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The 2027 WNBA offseason has begun for the Washington Mystics after getting eliminated from the playoffs last week. By all accounts, the 2026 season for them was a success. They were widely expected to be a lottery team though probably not the worst team in the league. But despite having the youngest roster in the […]
As the NBA season is set to kick off, four players could receive rookie contract extensions. In the latest edition of The Stein Line, Marc Stein lays out the four “strongest candidates” from the class of 2023 to receive rookie-scale contract extensions by the October 19 deadline at 6 pm. “The strongest candidates to join […] The post NBA rumors: Marc Stein reveals next 4 players most likely to get rookie contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Draymond Green has given Golden State Warriors fans plenty to discuss before the regular season even begins. The veteran power forward caught the Bay Area fans’ attention, especially for his appearance after Sunday’s preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors fell 104-101 to the Clippers in their first preseason game, but the result […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green under fire from fans for allegedly coming to training camp out of shape appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Clippers are officially entering a new era. The team has hinted at a rebuild for years. In 2024, they let Paul George walk in free agency, and both Ivica Zubac and James Harden were traded away last season. The lone remaining piece of the puzzle departed when Kawhi Leonard was shipped to […] The post 1 Clippers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New Orleans Pelicans have sold toughness, accountability, and defense as franchise pillars for most of Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson’s careers. Yet, despite having NBA All-Defense dynamo Herb Jones, those promises have too often given way to missed rotations, easy paint touches, and generally lackadaisical transition play. Hired to oversee a cultural reset […] The post Exclusive: Inside Jamahl Mosley’s cultural reset for do-or-die Zion Williamson season with Pelicans appeared first ...
After the punishments from the salary circumvention case, the Los Angeles Clippers enter a new era with their Top 5 pick. They have the makings for a unique rebuild.
The New York Liberty turned the ball over 21 times in the team's 92-82 Game 1 semifinals loss to the Atlanta Dream. The post New York Liberty say they ‘need to be more prepared’ after falling in game 1 of the semifinals to the Dream appeared first on The IX Sports.
WNBAAngel Reese made sure the Atlanta Dream weren’t letting Game 1 slip away. Atlanta opened its series against the New York Liberty with a 92-82 victory , taking a 1-0 series lead behind a huge second half. The Dream trailed 24-21 after the first quarter and went into halftime tied at 40, but everything changed…
Karl-Anthony Towns says the chances "don't look good" for him getting a new extension with the Knicks before the start of the regular season.
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns all but confirmed an earlier report that contract negotiations between he and the team haven't progressed much.
We still don’t know who will play, but it still should be a fun night to watch Sixers basketball.
NBAEveryone picked Duke to win the ACC. The real surprises emerged when our writers revealed the rest of the conference race.
NBAThere are concerns that Donte DiVincenzo may have to miss an entire season after suffering an Achilles tear in the playoffs, but the Timberwolves guard is determined to avoid that fate, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. DiVincenzo is hoping to follow the example that Jayson Tatum set last season, and he has consulted with […]
Under the radar standouts from OTE Pro Day! The post 2026 Overtime Elite Pro Day: Stock Risers appeared first on Ballislife.com.
NBAHere is the Pistons' projected 2026-27 lineup and rotation after a 60-win season, with Detroit now built to make a deeper playoff run.
NBAAfter six long months of anticipation for Jazz basketball, fans finally caught a glimpse of in-game action on Sunday night when the Jazz faced off against the Denver Nuggets in their first of four preseason games this season. After the selection of Darryn Peterson in the NBA Draft, the trade of Walker Kessler, and a couple of miscellaneous additions here and there, one of the biggest questions fans have had about this Jazz roster has been, “who will the starting five be opening night?” Will H...
WNBAWith Cathy Engelbert retiring, Swin Cash leads the list of candidates to become the next WNBA commissioner as the NBA's search gets underway.
WNBAWill a WNBA team sign Sophie Cunningham? That's one of the questions this offseason. Will her off-court drama impact her on-court future?
NCAA MAndy Katz lists the top freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors and transfers to watch in men's college basketball for the 2026-27 season.
NBAKeon Ellis pointed to one deciding factor in his decision to join the Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez. The Nets free-agent signing spent his first two NBA seasons alongside Fernandez in Sacramento. His success during those years led him to reunite with the former Kings assistant in Brooklyn during his first free agency. “In this game, and […] The post Why Nets free agent signing could be in line for big year under Jordi Fernandez appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAFollowing a successful offseason that saw the team land LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the 76ers entered training camp with a purpose. The team hasn’t won a championship since 1983, and last made the Finals in 2001. The new-look squad looks to turn the tide and be a defining team in a newly strengthened Eastern […] The post ESPN gets inside scoop on Nick Nurse’s 30-minute team meeting that set tone for season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In the modern NBA, not much remains consistent. Superstar players jump from team to team more than ever before, and role players are even less likely to remain with the same team long term. The Denver Nuggets have been the exception to this rule, as they’ve had more continuity than almost any other team over […] The post 1 Nuggets player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James has already found a way to show respect to Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving before even playing his first regular-season game for the team. The veteran forward wore No. 9 during Saturday’s Blue x White Scrimmage at Xfinity Mobile Arena, despite previously wearing No. 6 as his practice number. Though he will wear […] The post LeBron James’ classy Julius Erving gesture explains 76ers practice jersey number mystery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAAccording to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski is one of the likely candidates for a contract extension this week, joining the likes of Brandon Miller in Charlotte, Anthony Black in Orlando) and Cason Wallace in Oklahoma City.
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus makes the case for fading six big-name players this season.
NBAA 4-month-old giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) swims at the Cali Zoo in Cali, Colombia on January 19, 2026. (Photo by Joaquín SARMIENTO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Last time I checked, we were celebrating. Turns out, we’re now back to watching games take place again! Not Knicks on Friday Night, but hey, the boys can only play when they tell them to, and I won’t complain. Links and things today, quotes (probably) tomorrow. Mike Brown is actively welcoming early-season ad...
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: President Michael Winger of the Washington Wizards smiles during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The 2027 WNBA offseason ...
Fantasy basketball ADP risers and fallers from Sept. 20–Oct. 4, plus preseason injury news, starting lineup battles, sleepers and draft strategy for 2026-27 fantasy hoops drafts.
NBAJulius Erving explained why his famous “Six Million Dollar Man” nickname was financially misleading.
The guys discuss Jalen Duren’s new contract, quotes from his press conference, and JB Bickerstaff’s thoughts on the roster from Media Day. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! View Link You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channel Follow Wes Davenport on Twitter...