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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes around Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors during their preseason game at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Through two preseason...

The Dallas Mavericks made a huge move early in Masai Ujiri’s tenure as president of the team by getting rid of longtime head coach Jason Kidd. Now, Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is weighing in on what occurred. In an interview with Christian Clark for The Athletic, Dumont backed Ujiri in his decision to part […] The post How Patrick Dumont responded to question about parting ways with Jason Kidd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is entering his ninth season and says he’s better than he’s ever been, ahead of the upcoming season. With a deep 2026-27 Thunder roster poised to compete for another championship, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hesitate to address the ‘foul merchant’ moniker once again, a narrative that still follows him despite back-to-back MVP […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops mic on foul merchant ‘social media narratives’ going hard after...

Strength and physicality haven’t been the Brooklyn Nets’ calling cards under general manager Sean Marks. That could change following the team’s 2026 offseason. The Nets added substantial size this summer, acquiring three-time All-Star Julius Randle (255 pounds), free agent center Moe Wagner (255 pounds) and No. 28 pick Joshua Jefferson (250 pounds). Day’Ron Sharpe (268 pounds) […] The post ‘Night and day’ roster shift could be game-changer for Nets this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

They're making the argument.

New York will watch the Knicks play basketball inside the Garden for the first time since they waved them goodbye after the Game 4 win over the Spurs and before they hoisted the Larry O’B back in Texas. The MSG faithful will have to wait a couple of weeks for the unveiling of the banner(s?), […]

Angel Reese got away with one. At least, that’s what the broadcast announcer thought. In overtime Wednesday night, with the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty duking it out all game, Breanna Stewart tried to make a move, and Reese appeared to hook her arm. The whistle never came, making that which was patently obvious […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Gett...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Celtics basketball, how we’ve missed you. It’s been a long, strange offseason, so it feels good to turn the page and learn about a new team and, maybe more fittingly, a new era. I love preseason because it’s the first real look at whe...

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With their lease at American Airlines Center set to expire in 2031, the Mavericks would like to move into a new arena for the 2031/32 season, but there’s still no timeline for when construction might begin on a new building, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic. As the Mavs look into the former site of […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Ziaire Williams #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE ...

The nine-time All-Star will return to the court more than 19 months tearing his left ACL — and some 10 months after a previously undisclosed calf strain.

As UCLA comes off a national title and USC returns star JuJu Watkins, the Bruins and Trojans are seeking Big Ten dominance on the West Coast.

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are still far apart on agreeing to a contract extension, according to Chris Haynes. Haynes said that Towns is willing to take less money to get an extension signed. Towns is currently eligible for a four-year, $276 million extension. "Karl-Anthony Towns is willing to take less, but they're nowhere close to that ... the Knicks have offered four years, $200 million. And Karl-Anthony Towns, his representation, they're not going for that right now. "So t...

DeMarcus Cousins doesn't consider Nikola Jokic a top-five center of all time, but believes he has no equal on the offensive end.

One area of improvement that the majority of NBA players and coaches, such as Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks, were hoping for was the league refs’ updated points of emphasis. Some of them involve how push-offs work, extending the arm, and playing with excessive force while getting to the basket. Unfortunately, the preseason appears to […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks calls out refs for ‘trying to reinvent wheel’ after Phoenix falls victim to new points of emphasis appeared first on Clutch...

If you’ve noticed WNBA comment sections getting progressively worse lately, Cari Champion has a pretty bold theory on why. The WNBA is blowing up right now, but all that extra attention is definitely a double-edged sword.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting on Cason Wallace to take on a larger role after moving three rotation wings during the offseason. As John Hollinger of The Athletic noted, Oklahoma City traded Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins in a series of salary-cutting moves, leaving Wallace as a key option to fill the […] The post Cason Wallace emerges as Thunder’s bet at starting wing appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Last year's intense debate around who should be the No. 1 pick carries over to the ROY race.

Dream guard Jordin Canada learned what winning looked like from the start.

Indiana Fever stars Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull showed their support for Raven Johnson after the youngster's memorable rookie year.

Despite Chet Holmgren receiving the bulk of the criticism for the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants to shoulder the blame for what happened in the series.

Kevin O'Connor shares his early NBA preseason insights.

André Snellings groups players into tiers by each position for points leagues.

The 2026-27 NBA preseason has arrived, and it brought fantasy draft prep season along with it.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: Labaron Philon Jr. #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks during a preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is undoubtedly one of the best players in the NBA.

Caitlin Clark said she's talked with Kelsey Mitchell since her backcourt mate spoke about online hate she's received and the difficulty of playing with the Fever.

Maybe the Aces would like a do-over here.