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Former Celtics forward Jared Sullinger recently announced his retirement from professional basketball at just 34 to return to his alma mater, Ohio State.

Skylar Diggins did not hold back her opinions on what is wrong with the Chicago franchise during a recent press conference. It was recently announced that Diggins will no longer be part of the Sky team going forward as a result of a knee injury. Diggins has actually been missing since the previous month after [...]

Philadelphia, PA - April 24: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla diagrams a play before the game. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers played in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images There are few phrases in basketball that sound more universally agreeable than “win the margins.” About as agreeable as, “you want players who really know how to put t...

The FIBA World Cup tips off on Friday with a 16-team field. More than 50 WNBA players, who are on a two-week break from the league, will take part in the competition as the United States seeks its fifth consecutive title, and 15 other federations attempt to dethrone the champs. Here’s what to know as play begins: What is on the line for the USA? It’s hard to overstate the Americans’ dominance in international competition. Since the creation of the WNBA, Team USA is undefeated in the Olympics — o

The WNBA has been at the centre of a debate regarding whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Sophie Cunningham’s comments over the summer caused much debate at the time after she spoke about wanting to protect girls from biological males, while Enes Kanter and Royce White have since declared for the WNBA draft next year.

WNBA guard Odyssey Sims is excited to host a camp for girls ages 10-17 at the Gulf Breeze Rec Center on Saturday afternoon.

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 5: Drew Eubanks #19 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The New Y...

ESPN is in hot water after its initial report falsely claimed that the NBA found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer “funneled money through team sponsors” to pay star forward Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the salary cap. On Wednesday, the NBA handed heavy sanctions to the Clippers following a year-long investigation into […] The post NBA insider blasts ESPN for ‘swallowing a big bunch of BS’ from Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are out to reclaim the throne they relinquished to the New York Knicks last season. With the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, and Isaiah Hartenstein back in full force, many tag the Thunder as the heavy favorite to come out of the Western Conference, even though […] The post Luka Doncic catches stray in insider’s ‘mix it up’ claim for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After playing for 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Mychal Thompson is sharing fatherly advice with his son, who finds a new home in Miami. Despite urging Klay Thompson to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Mychal explained that the veteran shooter is the type of player that […] The post Mychal Thompson gives Klay advice on playing for Pat Riley’s Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Team USA begins its quest for a fifth straight FIBA World Cup gold medal against China on Friday. Here's what you need to know.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the 2026-27 season as one of the best teams in the association even after trading away three valuable members of their championship-winning squad in 2025. They may have lost a ton of depth, but they still have the requisite star power to compete with every team in the NBA. […] The post Jalen Williams headlines 3 Thunder NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major update this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The questions surrounding ESPN’s reporting on the Clippers investigation aren’t going away. Now Pablo Torre is offering a theory about how the network ended up with its controversial story in the first place. “What ESPN had done, according to my reporting, is they were fed a story by the Clippers that the Clippers may have […] The post Pablo Torre says Clippers may have fed ESPN misleading story about NBA investigation appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Keyonte George was easily one of the most underrated players in the NBA last season. Surrounded by a cast of teammates that was pared down week after week, George continued to put up fantastic numbers as the most consistent playmaker for the season. Never forget the list of players like Kennedy Chandler, Walter Clayton, Andersson […]

NBA 2K27’s global release means that there is only a little over a month to go before the 2026-27 NBA regular season begins. The latest installment of the basketball simulation game franchise reflects where teams stand prior to the start of the new campaign, and player ratings are somewhat of an indication as to how […] The post Walker Kessler headlines 3 Lakers NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major update this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White had a lot to say about her lineup decision.

The NBA reached a settlement with Kawhi Leonard and the Players Association after Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reportedly refused to admit wrongdoing and chose to fight the league’s investigation. Speaking on the Dan Patrick Show on Thursday, September 3, Pabo Torre described the sequence of events surrounding the NBA’s investigation and the eventual […] The post NBA settled with Kawhi Leonard after Ballmer chose to fight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Danny Green believes Russell Westbrook’s historic production puts him firmly among the 10 greatest point guards in NBA history. Discussing where Westbrook ranks all time, Green emphasized that the former MVP’s statistical achievements alone make his case difficult to dismiss. “Even if you don’t respect his body of work, he’s got to be in your […] The post Danny Green ranks Russell Westbrook among top 10 point guards appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz smiles during the game against the Miami Heat on January 24, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Keyonte G...

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.