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Aces starting forward NaLyssa Smith will be out the rest of the WNBA season after sustaining a left leg injury in Sunday's 88-78 victory at Toronto.

While the Indiana Fever are already qualified for the playoffs, they still have one more hurdle to cross as they face the Connecticut Sun on Friday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After that, they can finally look forward to a much-needed break, thanks to the FIBA Women’s World Cup next month.

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The projected second line for the Los Angeles Kings are Erik Haula, Kevin Fiala and Mats Zuccarello. Here’s how each forward will rank based on expected production for next season.

The Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky clash had almost everything needed to become a WNBA ratings hit.

The Houston Rockets are trying to build a championship caliber team around Kevin Durant. In this potential trade, the Rockets land a future Hall of Famer to pair with Kevin Durant.

Bob Myers appeared on the Cousins podcast with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, discussing the Jaylen Brown trade and more.

Nick Richards and the Miami Heat have agreed to a one-year contract. Richards had been linked with the Heat over the past few weeks as he had been working out with multiple players from the team in Miami. Richards appeared in 48 games last season with the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls, averaging 5.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14.6 minutes. Richards was the 42nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft out of Kentucky.

The Heat and free agent center Nick Richards have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). While Charania doesn’t share additional details on the deal, it’s safe to assume it’s worth the veteran’s minimum. According to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (Twitter link), Richards’ […]

We rank the 20 highest-paid power forwards in the NBA following a very busy offseason of change.

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 12: A view of the center court logo before the Emirates NBA Cup game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center on November 12, 2024 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. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images A few months ago I wrote a Mailbag ...

Can 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis and Trae Young lead the Washington Wizards to snap a six-year playoff drought? The Wizards should have a better idea two months into the 2026-27 regular season. If not, Davis could once again be on the move, according to one ESPN NBA insider. Amid his third team in two seasons, […] The post ESPN insiders put Wizards’ Anthony Davis on trade request watch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Georges Niang‘s new one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Warriors is partially guaranteed, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. As long as Niang isn’t waived on or before January 7, he’ll receive his full-season salary of $3,876,529. However, for now, he’s only assured of a $1,838,009 partial guarantee. The deal also includes Exhibit 3 language protecting Golden State […]

Adding DeWanna Bonner improves the Atlanta Dream, but it doesn't fix the team's biggest issue: its 3-point shooting.

The Warriors dynasty took off in 2015 and continued for nearly a decade, but one year prior, the entire operation could’ve been flipped on its back. Former center Jermaine O’Neal joined Golden State for one year during the 2013-14 season. After the series against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, he gave general manager Bob Myers some meaningful advice.

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The Indiana Fever have been playing some excellent basketball of late, currently sitting at 25-14 after a recent road win over the Chicago Sky. Caitlin Clark was the story of the game in this one, scoring 37 points on 13-for-24 from the field, including 8-12 from beyond the arc, to go along with 10 assists. Clark’s running mate Kelsey Mitchell […] The post Fever news: Lexie Hull's thoughts on Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell's MVP odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is a look at the most random late-career team stops in NBA history, including Klay Thompson, Allen Iverson, and more.

Even after a 53-win season and a first-round victory without Luka Dončić, the Lakers braintrust determined it was time to scrap the roster and start over. President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka’s highly anticipated 2026 summer with space and flexibility arrived. Players with massive roles last season left unceremoniously in free agency, leaving behind vital positions to be filled, and hopefully upgraded. ​The roster now completely orbits around the planets of Luka Dončić and Austin Re...

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Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray speak to new teammate DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with the organization announcing through a statement from general manager Nick U’Ren: DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury. B...

WNBA broadcaster drops shocking slurduring national game.

Here is a look at every undrafted NBA award winner and whether Austin Reaves could become the next one after his breakout with the Lakers.

Recently, future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook shook up the NBA world when he announced that he would be retiring from the game after 18 seasons. Among the many stars who shouted out Westbrook in the wake of the news was Houston Rockets wing Kevin Durant, who was Westbrook’s season for nearly a decade with […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant reveals intitial ‘what the f**k’ reaction to Russell Westbrook retiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rafael Castro is now aboard the rocket ship.

ESPN revealed a full list of NBA predictions, and among them is the idea that LeBron James will average a career-low in points in Year One with the 76ers. It’s not necessarily a wild take, given that he tied his career-low at 20.9 ppg in 60 games with the Lakers last season. Last time he […] The post LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Nuggets will use the stretch provision to spread the $2MM cap charge left on Jonas Valanciunas‘ contract across three seasons, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Valanciunas, who has since signed with Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, was waived by Denver last month, leaving the team on the hook for the $2MM partial guarantee […]

As we near the all-important WNBA playoffs, the race for the MVP title will continue right till the end, as this is one of the tightest ones we have ever witnessed, considering the stars competing. While fans are confused over who should win among the likes of A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Paige Bueckers, and Breanna Stewart, WNBA legend Lauren Jackson has a clear choice.

In the fairly low global stakes fantasy world of sports the 2026-27 NBA season is a high stakes one for the Houston Rockets. We’ve reached a point where all three facets of the team: management, coaching, players, all need to deliver. Or we can go to that old “three legged stool” analogy for the team. What exactly do they need to deliver? At the very least the Rockets need to win a playoff series. If they don’t, barring some roster catastrophe, it’s difficult to see ownership not making signi...

Caitlin Clark continues to break records in her third WNBA season. From All-time NCAA Division I leading scorer, single-season and career 3-point leader, to becoming the player with the most career games with at least 30 points and 10 assists, Caitlin Clark keeps raising the bar.