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The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the most active teams on the trade market this offseason as they needed to clear space under the second apron to avoid incurring heavy luxury tax penalties. Nonetheless, regardless of whether or not this Thunder team had outgrown the three contributors they traded, namely Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, […] The post 4 Thunder on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Wings are now in the WNBA playoffs. Paige Bueckers and the Wings have come a long way in one year. Dallas closed the regular season with a 103-91 win over the Seattle Storm on Thursday, finishing 27-17 and securing a spot in the WNBA playoffs. Their current standing looks completely different from last season, when the Wings went 10-34 […] The post Wings news: Paige Bueckers shares eye-opening reflection on big turnaround appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic signed Ricky Council and Jarron Cumberland to training camp deals on Wednesday. Council appeared in 73 games for the Sixers during the 2024-25 season, averaging 7.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. Cumberland averaged 5.1 points and 2.8 rebounds for the Osceola Magic and South Bay Lakers last year.

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Payton Sandfort to a training camp deal on Wednesday. Sandfort appeared in four games for the Thunder last season, averaging 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds.

Here's everything you need to know about Lynx vs. Fever today, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA matchup.

Angel Reese is establishing herself as the greatest rebounder in WNBA history after her third WNBA season. Reese has officially completed the third WNBA regular-season campaign of her career, leading the Dream to a 30-14 record and the No.

Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston connected for one of the best plays in the Indiana Fever's win against the Minnesota Lynx.

The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty on Wednesday, which is a blow for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that longtime public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter died at the age of 76.

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Lawrence Tanter had manned the microphone in L.A. since the "Showtime" days up until his retirement in June following a stroke.

The Pacers went from Game 7 of the NBA Finals to 19 victories in the span of one season. Now comes the bounce back. Or at least that’s the expectation. Tyrese Haliburton is returning after missing all of last season while recovering from the torn Achilles he suffered in the deciding game of the 2025 […] The post NBA Preview: Pacers ready to prove last season was only a detour appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill will hold a live chat Thursday at 11 am Central time (noon Eastern) exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Use the link below to ask a question in advance, participate in the live event and read the transcript afterward. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front […]

Iman Shumpert has offered a pointed comparison for Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Shumpert used an analogy to describe how he viewed Durant’s move from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Warriors. “Imagine me and Evan come rob your house, next year you come hang […] The post Iman Shumpert takes aim at Kevin Durant’s Warriors move appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With just a few days to go before the start of training camp, the Denver Nuggets have kept busy with roster decisions. A few days ago, they signed Cam Whitmore to a two-way contract. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Nuggets are interested in picking up Ryan Nembhard once he gets waived by the […] The post Nuggets waive ex-SMU guard, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese arrived in a special pregame outfit.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 23: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reacts after scoring against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena on September 23, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. 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 Olivia Vanni/Getty Images) | Getty Images Moments before tipoff between the Dallas W...

The Jazz announced the signings of center Ibrahima Diallo and guard Justin Harmon in a press release. No contract details were revealed, but both players likely received Exhibit 10 deals that will make them eligible for a bonus worth up to a maximum of $91K on top of their base G League salaries. Diallo played […]

Cathy Engelbert is leaving behind a WNBA that looks almost unrecognizable from the league she inherited in 2019, with the league’s growth skyrocketing. However, as we look forward to seeing who Engelbert’s successor will be, one WNBA legend believes it can’t just be someone whose success is measured in TV deals or revenue.

Clippers interim CEO and governor John Gibson solidified the new leadership structure.

The Minnesota Lynx are wrapping up the regular season tonight, but not already know who they will face when the playoffs begin this weekend. The team will finish the regular season with their final game against the Indiana Fever at home tonight, but when the playoffs begin Sunday, they will welcome the New York Liberty to town after they secured the eighth seed following their 83-65 loss to the Atlanta Dream. New York intentionally rested Breanna Stewart, then held out key rotation players in...

Allisha Gray scored 24 points, Naz Hillmon added 16 and Atlanta secured the No. 4 seed in the playoffs with an 83-65 victory over the New York Liberty on Wednesday night to close out the regular season for both teams. Atlanta (31-13) will have to wait until Thursday to see if it will host Indiana or Washington in the first round beginning Sunday. The Dream got a scare right before halftime when star Angel Reese took a hit to the face while drawing an offensive foul from Sabrina Ionescu.

As 41-year-old LeBron James continues to do well, conversations about the greatest of all time often come up, especially when compared with Michael Jordan. Jordan played for the Washington Wizards for two NBA seasons, from 2001 to 2003, after serving as the team’s president of basketball operations and a minority owner. Meanwhile, Nick Young said […] The post Nick Young questions Michael Jordan’s Wizards stint appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dream star Angel Reese left Wednesday night's game against the Liberty after being struck in the face just before halftime. The Liberty's Jonquel Jones also left the game after suffering a second-half ankle injury.

Luka Doncic has made winning championships his central goal with the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he will not be satisfied until he helps the franchise add more titles. In a personal essay titled “To Win It All: On Basketball and Belonging,” Doncic reflected on his arrival in Los Angeles and explained what wearing the Lakers’ […] The post Luka Doncic: “I won’t rest until we win more championships” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Free agent forward Kevin Knox II will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Magic and take part in training camp, a league source tells Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). Knox, 27, has seven years of NBA experience, but he spent last season with the Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s G League affiliate. […]

The Lakers' 2026-27 roster is deeper with the skills needed around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Dereck Lively II's status for the start of the season has yet to be determined as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, sources said.

Cooper Flagg’s rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks gave ESPN’s Brian Windhorst flashbacks to LeBron James’ first year in the NBA. “Cooper Flagg kept giving me flashbacks to LeBron James as a rookie,” Windhorst said. “By LeBron’s second season, he was a top-five player, and I feel strongly that this is Flagg’s destiny too.” Flagg […] The post Cooper Flagg drawing LeBron James comparisons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former first-round pick Keon Johnson has signed with the Hawks, the team announced in an email. No contract details were released, but it’s likely to be an Exhibit 10 deal with a training camp invitation. That would make Johnson eligible to earn a bonus worth up to $91K on top of his G League salary if […]