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We rank the 10 NBA Finals matchups in 2027 that we desperately want to see.

Team USA coach Kara Lawson shared her curiosity on how World Cup teams will defend Caitlin Clark.

Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown appears to be happy about reuniting with Tacko Fall.

Tacko Fall hasn't played in the NBA since 2021-22 with the Cavaliers.

Michigan five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season with a right ACL injury, the school announced.

The WNBA podcast host is apologizing for what she said.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas to Exhibit 10 contracts.

Angel Reese has officially joined Team USA in Berlin after playing with the Atlanta Dream last Sunday.

Four NBA All-Stars were not traded this offseason despite the constant trade rumors surrounding them.

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The optimism is high for the Dallas Mavericks, with Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving teaming up for the first time. Many are excited to see Irving back in action after being sidelined by an ACL injury last season. The Mavericks have missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, a bizarre spiral, considering they were just in […] The post Mavericks rumors: Kyrie Irving’s trade value makes keeping him a reasonable option appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are one of the more interesting teams in the Eastern Conference. The franchise hasn’t made a playoff appearance in five years, but they have a bunch of young core pieces that many franchises would love to build around. For example, Josh Giddey is one of the top young guards in the NBA […] The post Exclusive: Josh Giddey sounds like Norman Powell with Jekyll and Hyde Bulls confession appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lexie Hull of the Indiana Fever had to flex her unearthed treasures.

Here are six acquisitions that could prove to be sneaky good fits.

In at least one universe, Burries burns so meteorically he becomes Flash.

The Kelsey Plum and Phoenix Mercury arrangement never went as anyone planned. The five-game and 105-minute sample size was supposed to be 14, but a lingering injury sidelined Plum for the remainder of the Mercury’s season . It’s not missing that chunk of time that is the problem. The issue lies in the 2026 offseason. Plum is set to become an […] The post How Mercury's Kelsey Plum trade could go down as one of the worst in WNBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is the Cavaliers’ projected starting lineup and rotation for 2026-27, with a Big Four that will once again carry most of their title hopes.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. could be on the move in 2026-27. After turning in the best campaign of his career last season, Porter Jr. has been eligible for a contract extension, which came to no avail this summer. Brooklyn will have to make a decision sometime in the near future. There could be […] The post Nets rumors: Rival exec makes Michael Porter Jr. trade prediction amid $40 million question appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks could give Kyrie Irving several months to return from his torn ACL before reassessing his trade value in January, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. Dallas has rejected trade inquiries since mid-June, but rival teams continue to monitor whether that stance changes before the Feb. 11 deadline. “Like a lot of veterans, […] The post Mavericks could test Kyrie Irving’s trade value in January appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles past Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jonathan Kuminga’s decision to sign with the Wolves left the Lakers with a glaring hole in the front court. The discussion around it has largely ranged from making a trade to internal options. Little thought has b...

Stephen Curry became eligible for a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors over the weekend and the front office is allowing him to decide which direction to take on the deal. Curry can sign for up to two years and $136.7 million with the Warriors. The contract would take him through his age-40 season. Curry is on a $62.6 million expiring contract after previously signing his one-year extension in 2024. Curry could wait until the offseason to sign an extension to give the front off...

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve had a lot to say to her players.

Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles gave a strong take about Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

U.S. coach Kara Lawson says this version of the FIBA World Cup is the most challenging she's seen.

The Dallas Mavericks are just weeks away from year-two Cooper Flagg and a new look roster taking the court for training camp. In the calm before the upcoming storm that is the NBA season, basketball-related news is quiet, but that leaves plenty of room for things like… jersey leaks. It’s no secret that the NBA loves to pump out multiple jerseys for each team around the league, enlisting Nike to help them do just that. Originally having an eight-year deal, Nike and the NBA didn’t even finish t...

How should the Sixers fill their last open roster spot? These six players are worth keeping an eye on.

Victor Oladipo has looked back on the remarkable circumstances surrounding the beginning of his NBA career and a family story that made his draft night even more meaningful. Long before Oladipo became a basketball player, his mother had a dream while pregnant with him and his twin sister in 1992. In that dream, Nigerian basketball […] The post Victor Oladipo details surreal Hakeem Olajuwon coincidence appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Before he became a centerpiece of the OG Anunoby trade, Rowan Junior helped the Knicks find their way out of the wilderness.

2 Mar 2002: Head coach Don Nelson of the Dallas Mavericks kicks at his center, Dirk Nowitzki #41, before the NBA game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Heat won, 109-95. DIGITAL IMAGE. 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 2002 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Glenn James/NBAE/...