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The league is looking to catapult back after UConn salvaged the worst regular-season in conference history

Big names made big moves this summer, but which ones will have a meaningful, positive impact?

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2026 just wasn’t the Indiana Fever‘s year, as they were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs after a 94-83 Game 3 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, an MVP candidate all season, had an up-and-down game for Indiana. Mitchell finished with a team-high 23 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. She […] The post Kelsey Mitchell Subtly Hinted at Future Fever Decision After Playoff Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

The NBA may delay the start of its Las Vegas expansion team until the 2029-30 season, one season later than its initial target. The NBA originally hoped expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle would debut in 2028-29. The later start remains only a discussion. Three groups are vying for the league's first expansion franchise since 2004. Walmart heir Nancy Walton Laurie and husband Bill Laurie lead one bid. Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley heads another with Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo ...

Brandin Podziemski made a strong impression during the Golden State Warriors’ third day of training camp. The star shooting guard earned praise from head coach Steve Kerr ahead of Sunday’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Podziemski was the standout offensive player during Thursday’s scrimmage as the Warriors continued installing their new offensive system. […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski gets ‘crucial’ label from Steve Kerr amid training camp success appeared firs...

MINNEAPOLIS — While much has been made of the addition of LaMelo Ball and how he will add several dimensions to the team’s offense that may have once seemed foreign, none may be more important than the potential pick-and-roll combination between himself and Rudy Gobert. “We want to mimic some of the things that (LaMelo) […] The post Why LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert pairing could become Timberwolves’ secret weapon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA head coach Mike D’Antoni pushed back against the notion that Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden is “done” as the veteran guard prepares for his first full season with the organization. D’Antoni, who coached Harden during some of his most productive seasons with the Houston Rockets, remains confident that the 37-year-old can perform at […] The post Mike D’Antoni fires back at notion Cavaliers’ James Harden is ‘done’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni believes the defending NBA champions have the pieces to remain among the league’s best teams, but he acknowledged the difficulty of winning back-to-back titles. With the Knicks in training camp preparing for their title defense ahead of the 2026-27 season, D’Antoni discussed New York’s chances of repeating […] The post Mike D’Antoni gets real on Knicks chances of repeating as NBA champions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls hit the ground running this week to kick off their preseason practice. One of those who were ready to get in on the action was newly acquired shooter Buddy Hield. In practice, Hield put on a clinic, going 23-for-25 from the 3-point line. Before hitting the floor, Hield was given a threshold […] The post Buddy Hield’s light out performance in practice gives fans glimmer of hope appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns are preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season with training camp under way, and former head coach Mike D’Antoni believes the franchise has important pieces in place with Devin Booker and second-year head coach Jordan Ott. D’Antoni, who coached Phoenix from 2003-08 and helped usher in the franchise’s high-powered “Seven Seconds or Less” […] The post Mike D’Antoni’s Devin Booker, Jordan Ott take will excite Suns fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How to watch the 2026 NBA preseason even without cable.

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Bill Simmons believes the best player should almost always win Finals MVP.

Much of the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers has been on all of the new faces the franchise added to the roster this offseason such as Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes. But there are still a few returning players and one of the more interesting is veteran Jarred Vanderbilt. The defensive-minded forward is one […]

The 2028/29 season has been repeatedly cited as the NBA’s target date for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, but Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic hears from sources that it might not happen that soon. According to Vorkunov, the NBA has discussed the possibility of a new Vegas franchise making its debut in […]

With Damian Lillard set to return from injury and Ja Morant being added to the mix following an offseason trade, the Portland Trail Blazers' starting backcourt going into the 2026-27 NBA season is still being decided upon.

No more waiting. The games are here!

The WNBA stars from the Indiana Fever are out in full force, and they came dressed up for Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces.

Amidst all the discussions surrounding Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White’s technical foul and Caitlin Clark’s highly inefficient showcase in Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA broadcaster Robin Lundberg has also highlighted Kelsey Mitchell’s performance in the Indiana Fever’s first-round series, which he believes deteriorated compared to what we saw of her in the regular season. “Hate to say it after the season she had, but pretty brutal series from Kelsey Mitchell overall.

I've always found value in the preseason. It's the first glimpse into what teams are emphasizing and working on.

New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has abandoned plans for surgery on his right ring finger and will play through the pain for the rest of his career. Hart said Thursday the injury now requires a full joint replacement, which would end his NBA career. Hart explained why the procedure is not an option. "You can't have the banging, repetitive (motion)," said Hart. "Grabbing a rebound, palming it, shooting, catching the ball, doing all that: You can't do that. So, if I did a joint replacement, then ...

Enes Kanter Freedom remains steadfast in getting his name in next year's WNBA Draft.

Jimmy Butler is itching to return, but for now, he's finding ways to impact the Warriors from the sidelines as he works through his ACL rehab. He's arriving early, getting shots up, working out and keeping practices light while staying vocal with his teammates. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

A salute to Dick Barnett’s unforgettable jumper and Tyson Chandler’s indispensable defense.

Toronto's front office still has work to do if it wants to repeat history and win a championship in Year 1 of Kawhi again.

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers jokes as he films Bronny James #9 and Adou Thiero #1during 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 Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson rarely hid his disdain for the preseason, often suggesting the only goal was to finish injury-free. Health should always be a priority, especially when the ...

A few notes from the first three days of Knicks training camp...

The Fever lost because they weren't good enough, not because of some WNBA conspiracy against them