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Pain is never going to stop Veronica Burton . Knock her down, and Burton will get back up. Slap her arms and trip her up, and Burton will get back up. Send her crashing to the hardwood, and Burton will muster every fiber in her muscles, every atom in her body, and Burton will get back up. And the New York Liberty got firsthand experience of it as […] The post Veronica Burton's historic night vs. Liberty earns Natalie Nakase declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chet Holmgren is no stranger to social media chatter about his frame. Still, the latest NBA 2K ratings have left the Oklahoma City Thunder center in disbelief after learning that his NBA 2K27 strength rating sits at a meager 45.

After being waived by the Indiana Fever back in June, DeWanna Bonner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, but things still didn’t pan out as expected for the 39-year-old veteran. With seven games left in the season, the Mercury decided to part ways with Bonner again, but this time they had to buy out the remainder [...]

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Saturday, August 29 is the last day that an NBA team will be able to waive a player who has a fully or partially guaranteed salary for 2026/27 and stretch that player’s ’26/27 cap hit across multiple seasons. [RELATED: Hoops Rumors Glossary: Stretch Provision] The stretch provision deadline has historically been August 31, and while […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards is reportedly satisfied with the moves the front office has made this offseason.

The Congolese big man was there for the Spurs when they needed him most

The Columbus Blue Jackets have 34 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #34.

The NBA hasn’t seen a repeat champion in a long time. Do the Knicks have what it takes?

The Detroit Pistons and star Jalen Duren have been locked in a contract dispute for the last two months, but a new rumor finally signals an end is in sight.

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Caitlin Clark's 37-point outburst against Chicago helped NBC land its biggest WNBA regular-season audience in nearly three decades.

Minnesota must clear roughly $3 million to fit Jonathan Kuminga under the second apron, and Green's $14.7 million expiring contract is the likeliest move.

The conversation around transgender athletes in professional basketball isn’t new. The current trans debate in basketball is focused entirely around biological men transitioning to play in the WNBA.

Azzi Fudd received incredible public praise from a true basketball legend this week. Azzi Fudd caught the attention of veteran superstar Diana Taurasi during her impressive rookie campaign. She quickly proved her elite shooting ability before suffering a season-ending right knee injury. The dynamic playmaker underwent an arthroscopic procedure after a tough loss against Washington [...]

Sophie Cunningham is one of the most talked about players in the WNBA right now. She is one of the stars of the league, and leads the Indiana Fever. She is a very resourceful player on the court and is known for her fiery attitude on to as well. The Fever star has also become [...]

Caitlin Clark has faced more than her share of on-court altercations with both players and officials, which has led to even the league in general getting plenty of backlash. In a recent face-off against the Wings, Clark and Paige Bueckers had an exchange, which got mixed reactions from fans. Bueckers tried to purposefully foul Clark, [...]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in dire need of another big man or power forward. In this potential deal, the Lakers get a deal done with Luka Doncic's former Dallas Mavericks teammate.

A cold night in Helsinki saw the All-Star forward miss every attempt from deep, but Utah fans can find solace in his health and long-term scoring pedigree.

Steph Curry is almost synonymous with the Golden State Warriors. He has been with the Warriors since 2009, and there have been no indications that he wants to leave the franchise. Both sides remain loyal to each other, and it looks like Curry will finish his well-decorated career at The Bay. When general manager Mike [...]

LeBron James‘ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers reshaped the Eastern Conference. At the start of the offseason, the question of which team could challenge the defending champion New York Knicks in the 2026–27 NBA season surfaced. When James signed a two-year contract with the 76ers, however, the power dynamics changed. James’ 76ers move wasn’t [...]

Jonathan Kuminga decided to bet on himself after he rejected the Lakers and joined forces with the Timberwolves. But he might find out that some risks aren’t worth taking. On “The Draymond Green Show,” Kuminga’s former veteran teammate pointed out why his decision comes with a major risk for his future. “Here’s where things get...

The Michigan State Spartans saw their rival, Michigan, cut down the nets last season, and it had to be a tough thing to see. With that in mind, plus having the 2027 Final Four in Detroit, Tom Izzo has to be more motivated than ever to get the job done. Michigan State Spartans Basketball 2026-27 …

A Cameron fan favorite comes home

Portland missed out on Jonathan Kuminga’s high-upside bargain, but their pursuit reveals a savvy new strategy of targeting undervalued reclamation projects to accelerate the franchise's difficult rebuild.

With Jordan Hawkins reportedly on the block, Chicago could secure an elite movement shooter for a bargain to bolster their young core and ignite a stagnant offense.

Caitlin Clark is being touted as a strong MVP candidate by many of her fans, right from the moment discussions started getting heavy. However, a large percentage of baller fans are not in agreement with this, with many opting to support other players. This even includes many actual hoopers, who don’t seem to think that [...]

The Golden State Warriors were one of the best dynasties under Bob Myers. Under his direction, the team won four titles and featured Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter of all time. In the early stages of the dynasty, however, the Warriors took time to figure out how to make things work. Myers discussed the team’s [...]