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LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson had 21 points. Chelsea Gray had 17. And Jackie Young had 18, including the layup to send Game 3 into overtime. None of them would ever be considered expendable. Yet it was Kayla Thornton who scored 18 points for the Valkyries, who had been left unprotected in the expansion draft. […] The post Natalie Nakase’s ‘Strength in numbers’ approach carries Valkyries to WNBA Finals appeared first on The IX Sports.

Following a brutally unlucky 2025, the Indiana Pacers are just trying to stay healthy and regain their rhythm this preseason. Well, that plan is already going kablooey. Tyrese Haliburton, who is returning from a torn Achilles tendon, is sidelined for Saturday’s matchup versus the Atlanta Hawks due to what head coach Rick Carlisle described as […] The post Why Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton is sitting out preseason matchup vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON — The Celtics will start Jayson Tatum...

Lyles will start in Saturday's exhibition in Miami. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 28: Vit Krejci #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on February 28, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers traded for Vit ...

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Joel Embiid is reportedly peaking both physically and mentally ahead of the new season.

Veteran center Kevon Looney didn’t hold back in explaining what Luka Doncic does for the Los Angeles Lakers, even in the preseason. Without LeBron James, Doncic’s determined to have a bounce-back season in 2026-27. Especially when Luka is healthy while gearing up for the regular season. Looney discussed how Doncic on the floor impacts the […] The post Why Luka Doncic makes Kevon Looney feel like Lakers can beat anyone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in the midst of the preseason ahead of the third game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, it is a key opportunity for stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo to build chemistry with his new teammates. As Antetokounmpo builds his comfort with the Heat through the preseason, the dynamic with […] The post Heat’s Giannis gives crucial update on building chemistry with Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Game Details When: Saturday, October 10, 8:00 p.m. ET Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia/PCK-PHI; NBA TV Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Follow: @LibertyBallers

The Houston looked pretty good on Friday morning in their 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup was triumphant and Alperen Sengun snagged a triple double in just 22 minutes. Were the Rockets perfect? Of course not. 21 turnovers leap off the stat sheet and defense was optional in the […]

Caldwell-Pope (rest) won't play in Saturday's exhibition against the Celtics, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Missing nearly a full season with a ruptured Achilles gave Jayson Tatum “a totally different perspective” for this year’s training camp, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe writes in a subscriber-only piece. Twelve months ago, Tatum was working mostly on his own while rehabbing from surgery. He had just been cleared to start light running […]

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 8: Zuby Ejiofor #20 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during a preseason game on October 8, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE v...

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NBA veteran Paul George has fully embraced his role on the new-look Celtics.

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets jumps the opening tip against Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Macao Games on October 9, 2026 at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. 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/NBAE via ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks to drive to the basket pasZach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 13, 2025 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images No word yet on whether Mikel Brown Jr. wi...

All-Star guard Jalen Brunson earned the key to the city after leading the New York Knicks to a championship in last season’s NBA Finals. Ahead of the defending his first title, Brunson understands how challenging it is to repeat. Brunson addressed how vital it’ll be for the Knicks to ignore the outside noise that comes […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson drops mic on avoiding outside noise, distractions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Aday Mara is making headway following his first two NBA preseason games. He hasn’t missed yet, adding 34 points on 15-for-15 shooting, plus 15 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks for Oklahoma City. When Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted Mara for his gains between summer league […] The post How Aday Mara is making his case to take a spot in Mark Daigneault’s Thunder rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It remains to be seen whether Walker Kessler (jammed finger) will make his preseason debut for the Lakers on Tuesday. “I would say we’re not committed to that,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said at Lakers practice on Saturday. The Lakers’ new franchise center has missed all three exhibition games after jamming his finger against the...

Martina Navratilova has firmly rejected the claim that Caitlin Clark is the ‘people’s WNBA MVP’ after A’ja Wilson was officially named the MVP for the season. It’s the fifth time Wilson has received the prestigious honor — a first-time feat for a WNBA player.

The Boston Celtics plan to honor their former star when he comes to town this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played three of their five preseason games, but new acquisitions Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton have yet to see the floor. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has continued to express that Kessler (finger) and Sexton (lower leg) are dealing with minor injuries, but he was noncommittal about them being in […]

Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski underwent surgery over the summer to address a herniated disc in his back, president of basketball operations Austin Ainge said at media day on September 28 (Twitter link via team podcaster JP Chunga). Ainge added at the time that Filipowski had been cleared to participate in training camp. “I’m back […]

Caitlin Clark is now eligible for a contract extension under the WNBA's new "EPIC" provision, but the Indiana Fever star has not committed to signing it. Clark said she wants to consider how the deal would impact the team's salary cap and roster. "We have to think about things with the cap," said Clark, "and what we're going to need and who we're going to need to sign and what value they bring to the team. "Not saying I'm going to sign it or not sign it. I think it's just kind of figuring out...