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Why hasn't the Kawhi Leonard trade involving the Clippers and Raptors been resolved yet?

With NBA training camps set to open at the end of the month, the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have reportedly not made any progress on a new free agency contract. As the days go by, taking the one-year qualifying offer and becoming an unrestricted free agent seems increasingly likely. And should that happen, the […] The post Pistons rumors: The 1 team positioned to steal Jalen Duren amid contract stalemate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Basketball: NBA Finals: Closeup of Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O'Neal (34) bobblehead on court before game vs New Jersey Nets at Staples Center. Game 2. Los Angeles, CA 6/7/2002 CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X66056 TK2 R14 F25 ) You’re not truly in the dog days of the summer until you start ranking promotional night giveaways. The Lakers haven’t typically had many giveaway nights during the season, which makes this up...

With the inaugural season approaching, Russell Westbrook’s Project B has unveiled more WNBA stars who have joined the emerging global league. Earlier Thursday, the startup global basketball league announced that Brionna Jones, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Valériane Ayayi, Angela Dugalic, Makayla Timpson, and Antonia Delaere had joined its lineup. A total of 22 players have now [...]

Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever return to action on September 18 after a 17-day WNBA hiatus. The team currently sits in fifth place with 26 wins and 14 losses. However, to make a championship push, the 30-year-old guard believes the team has to solve one major problem. Cunningham recently returned to YouTube with a [...]

John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on. What are some of the underdiscussed aspects of this saga? And where do the Clips go from here as an organization? We also break down the Bennedict Mathurin move for New Orleans, and then assess Amen Thompson's 5-year, $208 million extension in Houston. Then, mailbag questions on Utah's future after the Walker Kessler trade, whether the league is now devaluing small guards too much, and if OKC can keep their core tog...

League and ownership sources do not expect the recent surge in NBA franchise valuations to slow down anytime soon, suggesting the wave of team sales and ownership changes could continue at a similar pace going forward. The Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers have each been sold since the start of 2025. "In any business where valuations rise at that level, there will be people who are attracted to the price and return," said one ownership sourc...

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Miami Heat. Free […]

The Wolves have finally introduced their marquee free-agent signing. Here’s what that press conference made clear.

Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized players in basketball. But eventually, you have to acknowledge what she’s actually doing on the court. Reese is averaging 16.1 points and 12.4 rebounds per game during her first season with the Atlanta Dream. She’s also already broken WNBA records for rebounds in a single game,…

The NBA may be getting closer to doing what everyone has expected it to do for years. Namely, expand to Seattle and Las Vegas. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, expansion is expected to be discussed when the league’s Board of Governors meets Monday and Tuesday in New York. There is even a chance team […] The post NBA owners could vote on Seattle, Las Vegas expansion next week appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers addressed their hole at starting center with Walker Kessler but still have major questions behind him.

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 09: Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors attempts to steal the ball away from Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter of the game at the Moda Center on March 09, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images If...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell to break down the Celtics' upcoming season, Team USA's victory over Hungary and preview the FIBA World Cup semifinals.

Here is how the Minnesota Timberwolves could line up in 2026-27 after adding LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga around Anthony Edwards.

Caitlin Clark’s chances of winning the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup MVP award may have taken a hit. ​Clark entered the World Cup as a favorite after earning MVP honors in March during the qualifiers in Puerto Rico. However, the three-time WNBA All-Star has slipped in FIBA’s latest rankings, falling down the ladder after the […]

There were plenty of doubts around Angel Reese’s place in the Team USA roster. Her scoring was inconsistent coming into the World Cup, while her turnover issues were ever-present.

As Team USA gears up for the FIBA World Cup semifinals, it feels it is poised to play its best basketball because of how coach Kara Lawson has challenged its players.

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Caitlin Clark’s popularity has reached a level where comparisons to some of the biggest names in sports history are no longer reserved for social media debates. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods are now part of the conversation. The comparison came up during the Indiana Fever star’s new podcast No Hesitation where Clark’s teammate Sophie Cunningham and […]

Final Score: Sixers 104, Raptors 101 (OT) Series score after result: Philadelphia leads 3-0 Embiid’s stat line: 33 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 12-of-20 FGs, 3-of-8 3PTs, 1 block, +8 rating For the second time in our five-part series, we have a performance in the postseason from Joel Embiid that came against Nick Nurse. It started with Game 3 against Toronto in 2019, which took place in Philadelphia, and continues with Game 3 versus the Raptors in 2022 in Toronto. By this point in Embiid’s...

The NBA’s Board of Governors are scheduled to meet in New York next Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 14-15), according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who writes that this meeting of team governors could prove to be especially consequential. As Windhorst details, there are three major storylines that will likely take a step forward during or after […]

Amid the Golden State Warriors’ trade interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, veteran forward Draymond Green, who has played with the organization his entire career, saw his future with the team in question as he potentially could have been part of a trade package. But it’s not the first time the Warriors could have lost the four-time […] The post Why Warriors almost lost Draymond Green to Grizzlies in 2023 free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers’ front office makeover continued on Friday.  The team announced it hired Keith D’Amelio as the franchise’s director of integrated performance systems, in addition to making the already-known hiring of Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager official.  Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka continues to add to the front office. D’Amelio and Amsler’s are...

The Celtics’ remodeled roster will get its official photo opportunity Tuesday. Boston will introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center, according to Noa Dalzell. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and coach Joe Mazzulla will also attend. George is the obvious headliner. The nine-time All-Star arrived from Philadelphia in the […] The post Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Deadline is fast approaching for resolution to the Duren drama

The past 26 seasons have produced a hearty batch of elite teams that stand the test of time. Who's No. 1?

The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter. Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic report that Detroit has offered Duren a five-year deal worth roughly $190 million. Previous reports placed the offer near $175 million. The exact structure remains unclear. Options […] The post Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The hunt for Cathy Engelbert’s successor as WNBA commissioner has begun, and while many names have been floated, LA Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike has been the noisiest because of her role as a bridge between the league and the players’ union. However, Sports Illustrated’s Grant Young believes it’s not the right time, even though Ogwumike has [...]