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Michael Carter-Williams' time in the NBA may have been short, but he certainly had the opportunity to play alongside some talented individuals.

Trying to shake off the sting from the Hornets game.

With playing time potentially limited for the starters, the Suns’ young players could take center stage.

Just two years after becoming a lottery pick, Rob Dillingham is without an NBA contract following three stops.

No. 20 overall pick Jayden Quaintance is expected to miss most or all of his rookie season after undergoing meniscus surgery in July, but the former Kentucky big man was just one of four players selected by the Spurs in the 2026 draft — and the early returns on San Antonio’s rookie class as a […]

While it has been a few years since RJ Barrett was traded to the Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller is happy for him. Stiller was live-posting throughout the Knicks’ 50-point loss to the Raptors in the preseason. Early on, he gave Barrett his flowers, saying, “Always happy to see RJ get buckets.” […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller ‘always happy’ for Raptors’ RJ Barrett, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On paper, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers have a tailor-made roster to run a championship this season. However, titles aren’t earned on paper. When a revamped team comes together for one common goal, only a handful of players understand the hurdles that lead to a title as well as James. He’s led three franchises to four titles […] The post How LeBron James is setting the ground work for 2026-27 amid 76ers’ preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is one of the NBA’s best-known basketball executives. Connelly has a history of savvy moves that define his resume, including trading for Aaron Gordon and helping build the Denver Nuggets that won the 2023 NBA Finals. He’s also made several savvy moves for the Minnesota Timberwolves, including […] The post Tim Connelly calls out cowardly peers afraid to take big trade swings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nick Young believes Michael Jordan might average about 40 points a night in today's NBA, but the stars could put 50 points on him.

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his belief a new number should accompany his change of scenery this offseason.

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

NBA trade season really never ends these days, and here are 50 players who could be moving during the new season

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: The Mavs Breakers cross the court with Mavs flags before an NBA preseason basketball game against the Houston Rockets at the Venetian Arena on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Macao. (Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images) Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavericks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys: I have t...

It has been more than three months since LaMelo Ball landed in Minnesota, and already played three games this preseason. The former Hornets guard is doing his part to build early team chemistry alongside Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the others. Meanwhile, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Ball and Edwards are meant to build […] The post Timberwolves discuss adjustments after LaMelo Ball’s arrival appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With extension talks showing little progress, Chris Vernon predicts Minnesota will trade Rudy Gobert rather than invest long-term.

The No Ceilings team installs their first Mock Draft of the 2027 NBA Draft Cycle.

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Adem Bona #30 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 Adem Bona’s possible outlook for the 2026-27 season has changed before we’ve even reached the start of the regular season. Just days after the Sixers held their media day and hype for the new year really started to ramp up, one of their few cen...

As the Indiana Pacers eye a return to the NBA Finals, we explore a trade idea that could help them boost their roster depth even further.

He can shoot, but the Magic knew that. Is a fresh start the answer?

Hoopsciety highlights Spurs Johnson and Wembanyama

The WNBA is getting ready to crown its 2026 champion as the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries prepare to meet in the Finals. Before that happens, let’s crown the 2026 champion of WNBA national broadcasting teams. Last year, we asked you to grade the league’s local announcers. NBC, ESPN/ABC, CBS, ION, USA Network, and Prime…

The Atlanta Dream were facing a stadium crisis so severe that even the owner of the Golden State Valkyries, their WNBA Finals opponents, had to rally for them. Christine Brennan, author of On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports, took note of this and pointed out where NBA and WNBA management are falling short.

The Golden State Warriors may have finally found Stephen Curry’s eventual replacement, and apparently, Brandin Podziemski has already mastered the most important part of the job: looking exactly like the two-time NBA MVP. During Golden State’s 101-89 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, Podziemski went viral for seemingly copying Curry’s signature […] The post Is Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski copying Stephen Curry’s swag? You be the judge! appeared first on Clut...

Featureflash/Depositphotos WNBA addresses Breanna Stewart’s timeout concerns after Liberty’s overtime loss The WNBA’s review of the disputed finish between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty brought new attention to a crucial timeout decision in Game 2 of their semifinal series. Breanna Stewart questioned whether officials had correctly communicated New York’s remaining reset timeout during…

The Spurs, Thunder and Knicks are the obvious contenders, but which teams can challenge them.

Sep 28, 2026; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) talks to the media during Toronto Raptors-Media Day at Hotel-X. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Seeing Kawhi Leonard in a Raptors jersey again is naturally going to bring back memories of 2019. That season, there was no question who Toronto’s best player was. When a possession broke down or a playoff game tightened up, the answer was usually simple: get Kawhi the b...

A rival owner fixed what the WNBA wouldn’t.

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during a preseason game on October 10, 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

I am truly excited to see you here. If you clicked on this (on purpose or by accident), then you are officially a Wolves sicko (lupo-phile?), a basketball sicko, or at the very least: my tribe of people. I scoff when I hear Timberwolves fans declare they are “diehard Wolves fans” and try to prove their ball knowledge by naming off players like Oleksiy Pecherov, Jeff Adrien, or Gundars Vētra. Please. If you’re really from the most engrossed ilk of Wolves fans, then you’d pull some names from t...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 1: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays and over-the-head pass past Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on March 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks are back ...