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OKLAHOMA CITY — After Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost starters Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to their respective devastating injuries, the Thunder signed Micah Peavy to a two-way contract. Oklahoma City waived its second-round pick, Otega Oweh, after a ruptured Achilles tendon injury, paving the way for Peavy, who has turned to […] The post Thunder reserve points to Alex Caruso as the blueprint to earning playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Every year, the NBA All-Star Game features the best basketball players in the world squaring off in the ultimate superstar showdown. The game itself is polarizing, as a lack of defense and effort leads to a boring product in the minds of some, but many fans enjoy high-scoring affairs in which players are attempting crazy […] The post Most unlikely NBA All-Star starters ever: Andrew Wiggins, Yao Ming, more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sacramento Kings point guard Darius Acuff Jr. has started his NBA career with a staggering volume of field-goal attempts, leading to some speculation there could be discontent brewing internally.

WNBA Finals Game 7 drew 3.3 million viewers, but a Caitlin Clark regular-season matchup with the Chicago Sky still holds the top spot overall.

Mikal Bridges has struggled during the early going and despite his huge contract, he has been benched by Knicks coach Mike Brown during the fourth quarter in three games, Ian Begley of SNY notes. That includes the Knicks’ win over the Nets on Monday. “Yeah, he’s just got to keep playing. Everybody goes through those […]

True bracket-style tournaments are more scarce now, but there are some big-time matchups on deck

"Toronto Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela had a great opportunity last year. He was one of the finalists for the head coaching position with the New York Liberty in the WNBA alongside Kristi Toliver, Will Weaver, and Chris DeMarco. DeMarco, a former Golden State Warriors assistant coach, ultimately got the job." submitted by /u/Efficient_Zombie2916 [link] [comments]

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 02: Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after a game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on November 2, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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 McFarland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers are off to an amazing start in the new NB...

PHOENIX– The season-opener for the Phoenix Suns was one they’d like to forget. Following a 41-point drubbing against the Portland Trail Blazers, it set a bad precedent for the season. Jordan Ott felt it as much as anyone. He’s utilized it as a reference point, for both progression and where they need to make vast […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott will ‘remember’ 41-point drubbing in rematch with Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fordham Rams forward Akira Jacobs (13) reacts after a three point shot made against Kansas Jayhawks during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas on Nov. 2, 2026 | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Aerosmith’s “Dream On” blaring on the sound system at Allen Fieldhouse as the Kansas intro video played displaying the history of the Jayhawks: 32 all-Americans, 63 conference titles, 15 Final Fours, six national championships. Chills. Chills 🔥#Jayhawks #Kansas #kubball pic.twitter.co...

Even as the Game 7 loss still stings, it’s worth recognizing the Dream’s franchise-best season.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes to the basket around Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on November 02, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers ...

Angel Reese and Karl Smesko. | NBAE via Getty Images The Atlanta Dream were about 10 minutes away from becoming WNBA champions. Before that, they tied the franchise record for wins a single season. They won a playoff series for the first time since 2018. Across the end of the regular season and into the playoffs, they won a franchise-record 10 games in a row. Also, they won a Finals game for the first time in team history, and notched two more to advance to the first Game 7 in WNBA history. A...

Cavaliers Meleek Thomas is making it awfully difficult for the Cavaliers to keep him off the floor. For a rookie selected No. 34 overall, that’s already a pretty good accomplishment. Zach Weiss of Cavaliers on SI takes an enthusiastic look at Thomas’ ceiling, suggesting All-Star and even All-NBA honors could eventually be within reach. It’s […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Lakers have one of the league’s best offenses. But can they keep that up all season?

Josh Minott was a bright spot for the Brooklyn Nets during the latter half of their otherwise forgettable 2025-26 campaign. The Nets liked what they saw enough to re-sign Minott to a two-year, $9 million contract this summer. That commitment makes his exclusion from Brooklyn’s rotation at the start of this season a head-scratcher. Despite […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez addresses offseason signing’s surprising lack of playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Williams returned to the lineup Monday after missing the prior three games

There's no reason to panic quite yet for the defending champion Knicks, however

Stephanie White’s future with the Indiana Fever remains uncertain heading into the offseason. The organization has yet to appoint a full-time general manager, and there has been no official announcement about whether White will return, despite reports suggesting she is expected to remain as head coach.

Over the years, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has worked to improve his game, going from an undrafted free agent to an All-Star-caliber talent who has garnered respect and admiration from players and coaches across the league. Reaves played for Team USA in the summer of 2023, where he got to play for some […]

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: Labaron Philon Jr. #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The S...

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal revealed that Pat Riley enforced strict body fat requirements during his time with the Miami Heat but eventually made an exception for the Hall of Fame center. The post Shaquille O’Neal discusses Pat Riley’s body fat rules appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Momcilovic balls out in his first game for the Wildcats, the No. 20 team in Wednesday's Top 25 And 1

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Plus, updates on the team's new training facility and Aliyah Boston's injury timeline The post Indiana Fever offseason notebook: The latest on Fever’s front office search appeared first on The IX Sports.

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