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OKLAHOMA CITY — In his first outing since missing Game 7 of last season’s Western Conference Finals, coach Mark Daigneault watched Jalen Williams shine in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 128-126 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. After Oklahoma City’s 12th overall pick Aday Mara made his NBA debut on Tuesday, Williams made his preseason debut […] The post Mark Daigneault shares honest assessment of Jalen Williams Thunder return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham gave the Indiana Fever plenty to talk about this season. Amber Cox doesn’t seem particularly interested in most of it. Cunningham enters WNBA free agency as one of Indiana’s most recognizable players, both for what she did on the court and for the attention she gets off the court. The Fever general manager […]

Following the Indiana Fever’s first-round exit from the WNBA playoffs, social media has erupted into a fiery debate over the Caitlin Clark effect. While fans, media, and former players debate her overall impact on the league, the guys who had a front-row seat to a similar surge in the NBA three decades ago have entered the chat.

How the Valkyries became the first women's team to reach $100M in revenue.

David Adelman backs Nikola Jokic amid claims that the Nuggets star is not a good defender.

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 31: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks to pass the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 31, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota Ti...

AJ Dybantsa's preseason debut was a promising one.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s effort in Wednesday’s 123-118 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors but stressed that the performance exposed several areas that need immediate improvement. Portland committed 21 turnovers and allowed 18 offensive rebounds, giving Golden State additional opportunities despite shooting 48% from the field and 56% […] The post Micah Nori addresses Ja Morant’s preseason debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Viral posts suggesting WNBA playoff viewership dropped over 70% since Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost deserve correction.

Is Sophie Cunningham too much trouble for the Indiana Fever?

The Milwaukee Bucks erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 in a preseason thriller at Paycom Center on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City controlled the first half, taking a 44-35 lead after one quarter and extending the advantage to 82-64 by halftime. The Thunder shot 49% from the field and 37% from […] The post Bucks edge Thunder in preseason thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reflected on how the two-time MVP reacted to seeing the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1, in the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander took on most of the blame for the Thunder’s 4-3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. He spent the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reveals ‘pissed’ text right after Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Breanna Stewart said officials told her the Liberty did not have a reset timeout to use at the end of overtime in Wednesday's loss at Atlanta. Crew chief Fatou Cissoko-Stephens disputed this in a pool report, saying the remaining timeout was communicated.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Washin...

LeBron at the 5? The 76ers might need to try it after their backup center was hurt in their preseason opener

Angel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.

Let the Caleb Wilson era begin in the Windy City.

Wednesday’s Knicks practice wasn’t up to coach Mike Brown’s standard.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton scored seven points during his 16 minutes of action against the Wolves on Wednesday. It was his first game in more than 16 months, as Haliburton was recovering from a torn Achilles.

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-118 on Wednesday at the Moda Center, with Damian Lillard making his return from Achilles injury as the Blazers opened the preseason with a victory. Lillard started for Portland and played 19 minutes, finishing with 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting. He made three of his eight […] The post Trail Blazers beat Warriors in Damian Lillard’s return appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The 76ers plan to play their starters Thursday against the Nets, sources told ESPN.

Parker finally shared her side of the story and why she loved every second of it.

Five of Jeanie Buss' siblings filed formal opposition on Wednesday to her claim that they cannot sell the Buss Family Trust's shares in the Los Angeles Lakers. The filing in Los Angeles Superior Court escalates a dispute that could determine her future as team governor. Jimmy, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse Buss maintain the trust can include its roughly 17.8 percent stake in the pending sale of the franchise. The siblings called Jeanie's petition legally and factually baseless in a statement....

A Jazz team hoping to make a leap up the Western Conference standings will be without their starting center for at least a month.

The Kings have signed wing Trhae Mitchell to a training camp contract, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot tweets. Mitchell, 29, has spent most of his pro career in the G League after going undrafted in 2020. He was signed and waived during training camp by New Orleans last fall, then spent the season […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell fired back at the narratives surrounding teammate James Harden's lack of a championship heading into the 2026-27 season.

The Los Angeles Lakers got their first look at some of their new players this week amid back-to-back preseason games against the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, their first post-LeBron James roster. And back before training camp began, Lakers head coach JJ Redick made headlines when he suggested that this specific roster fit the […] The post JJ Redick clarifies bold ‘fit’ comment that seemed like shot at LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Another controversy seems to be brewing in the WNBA, as Kelsey Mitchell’s latest statement about the Fever fanbase continues to swirl on social media. The Indiana Fever guard has completed her one-year deal with the franchise and is now an unrestricted free agent.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is still aiming to bring a new league to Europe in the near future.