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A lot of money was given out this summer in the NBA, and some contracts will not age well. Where do James Harden and Trae Young finish on the list?

Caitlin Clark has received high praise from Indiana Fever teammate Makayla Timpson after a starring display against the Connecticut Sun. Fever secured an impressive 111-91 victory in what was their final game before the WNBA takes a break for some international action, which Clark will be part of.

Stephen Jackson apparently wasn’t impressed with LeBron James’ decision to join the 76ers. In fact, Jackson thinks it should change the way James is discussed historically. During a segment on his All the Smoke podcast, the former NBA forward questioned James’ decision to join a Philadelphia team that was already viewed as a championship contender. […] The post Stephen Jackson says LeBron James no longer belongs in Jordan, Kobe conversation appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Attorneys for Enes Kanter Freedom filed a public records request seeking documents tied to his ejection and ban from Wintrust Arena after a Chicago Sky game.

As the Chicago Sky banned Enes Kanter Freedom, it brought the NFL and the WNBA world together. Former New York Giants safety Ryan Clark took a firm stand on the situation, seeking support for Caitlin Clark and others from the WNBA, publicly denouncing Kanter’s recent antics.

American sports commentator Ryan Ruocco questioned the WNBA discourse around criticism, arguing that Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are among the few players people feel comfortable bashing. Both stars joined the pro league together in 2024 and have brought significant followings with them.

The NBA champion Jose Alvarado addresses Knicks' emotional celebrations and his expectations from himself in the 2026-27 season.

Jeff Teague believes Klay Thompson would've been a lethal scorer with the Atlanta Hawks years ago.

Horace Grant believes nephew Jerami Grant can fit well with the Memphis Grizzlies and praised the young core led by Cameron Boozer and Scotty Pippen Jr.

LAS VEGAS – The Aces are halfway there.

Caitlin Clark has once again made WNBA history, and this time, Nike wasted no time turning the Indiana Fever star’s latest stat explosion into a short, four-word message. Against the Connecticut Sun on August 28, Caitlin Clark lit up the stat sheet in both points and assists with 34 and 12, respectively, adding five rebounds and three steals while going 12-19 from the field, hitting six threes, and logging a team-best +32 plus/minus.

With Napheesa Collier sidelined and expected to miss significant time at the start of the season, it was expected that the Minnesota Lynx would suffer without her. However, it looks almost certain that they will finish the regular season as the top seed, much to the surprise of anyone, including Olivia Miles, who has been one of the main anchors of this team.

Angel Reese remains as divisive of a player as ever, but at just 24 years of age, there’s no denying that she has plenty of room to grow still as an individual and as a basketball player. Reese, in fact, has been making plenty of strides on offense for the Atlanta Dream amid a strong season in which they’ve already booked a place in the playoffs. […] The post Dream news: Unrivaled coach reveals how Angel Reese has improved her offensive game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It has become pretty common for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark to make history, and that happened again in the 111-91 win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night.Clark had a great game against the Sun, as it was close in the middle of the second quarter and pulled away after a 39-15 second quarter […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark Makes History in 20-Point Win Over Sun appeared first on HEAVY.

Stephon Marbury says his connection to the New York Knicks remains as strong as ever, describing the franchise as his favorite team and saying there is “nothing more important” to him in basketball than seeing the Knicks win a championship. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Marbury reflected on his relationship with Knicks owner James […] The post Stephon Marbury: I’m the number one Knicks fan appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Josh Green is being traded from Minnesota to Utah just two months after the Hornets sent him to the Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball.

Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. After remaining one of the biggest names available in free agency deep into the 2026 offseason, Kuminga has finally found his next NBA destination, although the agreement has created an immediate financial challenge for Minnesota. Timberwolves Face Payroll Challenge to Sign [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Since Jonathan Kuminga chose to sign with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, the question that everybody has been asking is "Why?"

The Cavaliers have one of the most promising rookies in the league with Meleek Thomas.

A'ja Wilson had 27 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 93-73 on Friday night. Young also had eight assists with no turnovers. Chelsea Gray added 11 points.

The Wolves are trading Josh Green and cash to the Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar, sources told ESPN.

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Ever since Sophie Cunningham’s stance about protecting young girls in locker rooms went viral, the Indiana Fever guard has become one of the faces of a movement protesting the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. The situation reached a point where former NBA players have even declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft in an attempt to challenge the league’s eligibility rules.

Shannon Sharpe speaks on the narrative surrounding the discourse surrounding championships and MVP awards.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 28: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks controls the ball against Shakira Austin #0 and Lauren Betts #51 of the Washington Mystics during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images After Georgia Amoore’s career night propelled her squad to a 94-84 win in Phoenix on Thursday, the Washington Mystics returned Friday night for a road tilt against the Los Angeles Spa...

One of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason is still up in the air due to the league investigation of Kawhi Leonard. The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a franchise changing move by sending Leonard to his desired destination of the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick. Both teams are […] The post Clippers Plan Revealed If Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade Fails appeared first on HEAVY.

According to Jonathan Kuminga's agent, the forward chose the Timberwolves over the Lakers because of one aspect.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jazz fans have had one of the most eventful offseasons I can remember. Arguably the greatest prospect in team history was drafted while a massive trade for their starting center surprised everyone. So how do Jazz fans feel about it? Well, that was the point of this week...