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WNBA star Brenna Stewart: 'People are trying to divide us as teams'

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but remain under team control and can’t be poached by rival franchises. Players on two-way deals will earn $678,882 in 2026/27, half […]

Months after he lifted a championship, New York Knicks star Josh Hart is still thinking about his blown layup in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

The NBA All-Star weekend has been the subject of criticism for quite some time now, with many opining that the festivities have taken a big step back in recent years. Much of the blame has been placed on the Slam Dunk Contest, with many of the game’s top players opting to sit out of the […] The post Shaq calls out ‘soft, scared’ stars who wuss out of NBA Slam Dunk Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are less than two months away from kicking off the 2026-27 NBA season. The team has had an interesting offseason, headlined by the additions of Norman Powell and Nic Claxton to help supplement the young core. Recently, the center of the NBA world has been Mark Walter’s shocking sale of the Los […] The post Bulls rumors: Ex-NBA owner wonders if Jerry Reinsdorf would sell for $10 billion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Not everyone is convinced that the Cavaliers’ decision to sign James Harden for another three years and $97 million was a great idea. “Three years, $97 million for somebody who turns 37 next week, I just think that’s irresponsible,” CBS Sports NBA writer Sam Quinn said during an appearance on the network, via Roundtable. It’s […] The post Cavs’ $97 million James Harden signing draws criticism: ‘I think that’s irresponsible’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavaliers could have another veteran wing in mind as they continue putting the finishing touches on their roster. Veteran free agent Bruce Brown has been mentioned as a possible option for Cleveland, according to Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com. “I heard veteran free agent Bruce Brown mentioned in connection to the Cavs,” Pluto said during […] The post Cavs reportedly have veteran Bruce Brown on radar appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Sports fans are making it clear.

We are entering the final stretch of the offseason before the 2026-27 NBA season tips off. When it does, the game’s greatest players will be back on the floor to help lead their teams to contention. Lakers Nation has spent the last couple weeks ranking the 100 best players in the league with the upcoming […]

Laimbeer revealed why male practice players made sense for WNBA teams.

Caitlin Clark's impact on the Indiana Fever has been put into question amid a career year.

All it takes for Isaiah Thomas to show that he still has it is a basketball court and an opponent who is ready to challenge him. Recently, a video of Thomas went viral from Vancouver, Canada, where he was seen going up against young talents. Playing in the Ball Don’t Stop Pro-Am, the former Boston […] The post Watch ‘pure hooper’ Isaiah Thomas drop insane 56 points at Ball Don’t Stop Pro-Am appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After the Miami Heat signed veteran guard Klay Thompson, they could be on the verge of inking veteran center Nick Richards ahead of the 2026-27 season. Richards has been seen practicing in Heat gear at the Kaseya Arena this summer. Joining Bam Adebayo and All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat added Thompson to their core. As […] The post Heat rumors: The next potential signing after Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese believes the Defensive Player of the Year is wearing a Dream jersey this season.

The Indiana Fever boast the WNBA’s most dominant offense, powered by Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston under coach Stephanie White. Indiana leads the league with a historic 115.

The Cavaliers are getting closer to moving out of Independence and into their massive new downtown practice facility. The team plans to move into the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center during the NBA All-Star break in February, according to executives from Bedrock and Rock Entertainment Group, via News 5 Cleveland and Roundtable. Construction on […] The post Cavs planning February move to new downtown practice facility appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Warriors have failed to improve, making a Steph Curry trade more likely, and the Charlotte Hornets loom as a potential landing spot.

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 San Antonio Spurs. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves added some temporary ink to teammate Luka Dončić.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Chaney Johnson #31 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 22, 2026 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images As players begin to return to the HSS Training Facility ...

Toronto basketball fans predict who might be the Raptors’ X-Factor for the upcoming season.

Over the course of Caitlin Clark’s third season in the WNBA, she has been in the headlines more for matters outside the court, so much so that some have blatantly ignored the exceptional season she’s having alongside her backcourt partner Kelsey Mitchell. Thankfully, fellow No.

One defining trait of the overhauled Los Angeles Lakers roster is just how young the team has become. Last season, the Lakers had LeBron James as the oldest player at 41 years old, but also had two other 30-plus players and five that were 29 or older. This season, Kevon Looney is the team’s oldest […]

Both the Dallas Wings and Seattle Storm may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers return to action Sunday as the WNBA features four games on its schedule.

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It was far from a perfect night for the Indiana Fever, as they found themselves on the wrong side of a 109-102 battle with the New York Liberty.Fever All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 25 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal in the loss. Fellow teammate Caitlin Clark had 21 points, 7 assists, […] The post Fever Teammate Got Honest About Caitlin Clark & Kelsey Mitchell’s MVP Status appeared first on HEAVY.

The Phoenix Mercury have officially been eliminated from the WNBA playoffs. Here's what's next for the team.

Last month, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham ignited a weeks-long media firestorm with her comments in this ESPN profile about transgender athletes in women’s sports. The discourse has led to anti-trans rallies outside essentially every Fever game, forced coaches throughout the league to answer politically charged questions at their press conferences, and led Cunningham’s own…