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Matas Buzelis says the Bulls essentially took the mid-range jumper away from him during his first two NBA seasons.

Mychal Thompson says the Heat better have a championship-or-bust mindset next season.

Stephen A. Smith and Stephen Jackson haven’t always seen eye to eye, but they’ve come together regarding the transgender debate in the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever set a new WNBA ratings benchmark seemingly every time they play.

The Phoenix Mercury's best scorer, Kahleah Copper, just reached seven technical fouls during their game against the Washington Mystics.

Who could the Suns get the most value for if they wanted to trade some of their team?

With the support of the “Guard Whisperer,” Castle is taking the next steps toward greatness

We got an opportunity to talk to the NBA champion about what he’s been up to this offseason.

Former Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has recently taken social media by storm with a series of videos he has been posting on his Instagram account. In one of his videos, the former Detroit Pistons small forward made serious accusations against his former coach, Mike Krzyzewski. In his recent posts, Singler accused Coach K of […] The post Former Duke star Kyle Singler accuses Coach K of mistreatment in concerning social media posts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There are many players in the NBA today who grew up watching, idolizing and emulating Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. His impact on the game stretches around the world and one person who is among the many who wanted to be him is new Lakers signing Kevon Looney. Looney grew up in Wisconsin, but […]

Morning, all! Logan O’Hoppe was thankful to get optioned to AAA, saying it gave him a chance to reset and “find himself.” Jack Leiter has been experiencing fatigue in later innings during his rehab outings, opening the possibility that he will be used out of the bullpen when he returns to the big league club. […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 22: Assistant Coach Brett Brown of the San Antonio Spurs & Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers embrace after the game on January 22, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NB...

DeWanna Bonner appears to be a player who has earned the rare privilege of controlling her own WNBA destiny regardless of her contract. After leaving the Indiana Fever when they waived her in 2025, after just nine games, the six-time All-Star has now secured a mutual buyout with the Phoenix Mercury that will allow her to change teams to chase her third WNBA championship right before the playoffs.

The Chicago Sky has issued an indefinite ban against former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom following his ejection from Wintrust Arena during Sunday’s game against the Indiana Fever. Immediately after, Kanter went on Fox News to address the ejection.

We’re perennially entertained by the Buss family drama, encapsulated in the show “Winning Time.” The NBA’s version of “Succession” — wealthy siblings at war over their father’s legacy. The dysfunction of the rich satisfies like a guilty pleasure. Five heirs of Jerry Buss, architect of the Los Angeles Lakers, voted to sell their 17.8 percent stake in the franchise as part of the sale to a group led by former Disney CEO Bob Iger and billionaire venture capitalist Joshua Kushner. With the Lakers...

UNCASVILLE — For the great ones, there is that place when a corner is turned, leaving behind the road that leads to something less and heading toward greatness. The great coaches point it out, the great athletes accept it. And as the much talked-about UConn women’s documentary has been showing us, neither the turn nor the road beyond it is “always beautiful,” as Paige Bueckers said. Tina ...

Predicting how all 16 teams could help -- or hurt -- the Big 12's chances to be a top league again this season.

Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese made WNBA history and earned a weekly honor as the playoffs approach.

Free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Dream following her contract buyout with the Mercury, sources said.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has yet to sign an extension with the Denver Nuggets, seemingly increasing the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of landing him.

The New Orleans Pelicans and ex-Los Angeles Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin have agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Anticipation is mounting for the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers season to see how all these new pieces come together. The Lakers put out a video of the team scrimmaging during their minicamp in Slovenia and it generated buzz in the dog days of the offseason. But for former Lakers forward Matt Barnes, he is in […]

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead has added her voice to the growing calls for the WNBA to clarify its player eligibility rules amid a debate the league has found increasingly difficult to contain. The civil rights lawyer launched a Change.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 27: Collin Gillespie #12 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 27, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 C...

Watching Caitlin Clark dominate the WNBA is one thing, but seeing it through the eyes of top draft pick Azzi Fudd brings a whole new perspective. Selected as the No.

Kiki Iriagen and Janelle Salaün. All eight WNBA playoff spots have officially been clinched, with the Dallas Wings claiming the final spot on Tuesday night. That means we now move into looking at potential playoff matchups, and there might not be a more intriguing playoff team than the Washington Mystics. View this post on Instagram The Mystics have seven games remaining on their schedule. Although they have the same 23-15 record as the New York Liberty, Washington is the current No. 7 seed a...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at Target Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks attends the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) | Getty Images The champs have been busy this offseason, continuing their media tours with new sponsorships, talk shows,...

For the cornerstone of four NBA championship teams, it’s the sister league that became the future of basketball. John Salley made his stance on the WNBA very clear, and it pre-dated the Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers era.

The Australian Opals' FIBA World Cup campaign has suffered a major blow with captain Sami Whitcomb withdrawing from the tournament which tips off next week in Germany.