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While one NBA analyst is questioning All-Star Nikola Jokic’s future with the Denver Nuggets, another believes it’s secure regardless of how the 2026-27 season develops. Jokic is expected to sign a historic extension with the Nuggets in 2027, which is why it’s hard to fathom him signing elsewhere. Jokic will be eligible for a whopping […] The post Nuggets rumors: The honest truth about Nikola Jokic’s future in Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Nets signed and subsequently waived DJ Rodman and Aaron Scott on Monday, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Brooklyn later signed Nick Pringle, per Lewis (Twitter link). Pringle’s Exhibit 10 contract with the Nets was first reported last month. It’s possible — perhaps even likely — that he could be waived in […]

We rank the five most confusing NBA contract extensions this offseason, ranging from role players to All-Stars.

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It wasn’t long ago that Breanna Stewart and Sandy Brondello were part of the same setup. On Sunday, things looked different as Stewart led the New York Liberty to a promising 69-106 win over Brondello’s expansion team, the Toronto Tempo. Stewart and Brondello have a notable history together in the WNBA. The duo was part [...]

Olivia Miles has already surpassed Caitlin Clark’s magical 769-point rookie season record against the Connecticut Sun. However, former ESPN analyst Linda Cohn believes the Minnesota Lynx guard will inevitably fail to break a rare Clark milestone during her first WNBA season. In a recent YouTube video posted to her channel, Cohn pushed back on comparisons [...]

Javion Tyndale chose the Pirates over a final list that also included West Virginia, Providence, UNLV, Loyola Chicago and St. Bonaventure.

Jalen Duren, one of the top free agents remaining, has yet to sign a deal ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, but the Detroit Pistons reportedly have improved their offer to the big man.

The deck of postseason-bound teams has been the same for the better part of a month. Their order changes by the day, however.

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The Indiana Fever promote the media spotlight on guard Kelsey Mitchell during the WNBA season.

Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles, who swept the Rookie of the Month award this season, added another impressive milestone to her historic debut season.Miles, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, became the all-time rookie scoring leader in the Lynx’s 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, Sept. 20, surpassing Caitlin […] The post Olivia Miles Breaks WNBA Rookie Scoring Record, Passing Caitlin Clark appeared first on HEAVY.

The Pistons have increased their offer to restricted free agent center Jalen Duren, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, but the two sides remain at an impasse in contract talks. Charania reported the news on Monday’s episode of NBA Today (YouTube link). “It’s highly up in the air and questionable as to whether (Duren) will […]

Dirk Nowitzki remains optimistic about the Dallas Mavericks’ future without Luka Doncic. Former Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison shocked the world in February 2025 by...

Last year, when the WNBA changed the first-round playoff format from 2-1 to 1-1-1, Becky Hammon was among the first ones to express her displeasure with the new format. A year later, the Las Vegas Aces head coach saw no change of heart about the format.

Gary Payton II believes the Golden State Warriors’ relatively low expectations entering the 2026-27 season could give the team a familiar feeling. The Warriors missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2022, but Payton sees similarities between the current situation and the circumstances surrounding Golden State’s most recent championship. “It’s funny,” Payton […] The post Gary Payton II sees 2022 feeling with Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Washington Mystics will host the Connecticut Sun on Monday evening. Here’s the preview: Game Info When: Monday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C. How to Watch: Monumental Injuries Mystics: none Sun: Saniya Rivers (Day-to-Day), Rayah Marshall, Brittney Griner, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Kennedy Burke (Out) What to watch for The Washington Mystics just beat one of the stronger teams, away, the Indiana Fever. And they did in impressive fashion, leading by almost...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Henri Veesaar #13 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

Here's how to tune in to the WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Indiana Fever this weekend.

We’re making the best starting five of active NBA players whose surnames begin with the letter ‘B’, and it’s pretty stacked. Certainly strong enough to...

The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Isaac McKneely on Monday. McKneely spent this offseason with Atlanta's Summer League squad, appearing in seven games across two summer leagues, five as a starter. He averaged 6.7 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.9 minutes per game. The 6-4 guard played four college seasons, starting at Virginia from 2022 to 2025 before transferring to Louisville for 2025-26. Across 133 games (101 starts), he posted averages of 11.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 ass...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Keyontae Johnson #9 of the Denver Nuggets during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garret...

Clark was less than pleased with the Fever's defense in the first quarter of their loss to the Mystics. She made sure to make that abundantly clear.

Here is a wild three-team NBA mock trade that gives the Lakers another starter while the Mavericks take two major buy-low swings.

With just two games remaining in their 2026 regular-season slate, when do Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play next?

The Houston Rockets enter training camp with championship expectations, enviable depth and an inevitable numbers problem. Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason form a well-defined core, while the offseason additions of Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic created even more competition for rotation minutes. General manager Rafael Stone does not […] The post 3 Rockets on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on Clutc...

We have completed our 2026 summer project of determining who the biggest Spurs Villain of all time is, and while the result shouldn’t be at all surprising when taking in context with the timing, I’ll admit it wasn’t the result I expected when we first concocted this idea a little over a month ago (more on that below). Beating out Zaza Pachulia (the dirtiest player to ever face the Spurs) to win the entire tournament is the person who played an even bigger role in the franchise’s downturn: the...

Malachi Smith and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a Two-Way contract. Smith signed a training camp deal with the Raptors in August. Smith appeared in 15 games last season with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 23.9 minutes. Smith also appeared in 39 G League games, averaging 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 28.7 minutes. Smith went undrafted in 2023 out of Gonzaga and is a 6'4 guard.

Hawks rookie 7-footer Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout last week and is expected to miss the season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped roster and unmistakable championship pressure. Donovan Mitchell received a four-year maximum extension, James Harden returned on a three-year deal and Cleveland sacrificed an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to acquire Peyton Watson. Those moves strengthened the Cavaliers, but they also made the roster expensive and reduced […] The post 3 Cavs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared ...