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Dirk Nowitzki has already held discussions with new Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri about potentially becoming more involved with the franchise, although the Hall of Famer stressed that nothing is imminent. Speaking exclusively to DLLS Sports, Nowitzki said Ujiri wants him to remain connected to the organization after he previously distanced himself from the Mavericks […] The post Dirk Nowitzki discusses future role with Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kawhi Leonard is expected to sign a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors after his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Charania said the trade is moving forward following the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Leonard, with the expectation that Toronto will renegotiate […] The post Kawhi Leonard expected to get Raptors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LA Clippers executive Gillian Zucker, suspended for one year without pay over the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention case, was previously involved in another impermissible player-related arrangement more than a decade ago. Dan Woike reported Thursday in The Athletic that Zucker was behind a 2015 proposal designed to create additional off-court income for then-Clippers center […] The post Punished Clippers executive was involved in prior NBA violation appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had a discussion with Sue Bird during Team USA practice.

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In an interview with Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News, Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd discussed several topics, including forward Cody Williams, whom the team acquired via trade last weekend from Utah. That deal created financial flexibility for the Wolves, who officially signed Jonathan Kuminga on Thursday. Lloyd pointed to Williams’ play at the end […]

Trevor Ariza makes his feelings known on LeBron James facing unwarranted criticism and comparisons to Kobe Bryant amid ring-chasing accusations.

The Golden State Warriors have kept key parts of their four-time NBA championship core together heading into the 2026-27 NBA season including all-world 3-point virtuoso Stephen Curry, head coach Steve Kerr, who overcame the odds to return, and Draymond Green, who has become perhaps more famous for his podcast commentary than his play on the […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg headlines 3 Warriors NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With just a few days to go before the start of training camp, there are still a handful of serviceable players available in free agency. One of them could land on the New York Knicks and help them defend the title. With the Knicks losing Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency, it […] The post NBA rumors: Knicks an option for ex-Nuggets champion, but Lakers probably aren’t appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Timberwolves have finalized their two-year, $12.4MM contract with free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. Word broke on August 26 that Kuminga had agreed to a two-year deal with Minnesota that includes a second-year player option. The Timberwolves used the taxpayer mid-level exception to complete the transaction. At the […]

After the NBA handed the Clippers a historic punishment, one of the country’s most decorated investigative journalists believes Pablo Torre still isn’t getting enough credit. Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown, whose “Perversion of Justice” investigation helped expose Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and the system that protected him, ripped The New York Times and The Athletic...

Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May has already gotten a close look at Kyrie Irving’s preparation for the 2026-2027 NBA Season, and what he has seen has left him thoroughly impressed. May recently joined the 105.3 The FAN podcast to discuss Irving’s status and the impact he could have on the team. After watching the […] The post Mavericks star Kyrie Irving leaves Dusty May blown away with standout qualities appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mark Cuban appears to have conceded his long-running public disagreement with Pablo Torre over the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers controversy. After the NBA handed the Clippers severe penalties for violating salary-cap circumvention rules, Cuban responded to Torre with just two words: “Congrats Pablo.” The message represented a sharp reversal. Cuban had strongly defended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer […] The post Mark Cuban concedes Pablo Torre was right appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers may have found their post-Jonathan Kuminga fallback plan. The reigning NBA champions could spoil that one, too. Veteran guard Bruce Brown has emerged as a potential Lakers target following Los Angeles’ failed pursuit of Kuminga, but NBA insider Brett Siegel believes the Knicks are currently the more realistic landing spot. Bruce Brown of...

Anthony Edwards is reportedly pleased with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason moves as the franchise reshaped its roster around its All-Star guard. “Ant, from what I am told, is very pleased by the Wolves’ offseason,” Brian Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective podcast, via HoopsHype. “Going to get LaMelo (Ball), making this deal happen for (Jonathan) […] The post Anthony Edwards pleased with Timberwolves’ offseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A potential reunion between Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves could be in the works.

The Magic have signed free agent guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, the team announced today (via Twitter). While the terms of the two agreements were not disclosed, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel previously reported that Branham would be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando and he confirms Davison is on an Exhibit […]

The Clippers now have decidedly fewer roster-shaping tools when they appeared ready to a take longer-term approach and build through the draft.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been suspended for one year by the NBA. The league’s investigation found Ballmer and the Clippers were guilty of violating the salary cap circumvention rules. The Clippers have been stripped of five first-round picks and have been fined $30 million. Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO...

Enes Kanter Freedom is suing the Chicago Sky and the owners of Wintrust Arena, alleging in a 15-page complaint filed Thursday that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was removed from a Sky home game last month.

The Knicks have a couple of defensive-minded veterans on their radar as they continue to evaluate how to fill out their final roster spots, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who reports that free agents Drew Eubanks and John Konchar are among the players the team is eyeing. Eubanks, a 6’10” center who played his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were handed down some harsh punishments for their salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. It may go down as one of the biggest punishments in sports, and for the Clippers, they have nothing good to show for all of the mess they got themselves into. Rich Eisen even went out on […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard acquisition dealt brutal claim after NBA’s punishment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA essentially maxed out the penalties on the Clippers that the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows the league to impose on teams and executives as a result of salary cap circumvention. However, as hard as the NBA came down on the team, Kawhi Leonard was only required to pay $700K to the league despite finding […]

The Clippers’ collapse could create an opportunity for Phoenix to pursue Darius Garland and solve its biggest roster question.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered their post-LeBron James era this summer after the four-time NBA champion informed the team he wouldn’t be returning for the 2026-27 season. There are contrasting opinions on how the Lakers will perform without the 41-year-old superstar, who spent eight consecutive seasons with LA. But former Lakers star Derek Fisher doesn’t...

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Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson won a title together with the Golden State Warriors, and they'll now team up in Miami with the Heat.

The Liberty announced Thursday that forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season as she continues to recover from a concussion sustained in June.

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

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.