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Dream forward Angel Reese picked up her eighth technical foul Friday against Portland, meaning she will be suspended for Sunday's game against Minnesota unless the league rescinds the tech on review.

Neemias Queta aided Portugal past Hugo González and Spain in Friday’s FIBA World Cup Qualifying battle.

The friendship between LeBron James and Stephen Curry was meant to help the Golden State Warriors chances of landing the all-time NBA leading scorer. However, it turns out that Curry ended up hurting the team’s chances along the way. LeBron reportedly didn’t trust the health of Curry after he’s missed a lot of games over […] The post LeBron James Not Trusting Steph Curry Ruined Warriors Chances appeared first on HEAVY.

Not too long ago, crickets could be heard in Cleveland. Then the Cavaliers shook awake, making multiple trades and locking in their superstar point guard for another three years. The Cavs have plenty to look forward to entering the 2026-27 season especially after landing Peyton Watson, the 23-year-old former Denver Nuggets star who has future […] The post Cavaliers Get Bad News as Franchise Superstar Expected to Request a Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 28: Laura Juskaite #2 of the Toronto Tempo handles the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 28, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Four-star shooting guard Chase Lumpkin has narrowed his list of offers to six schools, he told Rivals. Moving forward, the 6-foot-4 rising senior out of McEachern (GA) will consider Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, and USC. To this point, Lumpkin has completed an official visit to Michigan and unofficially visited Alabama. He’s scheduled to take […]

Denver is the perfect place for the Ben Simmons comeback story.

Sacramento’s seventh overall pick faces high expectations as analysts project the high-volume scorer to shatter De’Aaron Fox’s freshman totals while spearheading the franchise’s aggressive new rebuilding era.

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin did not make HoopsHype's top-27 shooting guard list for the 2026-27 NBA season.

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.

Earlier this week, Reese, a 3-time All-Star, set the W's single-game and single-season rebounding records with a 26-board performance.

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Only the Oklahoma City Thunder could trade three rotation players, including a veteran starter, in exchange for draft capital and still be considered the deepest team in the NBA. Amidst the many Thunder storylines to follow in 2026-27, which young player, including rookie Aday Mara, has the best possibility to emerge as an X-factor for […] The post 3 young Thunder players most likely to emerge in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat deserves consideration for putting together the best offseason of any team in the NBA. The Heat’s major additions include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Klay Thompson and even Nick Richards, the team’s most recent signing.Miami may not be done. The team still has one more roster opening after signing Richards to […] The post Report: Miami Heat ‘Very Likely’ to Reunite With Star PG to Join Giannis appeared first on HEAVY.

The Brooklyn Nets are heading into the 2026-27 NBA season with their 2025 NBA Draft class approaching their second season. What's at stake next year?

Former NBA stars pick the Rockets as underdog team most likely to make the Finals in 2027.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cam Whitmore #1 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 19, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

Lakers could pursue Kevin Love as final free agent addition.

Six months after a trade changed his career, Darius Garland is settling into a role he never had in Cleveland.

The fine print on Golden State's final two offseason signings shows a front office that is protecting itself more than it is committing to either player.

LeBron James and Bronny James already made history as teammates. Now, their first professional matchup on opposite sides could inspire a strategy that sounds absurd until Bill Simmons explains it. With Bronny remaining with the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron now playing in Philadelphia, Simmons proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers acquire the younger James for […] The post Bill Simmons’ wild Bronny, LeBron James idea might be genius appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gilbert Arenas believes the 76ers are filled with players that need the ball in their hands, and he thinks that is nothing new. They can still win despite what others are saying.

The Detroit Pistons have made a lot of moves during the summer, but one particular transaction looms as the most important of the offseason

The Villanova product breaks down his fit in Phoenix, embracing his reputation as a gritty competitor while offering the high-volume perimeter shooting that sets him apart.

Josh Hart says he wants to stay with the Knicks long term, even as an extension negotiation and the team's salary cap situation play out this summer.

NBA champion Jason Williams gives his thoughts on the new LeBron James-Jaylen Brown duo for the Philadelphia 76ers.