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FOX Sports’ Ben Portnoy tells the story behind a once-in-an-eternity college basketball doubleheader between Villanova and Notre Dame in Rome.

Yaxel Lendeborg isn’t your typical rookie. He’s fearless.  He’s willing to speak his mind about the NBA’s best offensive player, knowing full well the consequences that entails. And mark my words: There will be consequences after he lit into Luka Doncic, saying he “lost all respect for him” after the Lakers hosted the Warriors in...

Five-star point guard Reese Alston announced he has committed to LSU, giving Tigers coach Will Wade his third top-25 recruit in the 2027 class.

The Chicago Bulls may not be off to a good start in terms of wins and losses. However, Caleb Wilson is on a roll. On Wednesday, the Bulls lost to the defending-champion New York Knicks, 133-127. They are now 1-4. However, Wilson finished with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and four assists. With that, Wilson tied […] The post Caleb Wilson ties Michael Jordan in Bulls history with rookie scoring feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The third episode of Adidas' sketch-comedy web series Minnatlantasota featuring Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards dropped on Thursday.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown explained how he manages outside noise without letting it affect him.

This PR black eye has been narrowly avoided.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 28: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts to a call during the second half of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the Suns not of...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 29: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket against Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream during the second quarter in game six of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on October 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Image...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 25: Ja'kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during the home opener at Target Center on October 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Raptors 117-94. 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 David Berding/Getty...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 28: Anfernee Simons #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 28, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Luther Schlaifer/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

While the Raptors didn’t expect Kawhi Leonard to play all 82 regular season games this season, their depth behind him is being tested earlier than expected, as the star forward is considered likely to miss multiple weeks after experiencing some swelling in his knee. Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca suggests it’s crucial that Toronto is able […]

The Knicks are declining their fourth-year option on 2024 first-round pick Pacome Dadiet, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Fred Katz of The Athletic confirms Charania’s report (via Twitter). While it’s certainly a noteworthy development, since Dadiet will now be on track for unrestricted free agency in 2027, the move doesn’t come as […]

Indiana Fever assistant coach Karima Christmas-Kelly is headed to Las Vegas for a netball event.

WNBA Finals fans at State Farm Arena share divided opinions as Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skip the anthem for a sixth straight game.

Observations from the first week of play.

LeBron James was on the wrong end of a crossover and chasedown block to finally look old

Joe Mazzulla has found another way to review his work. Basically, he’s asking artificial intelligence whether he spent practice doing what he said the Celtics needed to do. It’s a reasonable question, even if most coaches probably wouldn’t explain it quite like Mazzulla. “I think it’s more to learn from your former self,” Mazzulla said […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla using AI to question his own coaching habits appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Clippers are picking up their rookie scale team option on Yanic Konan Niederhauser for the 2027/28 season, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Niederhauser’s third-year option on his rookie scale contract is worth just over $3MM. That ’27/28 cap hit will now be fully guaranteed. The 30th overall pick in the 2025 […]

Officiating controversy has been a recurring theme throughout the WNBA Finals, and Game 6 added another flashpoint to the debate. During Thursday’s matchup, some Golden State Valkyries fans took issue with an apparent no-call involving Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon and Valkyries guard Veronica Burton.

Sophie Cunningham and 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner were teammates on the Phoenix Mercury from 2019 to 2024. Griner has become an easy target and has no shortage of critics, but Cunningham certainly isn’t one of them. “Brittney Griner gets the worst rap. She is the coolest person you will ever meet, swear to God.…

The Indiana Pacers recently learned that Tyrese Haliburton would be out for multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. The tough news was then followed up with a loss at home against the Philadelphia 76ers later in the day, making Wednesday a rough one for the Pacers. Now, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has spoken on […] The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle reveals absolute earliest Tyrese Haliburton will return from hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As analysts speculate about what’s next for Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti after losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to long-term injuries, NBA insider Marc Stein floated what a quality player might cost. Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome has been linked to the Thunder as a potential move, as has New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones, […] The post NBA rumors: Marc Stein floats ‘dream’ Thunder trade target, but price is currently ridiculous appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Knueppel is still listed as out for Friday's game, the first of back-to-back contests for the Hornets.

Nyara Sabally, number 8 of Toronto Tempo, competes for the ball against Napheesa Collier, number 24 of Minnesota Lynx, during a Women's National Basketball Association game between Toronto Tempo and Minnesota Lynx at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 30, 2026. (Photo by Indrawan Kumala/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images With the WNBA season coming to a close, it’s already time to look forward to free agency. Though the signing period won’t officially op...

Raptors The Raptors have a better idea of how long they’ll be without Kawhi Leonard. It still amounts to a considerable stretch. The expectation is that Leonard will miss approximately three or four weeks with swelling in his left knee, Chris Haynes reported on NBA TV’s The Association. Toronto’s official plan is to reevaluate him […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Nets, Egor Demin, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Angel Reese has been unreal in the WNBA playoffs and continues to set new WNBA Finals records.

Kyrie Irving would command a robust trade market if the Dallas Mavericks made him available, sources told ESPN. For now, Irving and team president Masai Ujiri have both signaled a shared commitment to building alongside Cooper Flagg. Ujiri said the front office believes Irving can thrive in the new system under coach Dusty May. "We truly believe in [Irving]," said Ujiri. "We truly believe that he can succeed on our team. I truly believe that if we have the right players playing, we can really...

The Sixers could bank some early-season wins thanks to injuries around the NBA, but those injuries could lead to some long-term financial consequences.