Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is tending to an ankle sprain as the team opens training camp on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks told reporters Monday that Brown rolled his ankle last week but isn’t expected to miss “considerable time.” Meanwhile, second-year point guard Nolan Traore is not expected to miss any practices after […] The post Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. dealing with ankle injury as team opens training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards expressed mixed emotions about the team’s offseason changes during Monday’s Media Day, and his comments about Naz Reid could be interpreted as a subtle shot at former teammate Julius Randle. Minnesota underwent significant changes following the 2025-26 season, parting ways with both Reid and Randle as the organization reshaped the […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ Naz Reid comment sure seems like a subtle shot at Julius Randle appeared fir...

There has been plenty of talk about the Portland Trail Blazers potentially relocating to a new city under new owner Tom Dundon. The central issue remains the funding for renovation of the Moda Center as negotiations continue for a new lease, with the current one set to expire in October 2030. And while the franchise, […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija break silence on ownership’s Moda Center drama amid relocation fears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After previously revealing his plans to leave Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season, it appears former player and analyst Charles Barkley is done after this year. Speaking to WSFA12 News, Barkley confirmed that he was going to be done with Inside the NBA after the upcoming season. Still, he is excited about his final […] The post Charles Barkley confirms 2026-27 NBA season will be his last dance on Inside the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Jalen Williams endured the most injury-riddled season of his career in 2025-26. Williams is entering training camp at full strength ahead of the upcoming season, which gives the Thunder one of its most important players, as Oklahoma City will begin its chase to capture a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires warning shot reminder to rest of NBA about healthy Jalen Williams appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks have interest in a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for restricted free agent and All-Star center Jalen Duren if Detroit and the 6'10", 250-pound man cannot reach terms on a contract agreement, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

The New York Knicks are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season as they look to defend their recent world championship. The Knicks come into this season with mostly the same core of players as last year, with Mitchell Robinson being the lone key departure in free agency over the […] The post Knicks disrespected in 2027 NBA championship odds behind Spurs, Thunder, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Liberty could potentially do the Valkyries a huge favor by knocking out the Lynx early.

Caitlin Clark has gotten used to it by now. No matter what she does on the basketball court, there always seems to be someone ready to explain why it isn’t quite as impressive as everyone else thinks. A new record? There’s a reason it doesn’t matter. Another huge scoring night? Someone will point out what […]

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division and share their biggest questions from round 1 of the WNBA playoffs.

From Rob Pelinka through Luka Doncic and Bronny James, the team is ready to turn the page.

Social media was quick to react after an awkward exchange between soccer star Megan Rapinoe and Paige Bueckers. Megan Rapinoe has never shied away from vocalising her opinions on trans inclusion, constantly pushing for sports to be open to everyone, a stance that often sparks debate around leagues like the WNBA.

Checking in on the alphabet soup of defensive metrics to see which playoff teams have an edge in the field.

The Indiana Fever suffered a 17-point blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces, and Rachel DeMita couldn't help but question Stephanie White's rotation.

No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! Game 2s start today. Let’s hope they’re all more competitive than Sunday’s blowouts. Coming up: 🚸 Vets still got it ❓ One Q for each team 💲 Soaring arena prices Playoff Talk: Proven stars continue to shine Remember when Diana Taurasi said “reality is coming” at the 2024 Final Four? That the college stars who had dominated at the NCAA l...

With the 2026-27 college basketball season just over a month away, LSU has just four players listed on its official roster

Here are 10 NBA stars coming back from major injuries who'll have a lot to prove in 2026-27, from staying healthy to showing they're still elite.

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The Mystics out-rebounded Angel Reese and the Dream, but lost one big margin that couldn’t be overcame.

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Sonia Citron attempts to drive past DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images The Washington Mystics clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs over a month ago. But that didn’t curb their competitiveness during the final stretch of the season. They fought for the best seed possible. Washington grinded out six wins in their final seven games and found external fortune in the Indiana Fever dropping key games, propelling the Mystics into the No. 5 seed. That very No. 5 seed was a colorful target f...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 18: Class of 2026 recruit Deron Rippey Jr. #0 warms up during the SLAM Summer Classic at Rucker Park on August 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. We’ve seen some pretty unique locations for college basketball games. Aircraft carriers, a baseball stadium, La...

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler won’t be available when the regular season tips off next month, but he told reporters on Monday that he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL (Twitter video link via Anthony Slater of ESPN). Butler said the team isn’t letting him “skip steps” and wants him to be […]

Luka Doncic named the ageless Stephen Curry as his toughest assignment.

Tyrese Haliburton believes the Indiana Pacers need to address the problems they experienced last season as they prepare to compete again with their star point guard back in the lineup. Indiana went 19-63 while Haliburton recovered from the Achilles injury he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. His rehabilitation also included a […] The post Tyrese Haliburton discusses Pacers after 19-63 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sources tell Bring Me The Sports that iHeart Minneapolis was willing to carry Lynx playoff games.

The WNBA playoffs tipped off on Sunday, and as always, you’ll find a former UConn women’s basketball star virtually everywhere you look. The W’s next champion won’t be crowned without a major impact from several former Huskies– it’s just a matter of which ones will swing the tide one way or the other. The current reigning Best Husky in the World, Breanna Stewart, showed why she’s still an ...

For most people outside the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson leaving in free agency was an expected outcome. Apparently, that wasn’t the case inside the organization, at least for the players.

A'ja Wilsone exploded for 38 points and 16 rebounds in the Las Vegas Aces' Game 1 win over the Indiana Fever. She outscored Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.