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Does it make sense to go for another high-salary option given where Boston's cap sheet currently sits?

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to navigate a difficult situation once Dylan Harper usurps De'Aaron Fox, although the veteran could make things easy for the Silver and Black.

Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy, a five-star prospect, was carried off the court after suffering an injury in an exhibition win in Croatia on Thursday.

After high-stakes trade talks stalled over draft picks, Jonathan Kuminga’s discount deal with Minnesota leaves Sacramento wondering what could have been for the disgruntled young star.

Devin Booker is the heart and soul of the Phoenix Suns in this era, and Suns owner Mat Ishbia plans to keep him for the foreseeable future. Mat Ishbia when asked if he can trade Devin Booker to the Detroit Pistons: “When I’m dead… Devin Booker will never be a Detroit Piston.” (h/t @DowntownDeuce) pic.twitter.com/vr7xCwczyZ […] The post Mat Ishbia gives blunt condition before Phoenix trades Devin Booker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former WNBA guard Sydney Colson joined Yahoo Sports Daily to make an interesting comparison between Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson. Both Wilson and Clark are two of the most popular players in the WNBA and draw very polarizing opinions about their play. Colson, who played for the Aces in 2019 and 2022 to 2024 (when she won two championships) and for […] The post WNBA news: This Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson comparison will catch fans' attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026-27 New York Knicks roster remains incomplete as a few spots remain open. One NBA insider explained what has been going on with the franchise this summer New York experienced an unforgettable title run throughout the 2025-26 season. They ended a 53-year title drought, winning their third-ever NBA title after beating the San Antonio […] The post Knicks rumors: What are plans to round out roster after NBA’s latest flurry of signings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is safe to say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ world has changed drastically over the last 19 months. The Lakers experienced an ownership change twice, multiple blockbuster trades and so much in between. Almost the same can be said about Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis, who has gone from an MVP candidate alongside LeBron James on […] The post Lakers’ Former All-NBA Star Expected to Be Traded in Blockbuster NBA Deal appeared first on HEAVY.

The Golden State Warriors roster may not be as settled as it seemed when they signed Brandon Williams and Georges Niang.

The Chicago Bulls improved their shooting guard depth in a big way this offseason. Where does Norman Powell stack up with the rest of the central division SGs?

As the Cleveland Cavaliers integrate high-profile additions, the spotlight shifts to whether this revamped roster can build upon last season's Eastern Conference Finals finish.

Boston has a plan in mind for all these transactions. But is it a good one?

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Kevin Durant reflects on his storied past, and which of his championship teams were the most stacked.

ESPN forecasts that the Jazz led by Coach Will Hardy, Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are going to be the Western Conference underdogs for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Utah Jazz. Free […]

Some positive news on a couple of guards.

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the busier teams during the offseason, as they’ve turned the page on the Kawhi Leonard era and gone to a younger version of themselves. They still went out and added some veterans, and one of them was Rui Hachimura, who proved to be a consistent player for the […] The post Rui Hachimura’s huge FIBA World Cup performance will catch Clippers fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lawsuits against the NCAA have made many athletes eligible again. Louisville and Oklahoma State both added women's basketball players this week.

Sacramento Kings starting big man Domantas Sabonis is still one of the top centers in the NBA. While he has defensive shortcomings, the prospect of he and Acuff on the offensive end is very intriguing.

Williams helped dominate the boards to assist the British National Team secure their first EuroBasket win of the summer.

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Leaked "Obsession Edition" designs matching the Pistons' Sept. 15 teaser surfaced Wednesday, and fans can't decide if Nike's most experimental look yet is a hit or a grey-jersey disaster.

Lauri Markkanen had a rare quiet night for Finland against Sweden, creating an early setback in the next stage of World Cup qualifying. The post Utah Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen Suffers Setback With Finland appeared first on HEAVY.

Following the Boston Celtics‘ decision to trade Jaylen Brown, expectations have begun to dwindle.For the first time in more than five years, Boston is coming into the season without championship expectations on its shoulders. However, The Ringer’s Michael Pina believes those low expectations may be a mistake.During a recent discussion with Bobby Manning on the […] The post Celtics Receive Unexpected Championship Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.

The WNBA regular season comes to a close on Sept. 24, which leaves just a few more weeks for players to compete for the MVP title.

The Knicks already lost a key piece of their championship roster. Now, a new forecast raises another question about their title defense. The post Knicks Get Bad News After Championship Roster Takes Hit appeared first on HEAVY.

The Toronto Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 10, the team announced on Thursday. Lowry joins Vince Carter as the only two players who have had their jersey retired by the team. The 40-year-old recently signed a one-day contract with the Raptors on 7/7. "I've been looking forward to this moment for years. I always said that Toronto is home, and that I'd retire a Raptor, and to see my No. 7 go up in that building is goi...

Mario Hezonja hasn’t played an NBA game for the Cavaliers yet. But he’s already giving them something to like. Hezonja erupted for 28 points as Croatia rolled to a 115-80 win over Latvia in a FIBA World Cup European qualifier Thursday in Zadar, Croatia. Perhaps more impressively, the veteran forward needed just eight shots from […] The post Mario Hezonja looks plenty ready for Cavs after 28-point Croatia performance appeared first on Hoops Wire.