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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 27: Georgia Amoore #8 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 27, 2026 at PHX Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Followin...

Two Knicks made their mark in World Cup qualifying, but their performances come as they enter the season with very different stakes. The post Knicks’ Jose Alvarado, Pacome Dadiet Make Mark in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on HEAVY.

The WNBA has been enjoying unprecedented growth over the past few seasons, with its fan base and mainstream visibility reaching levels the league has never seen before. Some credit Caitlin Clark for helping drive that surge.

Aliyah Boston had an honest response after Paige Bueckers told Caitlin Clark to calm down during the Fever’s loss to the Wings.

The Golden State Warriors agreed to a deal with Dalen Terry, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Terry has played four seasons with the Bulls and Sixers. Terry averaged 3.7 points and 1.8 rebounds last year.

NBPA executive director David Kelly voiced strong opposition to the NBA's second luxury tax apron, a mechanism the union agreed to in the league's last round of collective bargaining negotiations that were led by Tamika Tremaglio and CJ McCollum. Kelly argued the restriction has made it increasingly difficult for teams to retain talent. "We are no fan of the second apron," Kelly told Front Office Sports. "I would say there is no fan of the second apron. Maybe there's 30 or 31 [fans], if you i...

Kevin Durant says NBA fans feel entitled to direct trash-talk at him and often end up regretting it.

Boston Celtics center Luka Garza will represent his country again during the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

NBA forward Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, revealed in an interview on Run It Back why his client signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

One NBA insider believes that Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry’s injury concerns played a significant role in LeBron James’ free-agent decision this summer. Curry and the Warriors’ recruiting pitch for LeBron went south ahead of James announcing his two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2026-27 season. Curry, who suffered from a […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider thinks Stephen Curry injury concern turned off LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yang Hansen became a fan favorite as soon as the Portland Trail Blazers surprisingly drafted him with the No. 16 pick in last year’s NBA Draft. He became the ninth player from China to play in the league. Hansen has been compared to Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets because of his all-around play, especially […] The post Blazers can’t ignore Yang Hansen’s dominance in FIBA qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s been 11 years since Klay Thompson put on a 37-point spectacle against the Sacramento Kings, and since then nobody has come near that kind of dominance. And maybe will never. Thompson was asked by former NBA player Serge Ibaka about his dominance that night and told him he’s not sure if anybody will be...

LeBron James has always been centered around the great “GOAT” debate in the NBA, but after his recent decision to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, does it create a stain on his resume? Former NBA champion Stephen Jackson said on his show, “All the Smoke Pod” that he believes James’ decision to join the 76ers...

BROOKLYN, NY - AUGUST 27: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 27, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

According to an NBA insider, the Lakers are "in the mix" for 3-and-D wing Bruce Brown.

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has picked up right where she left off since returning from an ankle injury. She missed the first few weeks of the season before making her comeback in late July. Collier’s return only made the Lynx even scarier , with Olivia Miles already running rings around opponents in her rookie year, along with the […] The post Lynx news: Napheesa Collier shares eye-opening admission on Olivia Miles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors will confidently tell you they ran the league for about four years straight, and it was only the Cleveland Cavaliers that stopped them once. Kevin Durant then joined the team and all of that changed for two years as they won back-to-back titles, with him earning NBA Finals MVP both times. […] The post Kevin Durant continuing to diminish Warriors superteam leaves fans pissed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A proposed Lakers trade would flip Jarred Vanderbilt and a draft pick for a proven playoff forward who could fit alongside Luka Doncic. The post Lakers Proposed Trade Flips Jarred Vanderbilt for Proven Playoff Forward 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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

Caitlin Clark has been listed as probable for the Indiana Fever’s meeting with the Connecticut Sun. The star guard is on the injury report again with her back issue.

The 2025 defending champion New York Knicks made Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant a believer after watching their comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs,in the Finals. The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years after their emphatic 29-point comeback win in Game 4, as their 107-106 win was the greatest comeback in Finals history. […] The post Knicks’ historic NBA Finals comebacks left even Kevin Durant in awe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

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.