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Dylan Harper is getting tons of love from the NBA talking heads these days. As is his insertion into the San Antonio Spurs starting lineup, which has meant the team’s three star guards now share the court more often and do so during pivotal stretches. It’s a dynamic that’s moved Julian Champagnie to the bench […] The post Spurs player who lost breakout star opportunity to Dylan Harper showing why he’s still championship X-factor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gamecocks Front Court No.1? The post Top 5 2026-27 Women's College Basketball Frontcourt Duos: South Carolina No. 1 appeared first on Ballislife.com.

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They say that I’m a dreamer.

The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant names Stephanie Talbot, Aicha Coulibaly, Rebekah Gardner, and Rae Burrell as perimeter options for the Fever.

JJ Redick says his coaching and analytics staff put together a 21-page "audit" detailing statistics that back up what he sees as the Los Angeles Lakers' identity after an 11-2 start to the season.

Sophie Cunningham talks about the perceived double standard between the NBA and WNBA.

There have been some concerns with the reserves of the Los Angeles Lakers being unable to hold leads in garbage time. Against the Toronto Raptors, head coach JJ Redick was forced to re-insert his starters after they allowed the lead to fall to just four points, and in their most recent contest against the Milwaukee […]

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 11: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 11, 2026 at the Moda Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

WNBA Finals MVP Gabby Williams discussed player advocacy and her welcome in Golden State during an interview with CNBC.

Only one Lakers star is a near-lock to suit up against the Suns.

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as one of the NBA’s most impressive young players through the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season, but former NBA champion and analyst Kenny Smith believes the forward can improve in two areas of his game. As the Warriors (8-4) prepare for Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup […] The post Kenny Smith reveals 2 areas where Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg can improve appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers are banged up heading into the weekend’s games, but the good news is that none of the injuries look to be as bad as they initially seemed. Quentin Grimes has missed the last two games with a right finger sprain, but he seems to be heading in the right direction. He said that […]

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 11: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 11, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

The Rockets enter Friday’s slate of games with a 9-3 record. One of the drivers of their early-season success has been the return of starting point guard Fred VanVleet, who missed the entirety of last season with a torn ACL. He spoke to the NBA on ESPN crew following Houston’s win over Golden State on […]

Donovan Mitchell speaks candidly on his history with the Cavaliers and expectations for the future amid underwhelming start.

Nov 11, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Hello All! After a busy summer, I am happy to return to Pounding the Rock with my first article of the 2026-2027 season. Although I won’t be writing my usual graded box score pieces for each game, I am excited to introduce a weekly power rankings series base...

Former WNBA MVP Diana Taurasi knew Kobe Bryant intended to push women's basketball in the right direction

Everything happens for a reason. It’s simply how it is in life, and more so in the NBA. In fact, even the smallest moments can send out the biggest ripples. For this piece, let’s take a look at 20 NBA ‘What-If’ scenarios that would have changed league history. Los Angeles Lakers successfully trade for Chris […] The post 20 NBA ‘What-If’ scenarios that would have changed league history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Michael Beasley knows what it’s like to enter the NBA with a reputation for getting buckets. His advice to Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. is to make sure the rest of his game keeps up. Beasley said on the 3’s and Ones podcast that he agrees with Draymond Green’s suggestion that Acuff get his teammates […] The post Michael Beasley urges Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. to take ‘a little fewer shots’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

First off, my sincerest apologies for the late preview. The Microsoft outage yesterday did not allow me to sign into our story editor and therefore I was moored without a way back to civilization. Today, the Houston Rockets continue their NBA Cup journey. Houston is 0-1 in Group A play, but winning out would give […]

Kobe Bryant had no hesitation in admitting that three WNBA MVPs would undoubtedly stand their ground in the NBA.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 11: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Midway through the third ...

Portland Trail Blazers ownership continues to show reluctance to engage in meaningful negotiations over SB1501, the state law that provides the framework to fund Moda Center renovations and keep the team committed to Portland on a twenty-year lease. The original timeline on a final vote for lease approval by City Council runs out December 17th, their final session of the year. Given ownership’s stonewalling, “Portland leaders will almost certainly be unable to finalize a deal by next month.” ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 08: Portland Trail Blazers players huddle huddle prior to the game against the Indiana Pacers at Moda Center on March 08, 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 As the first-day-of-season deadline passed this year for rookie contract extensions i...

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green doesn't believe that the Houston Rockets are a dirty team despite a recent on-court altercation between the two squads.

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Austin Reaves’ injury update wasn’t as dire as it could’ve been.

Relive Darius Acuff Jr.'s 2026 March Madness run with Arkansas with every single shot attempt from the tournament, scoring 88 points across three games.