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The NCAA filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, three days after he signed an executive order giving the state's colleges and universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year.
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are preparing to take on the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals. But the Dream’s run to the Finals has been overshadowed by their arena controversy.
After LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers over the summer, many assumed Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic would lead the franchise to their new era alongside Austin Reaves. Lakers head coach JJ Redick says Doncic could have an MVP-caliber season. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s the most outspoke player on his team. Reaves is […] The post Insider’s revelation shows Austin Reaves is Lakers’ true leader over Luka Doncic in 1 key area appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Milwaukee Bucks will look like a completely different team than they have in years past, and it looks like they’re heading toward a youth movement under head coach Taylor Jenkins. With less than a week before opening week, the Bucks are in a bit of a roster crunch, and they’re going to have to […] The post Bucks rumors: Milwaukee weighing potential veteran trades in order to keep this 1 player appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the New York Knicks deciding to end contract talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, the mood around the team isn’t the best at the moment. But it’s about to be party time in New York once again, with the champions set to get their rings and raise their banner on opening night at […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson loses himself when imagining MSG banner raising appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAJericho Sims and Moussa Cissé could be "names to monitor" for the Sixers, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
NBAAs Tyler Kolek emerges as a more promising trade chip, we assess what the Knicks could get in return for him.
Prior to tearing his ACL in January, Butler was putting up his best numbers in the past four seasons.
NBA teams are budgeting for expansion fee payouts from two new franchises, which adds pressure on the league to expand to Seattle along with Las Vegas, ownership sources told ESPN. Each team is expected to receive a distribution of $500 million to $600 million. One team ESPN spoke to is planning around $533 million. Teams have been preparing for the money for some time, whether for roster spending, arena upgrades or paying down debt. Without a Seattle team, each franchise would receive hundre...
NBAHere are 10 bold predictions for the NBA season, including the Knicks' biggest competition in the East, surprise teams in the West, and standout players.
NBAKevin Durant is going to score less and defend more. The Rockets could finish third in the West, trade a 2027 first-round pick and resist a Kyrie Irving reunion. Here are 10 bold predictions for Houston's season, including what could happen with Reed Sheppard. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]
Stephen A. Smith has a message for the WNBA, and he isn’t interested in sugarcoating it. The ESPN personality unloaded on the league over its scramble to secure an arena for the Atlanta Dream’s home games in the WNBA Finals, calling the situation “pretty damn pathetic,” “bush league,” and “embarrassing” despite the league’s recent explosion […]
The Detroit Pistons (2-1) face the Toronto Raptors (2-2) at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night in NBA preseason action. How to Watch Pistons vs Raptors When: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM ET TV Channel: The Spot - Detroit 20 (WMYD), The Spot - Grand Rapids 17 Live Stream: Fubo (try for free) Detroit enters its preseason finale following a convincing 128-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 24 points in just 15 minutes, shooting ...
NBAAfter the Knicks waived three veteran camp invitees on Thursday, Ian Begley of SNY.tv views center James Wiseman as a lock to make the team’s regular season roster. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that swingman Bruce Brown, the other remaining veteran vying for a roster spot, will be the odd man out. There’s “strong support” […]
The fantasy basketball crew identifies one player they feel differently about than seemingly everyone else.
NBAOklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara has delivered encouraging performances during the 2026 NBA preseason, although an ongoing contract dispute with his former Spanish club could complicate the beginning of his professional career. The 7-foot-3 center averaged 13.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.2 blocks per game during preseason action. Oklahoma City selected Mara […] The post Thunder rookie Aday Mara posts solid numbers during preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NCAA MWhat we think the 2026-27 college basketball preseason AP Top 25 could look like when it is released on Monday
WNBAThe Atlanta Dream look to stay unbeaten in the postseason and finish off the New York Liberty in Game 3.
WNBAThe Liberty dispatched the No. 1 seed Lynx in dominating fashion in Game 1. But can they do it again?
WNBAThe Fever were embarrassed by the Aces in Game 1 and will have to dig deep at home to even the series.
WNBAThe Dream are hoping suffocating defense and balanced scoring will be enough to finish off the Mystics in Game 2.
WNBAThe Aces and Fever are playing for all the marbles in what could be an epic Game 3.
WNBAThe debate over transgender athletes took over much of the conversation around the WNBA this summer after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham took a high-profile stance on the issue, even though the league has never had a transgender woman in the league. Now, a new report has found that much of that discourse was driven…
Following an attempt to gain collegiate eligibility and play at Providence College, guard Dink Pate is returning to the NBA G League.
Teams around the NBA have plenty of roster questions to address before Opening Night
NBAThe Lakers would have obstacles to overcome if Derrick Jones Jr. and Goga Bitadze become available for trade.
Baron Davis recalled how John Stockton's sneaky defensive tactics and relentless steals pushed him toward losing his temper.
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has called out the WNBA.
The Denver Nuggets will be without Julian Strawther indefinitely, after the versatile 24-year-old guard and forward sprained his left knee while playing a preseason game at the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome.
NBASan Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson started De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle together for the first time during Wednesday’s 123-103 preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. The three guards combined for 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the first half, helping San Antonio establish a 60-49 lead at halftime. The […] The post Spurs experiment with three-guard lineup in preseason victory appeared first on TalkBasket.net.