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May 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The 2025-26 season is behind us, and every one is looking forward to 2026-27, where the Spurs will be the reigning Western Conference Champions with...

After losing to the New York Knicks, 4-2, in the opening round of the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Hawks got a glimpse of what’s to come in Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Lu Dort sharing the floor in 2026-27. In a 97-92 win against Argentina, Alexander-Walker and Dort led Canada in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. […] The post Why Hawks’ Lu Dort trade is X-factor to taking next playoff step after threatening Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of what could be his fourth NBA season, Tacko Fall agreed to a training camp contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. After being out of the league for the past four years, Fall isn’t taking his opportunity for granted. Tacko spent the past four seasons playing in China, and New Zealand. Now, he’s hoping to […] The post Could Tacko Fall really turn 76ers ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ into roster spot? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The late, great Kobe Bryant is, in the eyes of many, the greatest Los Angeles Lakers player of all-time and one of the greatest basketball players period. But he almost never suited up for the purple and gold and it took a lot of maneuvering ahead of the 1996 NBA Draft to make that happen. […]

Kate Martin is joining a new WNBA team to close the 2026 regular season.

How many seasons are left in the tank?

Noah Clowney was recognized, but not awarded by the league for this rejection last year

Victor Wembanyama was not the tallest player involved in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying action this week.

James Harden is back with the Cavaliers. More importantly, he seems pretty invested in making this thing work. Our friend Spencer Davies made that point in a recent piece for Roundtable, noting that Harden gathered several Cavs teammates for workouts in Arizona this offseason. “James had guys out in Arizona,” Davies said on the Courtside […] The post James Harden already showing Cavs some of what they need from him appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Warriors reportedly are letting Steph Curry decide what he wants his next contract extension to look like.

TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 2: Shaedon Sharpe #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers takes part in the team huddle ahead of playing the Toronto Raptors in their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on December 2, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland...

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Hailey Van Lith revealed which WNBA player is the hardest to guard.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is functionally the team’s starting point guard. Defensively, of course, he is more of a forward, but he is the Lakers’ offensive engine and gets the title of point guard for that reason. When he is ranked both currently and all-time, he is viewed as a similar position to […]

The Golden State Warriors are adding Dalen Terry to their roster after reaching an agreement with the former first-round pick. According to HoopsHype, Terry and Golden State have agreed to a deal as the Warriors continue shaping their roster for the upcoming season. Terry entered the NBA as the 18th overall selection in the 2022 […] The post Warriors agree to deal with Dalen Terry appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Keshad Johnson has chosen to return to the Miami Heat on a two-way contract despite receiving standard-contract offers from other teams, accepting a significant salary reduction to remain with the organization. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported that Johnson’s salary will drop from $2 million last season to $678,882 on his new two-way deal, […] The post Keshad Johnson chose Heat two-way deal despite standard offers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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.