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Walker Kessler has a big season ahead in the NBA, while in college basketball, a player is looking to follow in his footsteps. In the...

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Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. believes new head coach Sean Sweeney can help the team develop the habits required to compete for a championship, pointing to the coaching staff’s experience and the players’ willingness to adapt. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Carter expressed confidence in Orlando’s potential ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. […] The post Wendell Carter Jr. explains why Sean Sweeney could help Magic ‘shock the world’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Hall of Famer and Oakland native Jason Kidd shared on "Dubs Talk" his impressions of the Golden State Valkyries and their instant success in the WNBA.

The NBA is working on a basketball that could help officials determine who touched it last. Anyone who has watched a lengthy replay review can probably appreciate the idea. Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is collaborating with Wilson on a “smart ball” containing a small tracking chip, with potential uses ranging from out-of-bounds calls […] The post Adam Silver: NBA could use ‘smart ball’ to assist officiating as soon as next year appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Knicks won the championship and then seemingly forgot how to play basketball. Only, you know, it’s the preseason, so they might as well go 0-5 for all I care. Here’s the latest from the first half of a back-to-back series of games ending north of the border later today. Mike Brown On the competition […]

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus reveals his top sleepers for the 2026-27 NBA season.

The Golden State Valkyries are heading to the WNBA Finals in just their second season, and they could make life even more miserable for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever this offseason. Kelsey Mitchell is among the biggest names expected to hit unrestricted free agency, and Golden State has plenty of reasons to pursue the […]

The Emirates NBA Cup enters its fourth season of existence in the 2026-27 campaign, and it has quickly become a staple of the league’s regular season calendar. Last season’s championship ended up being an NBA Finals preview with the New York Knicks defeating the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers — the inaugural […]

What changes did Jake LaRavia make to his jump shot during the offseason?

With the NBA season starting in a week, the NBA announced the teams competing in the latest NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star Weekend. The annual event will feature Howard University (MEAC) and Tennessee State University (OVC). The matchup marks a historic moment in the annual showcase, as Howard University becomes the first team to compete multiple times. […] The post NBA announces Howard University, Tennessee State for HBCU Classic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Capital One Arena, their home venue, is also nearly done with a major renovation. And fans want a rebrand of the franchise. When teams are not particularly great on the court, field, ice, etc., I […]

Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates will support Mark Mitchell in court Wednesday as the two-time All-SEC selection seeks a fifth season of eligibility.

Four-star Devin Cleveland is down to three schools: Michigan, Missouri, and TCU. He’ll announce his college commitment on October 16th.

Angel Reese defends Tiffany Hayes. | NBAE via Getty Images Tiffany Hayes was the Robin to Angel McCoughtry’s Batman.  For years, the duo was synonymous with the Atlanta Dream. Hayes played 10 seasons in the ATL, from 2012 to 2022 (skipping 2020 in the Wubble). She even, coincidentally, shares a nickname, “Tip,” with one of Atlanta’s most famous celebrities in rapper T.I. She was there in 2013, the last time the Dream were in the Finals, averaging 12.4 points across eight postseason games...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Throughout his eight...

Former NBA champion Jason Kidd told Monte Poole on "Dubs Talk" why he won't dismiss the aging Golden State Warriors as a 2026-27 title contender.

Jon Horst and the Milwaukee Bucks have some tough decisions to make to finalise the roster.

Angel Reese continues to silence her critics as she helps lead the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA Finals, proving she’s much more than a social media star. Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized athletes in professional sports, but she’s quickly making her haters look foolish. For years, Reese has dealt with constant…

Angel Reese has a national championship and is now headed to the WNBA Finals. Is it time to reconsider the debate with Caitlin Clark? For years, Caitlin Clark has been considered the face of women’s basketball, while Angel Reese has constantly been criticized and compared to the Indiana Fever superstar. But at what point do…

Angel Reese is taking over the WNBA spotlight as Atlanta prepares for the Finals, and her growing success is becoming impossible for critics to ignore. Angel Reese might be the most hated player in the WNBA, but she’s also becoming one of the league’s biggest success stories. And that should terrify her critics. For years,…

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 6: Cooper Flagg #32 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks pose for a photo as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 6, 2026 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Maveri...

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green expressed skepticism about NBA referees consistently enforcing the league’s new emphasis on offensive players using their off-arm to create separation, arguing that such calls typically disappear once the regular season begins. As the Warriors prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season, Green addressed the league’s preseason officiating adjustments during […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green calls out NBA refs as total phonies over new points of e...

LeBron James has never been shy about showing his respect for Michael Jordan, and he made a major comparison to tie that reverence together. During the height of Michael Jordan’s career, two MJs were synonymous with greatness: Michael Jordan and music superstar Michael Jackson. "I used to catch the Bulls games on WGN. … It […] The post LeBron James compares watching Michael Jordan’s Bulls to Michael Jackson doing moonwalk at Grammys appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green revealed that his viral conversation with Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. during Saturday’s preseason matchup included a warning about teammates potentially “plotting against you” if the young guard dominates the ball too frequently. During Golden State’s 111-106 victory over Sacramento, Green was spotted offering advice to Acuff […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green’s viral Darius Acuff Jr. conversation featured warning about ‘guy...

New York Knicks owner James Dolan tabled contract extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart as the season begins. One former New York Knicks great believes that’s the right move. During media availability and promotion of NBC Sports’ second season with NBA media rights, Anthony weighed in on the contract extension situation and said […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart won’t love Carmelo Anthony’s take on contract extensions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The deadline is Oct. 19 and most likely he turns down the option, but that can make him free agent.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via...

So far during preseason, the Lakers have made some progress in the defensive department. And Walker Kessler certainly thinks they are going to be better than many people think. “I think people aren’t taking into account how good our perimeter defense is going to be with some of these guys,” Walker Kessler said after the first day of training camp. “I’m just being completely honest. I think that a lot of guys are very smart on the perimeter, positionally; [they] can play really good defense.” ...

With too much money already committed to other players on the roster, the Orlando Magic might be forced into trading Anthony Black as contract extensions stall.