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Making All-WNBA selections was very tough considering the field of candidates.

Ausar Thompson plans to take a more aggressive approach on the offensive end this season and become a more well-rounded player, he told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “One thing a lot of people say is sometimes if you’re too unselfish, you’re being selfish,” the Pistons’ wing said. “I feel like that’s […]

LSU basketball coach Will Wade isn't backing away from his approach to roster building this offseason, signing multiple players with eligibility concerns.

Houston Rockets Day 1 Training Camp The Houston Rockets kicked off their 2026-2027 NBA season on Tuesday with their annual Media Day. Every season, it gives NBA fans and media a chance to see what players have improved this summer, what they’ve rehabbed from injuries, and what they expect for the upcoming season. For the Rockets, the top topic was Fred VanVleet’s health. VanVleet missed the entire 2025-2026 season, which played a major role in the Rockets’ struggles. SB Nation asked Ime Udoka...

Three Sixers landed in the top 20, although ESPN may be underrating one key member of their starting five.

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The Havocs cheer and scream as Grand Canyon University hosts Chicago State at GCU Arena on Feb. 23, 2017, in Phoenix, Ariz. Chicago State Vs Grand Canyon 2017 | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Have you ever been to a game in West Phoenix? If the answer is no, then you’re missing out on one of the best parties at a college basketball game. Grand Canyon students, known as the Havocs, make GCU games a spectacle. Capacity is 7,000 at Global Credit Union Arena (GCU Arena), and boy, do the Havocs ...

The Utah Jazz signed Keyonte George to a $157.5 million contract extension, cementing his future with the team for the next five years. Coupling the No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson with George puts the Jazz in a strong position to rebuild alongside Lauri Markkanen and second-year forward Ace Bailey, who was selected fifth overall […] The post Jazz rumors: How Keyonte George’s momentous summer sealed fate of $157.5 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sacramento Kings have consistently looked to move on from Domantas Sabonis this offseason, with the franchise looking to head in a new direction. Of late, a potential sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for Jalen Duren has been widely seen as one of the most plausible solutions. However, the two teams appear to be at […] The post NBA rumors: The bottom line with Domantas Sabonis trade buzz as Kings face harsh reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets got training camp underway this week as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Rockets made several big moves this summer, including recently re-signing wing Amen Thompson to a lucrative contract extension. Recently, ESPN ranked Thompson as the 31st-best player in the NBA in their annual preseason rankings, and some fans […] The post ESPN’s Amen Thompson ‘3-and-D’ take has Rockets fans blasting network appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets were among the teams playing during the NBA’s slate of games on Christmas Day last season, and their complete dismantling of the Los Angeles Lakers that left head coach JJ Redick steaming over his team’s lack of effort. But the Rockets were not among the teams selected for the Christmas Day honor […] The post The ‘Christmas’ reason Ime Udoka believes Rockets are being overlooked appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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TORONTO, CANADA. - MAY 8: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Tempo on May 8, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

Watch March Madness highlights from Gabby Williams' NCAA tournament career with UConn women's basketball. Williams reached the Final Four in all four years (2015-18) and won two national championships. She was drafted fourth overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.

The Sixers have struggled on the defensive glass the past three years. Can they fix the problem?

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 12: Danny Wolf #2 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on March 12, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s the las...

Here’s a look at the Hawks’ biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into 2026-27 after another offseason that changed the whole roster.

Two losing teams have the chance to become a long-term winner.

Paige Bueckers has quietly put together one of the most impressive individual seasons in the WNBA this year, although she hasn’t been one of the MVP candidates as many predicted at the start of the season. The former UConn superstar has been leading the Dallas Wings in points averaged as well as assists, which is certainly impressive.

Just over a week ago, Paige Bueckers and Kahleah Copper shared the same locker room with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. Now, they are back in the WNBA as competitors. However, there is no bad blood between the two. Earlier on Monday, the Dallas Wings faced the Phoenix Mercury and suffered a narrow [...]

Kelsey Mitchell’s surge in the WNBA cannot go unnoticed. The Indiana Fever guard has been phenomenal, helping the team’s offense. That has been well recognized, as SLAM magazine announced that she would be featured on the cover of its SLAM 264 issue. Immediately after the news broke, everyone around Mitchell started congratulating her. The most [...]

The Houston Rockets added a couple of new pieces in the offseason, one of whom was veteran guard Marcus Smart via free agency. The Rockets have a budding young guard on the roster in Reed Sheppard, and with Smart joining the team, Sheppard’s role is going to change a bit, as per Ben DuBose of […] The post How Marcus Smart’s Rockets arrival changes Reed Sheppard’s role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the second consecutive season, Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase has been the most impressive coach in the WNBA.

There is a pretty simple question surrounding Collin Murray-Boyles entering his second NBA season: how high can his ceiling actually be? Selected ninth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Murray-Boyles entered Toronto with plenty of intrigue. At 6-foot-7 and 245 pounds, he is undersized for a traditional center, but his strength, physicality and instincts allow him to play much bigger than his frame suggests. After an encouraging rookie season, the Raptors now have a better idea of what they have ...

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Christian Koloko #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Garrett...

BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream goes up for the rebound during the game against the New York Liberty on September 21, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE...

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Caitlin Clark's defense helped the Fever beat the Lynx. Clark scored 27 points, but she also had seven rebounds, nine assists and four steals.

Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart will be facing off in what could be either player’s final regular-season game of the 2026 WNBA campaign. For WNBA legend Candace Parker, this game already carries a playoff-level feel to it, and she has already made up her mind about who comes out on top after forty minutes on Wednesday night.