upon a time. Today, we’re rewinding 14 years to the summer of 2012. It was an offseason full of hope, frustration, and one giant gut punch. The Suns handed Eric Gordon a four-year offer sheet, only to watch the New Orleans Hornets match it. Phoenix was coming off a 33-33 season that had been shortened by the lockout. Then came the move ...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Summer League, new Bucks guard Tyler Herro spoke with The At...