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Basketball: NBA Finals: Boston Celtics general manager Red Auerbach victorious with players after winning game and series vs Houston Rockets at The Summit. Game 6. Houston, TX 5/14/1981 CREDIT: Andy Hayt (Photo by Andy Hayt /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X25583 TK5 R3 F13 ) NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. “Anyone who tells ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 10: Oscar Tshiebwe #34 of the Utah Jazz smiles against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 10, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Ideas around reboundi...

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Sophie Cunningham continues to speak her mind on ongoing off-court and on-court issues in the WNBA, and the Indiana Fever star remains in the spotlight for her unflinching take. She recently reflected on the controversial saga surrounding her trans comments, the Fever locker room, and the WNBA leadership in an interview with Meghan Hall of USA Today.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham would go into business with only one of her current and former WNBA colleagues. The 30-year-old Cunningham is still in the prime of her WNBA career, enjoying a huge popularity boost over the 2026 season away from the court while she and the Fever compete for a title on the court.

The debate around whether or not trans athletes should be allowed to play in the WNBA is one of the biggest talking points in sport right now. It began when Sophie Cunningham spoke about protecting young girls from ‘biological males’, with said comments creating a lot of mixed reactions.

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Indiana Fever Sophie Cunningham couldn’t hide her feelings when asked about the 20-year-old rookie phenom, Awa Fam, on the Seattle Storm. Fam is averaging 10.

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The Philadelphia 76ers made waves earlier in the offseason when they pulled off the marquee signing of LeBron James, beating out other interested parties for the signature of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The addition of James makes what was already a stacked 76ers roster even more loaded with top-shelf talent, as the 41-year-old star […] The post Shaq sets ruthless expectation for LeBron James & 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9:Keyonte George #3, Isaiah Collier #8, Brice Sensabaugh #28 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz attend the game between the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 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 C...

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Kevin Durant’s legacy continues to be a talking point among fans on social media, especially in the aftermath of Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Durant memorably left Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016, when he signed with the Golden State Warriors to form a super team. This negatively affected how fans perceived Durant’s legacy, although […] The post Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma rips critic in defense of Kevin Durant’s legacy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics are in good hands as long as head coach Joe Mazzulla is calling the shots for the team. Mazzulla is not just a masterful tactician and a diligent student of the game, he also embraces the leadership aspect of his coaching job. In fact, on Wednesday, Mazzulla paid a visit to Indianola, […] The post Celtics’ Luka Garza sounds off on Joe Mazzulla’s boxing sessions with Jayson Tatum appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Altitude Sports has unveiled its new broadcasting team for Nuggets games in 2026/27, and former NBA guard Jason Richardson is being brought on board as a studio analyst, per Alexander Kirk of 9 News. Richardson, who put out a statement on social media expressing his excitement (Twitter link), will also join the in-game coverage as a […]

The New York Knicks may still be on the NBA’s mountaintop, but there are many teams gunning for them to take their crown. In particular, the Philadelphia 76ers look very scary heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Not only did they trade for Jaylen Brown, they also signed LeBron James in free agency — giving them […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart claps back at fan who doubted his offseason preparation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

"I always thought I was going to win a chip because I put the work in…slave in the gym…not going to think about anything other than basketball…I didn’t win for a lot of years. And then when I started winning, I was like, I just got to find that extra 1%" This man is having the happiest year in his life too, winning NBA Cup, NBA championship and getting married all in one. He’s having the ultimate definition of “beyond euphoria” right now. submitted by /u/chewy189 [link] [comments]

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On August 7, former NBA player Royce White declared for the upcoming WNBA Draft after the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports spiraled. “I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purposes of basketball, professional basketball, so I’ll be declaring for the WNBA Draft in 2027 as well,” he said during his announcement.

A little over a week after first saying he intended to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, Royce White has now made his declaration official. The former NBA first-round pick did so with an unexpected figure in his corner, former U.

Olivia Miles tweaked her left ankle midway through the fourth quarter of Minnesota's win at Golden State on Wednesday night.

Olivia Miles had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before leaving midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury, and the Minnesota Lynx ran away early from the Golden State Valkyries before holding on for a 77-66 win Wednesday night in a matchup of the WNBA’s top teams. Kayla McBride also scored 20 for the Lynx and did Stephen Curry's signature “night night” gesture after a late 3-pointer at Chase Center, home to Curry's Warriors.

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Angel Reese is a polarizing player in the polarizing league that is the WNBA. The transgender athlete debate has entered its ranks and drawn in commentators from not just the sports world, but the political realm as well.

The Washington Mystics defeated the Toronto Tempo, 93-82 on Tuesday night at home. Washington led for the vast majority of this game, had a double digit lead for most of the game, and led by as many as 18 points tonight. Washington’s biggest statistical achievement standpoint was rebounding, where they grabbed 43 rebounds compared to Toronto’s 27. Kiki Irifaen led the Mystics with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Kiki Rice led the Tempo with 19 points. Washington’s next game is on Wednesday against...