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The Heat plan to sign free agent forward Keshad Johnson to a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Johnson, who spent four seasons with San Diego State prior to transferring to Arizona for his “super senior” season in 2023/24, went undrafted a couple years ago. He quickly signed a two-way […]

Here is our analysis of whether the Spurs or Thunder really have the best team in the West after ESPN published their own projections.

Here is our analysis of whether the Spurs or Thunder really have the best team in the West after ESPN published their own projections.

After bringing in Klay Thompson last week, the Miami Heat have added some frontcourt depth ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

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It's that time of the year once again as the yearly NBA 2K game has officially been released which means you can now play with the new look Cleveland Cavaliers for this upcoming season.

With five or fewer games remaining in the 2026 WNBA season, the MVP race has also reached its last stage. While Caitlin Clark is still in the race, A’ja Wilson has taken a significant lead ahead of the Indiana Fever star and Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles.

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.

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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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