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The Indiana Fever are at the height of their powers with the WNBA playoffs just a month away. Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been unstoppable lately, leading Indiana to their most regular-season wins in franchise history. Clark just received some incredibly high praise from one national analyst. Colin Cowherd issued some attention-grabbing praise […] The post Fever news: Caitlin Clark gets Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Denver's offseason has been a disaster. And it could lead to Nikola Jokic exploring other options next summer.

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The Athletic, SB Nation and ESPN all expect the Sixers to finish toward the top of the East this year.

The Dallas Wings have taken another step forward after Azzi Fudd’s season-ending knee injury.

The Denver Nuggets have had a painfully quiet offseason, recently signing DeMar DeRozan as a consolation prize after trading Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Nuggets look poised to bring back mostly the same roster that exited in the first round last year in embarrassing fashion against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Recently, former Nuggets wing […] The post Michael Porter Jr. reveals move that was ‘beginning of downfall’ for Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors The Warriors’ next move could be another familiar name, at least to the organization. NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that he and Marc Stein continue to hear a reunion with Georges Niang is “in the Warriors’ offseason plans.” Reunion requires a little explaining. Niang has never actually played for the Warriors, but he did […] The post NBA Rumors: Warriors, Georges Niang, Heat, Nick Richards, Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In his first season as a Sixer, how large of an impact will LeBron James have?

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Napheesa Collier and Aliyah Boston. | Getty Images As the WNBA regular season nears its conclusion, it’s time to focus on the playoff race—and which team can really win it all. Currently, the Minnesota Lynx are the clear No. 1 team. They are in a tier by themselves, ahead of the rest of the league by four games even after losing to the No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries on Monday night. The Lynx got here thanks to a well-balanced team and a superstar in the making in rookie Olivia Miles. Based...

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Yang Hansen #16 and Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers pose for a portrait during the Castrol NBA Rising Stars - Portraits as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyri...

Here is a trade idea that sends Josh Giddey to the Suns while the Bulls take a chance on Jalen Green and add more future picks for their retool.

The Warriors are signing veteran PF Georges Niang to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, completing the team's 15-man roster for the upcoming season.

Vote for which team you hope Minnesota will draw to open the postseason.

Also, some LeBron James and Simone Fontecchio news.

Here are the five biggest problems the Nuggets still need to fix before the season after losing a lot of key pieces in a grueling summer.

Judges clearing Class of 2022 players allows Wade to bring in stars after he got off to a slow start recruiting

Fever HC Stephanie White has been the subject of criticism among fans for some of her responses, like initially defending DiJonai Carrington following her flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham. However, as the season has progressed, it has become hard for basketball minds like Nekias Duncan to ignore how White has smoothly transitioned the roster following their 2025 season when Caitlin Clark was limited to just 13 games.

Former Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter Freedom remained defiant about his move to the WNBA despite the league’s decision to disallow his entry through the WNBA Draft next year. On Monday, the Associated Press reported that the WNBA ruled that Kanter, who changed his last name to Freedom, along with former NBA player Royce […] The post Ex-Thunder Enes Kanter Still Insists On Playing In WNBA After League Denial appeared first on HEAVY.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Klay Thompson heading to Miami, DeMar DeRozan’s fit in Denver and Angel Reese’s record-breaking performance.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been spending some time together in Luka Doncic’s hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia for a preseason minicamp. Doncic organized the entire trip, which included some excursions to the Lakers star’s favorite spots, as well as team workouts and a visit to a local hospital to give back to the community. And […]

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Scoot Henderson #00 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2...

The Ringer has released its latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, and there’s no shortage of material for debate. Start at the very top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ranked No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson rounds out the top five, followed by Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, […] The post The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Lakers have returned from their four-day minicamp in Slovenia, hosted by superstar Luka Doncic. Their trip to Doncic’s home country — which featured working out, playing pick-up games, golfing and exploring Ljubljana — was evidently a fun time. So much so, that Jarred Vanderbilt is considering getting a Slovenian passport. The Lakers...

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Joel Embiid #21, VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 (Ph...

Phoenix moves fast after DeWanna Bonner's buyout, signing rookie guard Saylor Poffenbarger to a seven-day deal.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets after being asked to leave the game for arguing during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User i...

Murray State head coach Ryan Miller, middle, and assistants Brendan Mullins, left, and Jahenns Manigat get excited as the Racers battle the Bradley Braves in the second half of their MVC college basketball game Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Racers 87-78. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co You’ve seen the numbers. As this long offseason continues to churn on with week after week providing us with new, groundbreaking “commitments” that have forced coll...