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Caitlin Clark has yet to fully replicate her WNBA form at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Her shooting struggles have been a major factor. Still, Team USA head coach Kara Lawson remains confident that the Indiana Fever star can get back on track in Germany. “I didn’t even know that, I don’t count how […]

There are still some veterans who can help teams available, plus young players to take a chance on.

Kevin O'Connor talks the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and re-drafts the 2016 NBA Draft class.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 14: LaMelo Ball #1 and Josh Green #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves are introduced to the media by President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly, Head Coach Chris Finch and Play-by-Play Announcer Alan Horton on July 14, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Cop...

Former first-round pick Dillon Jones is signing with the Sixers on an Exhibit 10 deal, reports Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The 26th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Jones spent his rookie season in Oklahoma City, then was traded to Washington during the summer of 2025. Waived by the Wizards at the […]

Just think it’s crazy that Goodwin is Booker’s longest serving teammate and if he is exempt because he left and came back, then it is a tie between Dunn/Ighodaro/Gillespie So hard to win big with a lack of continuity around Devin, but hopefully Brooks, Maluach, etc will be here long-term! submitted by /u/LucaLockheart [link] [comments]

Cash, who turns 47 later this month, has also been a …

Jayson Tatum is the undisputed star of the Boston Celtics in the 2026-27 NBA season but how far can he carry them ?

The Golden State Warriors are expected to remain without Jimmy Butler III when training camp begins, but the star forward continues to make progress in his recovery from a torn right ACL. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported in late August that Butler would miss the first few months of the 2026-27 season after suffering […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider delivers Jimmy Butler injury update with training camp approaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In addition to the limitations they face on the trade market and in free agency, NBA teams who finish a season with a salary exceeding the second tax apron also have a future first-round pick “frozen,” meaning it becomes ineligible to be traded. This restriction applies to the draft seven years away. For instance, a […]

The team may well win fewer games this year, but are you more hyped to watch?

Brian Windhorst says Steve Ballmer’s support among NBA owners disappeared after the Clippers investigation concluded.

Portnoy believes Engelbert was given the pink slip.

Unrivaled, the women's basketball 3-on-3 league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will open its third season on Jan. 8 in Boston.

Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. The Kings have signed Simmons, according to the NBA’s transaction log, four days after his agreement with Sacramento was first reported. Simmons is expected to receive a one-year deal worth roughly $3.5 million, the veteran minimum for a player with his NBA experience. The former No. 1 […] The post Kings officially sign Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is no stranger to going viral. The All-Star guard, currently overseas with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, has often caught attention for her antics on and off the court. The Wings star had another memorable moment during Team USA’s dominant 105-64 win over the Czech Republic. In a […]

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has made "notable progress" in his recovery from the surgical reconstruction of his right ACL he underwent six months ago, ESPN's Anthony Slater reported Tuesday.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Jaden Hardy #8 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at Chase Center on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! Fo...

James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season. Was the LaMelo trade the right move? How do newcomers Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and the rookies fit in? How can Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel evolve as they take on more offensive responsibility? Plus, we make our predictions for the Hornets season. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger ...

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Here are the Warriors’ three biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into 2026-27, with a roster that could either surprise or completely fall apart.

The 2026 WNBA trading card season is officially in full swing, and collectors are already hunting down the most coveted pulls in the new Panini Donruss WNBA set.

MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 25: The Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins talks to the media with the 2026 draft picks Nate Ament and Brayden Burries of the Milwaukee Bucks during the Bucks Draft Press Conference on June 25, 2026 at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Copy...

Angel Reese isn’t just having a good year. She’s becoming one of the biggest stars in basketball. After leaving Chicago for Atlanta, Reese has looked completely comfortable with the Dream, putting together a historic season that has seen her break WNBA records for rebounds in a game, rebounds in a season and double-doubles in a…

Angel Reese is having a ridiculous season. She’s also still missing the biggest piece of her offensive game. Reese has destroyed the glass in Atlanta, setting WNBA records for single-game rebounds, single-season rebounds and double-doubles. She’s become one of the league’s most dominant rebounders almost by default. But the jumper still isn’t there. Reese is…

The Los Angeles Lakers took a big risk in the summer of 2024 when they hired JJ Redick to be their head coach. He was only three years removed from his playing career, had only been an ESPN analyst and was the same age as the team’s best player in LeBron James. Then, midway through […]

The Brooklyn Nets filled their final open roster spot on Friday, signing forward Grant Nelson to a two-way contract. Nelson spent time with Brooklyn and the Long Island Nets in 2025-26 before patellar tendinitis cut his season short. Nelson did not appear in a Summer League game with the Nets. However, he was on the […] The post Nets sign former college star to two-way contract ahead of training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jalen Duren, Michael Porter Jr., Myles Turner, and Kevin Love headline the latest Central Division rumors.

The Philadelphia 76ers used a portion of their midlevel exception to sign forward Dean Wade this offseason, a move rooted in Mike Gansey's prior relationship with the player from his time as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rather than committing the full midlevel exception to a single player, Philadelphia elected to split it between Wade and guard Anfernee Simons. Gansey played a central role in recruiting Wade, whom he had known since Wade's time in Cleveland, and viewed him as a...

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey credited a philosophy developed during his years with the Cleveland Cavaliers for helping the franchise ultimately land Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics. Gansey said the approach traces back to his time as Cleveland's general manager, when Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert would routinely press him and his staff on whether they had exhausted every possible avenue in pursuing a target. "There were some trades that we've...