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Shooting touch, offensive versatility, and elite athleticism have never been a question for Trey Murphy III. Staying healthy long enough to put everything together, however, has been a different challenge for the New Orleans Pelicans. Now, with a surgically repaired shoulder finally feeling like an afterthought rather than an obstacle, the 26-year-old is approaching the […] The post Trey Murphy III no longer ‘apprehensive’ about post-surgery All-Star potential appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins has higher expectations for the Washington Wizards entering the 2026-27 season than most NBA analysts. The return of four-time All-Star Trae Young is a big part of his prediction, as is a healthy Anthony Davis, alongside top prospect AJ Dybantsa. Davis dismissed a potential trade from the Wizards in preparation for the […] The post Kendrick Perkins drops extremely bold Wizards claim for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A long list of Brooklyn Nets players were expected to vie for rotation spots this season. Chaney Johnson wasn’t one of them. Yet, the sophomore forward has emerged as one of Brooklyn’s preseason standouts. His training camp performance earned him minutes with the second unit during the team’s first two preseason games. He’s taken advantage […] The post The preseason standout Egor Demin believes Nets will offer new contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This is why you shouldn't overreact to preseason basketball! https://t.co/tKCeIj5ZIQ — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 13, 2020 If a… The post The Greatest NBA Preseason Plays & Performances (You Might Not Remember) appeared first on Ballislife.com.

In August, former NBA player Enes Kanter attended an Indiana Fever game. Just a few days later, another ex-NBA player, Royce White, was in attendance at the Fever game.

The Ahead of the Curve series continues with a look at the potential big man sleepers and risers in the Big East!

Everyone is already booking JuJu Watkins as the number one pick for the future WNBA draft. The buzz around JuJu Watkins hasn’t slowed down one bit.

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 David Dow/N...

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NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 22: Halli Poock #1 of the Murray State Racers attempts to drive the ball during the First Round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Lloyd Noble Center on March 22, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Gerald Leong/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images On the most recent episode of “Anything But Mid,” we previewed the Ohio Valley, Missouri Valley and Pac-12 basketball conferences. Let’s take a look at how things are shaping up o...

Jake LaRavia struggled mightily to end the 2025-26 season. The Los Angeles Lakers’ two-way wing had a strong start to his first campaign in L.A., but saw his shooting numbers crater. He shot 35.3% from beyond the arc on 3.6 attempts per game in the first 39 games, then shot 27.9% on 2.4 attempts per […]

Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. All 30 NBA teams are in the midst of preseason action, leading to many storylines across the league. From Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard […] The post Clutch Scoops: NBA preseason standouts, LeBron James’ 76ers outlook, latest Brandon Miller, Brandin Podziemski extension intel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Head coach Mitch Johnson was prepared to unveil a new starting lineup during the Spurs’ preseason opener against Atlanta on Thursday, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic, with Dylan Harper replacing Julian Champagnie in the starting five. It would have marked the first time that guards De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Harper all started together, […]

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Pe...

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Jabari Walker #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Much of the conversation around the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason rightfully surrounded the pair of high-profile additions entering the starting lineup. However, the depth of the roster will also play a critical role in the Sixers ...

Reporting from The IX Sports found that the official involved in the dispute had previously issued a pool report this year that "contained elements that were not accurate or truthful." The post BREAKING: WNBA opens investigation into reset timeout controversy involving Breanna Stewart appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Minnesota Lynx entered the WNBA playoffs hoping to make a deep run, but their first-round series against the New York Liberty did not go as planned. After losing Game 1 by 91-75, the Lynx tried to bounce back in the second game.

ESPN announcer Mike Breen previously apologized for recounting a since-refuted story in which LeBron James was depicted reprimanding Embiid for being late to practice.

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Celtics Devin Carter looked like a guy trying to remind people why he was a lottery pick. Carter, the No. 14 overall pick in 2024, scored 17 points with five rebounds, three assists and two steals in Boston’s 124-113 preseason win over the Cavaliers on Thursday. As Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog noted, Carter is fighting […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Let’s take a look at the offseasons ahead for the four teams eliminated in the first-round of the WNBA playoffs.

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Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers. | Getty Images The first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs is over, and for the four teams headed home, the offseason starts with a different question. Each team has reasons for optimism, but each exit exposed weaknesses masked by regular-season success. Here’s a look at what worked, what fell short and the decisions that will shape what comes next. Dallas Wings Despite being bounced in the first round against the No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries, the No. 7...

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper is confident in his team and their championship aspirations this upcoming season. After losing the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks, a breakout season from Harper goes a long way for the Spurs’ title chances. However, for Dylan, it’s a collective effort. After Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson […] The post Why Dylan Harper believes Spurs’ offense ranks best in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The underdog New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 season with a new voice on the sideline, a reshuffled frontcourt, and a franchise still searching for its first playoff series victory since 2018. Derik Queen was drafted to help fix all of those problems, but the first order of business has been protecting Jamahl Mosley’s process […] The post Derik Queen defends Jamahl Mosley’s process, told to ‘dream’ about unique rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever ended one of their most thrilling rides in recent memory with a 3-game loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Where do they go from here?