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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. The 2026-27 NBA season officially begins on Tuesday, October 20, and teams are scrambling up to the final minute to try to get extensions […] The post Clutch Scoops: Kristaps Porzingis update, latest NBA extension intel, early 2026-27 season predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here's how many games the Warriors could win without Kristaps Porzingis, as injuries and a tough early schedule threaten their playoff chances.

Angel Reese is in the WNBA Finals, and Caitlin Clark isn’t, but does that directly relate to the Reese effect? For three years, Clark owned the narrative of a league transformed, and even when Reese said fans were watching games for her too, Clarkonomics barely blinked. Now Reese owns the Finals stage, and former ESPN host Linda Cohn has reminded everyone that it isn’t just about the power forward.

Here’s a breakdown of the former Huskies competing in the 2026 WNBA Finals, including their accomplishments while with UConn.

Every year, the NBA General Managers take a survey voting on certain topics such as best defender, player most likely to have a breakout season, best assistant coach, etc. What keeps this survey honest is that general managers are not allowed to vote for any of their players or staff. If you want to read the survey for yourself, you can do so here. This year, one particular Rocket was mentioned repeatedly in the survey, and that is Wing Amen Thompson, who scored second for most likely to brea...

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama shared a cryptic meme on X ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Dan Titus offers some tips for your fantasy basketball draft heading into the final weekend before the regular season.

The WNBA, much like the NBA itself, can be defined by various eras. It is defined by athletes who dominate, win games, hoist trophies, and forge their own legendary paths.

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Ticket prices for the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have climbed to historic levels, as reported recently. Linda Cohn is the latest to weigh in on what that demand says about Angel Reese, and she said price tags alone can’t settle comparisons with Caitlin Clark.

Sophie Cunningham has had enough of the WNBA’s officiating controversies, and she’s making it clear the league needs to address them. Speaking on her No Hesitation podcast, Cunningham took aim at the WNBA’s handling of the timeout controversy and questioned why league leadership hadn’t done more to explain what happened. She wanted retiring Commissioner Cathy […]

After Jimmy Butler tore his ACL, he broke his silence to ESPN's Anthony Slater on how he felt to be out.

WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike closed out a historic career after playing 15 seasons in the LA. The former Sparks star built a Hall of Fame-worthy resume that included a WNBA championship, an MVP award, and 11 All-Star selections. Oguwmike announced her retirement toward the latter part of the 2026 regular season. Now, she’s reframing the […]

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the Atlantic division and preview the WNBA finals.

Rivers, who coached George with the Clippers, explains how the veteran forward will help Boston.

Renee Montgomery on owning the Dream, analyzing the WNBA Finals and her new show Checkmate.

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Fanatics will also take over in-arena operations and open a dedicated Atlanta sports store in Centennial Yards, which is slated to open in 2027. WSB-TV also states the new Fanatics in-store experience will be open during the home opener on October 24. submitted by /u/Run_Thr0ugh_the_Tape [link] [comments]

Moses Moody (ruptured left patellar tendon) and Jimmy Butler (right ACL tear) won’t be available to start the season, but the Warriors remain optimistic about getting them back by early 2027, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. According to Slater, Moody – who has described his injury as a “best-case scenario” rupture since it was a […]

The reported architect of the Cavs’ biggest deal last season is now running a conference rival.

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Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon has been a key piece in the Dream’s journey to the WNBA Finals. With the WNBA Finals approaching, Hillmon discussed the bond she’s built with her teammates, particularly Rhyne Howard, who she entered the league alongside. “It’s really special, because when Rhyne and I got drafted, Dan [Padover] had a […]

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Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird picked the player she would build a team around, calling her choice “the obvious answer. ” Bird also floated a WNBA rookie in the same answer, while also weighing up Caitlin Clark.

Robin Lopez is higher on the Trail Blazers than most, predicting they'll finish fourth in the West.

Four months ago, the New York Knicks ended their 53-year championship drought and crowned themselves the kings of the NBA. Since then, much has happened across the NBA, including six All-Stars joining new teams and four different Finals MVP award recipients switching teams, the first time this has ever happened. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, LeBron […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Preseason Media Poll: Full awards, season predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Annually for the past 25 years, the NBA has anonymously surveyed general managers with a range of questions (48!) focused on rating teams, front offices, coaches, and players. This provides good insight into what the league’s decision-makers really think. Results published earli...

Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett has shared a story about how former head coach Doc Rivers motivated his players during the 2009-10 NBA season, revealing that Rivers collected money from everyone in the locker room and hid it inside the ceiling at the Lakers’ arena. According to Garnett, the incident took place during an early-season […] The post Kevin Garnett recalls Doc Rivers’ unusual $100 challenge before Celtics-Lakers Finals appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kevin Garnett has revealed how Doc Rivers used an unusual motivational tactic to inspire the Boston Celtics during their pursuit of another NBA championship, hiding money in the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room and promising the team would return to collect it in the NBA Finals. Garnett shared the story while recalling an early-season loss […] The post Kevin Garnett reveals Doc Rivers’ wild Celtics tactic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers have one preseason game left before they debut their brand new roster in a game that actually counts on Wednesday, Oct. 21. There, they hope to debut Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle, Collin Sexton and all of their major offseason acquisitions. In the meantime, the Lakers […]