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The Thunder have signed free agent guard Anthony Pritchard to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced today. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Pritchard went undrafted out of Central Michigan in 2025 and spent his first professional season with the Thunder’s G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue. In 39 total appearances for the […]

LeBron James reportedly let Joel Embiid "hear it" during a recent Philadelphia 76ers practice after Embiid was late to the session, according to NBA broadcaster Mike Breen.

From player development to defense, these coaches play an important role in Phoenix’s success.

Following their disappointing opening round playoff exit, there’s no doubt that the Indiana Fever need a roster retool if they want to be taken seriously as WNBA contenders. With foundational players in Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the Fever are closer to their goal that not, but they still need to strengthen their roster, leaving fans on […] The post Apparently some fans think Fever can land both Kelsey Plum, Napheesa Collier in offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever’s exit from the 2026 WNBA postseason has seemingly opened a can of worms for the team’s trade prospects, and Sophie Cunningham has also joined the list. The guard was signed to a one-year, $665,000 contract for the 2026 season and is now an unrestricted free agent.

WNBA playoff games have faced arena issues for years.

When the Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Gary Trent to a four-year, $64 million contract in free agency this offseason, it raised quite a few eyebrows considering he was on a veteran minimum contract this season prior. It caused enough commotion that the NBA launched an ongoing investigation into potential cap circumvention by the Bucks and Trent. […] The post Gary Trent Jr.‘s brickfest has everybody making same joke about $64 million contract investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without their biggest offseason addition for the next two weeks and possibly the start of the regular season. Tobias Harris sustained what head coach Mitch Johnson calls a calf strain. Before its annual Silver & Black Scrimmage, the team announced that the injury occurred during training camp. “For the […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson’s cryptic Tobias Harris injury update hints he could miss start of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever have an interesting offseason with some key players about to become available for other WNBA teams to sign.The Fever face two tough decisions: Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham. Indiana have already made it clear that Mitchell is their top priority, while Cunningham is on their radar to re-sign.There will be some conversation […] The post Fever Urged to Make Tough Sophie Cunningham Decision in Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.

Napheesa Collier’s first comments after the shock playoff exit to New York were to double down on her love for the Lynx. Her “I love it here” may have been a massive indicator, but head coach Cheryl Reeve’s exit interview comments have led to choice becoming a key factor in Phee’s free agency decision.

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She could leave the Fever.

Dream guard Allisha Gray was ruled out of Game 2 of their semifinal series against the Liberty due to a finger injury and is considered day-to-day.

The Dream have already sold out State Farm Arena multiple times this season, and are playing their postseason games there this fall.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham remains at the center of the WNBA conversation, and she has never been shy about voicing her opinion. On her podcast, No Hesitation, Cunningham sparked another debate about the WNBA’s relationship with its fans. She discussed the incident involving A’ja Wilson and a fan who pointed at her during Game […]

Tim Legler believes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s arrival has changed the outlook surrounding the Miami Heat and put the franchise back among the teams that should receive serious attention. Legler said that despite his respect for Miami’s organization and head coach Erik Spoelstra, the Heat had not met the level he normally associates with the franchise over […] The post Tim Legler says Giannis Antetokounmpo makes Heat relevant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Scoot Henderson is unlikely to receive a contract extension from the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason despite the organization continuing to view him as a potential long-term piece, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “It is unlikely that Scoot Henderson will earn a contract extension from the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason,” Siegel reported Monday. […] The post Scoot Henderson unlikely to receive extension from Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

As Brandon Miller and the Hornets attempt to negotiate a rookie scale extension, the contracts signed in recent years by Franz Wagner (five years, $224MM), OG Anunoby (five years, $212.5MM), and Amen Thompson (five years, $208MM) with their respective teams are among the potential comparables that Miller’s camp has discussed, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. […]

The Atlanta Hawks got their preseason slate underway on Monday night with a home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hawks had some key players out of the lineup for this one, including wing Lu Dort, whom the team acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason during that team’s fire sale. Recently, Dort appeared […] The post Lu Dort wants Canadian gold medal over Hawks championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark fans vehemently rejected the idea of Stephanie White returning to coach the Indiana Fever for one more year after podcaster Sophia Jones said she deserves another season. White has spent two seasons in Indiana facing significant adversity.

South Carolina's undefeated season was completed with a 87-75 win over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the 2024 women's NCAA championship. Kamilla Cardoso was named Final Four MOP. Watch the full replay here.

Jim McCormick highlights all the changes -- and other things to know -- heading into the new fantasy basketball season.

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The relationship between WNBA players and fans on social media has been a recurring topic throughout the 2026 season. Several players have spoken publicly about the messages they receive, and the conversation has become louder since the playoffs began.

The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason to add more youth and athleticism on the wing with one of the those pieces being Ziaire Williams. Williams showed what he is capable of in the Lakers’ preseason opener as he was picking up Sacramento Kings guards full court and hounding them defensively. That is […]

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NBA rising stars Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe matched up in the 2025 NCAA tournament second round, with Flagg's Duke prevailing over Baylor. Watch each of their highlights here.