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After a one-year absence, Ben Simmons is back on the court after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. Simmons will have to shake off a lot of rust after taking an extended break from basketball to recover from chronic ailments. He said he is confident that he can regain his prime […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons puts ESPN, other media on blast for ‘false narratives’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat are starting a new era led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, another star added to the team in the offseason came in the form of four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson. With Thompson going through his first Heat training camp at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) this week, he also reunites […] The post Exclusive: Andrew Wiggins talks new-look Heat with Giannis, reuniting with Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the second consecutive year, the Las Vegas Aces ended the Indiana Fever’s season.

Although the Golden State Warriors fell short of adding superstars, franchise rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is embracing a big role with his team. Lendeborg opened up about his role this upcoming season in a conversation with veteran Draymond Green. “I just want to be able to crack rotation, play meaningful minutes, be able to be somebody […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg talks about his role with the Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NBA insiders reveal their thoughts on the Lakers' superstar Luka Doncic's physical transformation heading into training camp.

The Trail Blazers hired then on the same day fired Braiden Bell as their play-by-play announcer after a series of inappropriate social media posts from when he was a teenager came to light.

The Indiana Fever were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoffs. What does an early exit mean for the future of coach Stephanie White?

Guard Sophie Cunningham returned to the Fever on a one-year deal. She will now be an unrestricted free agent.

So, does this hype train have brakes, or what?

A'ja Wilson made sure her basketball spoke for itself Thursday night, as the four-time WNBA MVP scored 36 points to lead the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to a 94-83 victory over the Indiana Fever in the deciding Game 3 of the first round.

LAS VEGAS -- The Aces defeated the Fever, 94-83, in a WNBA game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 1, 2026, and The Sporting Tribune's Paige Kuwata was there to capture the following Images.

Take a look at all the dates, times, locations and TV coverage for the divisional series in Major League Baseball.

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. has returned to limited practice after a left ankle injury, but he is not yet cleared for contact.

The series finale between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever was always going to be close, and as emotions rose in Q2, Fever head coach Stephanie White was handed a $500 fine. White wasn’t too impressed with a controversial call against Lexie Hull, and her immediate reaction caused her to make her way onto the court.

Clark's third season ends without a playoff win to her name. What does that mean for the Fever?

The Mavericks are expected to retain Moussa Cisse through October 1, guaranteeing the remainder of his $2,185,116 salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter link). Cisse’s contract, which was initially non-guaranteed, became partially guaranteed for $1,092,558 when he stayed on Dallas’ roster through Sept. 1. A 6’11” […]

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Praise has been heaped in bundles to countless Lakers win throughout the first days of training camp. A new name was added to the mix on Monday and is one Lakers fans will likely be excited to hear about. While head coach JJ Redick admitted he’s stil...

Steph Curry is entering his 18th NBA season. In an interview with ABC7 News Bay Area, the 38-year-old revealed who has been the toughest defender he’s ever faced throughout his career. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry reacts on the court during the second half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in...

The Detroit Pistons agreed to a new five-year contract worth $200 million with center Jalen Duren on Thursday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Duren's extension links him to the Pistons for five more years and takes a high-risk gamble of accepting a one-year qualifying offer off the table.

All-NBA center Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons, agent Chafie Fields told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Caitlin Clark and Brianna Turner received double technical fouls in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever.

After creating an opening on their training camp roster by waiving Peter Suder, the Bulls have signed Isaiah Stevens to fill that 21st spot, the team announced this evening (Twitter link). While the terms of Stevens’ agreement were not disclosed, he likely signed a non-guaranteed training camp deal featuring Exhibit 10 language. If he’s waived […]

Victor Wembanyama made his stance on sports betting very clear. On Thursday, the Spurs superstar spoke to reporters at training camp and answered whether he’d ever sign a deal with...

Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player. What did they talk about? Leadership. “It’s something he’s really excited about,” Redick said at Lakers practice Thursday. The Lakers belong to Doncic after LeBron James left for the 76ers in free agency after eight...

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja is back in the NBA after a six-season absence, and he's three inches taller and 70 pounds heavier (6'6", 190 to 6'9", 260) than he was when he initially entered the NBA in 2015 with the Orlando Magic.

Madison Square Garden calls itself “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” but experiencing a New York Knicks game there now comes with a price worthy of that billing. The Action Network estimates that a family of four could pay $1,930.55 for one Knicks outing during the 2026-27 NBA season. That projected bill includes four seats, two […] The post Knicks’ NBA-high family cost reveals the price of loyalty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Suns have exercised their fourth-year option on Ryan Dunn and their third-year option on Khaman Maluach, the team announced today (Twitter links). Both players were already set to earn guaranteed salaries this season. The moves will lock in Dunn’s $5,025,553 salary and Maluach’s $6,617,160 cap hit for 2027/28. The 28th overall pick in the […]

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by New York Liberty reporter Jackie Powell, who dives into how the No. 8 New York Liberty took down the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx in historic fashion to secure their spot in the semifinals. Can the Liberty’s Big 3 — Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu — keep the momentum rolling in the semifinals against a championship-hungry Atlanta Dream?

The Rockets have waived Rafael Castro, tweets Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Castro signed a two-way contract with Houston in August. That two-way deal covered two seasons, but all two-way contracts are non-guaranteed and don’t count against the salary cap, so the Rockets won’t carry any dead money on their books by releasing the 6’11” big […]