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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: The sneakers worn by Nelly Junior Joseph #35 of the Atlanta Hawks during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 20, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 2025 NBAE(Photo by Garrett El...

The Portland Fire have signed Nigeria captain Amy Okonkwo to a standard WNBA contract, giving the two-time Women's AfroBasket MVP another opportunity in the league after productive spells with the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream.

And then there was one.

Being a Clippers fan, of course, is not a crime, though can make the case that it demonstrates questionable judgment. But it's going to eventually require an explanation from Iger to the fans of the team that he's soon to own.

The 2026-27 NBA schedule release continued on Wednesday with the league dropping information on an NBC Sports quartet of games that will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 18).

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 7: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 7, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The schedul...

The New York Knicks received word that they will kick off the 2026-27 NBA season on opening night against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. And while defending champions have been successful on opening night, historically speaking, winning has virtually no impact on repeating, at least recently. Each of the five past NBA champions won […] The post How Knicks’ opening night matcup vs. LeBron James, 76ers will set tone for NBA title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to take another step forward this year as they rebuild their roster around reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. Flagg showed every bit of the superstar potential that Mavericks fans were hoping for last year, and this year, he will have the benefit of playing alongside future Hall of […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving land exact same NBA 2K27 rating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA landscape changes in the blink of an eye. Just a couple of months ago, LaMelo Ball was the clear leader of the Charlotte Hornets. He was drafted third overall in 2020, immediately earned Rookie of the Year honors, and he became an All-Star by 2022. Ball’s flashy style of play as a jumbo […] The post When will Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball return to Charlotte after Hornets trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dream were in active discussions, but no deals came to fruition

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Amid a franchise-best seven game winning streak...

Russell Westbrook is hanging up his NBA sneakers, and the next stop will be the Hall of Fame.

Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Yet another ownership group is in the house, but it seems Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka are somehow sticking around.

Sophie paid tribute to the women who laid a path before.

Caitlin Clark’s slow-motion 3-pointer over 6-foot-11 Liberty center Han Xu had WNBA fans in disbelief after another historic performance from the Fever star.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 26: The NBA Cup logo is seen on a basketball before the Sacramento Kings play the Phoenix Suns for an NBA Cup game at Golden 1 Center on November 26, 2025 in Sacramento, 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 Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s schedule release week in the NBA, ...

Two-time NBA All-Star and former Iowa State standout Tyrese Haliburton is set to return to his collegiate roots as the Indiana Pacers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum. Scheduled for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., the contest marks the fourth time an NBA exhibition has been held at the venue […]

The NBA 2K27 Top 100 countdown continued Wednesday with 10 new players named to the list.

Nothing is easy in the West, but this may be the most friendly draw the Spurs have gotten yet.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: A general view of the Portland Trail Blazers half court logo prior to Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | ...

Over the years, teams change. Their cores erode, through departure, age, or any number of other things. Their players develop and grow together or apart. Ultimately, nothing stays the same and the NBA tends towards chaos instead of order. No team has been more chaotic than the Minnesota Timberwolves. And they are now desperately trying to put a stop to it. The Wolves have seen their core shift and change basically nonstop for the past ten years. First, it was Zach LaVine, Andrew Wiggins, and ...

The New Orleans Pelicans look increasingly set to continue with Zion Williamson as their franchise star, especially considering the quiet offseason they have had thus far. It is no secret that Williamson’ health continues to remain their major concern, but as has happened in past offseasons, the two-time All-Star appears to be putting in an […] The post Buckle up, it’s the annual Zion Williamson in the lab video to get Pelicans fans hyped again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After an impressive rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs, Dylan Harper has officially entered the NBA 2K27 discussion. According to the latest rating published, Harper is now an 85 overall in NBA 2K27. Interestingly, the rating now ranks him ahead of his Spurs teammate De’Aaron Fox and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels. Additionally, Tyler […] The post NBA 2K27 agrees Spurs’ Dylan Harper is better than De’Aaron Fox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn’s 2026-27 schedule is starting to take form

Jonquel Jones received a technical foul after an interaction with a WNBA ref. Here's what happened.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs & Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 ...

The Lakers made a big bet on Quentin Grimes this summer. What type of player are they getting in the combo guard?

An NFL prospect will look to end his career in Boise on a high note

They call him King James, and with good reason. But the new Sixers superstar doesn't hold every all-time NBA record.