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Here are the biggest strengths and weaknesses the Thunder are bringing into 2026-27 as they try to get back to the Finals and win another ring.

As rumors swirl about Jalen Duren’s future with the Pistons, the Warriors should be planting seeds for next offseason.

For players like Collin Sexton, it can get easy to get lost in the shuffle of the NBA.

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As the WNBA regular season winds down, the top players in the league are battling it out for the most coveted individual awards in women’s basketball. The race for the Defensive Player of the Year appears to be a tightly contested one, with Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Gabby Williams among the top candidates.

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the franchise, plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, his agent Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports told ESPN on Tuesday.

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension. Leonard will have a player option for the 2028-29 season. Leonard now has $165 million over the next three seasons. Leonard was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Raptors this month. Leonard was eligible to sign for up to $126 million over two years.

The Raptors want to keep Kawhi Leonard for years to come.

After returning to the Toronto Raptors in a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard has inked a new deal.

The WNBA playoff picture is still taking shape.

Free agent forward James Johnson has agreed to sign a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Pacers, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). The deal will include Exhibit 9 language, according to Tony East of Circle City Spin (Twitter link), who says the 39-year-old was in Nashville with […]

The Houston Rockets are preparing to get their training camp underway in preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Rockets have considerable expectations this year as they look to bounce back from last season’s disappointing playoff exit vs the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. The Rockets drafted Bruce Thornton in the first round […] The post The rookie ‘tank’ who will try to help Rockets level up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Undoubtedly, Caleb Wilson will be the face of the Chicago Bulls this season. The No. 4 rookie out of North Carolina is expected to help usher in a new era of basketball in Chicago after years of stagnation. On Tuesday, ESPN officially released its Top 100 NBA players list for this season. Wilson was featured […] The post Caleb Wilson among 4 Bulls players to pop up in ESPN’s Top 100 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks are less than a month away from kicking off their 2026-27. It’s a highly anticipated one for reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who is looking to take the next step in his superstar development after being selected number one overall by the team in 2025. Recently, NBA trainer Matt MacKenzie […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg is going to be a problem in 2026-27, says trainer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In August, Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe suggested that Tyrese Maxey knew all along that the team was going to land LeBron James.

The Miami Heat are now under a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season with several new faces, headlined by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the mix. The Heat are hoping to take a big step forward this year after not having won a playoff game in two years, but it remains to be seen […] The post Bill Simmons roasted for brain-dead Heat defense take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kevin Durants makes his feelings clear on the WNBA's recent controversies and how the Rockets benefited from his absence in the 2026 playoffs.

Jessica Shepard was a point guard before she grew into a 6-foot-4 forward, which is one of several reasons her breakout season with the Dallas Wings isn't a surprise to her or teammates such as Paige Bueckers. Shepard is a first-time All-Star and sudden triple-double machine, tied with career WNBA leader Alyssa Thomas of Phoenix for the most this season with five while helping the Wings reach the playoffs. When she was exploring free agency in the offseason, Shepard saw a roster with two elit...

NBA fans in Europe are eager to see Victor Wembanyama play in person.

Many prognosticators try to find the next Jalen Brunson. There won’t be one.

Lajae Jones, the Golden State Warriors' second-round 2026 NBA Draft pick signed to play overseas with Italian team Pallacanestro Trieste.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 20: Jrue Holiday #5, Donovan Clingan #23, Toumani Camara #33, and Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 20, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 (P...

Kevin Durant questioned why Houston wants to reduce his minutes after proving he can still handle an enormous workload.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Following another playoff exit in the spring 0f 2026,...

Nekias Duncan, Steve Jones & David Lee discuss the Atlanta Hawks and share their final WNBA award selections.

Feb 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect With the NBA season right around the corner, national outlets are beginning to reveal their player rankings for the upcoming year. Yes, it’s Rankings SZN! We know the challenges that rankings present, but they’re still a valuable exercise for understanding perceptions of the lea...

A video of new Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James missing several shots during an offseason open run has gone viral.

Marcus Smart spent years trying to stop Kevin Durant, but now he can simply pass him the ball and watch.

The biggest move of the summer for the Los Angeles Lakers was trading two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps for restricted free agent Walker Kessler. In turn, they gave the big man a four-year deal worth $130 million, a massive investment in a player many view as one of the best rim protectors […]

Here are four NBA teams that could be perfect for Jordan Poole to finally get back to looking like himself again after a rough 2025-26.