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Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Thursday night as Wes and Robbie go through some thought experiments together, and then draft their versions of an All-Time Pistons team. What questions wo...

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is motivated now more than ever. He had high expectations for the Atlanta Hawks last season — hopes of competing for a title. That dream was marred by a right MCL sprain. By January, Young was traded to the Wizards. Establishing Jalen Johnson and Dyson […] The post Why Wizards’ Trae Young will have the best season of his career in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Enes Kanter Freedom is no longer just challenging the WNBA’s eligibility rules. He is now trying to turn that protest into a recruiting pitch. The former NBA center claimed Tuesday that he had spoken to eight players about entering the 2027 WNBA Draft if the league does not change or further clarify its eligibility standards....

It was already known Luka Dončić was planning a team-bonding trip to Slovenia for his Los Angeles Lakers teammates, but now we have details of what the trip will entail.

No Dusty May, no Yaxel Lendeborg, no problem? A look at Michigan's 2026-27 roster and potential starting lineup with a new head coach calling the shots

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Jeanie Buss may have a path to remain Los Angeles Lakers governor even if her siblings proceed with selling their shares, according to The Athletic. A league source indicated Buss would be open to exploring a scenario that lets her retain control of at least 15 percent ownership, the NBA's minimum threshold for team governors. The possibility emerges amid an escalating dispute between Buss and her five siblings, who voted through the Buss Family Trust to sell their shares in the franchise. Th...

The French national team announced Victor Wembanyama as its captain Wednesday in preparation for the FIBA World Cup European qualifiers.

College basketball coaches like this season's crop of upperclassmen

Contrary to what New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby said about his game-winning shot in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, he’s still not over it. The Knicks’ 29-point deficit set the stage for the greatest comeback in Finals history, which was topped off by Anunoby’s put-back shot. However, New York still had to […] The post Knicks’ OG Anunoby sets record straight on being ‘over’ NBA Finals game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mikel Brown Jr. is facing steep expectations as the Brooklyn Nets’ highest draft choice since their move from New Jersey. The 20-year-old showed promising early returns at Summer League. Brown averaged 15.0 points and 4.0 assists in 21.7 minutes per game across four outings in Las Vegas. His dynamic offensive skill set was on display […] The post Mikel Brown Jr.’s message to Vince Carter, Nets fans about his game shades haters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Feb 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is interviewed by Spectrum SportsNet reporter Mike Trudell after the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect While the news of Mark Walter’s sale of the Lakers was a shock at the time, the more time that passes, the clearer it becomes how precarious his situation was. With a federal investigation applying pressure on him,...

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Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Phoenix Suns. Free […]

Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, announced Wednesday she will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 season.

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 5: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, 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 2026 NBAE(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/N...

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 24: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots as Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the third quarter at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2026 in Dallas, 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. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026-27 NBA schedules have been ou...

The WNBA returns Wednesday with two games, headlined by Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx’s trip to Golden State to face the Valkyries.

Angel Reese shook off a nightmare finish against the Indiana Fever two days ago to drop 21 points and lead the Atlanta Dream to a decisive 97-82 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night. The Dream forward dominated the paint against reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, grabbing 10 rebounds and converting 8 of her 9 free throw attempts.

By no means are we trying to be fatalistic as we trudge along through the middle of August and wait for Sixers training camp to open in late September. However, it’s at least worth pondering what MIGHT not work for Philly in a season that’s probably got more hype than any season we’ve seen for the franchise in over two decades. So, where do we begin? The most obvious concern that comes with the Sixers this season is one that gets paraded out rather frequently whenever LeBron James changes tea...

The world could be overrun by zombies, the sun could literally be melting, and every single plague known to man could be happening, yet OG Anunoby would still have an expressionless face. Anunoby is the definition of a consummate professional. He shows up to work, does his job well, and clocks out. His stoic personality […] The post Knicks’ OG Anunoby couldn’t be less fazed by 76ers getting LeBron James, Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham says the WNBA needs a "bold" commissioner "who wants the best for the players and not maybe for themselves."

According to former Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter Freedom, besides Royce White and himself, more male players may declare their eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft. The method, as Freedom and White have demonstrated, would involve identifying as women and exploiting what they see as a loophole in the WNBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, which does not explicitly define the parameters of biological sex or gender identity.

Boston Celtics governor Bill Chisholm said he had to be "convinced" by the front office about the Jaylen Brown trade before the team ultimately dealt the five-time All-Star to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round draft picks and a pair of second-rounders.

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Collin Gillepsie’s breakout season was not just a flash in the pan.

Perhaps the least talked about addition that the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer is that of guard Jaden Hardy, who came over in the trade that sent center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. But Hardy is someone who could potentially carve out a role as an instant offense guard off the bench as […]

We're ranking the 15 best front offices in the NBA, and the Knicks have made a jump ... but they're not No. 1

Caitlin Clark appreciated the extraordinary effort Toronto fans made before her first WNBA game in Canada, though the Fever star admitted she might not have done the same.