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The WNBA announced another Angel Reese milestone during the FIBA World Cup break.

Domantas Sabonis still has two years and $94 million left on his contract with the Sacramento Kings. Sabonis is extension eligible, but the Kings aren't interested in extending their long-time starting big man. All of that has Sabonis positioned as a prime trade candidate. The challenge there is Sacramento finding a partner willing to take on $45.4 million this season and $48.6 million next season. Both years are fully guaranteed for the veteran center. Sabonis is coming off a mostly lost sea...

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko knows exactly what he needs to do as Angel Reese and a few other players are on international duty.

Enes Kanter Freedom started a much bigger conversation when he declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Whether Kanter Freedom will ever actually play in the WNBA remains a completely different question, but he now has a notable supporter in his corner.

The annual preseason exercise returns as we establish the hierarchy of Phoenix’s 2026–27 roster.

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 20: Cleveland Cavaliers logo before the game against the Toronto Raptors during round one Game two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jeff Haynes /NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

There have been 19 "actual"' buzzer-beaters (go-ahead shots that went in with 0.0 on the clock) in the NCAA tournament since 2000, including Kris Jenkins' iconic game-winner in the 2016 championship.

After a truly insane summer, we want to know which new Timberwolves acquisition you can’t wait to see on the court!

The Cavaliers are cutting the cord and installing the Wi-Fi.

Knicks star Jalen Brunson reveals the mindset for his team coming off NBA title run.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Moussa Cisse #45 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor/N...

The WNBA has not exactly been making headlines for the right reasons lately. It feels like there is always something happening away from the basketball court, whether it is a controversy or a heated exchange.

There are still several former NBA All-Stars available as free agents with training camps approaching. These are some of the top unsigned players.

Check out what you need to know heading into the 2026 DII men's basketball season, including dates and locations.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an extremely eventful offseason after LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers were hoping to round off their resultant spending spree by adding Jonathan Kuminga in free agency. However, after having failed in their pursuit, Los Angeles is now understood to be looking to move […] The post Lakers rumors: The player LA ‘just wants to be rid of’ after Jonathan Kuminga trade fail appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No team put together a better offseason than the Philadelphia 76ers, who enter the 2026-27 NBA season as real championship-contending threats behind the defending champion New York Knicks. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are obviously the two headliner names who signed on to play next to Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe this summer, […] The post Exclusive: How Dean Wade’s free agency dreams became 76ers’ championship-contending reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This is the first installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses and evaluate what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background The fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft after bypassing […]

This season, Jessica Shepard has ascended to All-Star status alongside Paige Bueckers. By all indications, these two stars of the Dallas Wings have gotten along well, on and off the court.

To say NaLyssa Smith was an important piece in head coach Becky Hammon’s starting lineup is an understatement. The Las Vegas Aces forward filled all the required gaps, all while complementing four-time MVP A’ja Wilson to the fullest.

Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon, Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd. (Photo by Ethan Miller) | Getty Images The Las Vegas Aces may have fallen short of a WNBA championship in 2024. And they will be without NaLyssa Smith for the rest of this season. But the way in which they re-asserted themselves as champions last year, with best player A’ja Wilson raising their ceiling through the roof as she ascended to GOAT status, tells me that this is their league until someone takes it from them—and h...

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 13: Sidy Cissoko #91 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks the ball past Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz during the second half at Moda Center on March 13, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images At the end of almost every Blazer’s Edge Mailbag—o...

The Hornets have made a minor change at the back of their roster, announcing today that they’ve signed free agent forward Trey Townsend and waived forward Josiah Allick (Twitter links). Charlotte just signed Allick on Monday, using the lone open spot on its 21-man offseason roster to complete the deal. It appears the team will […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hired Daniel Brady as an assistant coach, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Brady spent the last three seasons with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Brady has also worked with the Knicks, Rockets, Thunder, and Hawks.

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 1: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns runs onto the court before the game against the LA Clippers on February 1, 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 September. We ...

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 13: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for portraits on July13, 2026 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 3: Michael Doleac #51 of the New York Knicks congratulates Dikembe Mutombo #55 and Kurt Thomas #40 after Thomas made a shot to give the Knicks a 93-90 lead over the Indiana Pacers on February 3, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks won 97-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)...

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Here are the five NBA teams I think are most likely to make the next blockbuster trade, and why one bad start could change everything fast.