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Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher is content with not making the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame despite his NBA success. Fisher was recently on the Joint Venture show and spoke about the fact that he hasn’t been nominated for the Hall of Fame despite his five championships. Derek Fisher says he’s okay […] The post Derek Fisher understands Hall of Fame snub despite 5 championship wins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers were the big winners of the offseason. The team traded for Jaylen Brown in one of the biggest blockbusters of the offseason. They also signed Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade in free agency, the former of whom was one of the best value signings and the latter of whom is a perfect […] The post Brian Windhorst throws cold water on 76ers 50-win season with LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following the pending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to the duo of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, one of the biggest questions that came up in the immediate aftermath is what that meant for the future of general manager Rob Pelinka. When it was revealed that the Buss family wanted to sell off their […] The post Lakers news: Insiders hit Rob Pelinka with ominous warning after $12.5 billion sale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This season has simply been the hardest for Satou Sabally. The German national has been one of the WNBA’s leading frontcourt players for a few years now, but her seventh season came to a stop with a concussion, which has also hindered her from fulfilling her obligation to her national team.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey weighed in on the team's No. 1 scoring option in clutch scenarios following the offseason additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

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Sophie Cunningham finds herself having to address the public once again rather than just enjoying her WNBA career. When Sophie Cunningham called protecting female sports “common sense,” she inadvertently threw a full-court pass right into the middle of the culture wars.

Trail Blazers Could Scoot Henderson eventually become the odd man out in the Trail Blazers’ suddenly crowded backcourt? Jeremy Brener of NBA on SI explored that possibility, noting that Henderson is entering the final season of his rookie contract and can become a restricted free agent next summer. The former No. 3 overall pick averaged […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have delivered another record-breaking number, this time for Ion, while also outperforming NFL preseason competition. Dallas Wings-Indiana Fever on Ion last Friday averaged 1.62 million viewers. That is the most-watched WNBA game ever on the network, which first started carrying the WNBA in 2023. It is also the most-watched…

Whatever the NBA ultimately decides in its investigation of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, the other 29 teams will apparently be paying very close attention. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated said on the NBA on NBC YouTube channel that he has heard from multiple high-ranking team officials who believe a light punishment could essentially invite […] The post NBA officials fear ‘open season’ if Clippers get light punishment in Kawhi Leonard case appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown didn’t exactly come as a surprise, given that the rumors had been circulating since the team’s failed bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Still, the choice to send the 10-year Celtics veteran and former Finals MVP to an inter-division rival for what is seen as a relatively light return sent […]

It’s a luxury having Tyler Kolek as a third stringer, especially with Brunson recovering from off-season surgery, Alvarado’s lengthy injury history & the team playing deep into June. While it’s a disservice to him still being on the outskirts of the rotation, he currently brings more value to the Knicks than in a trade at the moment. The key word being at the moment. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

The Miami Heat made one of the bigger acquisitions during the offseason, trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Since then, they haven’t made that many moves to round out the team, but rumors claim that they’re still looking around to add talent. The latest player they have been rumored to have interest in is Nick Richards, as […] The post Heat rumors: Miami ‘kicked around’ idea of adding recent Bulls, Suns center appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sophie Cunningham can’t help but be impressed by the play of the Indiana Fever’s trio of stars, and her comments Tuesday night should serve as a warning for the rest of the league. The Fever are rolling, winners of 12 of their last 15 games and 15 of their last 20. This surge has made…

The New York Liberty are heading into the final stretch of the regular season with plenty of talent but even […]

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Since announcing his retirement as a player in 2022, longtime NBA guard Jamal Crawford has held a series of broadcasting roles, most recently serving as a game analyst for NBC during the 2025/26 season. However, Crawford hopes to eventually transition to coaching, as he told Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady during an appearance on the […]

Wings star guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's WNBA draft, will undergo a procedure on her injured knee and miss the remainder of the season.

The Wings got bad news on Azzi Fudd's injury on Wednesday.

At the beginning of the offseason, one of the primary goals for the Los Angeles Lakers was to build out the overall infrastructure of the franchise. This not included building out the staff in different departments, but also a number of improvements within the team’s practice facility. Well, that has at least begun to take […]

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We have our first set of playoff teams, as well as those officially eliminated.

The state of the Lakers’ ownership continued to more turns. It was just last week when Mark Walter agreed to sell his share in the franchise to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a historic valuation of $12.5 billion – just 10 months after Walter officially became the Lakers’ majority owner.  This week, it appeared...

The Boston Celtics have had quite a turbulent offseason, headlined by the shocking trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a move that brought back Paul George and draft assets. The Celtics still figure to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this year, but the vibes are considerably lower […] The post Neemias Queta quiets Celtics’ critics, stands firm on contending status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. will play a pivotal role for the Brooklyn Nets as they attempt to take a step back towards relevance this season. The 6-foot-5 guard’s health was a question mark entering the draft after a back injury cost him the second half of his freshman season at Louisville. However, Brown […] The post Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. reveals key to overcoming back injury following impressive Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Two-time champion and retired NBA point guard Rajon Rondo watched his 2008 championship Boston Celtics teammates Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen present their former head coach, Doc Rivers, as part of the Class of 2026’s Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement. Rivers cemented his NBA coaching legacy in Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, […] The post Is Rajon Rondo a lock for the Hall of Fame? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally, who is still recovering from a concussion, will not play for Germany when the country hosts the FIBA Women's World Cup next month.

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is the most marketable player in WNBA history. Since entering the league in the 2024 draft, Clark has brought record numbers in television ratings and game attendance to the WNBA. It’s rare for someone with less than three years of experience to have this kind of star power, and questions…