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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media after Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 106-93. 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 b...

Linda Cohn's insecurity theory about A'ja Wilson's FIBA withdrawal ignites a fierce debate across the WNBA world.

Two major basketball organizations are taking opposite regulatory paths on the same issue ahead of the 2026 World Cup. By relying on vague CBA language stating only that players must be “woman,” the WNBA has avoided defining eligibility criteria.

Their rivalry just became Team USA’s secret weapon.

We started this series by looking back on one of Joel Embiid’s early postseasons with the Sixers, as the big man had a dominant Game 3 in 2019 against Toronto. At that time, fans were viewing the Sixers in a very positive light. Fast forward seven years to 2026, and fans had all but tapped out on the team’s chances of making any noise in the postseason. Then, Embiid and company found a way back into a series they appeared to have no chance in. Final Score: Sixers 113, Celtics 97 Series score ...

Boston has less margin for error than it used to. That may be all the more reason to leave room for the unexpected.

The United States basketball system has played a major role in the development of Nigeria's national women's basketball team, known as D'Tigress.

As the Clippers seek ways to recover their losses after the Kawhi Leonard scandal, an insider proposed a trade with the Spurs as a solution.

Can a change in leadership unlock Orlando's big three? Offseason recap and early looks at the 2026-27 season.

Team USA's playful bus seating game exposes real chemistry, and a few mutual snubs, ahead of the FIBA World Cup opener.

Reese isn’t scared - she’s ready to lead.

After the NBA levied its enormous punishment on the Clippers, they'd be wise to change course and lean on precedent -- fast.

The New York Knicks still have roster business to handle before beginning its championship defense under Mike Brown.

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stripes forward Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers and Team USA Stripes guard De'Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs (4) celebrate after game two during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In the wake of the NBA doling out punishment for the Aspiration salary circumvention scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and his uncle Dennis ...

What does the Statistical Doppelganger Machine say about Tre Johnson’s rookie season? | NBAE via Getty Images One the Tre Johnson comps produced by The Statistical Doppelganger Machine has me…hmm…the words “kinda stoked” flowed from brain to fingers to keyboard to screen. But “kinda” and “stoked” don’t really go together, so…let’s just go with “stoked.” Editor’s Note: Kevin, you just used the words together while talking about how they don’t go together. Kevin’s Note: I’m employing Literary L...

The San Antonio Spurs are saying all the right things about believing in De'Aaron Fox, reportedly pledging their faith in him and even committing to start him in the upcoming season.

The three-headed monster in Indiana has been one of the most exciting trios to watch this WNBA season. Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell have firmly kept their team in the conversation as one of the best in the league.

Bronny James speaks about the Lakers' trip to Slovenia, becoming one of the longest-tenured players on the team, and more.

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.