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Anything's possible in the NBA. I can see this happening in a few years whether AJ becomes a star in Washington or not. The Jazz have a boatload of trade assets and they can send a few to Washington. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

Warriors star Steph Curry is acknowledging a "new normal" as he deals with runner's knee entering Golden State's new NBA season.

NEW YORK — Very little about the Liberty’s 2026 WNBA season has gone according to plan. They were supposed to take a step forward after being bounced in the first round by the Phoenix Mercury last season. That’s part of the reason why they fired their championship-winning coach and went through a lengthy search process that led to the hiring of long-time NBA assistant Chris DeMarco. But roughly a year later, they find themselves worse off, with a 26-18 record — one more loss than last year’s tea

Bill Simmons seemed to indicate during his podcast on Wednesday that LeBron James was set to go to the Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency this summer before pivoting to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Los Angeles Sparks have one game remaining on their regular season schedule, at home against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday in what will serve as Nneka Ogwumike’s retirement sendoff , and a celebration of the franchise’s 2016 WNBA championship. And the Sparks should have injury reinforcements on the way in the form of veteran forward […] The post Sparks news: Dearica Hamby upgraded on LA’s injury report for Valkyries clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It was encouraging to see Kevin Durant having fun at the Houston Rockets Media Day. Durant’s cheerfulness was a good omen, especially after his first season with the Rockets did not end as well as he had hoped. The veteran star was hampered by multiple injuries in the first round of the playoffs and was […] The post Watch Kevin Durant’s hilarious reaction to Amen Thompson’s Media Day session appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham gets brutally honest after head coach Stephanie White's unexpected decision.

The Minnesota Lynx are wrapping up the regular season tonight, but not already know who they will face when the playoffs begin this weekend. The team will finish the regular season with their final game against the Indiana Fever at home tonight, but when the playoffs begin Sunday, they will welcome the New York Liberty to town after they secured the eighth seed following their 83-65 loss to the Atlanta Dream. New York intentionally rested Breanna Stewart, then held out key rotation players in...

Allisha Gray scored 24 points, Naz Hillmon added 16 and Atlanta secured the No. 4 seed in the playoffs with an 83-65 victory over the New York Liberty on Wednesday night to close out the regular season for both teams. Atlanta (31-13) will have to wait until Thursday to see if it will host Indiana or Washington in the first round beginning Sunday. The Dream got a scare right before halftime when star Angel Reese took a hit to the face while drawing an offensive foul from Sabrina Ionescu.

As 41-year-old LeBron James continues to do well, conversations about the greatest of all time often come up, especially when compared with Michael Jordan. Jordan played for the Washington Wizards for two NBA seasons, from 2001 to 2003, after serving as the team’s president of basketball operations and a minority owner. Meanwhile, Nick Young said […] The post Nick Young questions Michael Jordan’s Wizards stint appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kevin Durant thinks his absence in the 2026 NBA playoffs helped the young Rockets team.

Dream star Angel Reese left Wednesday night's game against the Liberty after being struck in the face just before halftime. The Liberty's Jonquel Jones also left the game after suffering a second-half ankle injury.

Luka Doncic has made winning championships his central goal with the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he will not be satisfied until he helps the franchise add more titles. In a personal essay titled “To Win It All: On Basketball and Belonging,” Doncic reflected on his arrival in Los Angeles and explained what wearing the Lakers’ […] The post Luka Doncic: “I won’t rest until we win more championships” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Dallas Wings (26-17) face the Seattle Storm (8-35) at Climate Pledge Arena in a regular-season WNBA matchup. How to Watch Wings vs Storm Dallas enters their regular-season finale after an 87-86 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. Paige Bueckers scored…

Free agent forward Kevin Knox II will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Magic and take part in training camp, a league source tells Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). Knox, 27, has seven years of NBA experience, but he spent last season with the Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s G League affiliate. […]

The Dallas Wings may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s game against the Seattle Storm.

The Lakers' 2026-27 roster is deeper with the skills needed around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Dereck Lively II's status for the start of the season has yet to be determined as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, sources said.

Cooper Flagg’s rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks gave ESPN’s Brian Windhorst flashbacks to LeBron James’ first year in the NBA. “Cooper Flagg kept giving me flashbacks to LeBron James as a rookie,” Windhorst said. “By LeBron’s second season, he was a top-five player, and I feel strongly that this is Flagg’s destiny too.” Flagg […] The post Cooper Flagg drawing LeBron James comparisons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Former first-round pick Keon Johnson has signed with the Hawks, the team announced in an email. No contract details were released, but it’s likely to be an Exhibit 10 deal with a training camp invitation. That would make Johnson eligible to earn a bonus worth up to $91K on top of his G League salary if […]

Austin Reaves has gone from underdog to the center of attention. How he handles it will help shape the Lakers season.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a basket at the buzzer to end the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) |...

A frontcourt of Nurk (who is reportedly much thinner and presumably in better condition), JJJ and Lauri would be formidable. Will Flip break out this season? How many dunks will Hayes' athleticism lead to? Will Mo Bamba be on the roster by the start of the season or will the Jazz hire Kevin Love or Kelly Olynyk back? submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

Will Ace continue to develop quickly, or will the increased focus on winning and increased roster competition hold him back? Will Brice be a 6MOY candidate? Which between Svi or Hinson will win the rest of the minutes? Will Josh Green be impactful or is his contract going to be dangled in a trade before the deadline? submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

Charles Barkley remains high on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs entering the 2026-27 season, but the NBA legend did not appreciate how the superstar handled the end of the 2026 NBA Finals. During a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino Guru News, Barkley called out Wembanyama over his actions following San Antonio’s […] The post Charles Barkley calls out Spurs star Victor Wembanyama over ‘disrespectful’ NBA Finals moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Kids Are All Right In '26! The post WNBA 26U: The Under-26 Team of 2026 appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Management changes in Atlanta caused Trae Young to want to move on after spending more than seven years with the organization, relays Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Appearing this week on Michael Porter Jr.’s podcast (YouTube link), Young said he didn’t feel the same type of support from the front office after Onsi Saleh took […]

Mystics finish the season at Capital One Arena against the Chicago Sky.

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