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My favorite mid-major prospects entering the year for the 2027 NBA Draft, from Davis Fogle to Massamba Diop to Dhani Miller and so many more.

Heat guard Dru Smith suffered a right calf strain during training camp and will be out for at least a couple weeks, tweets Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Based on that timeline, Smith could still make it back in time for Miami’s October 21 regular season opener, but in the short term, […]

Atlanta Dream veteran DeWanna Bonner has signed with a new agency.

After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season, center Jarrett Allen believes the Cleveland Cavaliers are capable of taking the next step.

What is more likely to happen: Vin Diesel winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for the final installment of “Fast & Furious” or Jalen Duren finding happiness with the Detroit Pistons? At this point, it is probably the former. The Pistons have tried their best to appease Duren amid their negotiations for a contract […] The post NBA rumors: Jalen Duren-Anthony Davis trade report retracted appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors made sure one of the first things they did after the Kawhi Leonard trade was complete was to sign him to an extension. He’s not the only one, as Jamal Shead and the team have recently agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that keeps him under contract through the 2029-30 […] The post Raptors next contract extension after Kawhi Leonard isn’t RJ Barrett appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Two and a half years removed from his New York Knicks tenure, Julius Randle is back in the Big Apple, this time as the leader of a young Brooklyn Nets squad. Like his time with the Knicks, Randle’s stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves ended sourly. The Western Conference title hopeful salary-dumped him to the Nets […] The post Why Nets’ Julius Randle is ‘at peace’ being back in NYC after Timberwolves trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA player Anthony Tolliver is pushing back against the narrative that New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson sacrificed more than $100 million when he signed his contract extension with the franchise. With the Knicks in training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season and preparing to defend their NBA championship, Tolliver addressed Brunson’s widely discussed […] The post Ex-NBA player dunks all over Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s $100 million sacrifice narrative appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in two years, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is healthy for training camp. After missing most of last season with wrist and hamstring injuries, Williams returns ahead of the 2026-27 season as the Thunder look to return to the NBA Finals. The journey, as it is for every NBA team, starts […] The post Jalen Williams reveals his absolute favorite thing about Thunder training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat have maximized their offseason by making major moves to build a revamped roster for another championship campaign. However, the franchise also has to give up assets to land a superstar, sending Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and several round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo and […] The post Nikola Jovic excited to start season with Giannis and Portis appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Enjoy recent funny moments in March Madness history, but without any context. Watch some of the most memorable NCAA basketball tournament moments from interviews, fans, highlights, and more.

Acquired from Chicago at last season’s trade deadline, Kevin Huerter put up modest numbers (8.6 PPG, .294 3PT%) in 25 regular season games for the Pistons and then missed most of the team’s postseason run due to a left adductor strain. However, president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon remained high on the veteran wing, re-signing […]

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). | Getty Images The Washington Wizards on Thursday released their 2026-27 promotional schedule, whi...

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, 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. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Ima...

A'ja Wilson predicted the WNBA's pay gap shift years before it actually happened.

The Bucks, Hawks, Kings and Wizards have reportedly shown interest in the Pistons' All-NBA center.

It's clear why the Golden State Warriors decided to bring back 40-year-old Al Horford this season, Monte Poole writes.

Caitlin Clark could not help but react to Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson's comment.

Boston, MA - September 28: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum speaks at a press conference during media day on September 28, 2026. (Photo by Meleck Eldahshoury/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images BOSTON — It’s been 16 and a half months since Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles rupture, since the emotional day he collapsed on the floor of Madison Square Garden and cried out in pain, wondering if he’d ever be able to play basketball at the highest level again...

Here are our projected 2026-27 stat lines for major NBA stars returning from big injuries, including Tatum, Haliburton, Kyrie, and Lillard.

Caitlin Clark fouled out with nearly three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the Indiana Fever-Las Vegas Aces Game 2. However, she didn't stop helping.

Angel Reese is under fire once again after a controversial post-game gesture left fans questioning her sportsmanship. Angel Reese put up 15 points and 7 rebounds in a solid performance, helping spark Atlanta’s offense whenever the Mystics tried making a run.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham's Instagram post drew an emoji reaction from Brittany Mahomes.

As former ESPN host Linda Cohn previously said, the WNBA playoffs are a “different animal”, and former NBA star Jeff Teague changing his opinion on the Caitlin Clark-Olivia Miles debate proves that. Miles has reached unprecedented heights since her inception in the WNBA, so much so that she is often compared to Caitlin Clark.

Minnesota Lynx star Naphessa Collier is one of the most prized free agents this offseason. There are three teams that could be a great fit.

A major topic of discussion back in the spring, the NBA’s new “3-2-1” lottery reform plan hasn’t come up as frequently as training camps begin this week, but basketball executives around the league are expecting the changes to have a major impact on the upcoming season, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. As Vorkunov details, […]

Raptors guard Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent, KJ Smith, told ESPN.

Stephanie White believes Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has another gear.