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Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors has arguably been the most dramatic move of the offseason. However, after the NBA concluded its investigation in the Aspiration saga, Leonard was eventually traded by the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and five draft picks. And now, his former teammate in the […] The post Raptors’ Fred VanVleet drops 4-word bar on Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Will the UCLA Bruins go back-to-back? Will the return of JuJu Watkins send USC to the top? This week our hosts break down the state of the Big Ten and predict which teams will make the NCAA Tournament. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: What’s going on in the Big Ten this year? appeared first on The IX Sports.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the most unique players the NBA has ever seen. His combination of scoring ability, passing and vision along with elite basketball IQ make him basically unstoppable, despite not possessing elite athleticism. The fact that Doncic can be so dominant with the ball in his hands […]

Her own words came back to haunt her.

It’s hard to put yourself in Toronto Tempo Sandy Brondello’s shoes. Just two games remain in the season, and she will head home early.

Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones has signed with Pallacanestro Trieste, relays Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. The 22-year-old swingman will be a draft-and-stash for Golden State after being selected with the 54th pick in June. The Warriors will retain his NBA rights as he begins his professional career overseas. After playing his first three collegiate seasons […]

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How do you think the Spurs will navigate playing time with Dylan Harper, considering all the options on the roster? — Owen S. The challenge of solving the minutes distribution for the three point guards is intrinsically linked to the bigger-picture questions I got about the Spurs’ long-term cap sheet. We’ll get to those questions shortly, but let’s start with the short term. Harper had such a stellar second half last season that it shifted a lot of projections from observers around the NBA. T...

With a renewed focus, are the Liberty ready to reach their championship-potential in the WNBA playoffs?

It’s never too early to think about the future.

These are the most explosive athletes in the NBA entering the 2026-27 season.

Jonquel Jones, Rebecca Allen and Breanna Stewart. | Getty Images Five seasons ago, the No. 6 seed won the WNBA title. That team was the 2021 Chicago Sky. After muddling through a .500 regular season that featured both a losing and winning streak of seven games, the Sky found their stride at the right time, defeating the Dallas Wings in the single-elimination first round, besting Minnesota Lynx in the single-elimination second round, winning 3-1 over the Connecticut Sun in the semifinals and t...

Michael Cooper was running a camp in Pasadena in 1994 when Lisa Leslie challenged him to a slam dunk contest. As Cooper said, “The way you won was by the applause of the kids.

Magic Johnson’s wish for Lisa Leslie has come true after two years. The WNBA legend was honored with an 11-foot bronze statue named “The First Lady,” unveiled on Sunday afternoon.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns looks on before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Ge...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 29: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against Kris Dunn #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 29, 2026 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. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hoo boy. OK, so the obvious...

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Ja'kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...

The Rockets have three new two-way players this year.

Although Jerry Stackhouse joined the Wizards to play alongside Michael Jordan, he clearly had no intention of being the second star.

Kelsey Mitchell gave the Indiana Fever something to celebrate in their blowout loss to the Washington Mystics.

Let's dive into the trends, storylines and statistical nuggets that could define the upcoming season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the power forward rankings, but this could be the last season as Scottie Barnes and others are surging.

Although the Thunder were already forced to make some tough decisions because of the second apron, the worst is yet to come.

Over the weekend, Julian Champagnie hosted a basketball camp here in San Antonio. The registration filled up almost instantly. The demand for Champagnie is greater than ever. Fresh off the signing of his new three-year contract, he bought a home in the Dominion, signaling his intention to put down som roots in the Alamo City. A couple of weeks ago, Champagnie participated in a meet-and-greet. Lines were around the block hours before the event was scheduled to start. While that sort of devotio...

NBA general managers often use the buzzword "optionality" to describe moves that preserve cap flexibility. Some teams, like the Brooklyn Nets, keep it for years as they navigate a difficult rebuild.

After competing in her first senior international tournament and winning her first gold medal, Angel Reese isn’t yet satisfied. The three-time All-Star had to come off the bench in her Team USA debut, playing a smaller role than she has for just about any team in her lifetime, and she told her Atlanta Dream teammates that she was “very well-rested” for the home stretch heading into the postseason. The World Cup break has created unique scenarios for every team in the league. Those who aren’t com

As training camps get set to open, USA TODAY Sports has previews for every NBA team.

Former Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Kwame Brown is calling out future Hall of Fame forward LeBron James. Following James’ free-agent decision to leave the Lakers, Brown claims LeBron destroyed former teammates’ careers throughout his eight seasons in Los Angeles. Brown used former Lakers guard Russell Westbrook and Dalton Knecht in concert with James’ son, […] The post Kwame Brown calls out former Lakers’ LeBron James ‘machine’ that gives off ‘toxic waste’ and ‘destroys careers’ ap...

The LA Clippers will look to make sense of the 2026-27 season after an embarrassing offseason.

Sophie Cunningham’s struggles against the Washington Mystics on Sunday were encapsulated by one play she likely won’t be rushing to watch again. The Indiana Fever guard’s missed corner 3-point attempt caused a buzz for all the wrong reasons.