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The Illini add a new face into the mix.

Roberts: "We're just going to keep chopping wood, keep grinding, keep attacking" The post With the playoffs out of reach, Lynne Roberts’ future in L.A. is an open question appeared first on The IX Sports.

Ex-Los Angeles Lakers' 3-and-D wing Dorian Finney-Smith could be a low-risk power forward trade target after losing out on Jonathan Kuminga. The post Lakers Tabbed For Reunion With Controversial Player As PF Options Get Bleak appeared first on HEAVY.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had a setback with entertaining his international fanbase in China. Tatum is preparing for the 10th campaign of his career in the league. Last season was significant as he rehabbed a torn Achilles he suffered during the 2025 playoffs. He returned in March this year as he showcased solid performances […] The post Watch Celtics’ Jayson Tatum let fans down with brutal brickfest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green issues a clarification after Heat fans misunderstand his comparison of Klay Thompson to Ray Allen.

The last time a player other than LeBron James or Stephen Curry topped the NBA’s official jersey sales list was 2012-13, when Carmelo Anthony held the spot for the New York Knicks. That 11-year streak ended in 2024-25, and an American didn’t break it.

The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt. And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16 players signed to guaranteed contracts,...

Speaking to Milun Nesovic of the Serbian outlet Meridian Sport, former NBA first-round pick Aleksej Pokusevski says he thinks he has a “realistic” chance at making it back to the league, as Stefan Acevski of Eurohoops relays. A slender seven-footer from Belgrade, Serbia, Pokusevski was selected 17th overall in the 2020 draft. He spent three-and-a-half […]

Jayson Tatum’s dad — Justin Tatum — doesn’t believe the Boston Celtics are good enough to compete for a championship in 2026-27, as his NSFW comments on the team’s current state went viral. Did Tatum’s dad’s harsh prediction go too far? Well, that depends on how you take those words into context. On paper, it […] The post Did Jayson Tatum’s dad go too far with his NSFW take on the 2026-27 Celtics? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Northwestern star Veronica Burton continues to make her mark at the highest levels of women’s basketball. After a breakout WNBA season, Burton is returning to Unrivaled for another opportunity to compete alongside some of the sport’s biggest stars.

The most consequential outcome of the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation may not be the punishment. It may be the road map the league leaves behind.

The New York Knicks won't be happy about this news.

Due to the Jaylen Brown trade, the Celtics led by Coach Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum are projected by ESPN to have one of the most disappointing 2026-27 NBA seasons.

Cora Castellani has seen Bucknell University merchandise in her family’s house for most of her life. More than three decades ago, her father, Corey, was a linebacker for the Bison in the early 1990s after earning all-state honors at Valley View. Now, he will have to dig out some of his old sweatshirts, and the family will spend a few more years cheering on the blue and orange, but this time on ...

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero reflects on how COVID-19 changed his career.

The Heat have signed undrafted free agent guard/forward J’Vonne Hadley, the team announced in a press release. While the terms of Hadley’s agreement with Miami were not disclosed, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald both confirm that it’s an Exhibit 10 deal for training camp (Twitter […]

Former Boston Celtics G League star Tosan Evbuomwan impressed with 21 points in a dominant victory on his Great Britain senior debut. The post Former Celtics G League Star Sends Strong Message With Latest Outing appeared first on HEAVY.

Former New York Knicks F Tosan Evbuomwan exploded for 21 points in his senior international debut as Great Britain cruised to a victory. The post Former Knicks Forward Explodes in Long-Awaited International Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

The Warriors face mounting roster concerns around Stephen Curry. ESPN’s latest forecast points toward a potentially significant response. The post Warriors Get Major Trade Prediction as Stephen Curry Clock Ticks appeared first on HEAVY.

Hopkins is headed to the G-League.

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As the NBA navigates an unprecedented era of rapid player movement and roster turnover, stability has become a luxury in Louisiana. Amid the chaos of LeBron and Giannis changing teams, the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans stood relatively still. While contenders reshuffled rosters around superstars, the Big Easy’s brass quietly declined trade inquiries and committed […] The post Why Zion Williamson, Pelicans sidekick will take advantage of NBA’s wild player movement to make 2027 All-S...

The Philadelphia 76ers have a good chance to come out of the East. Which conference opponent stands in their way?

The Indiana Fever are led by stars Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. Both players have played so well in 2026 that they are among the candidates for this year’s WNBA MVP award.

The New Orleans Pelicans should be encouraged by the performance of center Yves Missi during the World Cup qualifying games.

Betting on internal growth and Nikola Vučević’s return, Orlando tests its core against a revamped East featuring new superstars. Can Banchero and Wagner overcome skepticism to become contenders?

The Knicks star admits his focus shifted toward Finals MVP honors while leading 2-0, offering a brutally honest look at how individual distractions derailed the Suns’ 2021 title.

The Knicks lost arguably the best remaining free-agent center to an Eastern rival, leaving their frontcourt search with fewer options. The post Knicks Lose Top Remaining Free Agent Center to Eastern Rival appeared first on HEAVY.