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Two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo is determined to make a comeback with eyes on potentially joining the Miami Heat ahead of the upcoming season. As Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo lead the Heat into a promising new era, which will include four-time champion Klay Thompson in 2026-27, Oladipo has spent the summer working out at the […] The post Heat rumors: Miami insider’s Victor Oladipo revelation comes with harsh reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Another chance for the former Iowa sharpshooter to prove herself.

Cleveland adds their 14th man to the roster.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Michaela Onyenwere, Georgia Amoore, Lauren Betts and Cotie McMahon are crucial to winning.

Michaela Onyenwere and Lauren Betts. (Photo by Scott Taetsch) | Getty Images The WNBA has the best women’s basketball talent in the world. Every team’s supporting cast is full of players who have proven themselves somewhere at some time. However, one supporting cast deserves some extra attention: that of the Washington Mystics. Overlook the Mystics in the playoffs at your own peril. Not only do they have some of the best chemistry and vibes, but also some real talent up and down their roster....

Curry missed 39 games during the 2025-26 regular season because of patella-femoral pain syndrome, which is more commonly known as runner's knee.

It's the slowest part of the offseason for NBA news, but there still are things of note.

Just this week, Enes Kanter Freedom posted a video where he looked straight into the camera and said, “I would like to offer you a peace summit,” addressing WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert directly. Freedom is the same guy who spent the last several weeks stirring up the whole trans-eligibility fight in the league in the first place.

Derek Fisher believes Luka Doncic gives the Lakers a major advantage that LeBron James’ previous teams never had.

Dec 5, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (51) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Summer League notoriously creates optical illusions. Hot shooting can spark irrational hype, while a cold stretch can trigger unnecessary panic. For Mohamed Diawara, the exhibition run landed directly into the panic bucket. Struggling to find a rhythm, the young wing looked disjointed offensively and out of ...

New York is the media capital of the world; that’s a given. But with the New York Knicks coming in as defending champions, that moniker takes on a whole new level. In other words, it is a case of repeat or bust. Therefore, the Knicks have to get all their ducks in a row to […] The post Kendrick Perkins wants Jalen Brunson to make OG Anunoby a ‘motherf***ing All-Star’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons have had questions surrounding their center position this offseason, with Jalen Duren headlining the conversations as he looks to secure a max contract extension. It looks like both sides may still be far apart, but that hasn’t stopped the Pistons from making moves with their other centers. One of those players is […] The post Pistons make center move, but it’s not a new Jalen Duren contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Unrivaled will go on the road.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball against Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center on December 21, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Noah Clowne...

Here is a look at the 10 most beloved NBA role players for 2026-27 after Tacko Fall’s unexpected return to the league.

Fans were excited when Mark Walter officially purchased the controlling share of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family last year. One of the reasons for the excitement was the concept that the Lakers would begin to operate more like the L.A. Dodgers, a team coming off two straight World Series wins. The “Dodger-ification” […]

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Chris...

The arrival of DeWanna Bonner in the Atlanta Dream was a clear sign of the franchise’s postseason plans, as they are looking to go all out to secure their first-ever WNBA championship. And while the current crop of stars hasn’t looked better, former WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike recently discussed the sacrifices the Dream had to make in their roster to secure Bonner’s signature for the rest of the season.

An Acclaro Medical employee who sent Dearica Hamby a racist has been terminated. Here's the latest.

Skylar Diggins reiterated how badly the Sky organization needs to finish its practice facility.

“Plan still is to win with Kawhi,” Frank said in June. “But the bigger plan is we understand we’re not a contender. We’re competitive. How are we gonna get back to contention?” A little more than two months later, the Clippers’ answer to Frank’s question is beginning to take shape. As usual, the Clippers are coloring outside the lines. The Clippers agreed to trade Leonard to the Toronto Raptors a week after Frank’s declaration, a deal that would net them Brandon Ingram, an All-Star at Leonard...

So many great teams, but coaches could only vote for one. A very close race brought about five who stood above the rest

DiJonai Carrington and the Chicago Sky have dealt with multiple injury setbacks.

Here is how participants in the Opening Round have done since 2011 — and why you should consider picking one in your NCAA bracket.

Stephen Curry became eligible for a new contract extension with the Golden State Warriors in late August. And while the two sides have not yet finalized a deal, the 38-year-old recently claimed he does not want to become a distraction for the franchise during the negotiation. Per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the plan remains to sign […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider sounds off on Stephen Curry contract extension ‘menu’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ray Allen says people discount the work that greats put in.

The Pistons have fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s salary for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). As a result of the move, Reed will now be assured of receiving the full $5,602,689 owed to him in the final year of his current contract. It’s essentially a formality […]

The Cavaliers have officially signed big man Khalifa Diop to a standard contract, the team announced today in a press release. The 39th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Diop was identified last week as a candidate to become part of the Cavs’ projected 15-man regular season roster, with reporting in the last 24 hours […]

Josh Giddey believes the Chicago Bulls have enough talent to compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but he identified consistency as the biggest factor in determining whether the team can turn that confidence into results. “It’s obviously a pretty loaded conference,” Giddey told ClutchPoints. “But I think we’ve got a good mix: […] The post Josh Giddey confident Bulls have enough to make playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ron Harper Jr. is entering the next phase of his NBA career with something he had been chasing since going undrafted in 2022: stability. After moving between Toronto, Detroit and the G League through two-way contracts, Exhibit 10 deals and short NBA opportunities, Harper has earned a longer-term commitment from the Boston Celtics. The Celtics […] The post Ron Harper Jr. reflects on Celtics stability, Paul George and Jaylen Brown appeared first on TalkBasket.net.