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Brendan Haywood believes the NBA has lost some of the offensive identity that once separated one team from another, pointing to the league-wide adoption of analytics-driven principles as a major reason. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Haywood compared the current NBA with college basketball, where he believes teams are more likely to maintain distinct offensive systems […] The post Brendan Haywood says NBA has lost its offensive identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kawhi Leonard had other options. He chose history. The Pistons, Timberwolves and other teams expressed interest in trading for Leonard and were prepared to offer him an extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on TSN, via Thomas L. Murray of the New York Post. With only one year remaining on his contract, Leonard […] The post Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for another inspired run in the upcoming season, with coach Quin Snyder entering his fifth season with the team. Atlanta will parade a retained core, led by Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu. The Hawks added Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins in the offseason. […] The post Hawks add 3 vets who can make life easier for Quin Snyder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The WNBA has spent years trying to build its audience since its inception in 1996, but in 2024, Caitlin Clark brought a level of attention few could have predicted. Her arrival changed the conversation around the sport, from television audiences to attendance and the broader interest surrounding WNBA games.

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Last week, the Phoenix Suns lost starting center Mark Williams to a shoulder injury that required surgery which would then keep him out for a good chunk of the 2026-27 season. This is a big blow for both Williams and the Suns; Williams suited up in 60 games last season for Phoenix in a feel-good […] The post Suns sign ex-Trail Blazers center with Mark Williams sidelined appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever honored head coach Stephanie White on Wednesday.

A'ja Leads the Pack! The post Ranking the 10 Best Centers in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The WNBA regular season will resume on September 17, and with only four games left for each team before the postseason begins, the conversation around this season’s MVP is heating up. The debate has been polarizing, with talents like reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier among the favorites for the title.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 19: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings is defended by Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half at College Park Center on July 19, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a weird, late-season jolt to the system in t...

The Phoenix Suns, looking for depth in the wake of Mark Williams' injury, are signing center Duop Reath to a deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Dwyane Wade believes he could have extended his NBA career for another two seasons, but he preferred to retire while he was still capable of playing at a productive level. Wade walked away from basketball in 2019 after 16 NBA seasons. Rather than continuing until his performance declined significantly, the Miami Heat legend felt it […] The post Dwyane Wade says he could’ve played 2 more seasons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

DiJonai Carrington is enduring a tough start to life with the Chicago Sky.

A new study has identified San Antonio Spurs supporters as the NBA’s most optimistic fanbase entering the 2026-27 season. Casino.ca surveyed 5,000 fans across all 30 teams, combining their responses into a weighted Hope Index. San Antonio led the league with 98 out of 100, three points ahead of the New York Knicks. That belief […] The post Spurs fans named NBA’s most optimistic entering 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After the Toronto Raptors finalized their trade for Kawhi Leonard, head coach Darko Rajakovic revealed a story that the seven-time All-Star had never heard before. Upon Leonard’s arrival, Rajakovic caught up with Kawhi in Toronto, where the two reconnected from their days with the San Antonio Spurs. Rajakovic, who was an NBA scout ahead of […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals forgotten Kawhi Leonard NBA origin story appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sioux Falls Skyforce, the G League team for the Miami Heat, acquired the rights to Mo Bamba on Wednesday. The Skyforce traded Trevor Keels to the Wizards' G League team in the deal. It is not determined whether Bamba will join the Skyforce this upcoming season. Bamba averaged 2.5 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Raptors and Jazz last year.

The WNBA has spent years trying to grow its audience. Nneka Ogwumike believes the league is now dealing with one of the unavoidable consequences of that growth: plenty of people are paying attention for reasons that have little to do with basketball. In one word, controversy. Ogwumike recently appeared on The Shop podcast with Matt […]

The NBA thoroughly vetted Mark Walter before approving his purchase of the Lakers. According to commissioner Adam Silver, the league found nothing that caused concern. Fourteen months later, Walter is preparing to sell the franchise for $12.5 billion while reportedly under federal investigation. “We spoke to governmental agencies,” Silver said following the NBA’s Board of […] The post Adam Silver: NBA found no red flags before Mark Walter bought Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Pelicans have signed and waived Aziz Bandaogo, Keith Smith reports for Spotrac (Twitter link). It’s unclear when the team signed the Senegalese big man, but he was waived on Wednesday. He likely signed an Exhibit 10 deal to receive a bonus worth up to $91K (on top of his typical salary) to play for […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade weighed in on former teammate LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, and he had some interesting things to say about the 41-year-old's NBA future.

With four games left in the regular season, the Indiana Fever are still battling for positioning in the standings with the WNBA playoffs set to begin at the end of the month. The Fever have championship aspirations, and a big reason why has been the historic season from All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell . No matter where the Fever end up in the […] The post Fever news: Kelsey Mitchell drops reality check with WNBA playoffs approaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kawhi Leonard was an admirer of Scottie Barnes' game before his reunion with the Toronto Raptors this summer.

Willie Green, Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor and Sam Hershberger will serve as assistant coaches under Mavericks first-year head coach Dusty May this season, the team announced in a press release. They will work alongside Nate Mitchell, who joins the organization in a dual role as an assistant coach and […]

With Leonard and Barnes, the Raptors are hoping to bring the franchise back to title contention. Question is: Do they have enough in a stronger East to do it?

After concern surrounding Paige Bueckers' injury status as Team USA won a fifth straight FIBA Women's World Cup, here's what to know.

Angel Reese defends Kiah Stokes. | Getty Images The WNBA Defensive Player of the Year conversation has largely been a footnote in the minds of the women’s basketball public. Are the usual, leading frontrunners actually the most deserving of this award? Two candidates stand out with the strongest case for this year’s DPOY award. Here’s more on those two contenders. In the comments, let us know who you think the WNBA’s best defender has been this season. Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream) When the sea...

The Hawks continue to round out their staff for the upcoming season. After previously hiring legendary European coach Ettore Messina as a consultant, the team has added Jason Love and Sergi Oliva to fill out head coach Quin Snyder’s bench, the Hawks announced in a press release. Love spent the last two seasons as an […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Sean McNeil to an Exhibit 10 contract. McNeil is expected to join the Cleveland Charge ahead of the upcoming G League season. McNeil played in 44 games for the Charge last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 9.5 points on 46/43/92 shooting splits.

The Warriors have waived Chance McMillian and Deivon Smith after signing them earlier on Wednesday to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Both players were members of the Warriors’ G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, last season, and both will be eligible to receive Exhibit 10 bonuses if they stay with […]

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