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Nikola Jokic will carry a heavy load once again in the upcoming season, as the Denver Nuggets lost key players in Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown. The Nuggets are seeking redemption after suffering a first-round exit in last season’s playoffs at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. After their elimination, […] The post Nikola Jokic’s opinion of Rudy Gobert’s defense will turn heads appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Since she took over in 2019, the WNBA has grown into a much bigger business under Cathy Engelbert. Arenas are getting sold out, viewership has reached new heights, and let’s not forget the historic media-rights deal that the league signed.

Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers are still determining how to respond to the NBA's penalties, including whether to pursue a lawsuit against the league that could involve seeking a restraining order, sources tell the New York Times. The move would mark an escalation of the Clippers' public pushback against the league's findings and punishment. The organization has already issued a forceful statement rejecting the NBA's conclusions, calling the investigation "heavily biased" and stati...

NBA legend Magic Johnson feels the Lakers should honor Jerry Buss outside the Crypto.com Arena with a statue.

She’s done waiting - she wants to run the league.

DiJonai Carrington and the Chicago Sky are back at practice amid the WNBA break.

In an interesting article for The Athletic, William Guillory, James L. Edwards III and Jared Weiss draft three 10-player teams using only players on their rookie scale contracts. The Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, No. 1; Dylan Harper, No. 3; Stephon Castle, No. 11), Wizards (AJ Dybantsa; No. 4; Alex Sarr, No. 18; Kyshawn George, No. 29) […]

Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh praised Kate Martin's toughness and selflessness after reuniting with her on a developmental contract.

The field is thinning out, leaving only the biggest villains in the bracket.

The Los Angeles Lakers and seven other teams are going to have a new alternative look during the 2026-27 campaign.

Brooks proved he could carry more of the scoring load last season. Now the Suns need him to attack advantages instead of creating them.

Stephen Curry intended to turn his post-workout exit in Beijing into an autograph stop. The crowd turned it into an evacuation.

A federal investigation has been opened into the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the NBA's salary cap to compensate Kawhi Leonard, The New York Times reported.

The buzz is getting stronger around Mikel Brown…

Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement last week and will end her seven-year tenure as the league’s first commissioner in December. Her tenure brought some major financial wins for the WNBA, but it also came with plenty of questions about her leadership along the way.

Count veteran big man Tony Bradley among the free agents on the Knicks’ radar ahead of training camp, Ian Begley of SNY.tv reports in a mailbag article. Begley previously reported that New York has been eyeing Drew Eubanks and John Konchar as the team continues to evaluate how to fill its final standard roster spots. […]

In talking about the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki is eager to see how Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will lead the team in the second season of the 2025 first overall pick. Nowitzki can’t wait for Mavericks veteran Irving’s comeback season. After missing the entire 2025-26 campaign due to an […] The post Dirk Nowitzki’s prediction for 2026-27 Mavericks shaped by ‘dangerous combo’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers are not done making moves this summer despite looming training camp.

DALLAS - NOVEMBER 18: Owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 18, 2009 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 99-94. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Tim Heitman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 22: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 B...

Matt Barnes dubbed the new-look Lakers the “Snowtime Lakers,” while Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and Robert Horry weighed in on Luka Dončić’s revamped roster.

In this latest edition of Knicks Mailbag with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider answers your questions involving Miles McBride and the rotational depth.

The Los Angeles Lakers spent like Walker Kessler must become much more than a conventional center. Kevin O’Connor and Raj Chipalu believe he could be the piece that stabilizes the Lakers on both ends — and turns its revamped core into a relentless regular-season operation. Los Angeles Lakers Walker Kessler throws out the first pitch...

The WNBA playoff bracket is nearly set, but the New York Liberty and Washington Mystics could create dangerous first-round matchups.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

Minnesota Timberwolves President Tim Connelly described Jonathan Kuminga as a player who fits Minnesota’s plans on both ends of the floor while explaining the process behind the Timberwolves’ decision to sign him during Thursday’s introductory press conference. Connelly said the Timberwolves focused on being straightforward with Kuminga during their recruitment rather than trying to oversell […] The post Tim Connelly explains Wolves’ vision for Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dallas Wings forward Alanna Smith will miss the rest of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after suffering a lower-leg injury with Australia.

The Seattle Storm were dealt season-ending injury news Thursday amid the WNBA's FIBA break.