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Don't expect this to mean changes in the front office or on the court, at least not in the short term.

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The game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky on August 8 was one of the most controversial of this WNBA season after everything that unfolded between Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington. But while most of the headlines were dominated by them, a fourth-quarter incident involving Natasha Cloud also led the veteran to face plenty of backlash.

Joel Embiid worked out with seven of his teammates last week at the Sixers‘ practice facility in Camden, writes Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice. Even with the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Embiid’s health is expected to be pivotal to the team’s success. He appeared to be slimmed down in a couple […]

Do the people constantly criticizing the WNBA actually care about women's basketball, or are they just trying to capitalize on the moment and get clicks, views, etc.? ESPN WNBA analyst Andraya Carter believes that on many occasions, it's the latter. We're seeing a lot of people, especially those in ...

Sparks rookie guard spoke with ClutchPoints after her WNBA debut during the team‘s game against the Mercury.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 07: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after making a basket against the Chicago Bulls in the fourth quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Fiserv Forum on November 07, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Bu...

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opens up on his ongoing injury recovery.

Portland City Council voted Wednesday to contribute $120MM to renovate the Moda Center, but that doesn’t guarantee a long-term future for the Trail Blazers in the city, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Shane Dixon Kavanaugh of the Oregonian (subscription required) and Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report (subscription required). State, county and local […]

Stephanie White has been on the receiving end of heavy backlash for her recent comments.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 9: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates a three-point basket against the Dallas Wings during the second half at Target Center on August 9, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Matt Krohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire (13-19) will give i...

Cavaliers Perhaps the Cavaliers already have part of the answer they’re looking for on the wing. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI argues Cleveland needs to make a concerted effort to keep Jaylon Tyson involved offensively next season, particularly after his role shrank dramatically during the playoffs. It’s a fair point. Tyson averaged 13 points while […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jaylon Tyson, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a nationwide controversy on transgender athlete participation in women’s sports with her comments on the matter in a profile published by ESPN. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” she said. “I think that I am here…

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Leading up to the 2026 offseason, Hoops Rumors released a series of Free Agent Stock Watch articles focusing on potential free agents. We considered whether each player's stock was rising or falling due to his performance and several other factors. We also released Offseason Previews for each of the NBA's 30 teams, taking an in-depth […]

After the Golden State Warriors fell short in their pursuit of star forward LeBron James in free agency, team owner Joe Lacob made it clear that the team has no intention of trading Stephen Curry.

Azzi Fudd watched on as Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings dropped their third straight game on Sunday, falling to 19-14 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 103-90 loss to Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx. Now, the Wings will look to get back on track when they return to Dallas to host Marina Mabrey and the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday. While Fudd struggled out of the gate to begin her rookie season, the former UConn Huskies guard has still been one of Dallas' best players in 2026.

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob wants to maximize the end of Steph Curry's illustrious NBA career.

Playoffs, play-in, or lottery?

A task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday and discussed transgender athletes but did not arrive at any eligibility rules.

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With the recent rulings on the eligibility of the high school class of 2022 opening the floodgates to more portal and roster construction chaos, I feel that college basketball fans need a fun story that leaves no room for confusion. With season four of “Ted Lasso” set to premiere this week on Apple TV, what better way to push through the final months of the offseason than with an ode to the television series? The show is based on the unrealistic hypothetical that an English Premier League soc...

The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of optimism surrounding Ja Morant, but a new study puts a hefty price tag on one potential problem. Casino.org analyzed major offseason moves across all 30 NBA teams, factoring in availability, payroll, on-court impact and assets exchanged. The study projects Morant to miss roughly 44 games next season, which […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant trade could cost team $22.5 million appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2008 Boston Celtics champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins discussed how the defending champion New York Knicks can repeat in 2027. The Knicks begin their title defense against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Opening Night. After winning the franchise’s first title in 53 years, New York will look to become the first NBA […] The post Here’s how Knicks can win NBA Finals again, according to Kendrick Perkins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese is one of the top rebounders in the WNBA. Where does she rank on the leaderboard?

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While we probably still have another month (at least) until we hear that Jalen Duren has signed a new contract with the Detroit Pistons, let’s entertain the idea of what a JD sign-and-trade could look like this late in the summer. A couple of caveats, first: Let us begin. Option #1 DET gets: Ryan Rollins […]

Everybody can identify the NBA’s championship favorites in August. Figuring out the team nobody sees coming is a little more interesting. Just ask the Spurs. San Antonio wasn’t exactly penciled into the 2026 NBA Finals when last season began, yet there the Spurs were, eventually pushing the Knicks before falling short of a championship. So […] The post NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case appeared first on Hoops Wire.