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The Indiana Fever celebrated Caitlin Clark after she reached 29 career double-doubles in only 82 games, moving into third place among guards in WNBA history.

Female basketball legend Cheryl Miller addressed comments from former NBA players declaring for the WNBA.

Several WNBA players will make $1 million this year. Here is the list of the league's highest-paid players.

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Hayes is playing fewer minutes, but staying healthy and guiding a young Golden State squad

Andre Snellings takes a look at the where the awards races stand and identifies his favorite bets to make.

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Mike Dunleavy shared the Golden State Warriors will have a full 15-man roster to begin the 2026-27 NBA season with Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody out.

In the wake of reporting suggesting that Ben Simmons has “regained his athleticism” after dealing with back issues for years and is looking to make an NBA comeback, Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report live stream (video link) that there are “definitely” teams around the league with interest in the former No. 1 overall […]

The NBA calendar says August. The transaction wire apparently didn’t get the memo. Marc Stein of The Stein Line offered several updates Wednesday on some of the bigger names still floating around the market, including Bradley Beal, Peyton Watson and James Harden. Clippers haven’t closed door on Beal A return to the Clippers remains possible […] The post NBA Rumors: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Cavs, Peyton Watson, James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Some top contenders are sinking, leaving room for bottom-half teams to surge.

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, ...