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Paige Bueckers did not hold back on Angel Reese's "special whistle."

All-Star guard Anthony Edwards can become eligible for a super-max extension if he makes an All-NBA team in 2027, so he’s not expected to seriously consider signing a new contract until next offseason, but he’s happy about how the Timberwolves’ summer has played out, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on a recent episode of the Hoop Collective […]

Jalen Brunson had an unbelievable run to the NBA championship, but does that put him ahead of names like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic?

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A former gym employee claims Kawhi Leonard secretly trained in New Jersey while his controversial Spurs rehabilitation unfolded.

Will UConn reign supreme in the Big East? Who's the weakest in the league? Projections for all 11 teams.

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Despite most of the attention being around Caitlin Clark, fans are really starting to take notice of the budding friendship between Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese share a long history dating back to high school AAU battles and USA Basketball junior squads.

After sitting out a year, Ben Simmons is inching back into the NBA. He is shopping his name around to anyone willing to take him back. However, one insider believes that the New York Knicks aren’t the team for him: James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. “I do think Simmons should get another opportunity […] The post Why Knicks insider scoffs at Ben Simmons idea appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Team USA head coach Kara Lawson. | NBAE via Getty Images When the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off on Sept. 4, USA Basketball will begin chasing a 12th world title and fifth-straight gold medal. However, the roster that has landed in Berlin looks noticeably different than the one that squeaked past France for Olympic gold two summers ago.  A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are both out, with Wilson dealing with a back injury and Plum sidelined by calf and lower-leg injuries that alre...

Thaddeus Young got an unforgettable introduction to Allen Iverson when the Philadelphia 76ers legend returned to the team during Young’s rookie season. Appearing on the To The Baha podcast, Young recalled how Iverson’s return immediately made an impression on him. The two ended up with lockers next to each other at the practice facility, but […] The post Ex-76ers Thaddeus Young’s first time meeting Allen Iverson is all sorts of wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Amen Thompson may never develop a three. Here are two other ways he can become an NBA star.

As Jimmy Butler's place in the Warriors' rotation remains in doubt, we explore a trade idea that could help Golden State acquire an immediate upgrade.

With the Trae Young era in the past, how do the Hawks move forward? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

Enes Kanter has been asked how many points he thinks he would be scoring in the WNBA if he were allowed to compete. Kanter declared for the 2027 WNBA draft over the summer and has now spoken to Piers Morgan about the league and the ongoing transgender athlete debate.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 30, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Chicago Sky guard Kate Martin shared her insight into Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s mindset from their shared time together in college. Martin was one of Clark’s key teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes, with the pair declaring for the WNBA Draft together in 2024.

French basketball player Julie Tetart is among the only notable trans professional basketball players in the world, and she has been linked to a potential WNBA Draft declaration. Sophie Cunningham’s comments against trans athletes started a media firestorm in late July that led to Enes Kanter declaring for the WNBA Draft to force the league to ban trans athletes in the future.

Robin Lundberg says Caitlin Clark can be the best ever, but argues the constant scrutiny has actually made her underrated.

Paige Bueckers explains why every superstar on Team USA's roster has to set aside their WNBA role to chase World Cup gold.

Though August (plus most of September) is the quietest time of the NBA news cycle, there were some Knicks developments to address.

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup runs Sept. 4-13 in Berlin. Team USA is seeking their fifth consecutive and 12th overall gold medal backed by a young and gifted roster including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.

Team USA seeks a fifth straight gold medal with a roster featuring nine first-time players and veteran Breanna Stewart.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets celebrates a basket and a foul call during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Kenneth Richmond/...

LeBron James had NBA fans stunned with his display at Chris Johnson's private runs.

Robin Lundberg has recently been discussing the impact that Caitlin Clark has had on women’s basketball. Clark made a name for herself with the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team before being selected as the number one overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft.

Former ESPN broadcaster Linda Cohn justified defending Caitlin Clark publicly on Tuesday after her former colleague, Cindy Brunson, called her out. Cohn slammed The Athletic’s Zena Keita after she mistakenly said Olivia Miles held the rookie assist record that Clark owns.

Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Sanjay Lumpkin was named the head coach of the College Park Skyhawks, the team announced on Wednesday. Reggis Onwukamuche will serve as Lumpkin's assistant with the team. Both coaches will also remain on Quin Snyder's bench as assistant coaches with the Hawks. Ryan Silverstein was also named the general manager of the Skyhawks. "The Skyhawks are a significant part of our development program, and both Ryan and Sanjay exemplify the strong connection between the Haw...

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the second year of a rebuild following their much-maligned decision to trade away Luka Doncic for a package centered around Anthony Davis. Cooper Flagg is looking like one of the best players in the world in the making, and they are developing a nice young core including recent draftees Morez […] The post Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki can’t wait to see Kyrie Irving back in action appeared first on ClutchPoints.