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Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. Training camps are beginning around the NBA and with many teams holding Media Day on Monday, September 28, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons […] The post Clutch Scoops: Latest Jalen Duren updates, Gary Trent Jr. investigation, Kevin Durant’s Rockets future, NBA intel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Las Vegas Aces are rolling at the right time. The Aces are playing well heading into the postseason, riding a seven-game winning streak and coming off a dominant 100-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury. During her postgame interview, Aces superstar A’ja Wilson broke down what she liked most about her team’s performance over the […]

The Dallas Wings last clinched a playoff berth in 2023, a year that they went on to lose to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. Prior to that, they hadn’t made it out of the first round since before the team moved to Dallas in 2016. This season, they’re looking to change that fate.… The post Playoff Paige Bueckers: A Whole Different Beast appeared first on Winsidr.

Speaking to the media on Friday for the first time since he signed with the Mavericks in July, guard/forward Tarik Biberovic said he’s long hoped to eventually make the move to the NBA, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. “I’ve known [general manager] Mike Schmitz since I was very young because he’s like one of the […]

Sergio de Larrea is looking forward to learning from Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks during his rookie season, with the 25th overall pick particularly excited about developing his game alongside Irving. “Probably to learn from everybody, you know, Kyrie, Cooper, but not just only for these two, for everybody. […] The post Sergio de Larrea on learning from Kyrie Irving and playing fast appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Sixers' annual Blue-White scrimmage will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena in 2026.

Kelsey Mitchell ended her season on Thursday night with her lowest-scoring performance of the entire season. It was not a desirable outing for her or the Indiana Fever.

The rising young big could be an anchor for the future -- or a valuable trade chip.

Santi Aldama is embracing a new chapter with the Dallas Mavericks after spending the first five seasons of his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies. Aldama was acquired by Dallas in a six-team trade during the offseason and spoke about the transition during Mavericks media day on Friday. He said the move brought mixed emotions […] The post Santi Aldama on joining Mavericks, Sergio de Larrea and recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Zaccharie Risacher is looking forward to a fresh start with the Dallas Mavericks after spending his first two NBA seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick was traded to Dallas during the offseason and spoke about his move during Mavericks media day on Friday. Risacher said he is excited about the […] The post Zaccharie Risacher on new chapter with Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here are four realistic trade deals the Utah Jazz could consider for Lauri Markkanen if another losing year pushes them toward a younger reset.

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are currently significantly apart on their positions as they discuss a contract extension. Towns can sign for up to $276 million over four years on an extension and is not believed to be demanding the max in talks with the Knicks. If Towns and the Knicks are unable to agree to an extension, he could decline his $61 million player option to become a free agent. Towns could alternatively exercise his option at that amount, which would almost certainly ...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Cleveland Cavaliers. Plus, Steve and Nekias preview the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs!

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Dusty May outlined his approach to coaching the Dallas Mavericks, working with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, and building a new team identity during his first NBA media day as head coach on Friday. May, who led Michigan to the 2026 national championship before taking over in Dallas, emphasized authenticity when discussing how he plans […] The post Dusty May on Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and Mavericks’ identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dereck Lively II provided an encouraging update on his injury recovery during Mavericks media day on Friday, describing an offseason centered on patience, conditioning and gradually returning to basketball activities. “It’s been a lot of focus, a lot of days in the gym, a lot of hard days working,” Lively said. “It’s been ups and […] The post Dereck Lively provides injury recovery update appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Head Coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Luke Hales/Ge...

The Clippers intend to open up a two-way contract slot on their roster ahead of training camp by waiving center Jamarion Sharp, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). Sharp, 25, went undrafted out of Ole Miss in 2024 and has played primarily for the Texas Legends in the G […]

Ahead of his age-42 season, James is invested in keeping his mind and body right while sharing the wealth of knowledge he's accrued over two-plus decades in the NBA.

Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reported Wednesday that extension talks between the Knicks and star center Karl-Anthony Towns have “stagnated” and that a deal seems unlikely to be reached in the short term. On the Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link), ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon said they think the Knicks and Towns’ […]

LeBron James has yet to play an official game alongside VJ Edgecombe, but the new Philadelphia 76ers star has already heard enough about the young guard to come away impressed. As the 41-year-old James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, he discussed Edgecombe on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with […] The post 76ers star LeBron James labels VJ Edgecombe as ‘beyond his years’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James is still not over the Los Angeles Lakers' inability to celebrate their 2020 championship in the way other teams do.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse already has LeBron James’ approval when it comes to the defensive philosophy he hopes can help turn the team’s star-studded roster into a championship contender. As James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, the 41-year-old discussed Nurse’s defensive approach on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast […] The post 76ers coach Nick Nurse’ championship defensive strategy gets LeBron James stamp of approval appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese honored former Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon before the Atlanta Dream-New York Liberty game. They then shared a moment postgame.

Lynne Roberts. | Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks wasted no time entering the WNBA offseason. On Friday, the team announced they “have parted ways” with head coach Lynne Roberts. She coached the Sparks for two seasons. ESPN was the first to report. The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season under her leadership, sources told ESPN. Roberts was hired in November 2024 after a strong run at the Univ...

The Sparks posted a 37-51 in two seasons under Roberts.

At long last, Dallas Mavericks Media Day arrived on Friday, meaning that training camp will begin soon after, and the NBA preseason and regular season are officially right around the corner as well. One key storyline for the Mavs this season is the return of Kyrie Irving, who missed the entire 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. During that missed season, Irving took on more of a player-coach role, and he spoke about that experience on Friday morning. “It was quite interesting coming into practic...

The Indiana Fever are preparing for the WNBA postseason. The team finished sixth in the WNBA standings with a 28-16 record. Despite making the playoffs for the third consecutive season, Indiana has endured a string of late-season losses, including a season-ending defeat to the Minnesota Lynx and a home loss to the surging Washington Mystics. […]

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Coming off a career year and his first All-NBA honor, Tyrese Maxey could be even more effective and efficient on these new-look Sixers.