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The Los Angeles Lakers are in Slovenia for a mini-training camp and team-building trip hosted by Luka Doncic. The Lakers want to have a head start in preparing for the new season, especially since they practically have a new roster. With the departure of LeBron James, Doncic and Austin Reaves will have to take on […] The post Lakers get almost zero love from ESPN experts for West supremacy as Thunder, Spurs dominate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are the defending NBA champions. Two months later, and it is still something to savor. With the 2026-27 NBA season around the corner, New York will be counted on to repeat. However, ESPN experts have the Knicks winning the Eastern Conference, but not the title. Instead, the experts have the Spurs, […] The post Knicks get little NBA title repeat respect from ESPN experts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes the Miami Heat could become the team to beat in the Eastern Conference if they add another championship-winning guard to their revamped roster. Following Miami’s signing of Klay Thompson to a two-year, $13 million contract after the veteran received a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks last Friday, Teague warned […] The post Jeff Teague sends Jrue Holiday warning to Knicks, 76ers after Heat’s Klay Thompson signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat dramatically reshaped their championship outlook during a blockbuster offseason, but ESPN’s NBA experts apparently remain unconvinced. In ESPN’s latest predictions for the 2026-27 season, a collective of insiders ranked six teams as the most likely to win the Eastern Conference finals. Miami did not receive enough support to appear on the list […] The post Heat totally stiffed by ESPN experts in Eastern Conference title predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jose Fernandez opts for familiarity.

The Sun will honor Tina Charles, one of Connecticut's best, from college to the WNBA.

Last month, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham ignited a furious debate regarding whether or not transgender women have a place in women’s sports. Cunningham has drawn sharp criticism for her comments. NBA legend and current NBA analyst Charles Barkley, however, cannot believe she faced any backlash at all. During a recent interview, Barkley spoke out…

Both the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s matchup.

Ever since Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke out against transgender women in women’s sports, the WNBA has been turned into political football, with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom inserting himself into the center of it, declaring himself eligible for the WNBA Draft as a fake transgender woman and even got himself ejected from…

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Angel Reese gives Atlanta Dream extra possessions and interior control.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada to a 2-0 record in the previous window of the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers after dominating Puerto Rico and Jamaica. They won by an average margin of 32 points. In their two-game schedule in July, Gilgeous-Alexander put up 21.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 steals. He shot 62.1% […] The post Is Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing for Canada in upcoming FIBA window? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Simplis: “What has jumped out to me is that honestly I knew that he was a good defender. But I didn’t know he was this great of a defender. I knew he was very solid. I didn’t know he would be in the conversation, though. This isn’t a knock on anyone else. I don’t think this is me being biased by any stretch. I think Jaylen Brown is phenomenal. I think the Thompson brothers are phenomenal. But I don’t think they carry Steph’s flexibility. He’s guarding one through five. He’s not just guarding ...

Media personality Rachel Lindsay didn’t hold back as she called out former NBA center Enes Kanter over his recent WNBA draft stunt. Lindsay slammed his announcement as a ‘desperate, attention-seeking’ bid to stay relevant after his basketball career, accusing him of ‘belittling’ female athletes along the way.

Landing a max contract is a career milestone for any WNBA star, but Courtney Williams’ immediate celebration choice will raise more than a few eyebrows. Courtney Williams has been brilliant for the Minnesota Lynx backcourt after securing a maximum contract extension worth roughly $2.

OutKick founder Clay Travis has chimed in on the possibility of Enes Kanter Freedom playing in the WNBA following his verbal altercation with Natasha Cloud on Sunday. Travis made an outlandish claim about Kanter, who declared his intent to enter the 2027 WNBA draft earlier this month.

The 2026 regular WNBA season comes to an end next month, and there are already a number of players in contention to be named this year’s MVP. Caitlin Clark continues to shine for the Indiana Fever and recently finished a game with 37 points and 10 assists.

Milwaukee Bucks 2026 second-round draftee Malique Lewis has signed with the Cairns Taipans of Australia's NBL for the upcoming season. Lewis signed a two-year deal with Cairns that includes a club option for the 2027-28 season. The Bucks will continue to hold Lewis' draft rights. Milwaukee acquired those draft rights in a draft night trade with the Washington Wizards. Lewis spent the last two seasons in the NBL with the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Last season, the 6-foot-8 forward averaged ...

Charles Barkley calls out Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert's lack of action in the WNBA eligibility rules controversy.

Philadelphia 76ers have surrounded Joel Embiid with superstar talent. Now he has to deliver.

It’s been nearly 16 months since Kyrie Irving took the floor during an NBA game. The nine-time All-Star has spent that period rehabbing from a torn ACL. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. recently played alongside Irving and said the Mavericks guard looks like his normal self. “I was hooping with Kyrie yesterday, and this […] The post Kyrie Irving’s injury recovery has Michael Porter Jr. making ‘nutty’ claims appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA 2K27 is nearly here, and this year's entry sees the game's developers continue to provide the most realistic, authentic on-court experience for die-hard basketball fans while also enhancing the off-the-court options for the casual audience.

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Over 3,000 fans let their voices be heard about the New York Knicks’ upcoming season, the state of the franchise and more in The Athletic’s Knicks fan survey. Unlike last year, expectations aren’t as grand, and that’s likely because New York, for the first time in 53 seasons, is the reigning NBA champion. submitted by /u/PassMeTheBackwood [link] [comments]

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Warriors are signing free agent guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million minimum contract, agents Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.

Setting the record straight after his ejection, Enes Kanter Freedom called out league claims, insisting the real story behind his courtside appearance isn’t what’s being reported. As we all know by now, Enes Kanter was ejected from Wintrust Arena following a heated sideline exchange with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud during their game against the Indiana Fever.