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The Westchester Knicks acquired the returning player rights to guard Elfrid Payton from the Austin Spurs. Westchester sent its 2026 second-round pick in the NBA G League Draft, originally from the Valley Suns, to Austin in the deal. Payton was in training camp with the Sacramento Kings this preseason but was waived. Payton last played in the NBA during the 2024-25 regular season. He averaged 3.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 21.3 minutes over 24 games with the New Orleans Pelicans a...

The Sixers listed LeBron James and Dean Wade as questionable ahead of their meeting with the Bucks.

The Indiana Fever lost their first-round playoff series with the Las Vegas Aces in three games. Despite the early finish, superstar point guard Caitlin Clark hit her stride mid-season and put together her most complete campaign in three years as a professional. However, Clark isn’t the only young star in the WNBA. Her biggest rival…

The Indiana Fever are making major front-office changes after Caitlin Clark’s third WNBA season.

Coach Taylor Jenkins’ Milwaukee Bucks squared off with Tiago Splitter’s Chicago Bulls at the FiServ Forum as Josh Giddey’s pregame injury status was revealed. Bucks guard Tyler Herro, who has a fan in Ryan Hollins, went right at Giddey and the Bulls, racking up nine points in nine minutes as he scored on a deft […] The post Watch Tyler Herro’s flashy 1st bucket in Milwaukee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Winning back-to-back titles is one of the hardest things to do in any sport, and the New York Knicks face an intense challenge as they look to repeat. It has been almost a decade since the last time an NBA franchise won two championships in a row. While New York’s 106-100 opening night loss to […] The post Knicks’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. isn’t coming off his minutes restriction “anytime soon.” The No. 6 pick played 20 minutes off the bench during his NBA debut on Wednesday. Jordi Fernandez explained on Friday why Brown will remain on his minutes limit moving forward. “[The minutes restriction] is not going to change in a […] The post Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s minutes restriction won’t change ‘anytime soon’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana Fever will search for a GM to build around Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark, facing big decisions this offseason. Here's what we know.

The Lakers' “Iron Man” streak came to an end on Friday night against the Clippers.

Less than four minutes into his season debut, Brandin Podziemski was in visible pain beneath the Grizzlies’ basket.

Historical comparisons suggest Booker could deliver some of the best numbers of his career as he reaches a new milestone.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: A general view of the Portland Trail Blazers half court logo prior to Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | ...

The NBA officially closed their investigation into the LA Clippers regarding potential salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard, and the official punishments were handed down. With everybody in the world weighing in on the situation, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was one of the latest to express his thoughts, as per Daniel Roberts of Front […] The post Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Free agent guard Sean Pedulla has agreed to a two-way contract with the Kings, agent George S. Langberg tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). More to come…

Draymond Green is defending Yaxel Lendeborg after the Golden State Warriors rookie received a technical foul late in the second quarter for trash-talking Luka Dončić during the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-105 win on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 22: Terrence Edwards Jr. #5 of the James Madison Dukes celebrates with teammates after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 72-61 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 22, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images James Madison is moving to the American Athletic Conference, and the majority of our dear readers here at Mid-Major Madness seem to think it was a good idea. The Dukes announced they’d de...

Karl-Anthony Towns faces potential free agency next summer if he does not agree to extension with Knicks.

The Atlanta Dream is up against the Valkyries 2-1 in the WNBA Finals. What are the Dream getting right? And can Golden State respond? The post The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: The Dream dominated Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. What’s gone wrong for the Valkyries? appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-0 after a dominant win to start the 2026-27 NBA season. The trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler was even better than advertised. And now, they look to start 2-0 on Friday night as they face Rui Hachimura and the L.A. Clippers. Hachimura left the Lakers and […]

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Sheel Tyle, Portland Trail Blazers alternate governor, listens to questions during press conference before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center on April 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images 2026 has been a difficult ye...

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Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray says she is "feeling fine, but I am not 100%" as she continues to deal with a left hand injury amid the WNBA Finals.

The Spurs’ new three-guard starting lineup experienced ups and downs during the season opener on Tuesday, but the biggest issue is the effect it has on the rest of the rotation, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Second-year guard Dylan Harper replaced Julian Champagnie as a starter, providing the look that many observers wanted to […]

Memphis Grizzlies identified as potential landing spot for Kristaps Porzingis: new details on ongoing trade talks.

Iman Shumpert has a suggestion for the Cavaliers when opposing defenses turn up the heat. Put the ball in Donovan Mitchell’s hands and let him go. Shumpert, a member of the Cavs’ 2016 championship team, offered that assessment on ESPN’s NBA Today following Cleveland’s season-opening collapse against the Sixers. His message to James Harden was […] The post Iman Shumpert: Cavs’ James Harden must let Donovan Mitchell handle the pressure appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Giannis, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis are among the NBA stars with contract situations that could change the league's landscape.

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 25 in the second half, as the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the New York Knicks 107-103 at TD Garden on Friday night. Tatum scored seven of Boston’s final eight points to help the Celtics secure their first home win of the season and improve […] The post Celtics edge Knicks as Jayson Tatum scores 36 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Atlanta Dream are making a strong push in the 2026 WNBA Finals, and Angel Reese has played a major role in their success. However, a recent comparison involving the young forward and some of Atlanta’s biggest sporting legends has not gone down well with OutKick founder Clay Travis.

Who will challenge Navy for the championship? The post 2026-27 Patriot League preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

As the very early takeaways from the 2026-27 NBA season come pouring in, one thing people in the league are keeping an eye on is Jayson Tatum as he still rounds into form following his Achilles injury from May 2025.