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The Philadelphia 76ers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped contender. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in a star-heavy starting group, while offseason arrivals have deepened the bench. That overhaul created pressure on returning players with uncertain roles. Philadelphia does not need to make another trade […] The post 3 76ers on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kyrie Irving's future with the Dallas Mavericks could become a major talking point during the upcoming NBA season.

From off-court controversy and drama to on-court excellence, the WNBA enjoyed perhaps one of its best seasons in league history. With improved ratings, attendance, and a collective bargaining agreement that benefits the players more than ever, the league is heading towards the postseason.

Candace Parker clapped back at former Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson.

Jaden Bradley and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million deal. Bradley initially signed a Two-Way contract with the Raptors after he was the 50th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft out of Arizona. Bradley appeared in five Summer League games with the Raptors, averaging 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 20.5 minutes. Bradley, who was the Big 12 Player of the Year, averaged 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 30.6 minutes across 39 games in his senior se...

Kelsey Mitchell’s ongoing 2026 WNBA campaign is not just the best season of her WNBA career yet. It is, in fact, one of the best scoring seasons in WNBA history.

Cavaliers Peyton Watson may give the Cavaliers more than another versatile defender. He could help change how they play. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI made the case that Watson’s ability to create and finish in transition could add a missing dimension to Cleveland’s offense. The numbers support the premise. Watson produced 1.32 points per transition […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Timberwolves, Joan Beringer, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Jaden Bradley #8 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on July 19, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Here are the five NBA teams with the brightest futures over the next five years, led by loaded young cores, elite stars, and major draft capital.

It’s been a rough 15 months for the Pacers. This year should mark their return to contender status

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a first look at three bobbleheads for franchise legends Norm Nixon, Kurt Rambis and Paul Westhead, which will be given out to fans at three separate games this upcoming season. #Lakers have unveiled the Kurt Rambis, Paul Westhead and Norm Nixon bobblehead giveaways for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/KQqJ07JW2H — Lakers […]

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn't promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn't become a coach.

The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports the NBA’s punishment of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer following its investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, while making clear that he still holds Ballmer in high regard personally. The league suspended Ballmer from team activities for one year, fined the Clippers $30 million, and took away […] The post Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments appeared first on Clutc...

Nine-category, standard points or High Score? Yahoo offers three fantasy basketball formats for 2026-27, and each demands a different draft strategy. Here's how to play all three.

A musical tribute to Julius Randle sung to the tune of Hey Jude

New York Liberty coach Chris DeMarco was not shy in expressing his admiration for Breanna Stewart.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 24: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 24, 2026 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Each ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have something special planned for their reunion with Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis during the upcoming season.

We come to the last week of the season, and the Twins have officially been eliminated from playoff contention and will not be able to finish the season with a winning record. On the bright side, Walker Jenkins figured out major league pitching! The Twins wrap up the season with a series in San Francisco […]

There are six regular season games left for the Texas Rangers, who hold their fate in their hands

NAGOYA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Hyunjung Lee #1 of South Korea is fouled by John Harper Jr. #5 of Japan in the third quarter during the Basketball Men's Gold Medal Game on day one of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya at Aichi International Arena on September 20, 2026 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to The Korea Herald, recent Blazer signee Lee Hyun-jung “played the best basketball of his life during his six-game run to the gold medal for S...

With the WNBA entering the final week of the regular season, the playoff seedings are undecided. Minnesota and Golden State are still vying for the top overall seed and homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. Las Vegas is in the driver's seat for the No. 3 seed.

Byron Scott called the Lakers’ offseason the NBA’s most overrated despite additions including Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton.

Which of the Sixers' young players will receive rotation minutes in the 2026-27 season?

After signing a multi-year deal, Quentin Grimes and the Lakers are hoping Los Angeles will be his long-term home.

In early July, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to deal Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and a pair of second-round picks (2031 and 2032) shortly after Ayton exercised his 2026-27, $8.1 million player option. While Ayton certainly provided the Lakers with positive stretches of play, his inconsistencies, primarily as a forceful play-finisher and attentive defensive anchor, seemingly rendered him not worth the frustration. As such, the Lakers sent him out and are...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 21: Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green reacts to his second technical foul of the game while playing New York Knicks in 2nd quarter during NBA game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, January 21, 2021. (Scott Strazzante/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) Today, Marc Stein reported that New York expects to carry 14 standard contracts rather than 15. That means the five veterans brought to camp (Bruce Brown, John Konchar, Ochai Agbaji...

The Fever star probably won't be voted MVP.

Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. A mainstay of the French national team, Batum played most of his NBA career with the Clippers, Hornets and Blazers.