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Nets governor Joe Tsai isn’t pretending he enjoyed watching the Knicks win an NBA championship. In fact, he used a stronger word for it: embarrassing. Speaking to NetsDaily, Tsai acknowledged that watching Brooklyn’s cross-town rival capture the title in June wasn’t exactly an enjoyable experience for the Nets or their fans. “Every year, some team […] The post Nets owner Joe Tsai calls Knicks championship ‘embarrassing’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is widely regarded as one of the best in the business. He has maintained the success of the Thunder with his smart moves, forward-thinking approach, and bold vision. Presti has not been afraid to roll the dice, trusting his instincts with every decision. He has continually given previously […] The post Thunder player lands GM job with college basketball program appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Russell Westbrook's retirement from the NBA surprised those who felt he still had something left in the tank, even one of his longtime rivals.

Angel Reese has had a rough couple of days. She’s been relentlessly clowned on for her subpar performance against the Fever the other night.

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UConn men's basketball hired Charlie Stevens as the program's general manager on Tuesday. Stevens was previously the director of grassroots scouting for the Spurs. Stevens replaces Tom Moore, who retired earlier this summer. UConn lost in the National Championship to Michigan last season.

Whether it’s your childhood heroes or your adult contemporaries, you’ve grown up with some of the greatest Celtics teams ever.

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Sophie Cunningham’s stance against biological men competing in women’s sports has created all sorts of controversial and polarizing reactions. But Tuesday’s Indiana Fever-Toronto Tempo matchup added a twist nobody could have anticipated.

Does OG Anunoby already have a statue in New York? If not, what is taking so long? Anunoby etched his name in the city’s history after helping the New York Knicks win the NBA Finals and end their 53-year title drought. His iconic tip-in in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs instantly became a […] The post Watch Knicks’ OG Anunoby help players recreate iconic NBA Finals tip-in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

The Indiana Fever are finally building the kind of momentum they need with the playoffs right around the corner. Behind Kelsey Mitchell’s 29 points, they picked up their fifth straight win on Sunday, beating the Toronto Tempo 101-95.

Caitlin Clark was tasked to finish out Indiana Fever’s clash vs the Toronto Tempo without her partner in crime, Kelsey Mitchell, who left the game before the fourth quarter started. Many believed she had injured herself and sent prayers to the star.

Kelsey Mitchell has scored at least 20 points in 20 consecutive WNBA regular-season games, putting her in elite company with A’ja Wilson. The Indiana Fever guard tied the mark during the 101-95 win over the Toronto Tempo. Wilson set the…

BOSTON - JUNE 17: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics poses with former Boston Celtic Bill Russell after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Six of the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden on June 17, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2008 NBAE (Photo by Bria...

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga for months, but the latest update bodes well after weeks of little movement.

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Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The New York Liberty faced the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. With the third quarter and the shot clock winding down, Natasha Cloud caught the ball five feet behind the top of the key. She had no choice but to heave a skying 27-footer over Rebekah Gardner, a low-percentage shot that everybody watching the game, whether on television or from the Liberty bench, thought was going in. To that point, Cloud had scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4-of-5 from deep. “She...

Early this month, Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she wanted the conversation around her to shift back to basketball. That proved easier said than done.

The injury arrived with the Liberty in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning. It wasn't immediately clear how long Jones will be sidelined.

Caitlin Clark had another stellar night for the Indiana Fever, as she helped her team get past the Toronto Tempo on the road Tuesday.

After Tuesday afternoon’s shootaround, Sophie Cunningham was happy to talk about something other than the transgender athlete controversy that has followed the WNBA in recent months. Instead of that divisive issue, the Indiana Fever guard was asked about a different aspect of her growing profile and whether those qualities are helping bring new eyes to women’s basketball.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Fever beat the Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 18: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dream defeated the Aces 97-82. 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 ...

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell had 29 points in three quarters, but did not play in the fourth and went to the locker room. Here's the latest from Toronto.

Mitchell was dominating but "overheated" according to her coach.