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Javion Tyndale announced his commitment to Seton Hall for the 2027 class on Tuesday. Tyndale, who is ranked No. 48 in the SC Next 100, is the school's highest-ranked recruit since 2014. "Coach Shaheen [Holloway] keeps it real, and I love that about him," Tyndale said. "He will push me and teach me to play with more patience. He made me a priority from the start. We have a lot in common: the same position and being an undersized point guard. He has a street fighter mentality." Tyndale lead Can...

Alperen Sengun enters the 2026-27 season with higher expectations after another All-Star campaign and a second consecutive first-round playoff exit for the Houston Rockets. Sengun made clear during Tuesday’s media day that he embraces those expectations and believes they can push him toward becoming a better player. “Every year is different expectation. It’s just getting […] The post Alperen Sengun: “I want to be the best player in this league” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bogdan Bogdanovic believes his skill set fits naturally with the Houston Rockets, while his longstanding relationship with Clint Capela also played a role in his decision to join the team. Speaking at Rockets media day Tuesday, Bogdanovic reflected on his connection with Capela, whom he first met in Serbia before the two eventually became teammates […] The post Bogdan Bogdanovic explains why Rockets fit his game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Amen Thompson enters the 2026-27 season with a new five-year, $208 million extension and an even greater emphasis on becoming one of the NBA’s premier two-way players. Speaking at Rockets media day Tuesday, Thompson reflected on his development and made it clear that defense remains central to his identity. “I play both ends of the […] The post Amen Thompson wants to become a premier defender appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Caitlin Clark has found another gear at just the right time for the Indiana Fever. With playoff seeding at stake, she has only proved her worth as an MVP contender.

Former NBA center Olden Polynice believes the fundamentals of basketball have not changed despite the league’s evolution toward perimeter-oriented play and greater emphasis on spacing. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Polynice pushed back on the idea that traditional big-man traits such as physicality, rebounding and interior scoring have become less valuable in the modern […] The post Olden Polynice questions what has changed about NBA bigs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dawson Battie announced his commitment to Nebraska for the 2027 class on Tuesday. Battie is ranked No. 34 in the SC Next 100, making him Nebraska's second highest-ranked recruit in the past 20 years. "Nebraska is the best fanbase I have ever experienced," Battie said. "In practice, Coach Fred [Hoiberg] is very efficient. He does not beat around the bush, and he does not have to yell to get his point across. The players and coaches respect him." Battie is Nebraska's second commit for the class...

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Caitlin Clark was electric when she delivered another strong performance for the Indiana Fever as the team beat out the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. But the biggest moment of the night came after the final buzzer. Following the victory, Clark stopped on her way to the locker room to give two young fans […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark makes young fans’ dreams come true with special gift appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Olivia Miles missed Tuesday night's game in Indianapolis with a calf injury.

Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. speak on key takeaways from Rockets' first-round exit against the Lakers in the 2026 playoffs.

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Cade Cunningham admitted that Isaiah Stewart’s departure has changed the feel around the Detroit Pistons after the longtime teammate was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason. “That’s somebody that I planned on playing my whole career with,” Cunningham said, via Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “For him to not be around, […] The post Cade Cunningham reacts to Isaiah Stewart trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

John Gibson has outlined the Los Angeles Clippers’ path forward after taking over as interim governor and CEO, emphasizing communication, compliance and a comprehensive review of the franchise’s basketball and business operations. In his first video message to Clippers fans and the organization on Tuesday, September 22, Gibson acknowledged the difficult circumstances surrounding the franchise […] The post Clippers’ interim governor sets course for franchise appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Olivia Miles. | Getty Images All the Minnesota Lynx had to do to clinch the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs was to beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night. That proved too tough for Minnesota, as they got blown out 96-77. Luckily for the Lynx, the Golden State Valkyries lost to the Portlanf Fire, securing the top spot for Minnesota, but falling upwards isn’t ideal this late into the year. Quite the night for the Minnesota Lynx, who lost to the Fever and saw their starters get benched in the s...

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Clark scored 27. Her coach still got in her face.

The LA Clippers named general manager Trent Redden as the team's interim president of basketball operations while Lawrence Frank serves his six-month suspension.

Joe Mazzulla spent time with Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson this summer, and Jordan shared the mindset that helped him sustain his success, according to Brian Scalabrine on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “Jordan told Joe, ‘the reason why I kept winning is because I acted like I never won,’” Scalabrine said. The message comes at an […] The post Michael Jordan gave Joe Mazzulla winning advice appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Behind their three-headed monster of Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell, the Indiana Fever have clinched their berth in the playoffs. But as the season moves forward and the postseason gets closer, there is one concerning reality around Boston that head coach Stephanie White has made clear needs to be addressed if the team aims to win the championship.

The Lynx went into the second-to-last game of the season against the Fever with a chance to wrap up the No. 1 playoff seed, but coach Cheryl Reeve didn't play her normal starters a single minute of the second half.

Caitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday night. Indiana kept alive its faint hopes of earning the No. 4 seed in the playoffs and home-court advantage in the first round for at least one more day. It also prevented the Lynx from clinching the No. 1 seed, at least until after Golden State plays later Tuesday.

The Mystics won their franchise-record 27th game of the season Tuesday night in a 79-69 defeat of the Sun.

Chris Spatola, a former Army starting guard and current ESPN college basketball analyst, has died at the age of 47, the network announced on Tuesday.

Marcus Smart believes the Houston Rockets have the talent and experience to make noise in the Western Conference after joining the team during the offseason. Smart signed a two-year, $12.4 million deal with Houston after spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard was attracted to the opportunity to play alongside returning […] The post Marcus Smart on Rockets: “Damn, this team is really scary” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Brandon Miller’s rookie-scale extension with the Charlotte Hornets is expected to be in the range of Amen Thompson’s $208 million deal, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. The Hornets are in discussions with Miller on a new contract that would keep the 23-year-old forward in Charlotte beyond his rookie deal. The potential agreement would […] The post Brandon Miller’s extension could reach $200 million appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sophie Cunningham had a pointed message for her haters ahead of the Indiana Fever's regular season home finale against the Minnesota Lynx.

The Trail Blazers have signed Keylan Boone, Samson Johnson and Mark Armstrong to Exhibit 10 contracts, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian tweets. After going undrafted in 2025, Boone spent most of last season with the Zerofees Southland Sharks of the NBL. He also had a brief stay in the NBA G League with the South […]