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NBAThe Los Angeles Lakers have a brand new roster, with almost no major rotation players left from the team that got to the second round last season. This team is built entirely around the strengths of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and one of the players best suited to help those two is Ziaire Williams. […]
NBAWhile speaking about the merits of signing Collin Sexton, an insider claimed that he might be the answer to the Lakers' backup point guard problem.
When you are the reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year, not many defensive tasks bother you. But Raven Johnson learned her very first lesson in the second week of training camp with the Indiana Fever.
SunsRank starts at the end of the bench with four players fighting for opportunities and long-term relevance.
After being punished for cap circumvention in 2000, Minnesota went nearly two decades without any playoff success. Is the same in store for Steve Ballmer's franchise?
The Sixers will close the 2026-27 regular season against high-profile Western Conference opponents.
NBAFree agent signees, trade acquisitions, and 2026 draftees have been the most common additions to NBA rosters this offseason. However, a small number of players come via the draft-and-stash route, as teams bring aboard players drafted in previous years. First-round draftees from the last three years are limited to the 2026 rookie scale, though there […]
NBAJeff Teague says Joel Embiid's inability to stay healthy shows he isn't the most dedicated person to his craft.
WNBAAngel Reese and Breanna Stewart have joined forces as Team USA prepares for their opening World Cup game against China. Breanna Stewart is absolute WNBA royalty.
NBAAs impactful as Derrick White is, a Celtics insider suggests that he could be next player on the trade block.
WNBAWhich player is most important to Team USA's World Cup hopes? Here's the full roster ranked.
If there’s one thing we know about Sophie Cunningham, it’s that she always stands on business. Sophie Cunningham has never been one to bite her tongue or shrink from a spectacle.
NBAThe Los Angeles Lakers are now firmly Luka Doncic’s team as he is the face of the franchise and the roster was rebuilt around him this offseason. Of course, the ultimate goal is always to compete for and win championships and the question now is whether Doncic can lead a team to that. He has […]
The rookie will be dealing with crazy circumstances.
Paige Bueckers did not hold back on Angel Reese's "special whistle."
NBAAll-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 […]
NBAJalen Brunson had an unbelievable run to the NBA championship, but does that put him ahead of names like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic?
NBAFor those that completed the Buzz Beat fan survey, the results are now published (Part 1) on Substack submitted by /u/British_Buzz7-59 [link] [comments]
NBAA former gym employee claims Kawhi Leonard secretly trained in New Jersey while his controversial Spurs rehabilitation unfolded.
NCAA MWill UConn reign supreme in the Big East? Who's the weakest in the league? Projections for all 11 teams.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Jamaree Bouyea #17 of the Phoenix Suns brings the ball up court around Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images We begin rank...
NBALOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 15, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...
WNBADespite 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...
NBAThaddeus 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.
NBAAs 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.
NBAWith 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.
WNBAEnes 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.