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The Buss family has owned the Los Angeles Lakers since the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the franchise in 1979 with it being passed down to his children following his death in 2013. Unfortunately, it now seems as if things are beginning to fall apart. The Buss family sold their majority shares to Mark […]

The market for free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga might have become clearer now that Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan have reportedly landed with their next teams.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are approaching the season's home stretch. When does the superstar play again?

Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday.

The Cavaliers had to do a lot of maneuvering to set themselves up for a Peyton Watson trade, but president of basketball operations Koby Altman believes the effort was worth it, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only story. Altman views Watson, who was acquired in a five-team deal that was finalized Thursday night, […]

No 'Momma, I have made it' moment yet for these players.

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Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh provided an injury update regarding Skylar Diggins on Friday.

The Toronto Tempo have lost 12 games in a row.

Success can be relative in the NBA. Despite failing to make the playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets had plenty to celebrate last season. They surpassed their win total from the previous two campaigns combined and delivered the Spectrum Center a rousing NBA Play-In Tournament victory over the Miami Heat. The franchise took a sizable step forward, […] The post Hornets get roasted by fans after framing NBA Play-In Tournament net appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LA Clippers guard Max Strus opened up about his experience with Jimmy Butler during their time with the Miami Heat. For many, the Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade marks a new era after the Butler years, following his 2025 trade to the Golden State Warriors. Jimmy led the Heat to two Finals appearances, where he shone […] The post Former Heat guard Max Strus shares honest admission on playing with Jimmy Butler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever's starting five has been stifling opponents.

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The Philadelphia 76ers were finalizing a deal with veteran coach Phil Handy to serve as an assistant under head coach Nick Nurse on Friday, according to ESPN Andscape's Marc J. Spears.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic had a ton of memorable performances last season on his way to winning the NBA scoring title. But without a doubt one of his best came against the Chicago Bulls and it was all thanks to their young, guard Matas Buzelis. Buzelis began trash-talking Doncic during the game and […]

Speaking on his podcast, sportscaster Dan Dakich detailed how WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has failed to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's stardom, contrasting her approach with David Stern's NBA blueprint.

Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers. Thompson joined the Mavericks during the 2024 offseason on a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. With the Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers to 2025 and subsequent injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, the team quickly went from a Finals contender to a rebuilding one around Thompson. Thompson was on a...

Klay Thompson was owed $17 million during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Talk of trans athletes has dominated the WNBA headlines since Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham came out and revealed her stance against their inclusion in women’s sports last month. Now, it seems like the entire country has joined in on the debate.

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Throughout Aaron Holiday’s NBA career, he was known as a reliable guard, a great locker-room presence, and, of course, one of the three Holiday brothers in the NBA. Even though Holiday never reached the heights of his older brother Jrue, he was always a sought-after player throughout his eight-year career because of his ability to […]

The Indiana Fever appear to have two strong MVP candidates right now: Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. And according to WNBA analyst Sabreena Merchant, it’s quite difficult to determine who is ahead in the race between these two.

A’ja Wilson is still the heavy favorite to win the MVP award for the 2026 season. However, late in the season, the race has become more intense with other stars playing remarkable basketball, including Caitlin Clark.

Iowa State's Killyan Toure underwent a successful surgery on his right shoulder Friday and is expected to be ready to play basketball in January.

Minnesota Lynx rookie point guard continues to pace the best team in the WNBA. Miles, who spent her college career between Notre Dame and TCU, orchestrates the Minnesota offense, flowing between facilitating and scoring.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 22: A detail view of the Minnesota Timberwolves' logo during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls at Target Center on January 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Tyler Clouse/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Summer of 2026 is starting to...

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Chances are Jokić -- a free agent next summer -- isn't going anywhere, but Denver isn't doing much to ensure that

Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird shared her honest assessment of Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles amid her impressive debut season.