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Paige Bueckers: “The only way is through, the only one that can help us out of our little rut is us”

Here are six NBA veterans who should step back into major roles and become much more important for their teams during the 2026-27 season.

The NBA has announced its slate for Presidents' Day.

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Vegas' strong scouting might have unearthed another gem.

A’ja Wilson x Wheaties. | Edelman. A’ja Wilson has continued to dominate on and off the court. She is once again having a monster year for the Las Vegas Aces, averaging 26.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.5 steals per game. She has been named the WNBA Player of the Month for the Western Conference three-consecutive times—meaning every time—this season and has the Aces, the No. 3 seed in the standings, in position to defend their title. 17 doubles-doubles this season? 𝘔'���...

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Ben Simmons' shooting videos are the NBA's finest offseason tradition

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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy defends the decisions Golden State made this offseason after missing out on big swings, including LeBron James.

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Terance Mann #14 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 28, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/...

External noise aside, Cunningham has shown she can be quite productive.

Stephanie White's message didn't land with Dave Portnoy.

Speaking on The Stephen A. Smith Show, legal analyst Charles Coleman detailed why former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft turned a serious debate into a social media circus.

Miami men's basketball coach Jai Lucas, who led the Hurricanes to a 26-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth in his first season, has reportedly received an extension.

Here is what the Heat’s depth chart could look like if Miami adds both DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson to an already loaded roster.

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The Minnesota Lynx have clinched a playoff berth and the Washington Mystics are climbing up the standings -- and our power rankings.

The Indiana Fever have once again become the center of the basketball universe. But this time around, the focus is on their head coach, with a ton of debate centered on Stephanie White and DiJonai Carrington.

As WNBA detractors call for Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White to be fired, ESPN’s Andraya Carter is pushing back on the disingenuous critics. The latest WNBA controversy to garner national attention stemmed from Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington committing a flagrant foul by elbowing Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham in the face while attempting a chase-down…

Sonia Citron is having a great overall season, but she's still struggling in one key area.

The book on Wilson was that he couldn't shoot. About that ...

Arkansas coach John Calipari has assembled his deepest roster on paper since arriving to Fayetteville in 2024

The NBA on Tuesday released its schedule for opening week and Christmas Day, tickling the fans with a slew of must-see matchups. Opening day is set on October 20 with a triple-header. The curtain-raiser will feature the Detroit Pistons hosting the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. It will be a clash between two contenders […] The post Why Celtics-Pistons showdown is opening NBA season in afternoon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WNBA wins on brains. Sophie Cunningham just said it.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 11: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs posts up against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 11, 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. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s day t...

SAN FRANCISCO – The only feeling that adequately summarizes the Golden State Warriors’ tepid offseason is deja vu. After all, what changed? The Warriors are returning a roster that won only 37-games and failed to get out of the Play-In game. They re-signed Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II […] The post Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy fires back at critics of offseason strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers' G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, announced Tuesday that they are holding open tryouts in September and October.

The Portland Fire may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s game against the Minnesota Lynx.