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Steve Alford is ending a 36-year coaching career that also included stops at Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA.

Towns, a centerpiece of the Knicks' championship run, is entering the final guaranteed year of his deal

The WNBA's assist crown comes down to Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas, who already have a lot of history.

The Raptors signed and subsequently waived guard AJ Hoggard on Thursday, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter links). Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Hoggard’s contract almost certainly featured Exhibit 10 language. After being waived, he’s now on track to earn a bonus worth up to $91K if he spends at least […]

The Clippers are waiving former Auburn star Johni Broome, according to reports from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report and Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter links). Los Angeles is facing a roster crunch this fall and the first victim of that situation will be Broome, who was selected 35th overall in […]

Bob Pettit, who was named an All-Star in each of his 11 NBA seasons and was one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in league history, has died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame said Thursday.

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Here are all the top-five NBA Draft picks from 2011 to 2025 who are still in the league, plus the ones who have already moved on.

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they got a real steal when they drafted guard Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick in June.

The Indiana Fever have picked things up in the business end of the regular season and are currently fifth in the standings. With the Atlanta Dream securing the fourth seed and one more game left for Indiana, the result of that game could decide whether they’ll face the Dream or the Aces.

Anthony Davis is now eligible for a 4-year, $276 million extension with the Wizards.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Michael Cooper #55 and TJ Burch #22 of the Wright State Raiders celebrate against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images In unsurprising fashion, the Horizon League will be full of new faces in 2026-27. A handful of teams were able to retain six players from the...

The Sixers made a couple huge splashes, but they also fortified their depth.

While it’s nearly impossible for the Chicago Bulls to replace Stacey King, they are doing their best. On Thursday, the Bulls officially announced a rotating team of announcers to fill King’s spot for five games. The team will include Kendall Gill, Robbie Hummel, Will Perdue, Bill Wennington, and Scott Williams. All will work with the […] The post Bulls confirm Stacey King replacement plan with 5 rotating games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here's a look at where the Fever can still finish in the standings.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks walks off the court after the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 10, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, 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 Adam Panto...

As the Indiana Fever look to be a massive part of the WNBA playoff picture , the Caitlin Clark-led team looks to prove its doubters wrong and put a massive stamp on the league. With Clark and the Fever preparing for the playoffs , teammate Sophie Cunningham would express why she loves the postseason. Speaking on the “No Hesitation Show,” Cunningham […] The post Fever news: Sophie Cunningham's 'high IQ' claim to explain love for WNBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City GM Sam Presti said the Thunder could be as good as past teams despite key offseason departures.

John Hollinger believes oddsmakers are underselling two Central Division teams, though for very different reasons. In his annual preseason exercise for The Athletic, Hollinger picked the Cavaliers and Bucks among five teams he expects to exceed their projected win totals. Cleveland’s line is 47.5 wins. Hollinger noted that the Cavaliers finished 52-30 last season despite […] The post Cavs, Bucks predicted to beat projected win totals appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Rob Pelinka said Thursday that the Lakers remain thankful for their time with LeBron James.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Max Shulga #29 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers 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 Ellwo...

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The Golden State Warriors' ongoing contract extension negotiations will be the focus at the team's upcoming media day.

A breakup neither side is asking for, but both sides want

lev radin/Shutterstock.com Angel Reese reaches 500 rebounds Angel Reese became the first player in WNBA history to reach 500 rebounds in one season during Atlanta’s September 19 win over Chicago. The Dream forward reached the milestone while recording her 31st double-double. Atlanta beat Chicago 106-81 at State Farm Arena as Reese finished with 23 points,…

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The Cavaliers have released their 21-player training camp roster, and there will be actual jobs and rotation minutes at stake. Cleveland’s group includes its established core of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, along with major offseason additions Peyton Watson and Mario Hezonja. The roster announced by the Cavaliers also features recent […] The post Cavs announce full training camp roster and schedule appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Thunder parted ways with longtime starter Luguentz Dort and key regular season reserves Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins this offseason, but longtime head of basketball operations Sam Presti believes the team is well-positioned for success in 2026/27, writes Baxter Holmes of ESPN. “I think the team last year had another level to it,” Presti […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second straight MVP award and the team finished with a league-high 64 wins, the Thunder fell in the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs mainly due to the fact that Jalen Williams’ […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams injury update before training camp brings hype all the way back appeared first on ClutchPoints.