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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 19: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings is defended by Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half at College Park Center on July 19, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a weird, late-season jolt to the system in t...

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey could become the most expensive basketball jersey ever auctioned or sold.

Clippers executives are determined to stay competitive despite Kawhi Leonard's departure and front office vacancies.

Luka Doncic has a lot of pressure on him, but the superstar was made for this

The Phoenix Suns, looking for depth in the wake of Mark Williams' injury, are signing center Duop Reath to a deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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The WNBA resumes Thursday following the FIBA World Cup break, with one Team USA star already ruled out.

Dwyane Wade believes he could have extended his NBA career for another two seasons, but he preferred to retire while he was still capable of playing at a productive level. Wade walked away from basketball in 2019 after 16 NBA seasons. Rather than continuing until his performance declined significantly, the Miami Heat legend felt it […] The post Dwyane Wade says he could’ve played 2 more seasons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn't refuse more money this summer than what he ended up taking with the Timberwolves.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. isn’t impressed by the Los Angeles Lakers’ revamped roster ahead of their first season since LeBron James left via free agency. Gilbert Arenas predicts the cost of tickets in Los Angeles will drop in 2026-27. Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell called this year’s Lakers most-overrated in the NBA. Now, […] The post Michael Porter Jr. gets brutally honest about Lakers post-LeBron James roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DiJonai Carrington is enduring a tough start to life with the Chicago Sky.

NBA legend explains why the Heat will have the best record in the East this season.

Zach Weiss of Cavaliers on SI identified increased three-point volume as Evan Mobley’s next major offensive step. The numbers support the premise. Mobley attempted 3.2 three-pointers per game in each of the past two seasons, although his accuracy fell from 37 percent in 2024-25 to 29 percent last year. He improved to 34 percent while attempting […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A new study has identified San Antonio Spurs supporters as the NBA’s most optimistic fanbase entering the 2026-27 season. Casino.ca surveyed 5,000 fans across all 30 teams, combining their responses into a weighted Hope Index. San Antonio led the league with 98 out of 100, three points ahead of the New York Knicks. That belief […] The post Spurs fans named NBA’s most optimistic entering 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A new survey paints a grim picture of how Milwaukee Bucks fans view the 2026-27 season. Casino.ca questioned 5,000 NBA supporters across all 30 teams and ranked Milwaukee last in its Hope Index. The Bucks scored just 2 out of 100, one point behind the Sacramento Kings and 31 behind the Memphis Grizzlies. Milwaukee’s outlook […] The post Bucks fans show little faith in team’s 2026-27 outlook appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After the Toronto Raptors finalized their trade for Kawhi Leonard, head coach Darko Rajakovic revealed a story that the seven-time All-Star had never heard before. Upon Leonard’s arrival, Rajakovic caught up with Kawhi in Toronto, where the two reconnected from their days with the San Antonio Spurs. Rajakovic, who was an NBA scout ahead of […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals forgotten Kawhi Leonard NBA origin story appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) against the Boston Celtics in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The news that Mark Williams tore his labrum during a recent scrimmage, with the possibility that he could be out until at least the All-Star break, is not how the Suns wanted to begin the season. Every team needs health to remain competitive, and Phoenix already en...

The Los Angeles Clippers have begun a major rebuild following Kawhi Leonard’s controversial departure. Leonard was finally traded to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram,...

The Sioux Falls Skyforce, the G League team for the Miami Heat, acquired the rights to Mo Bamba on Wednesday. The Skyforce traded Trevor Keels to the Wizards' G League team in the deal. It is not determined whether Bamba will join the Skyforce this upcoming season. Bamba averaged 2.5 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Raptors and Jazz last year.

Michael Porter Jr. not sold on the Lakers as legitimate title contender.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants the next WNBA commissioner to do what Cathy Engelbert couldn’t. While that can be many things at this point, the main criticism Engelbert used to catch fire for was her lack of relationships with players.

Victor Wembanyama has a naturally slim frame, but he's been bulking up as a professional basketball player.

The WNBA has spent years trying to grow its audience. Nneka Ogwumike believes the league is now dealing with one of the unavoidable consequences of that growth: plenty of people are paying attention for reasons that have little to do with basketball. In one word, controversy. Ogwumike recently appeared on The Shop podcast with Matt […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter their first season in the post-LeBron James era, they’ll be hosting an Austin Reaves bobblehead night in December. In a 2026-27 campaign in which the Lakers will unveil a Phil Jackson statue as a salute to the head coach who guided the franchise to three consecutive championships from 2000 […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves announcement will have fans buying tickets early appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA thoroughly vetted Mark Walter before approving his purchase of the Lakers. According to commissioner Adam Silver, the league found nothing that caused concern. Fourteen months later, Walter is preparing to sell the franchise for $12.5 billion while reportedly under federal investigation. “We spoke to governmental agencies,” Silver said following the NBA’s Board of […] The post Adam Silver: NBA found no red flags before Mark Walter bought Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Pelicans have signed and waived Aziz Bandaogo, Keith Smith reports for Spotrac (Twitter link). It’s unclear when the team signed the Senegalese big man, but he was waived on Wednesday. He likely signed an Exhibit 10 deal to receive a bonus worth up to $91K (on top of his typical salary) to play for […]

No Longer Sleepless In Seattle? The post Adam Silver Says NBA Expansion Decisions Still Targeted For 2026 appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade weighed in on former teammate LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, and he had some interesting things to say about the 41-year-old's NBA future.

Tiffany Hayes: "We’re a real contender, so it’s making sure we know that going into (the playoffs)” The post How the Valkyries are leaning on their veterans ahead of the WNBA playoffs appeared first on The IX Sports.

With four games left in the regular season, the Indiana Fever are still battling for positioning in the standings with the WNBA playoffs set to begin at the end of the month. The Fever have championship aspirations, and a big reason why has been the historic season from All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell . No matter where the Fever end up in the […] The post Fever news: Kelsey Mitchell drops reality check with WNBA playoffs approaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.