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The Indiana Fever need to fix their perimeter defense in free agency, and there are four names they could target to address that.

There were questions this offseason about how Klay Thompson would perform in a featured role with the new-look Heat after he spent last season with a 26-win team in Dallas. But the veteran wing, who missed two full prime seasons (2019-21) with a torn ACL and torn Achilles, says he feels reinvigorated in Miami, according […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been keeping a close eye on Joel Embiid’s health, and head coach Nick Nurse liked what he saw from his star center on Thursday night. After the Sixers’ 123-112 win over the Toronto Raptors, Nurse acknowledged that Embiid’s mobility seemed to drop off over the last few games. However, he believes […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse speaks up on Joel Embiid amid center’s mobility concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Neither Cooper Flagg nor the Dallas Mavericks had the best first half in Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the 19-year-old forward still unleashed his power in front of an uninterested Target Center crowd. While dribbling the ball up court in transition, Flagg accelerated and darted for the rim. LaMelo Ball started to position […] The post New Cooper Flagg poster just dropped during Mavs-Timberwolves, and LaMelo Ball won’t like it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Trae Young came through for the Washington Wizards in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter of their Thursday night matchup against the visiting Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena in Washington. With the Wizards trailing Detroit by three points with just 1.8 seconds left in regulation, Young took an inbound pass, made a super-quick […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young stuns Pistons with Hail Mary 3 to force OT appeared first on ClutchPoints.

AJ Dybantsa handed the Washington Wizards an epic dunk versus the Detroit Pistons three nights ago. Thursday’s game, however, witnessed the first scary moment involving the top pick of the 2026 NBA Draft in the 144-140 Detroit win. Dybantsa was playing perimeter defense and watched Cade Cunningham flow his way. Cunningham collided with Dybantsa, though, […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa left bloodied in scary sight after wild collision vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After veteran center Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s second straight loss to the Portland Blazers, he kept it 100 about his team’s recent shortcomings. As Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren inches closer to returning to the court, Hartenstein says Oklahoma City needs a new approach amid injury woes, which continued when Ajay Mitchell sat […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein keeps it real on grinding through Thunder’s injury woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from their blowout loss to the Boston Celtics to beat the Toronto Raptors, 123-112, on Thursday. The 76ers suffered an injury scare of Joel Embiid, but the star big man was able to return and have a decent game. Tacko Fall made a brief cameo as Nick Nurse pulled his […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown calls for more Tacko Fall minutes after beating Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WNBA coaches and GMs discussed officiating and the 2027 replay center at league meetings. No rule changes were made, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reports.

Dr. Brian Sutterer gives the potential timelines that Austin Reaves could be looking at for his return from injury for the Lakers.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 11: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz smiles during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 11, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s...

Led by a stellar performance from LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 133-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks at the Target Center on Thursday night.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards’ struggles continued Thursday night, as they fell to the Detroit Pi...

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson will miss 4 to 6 weeks after undergoing surgery for a fractured right hand suffered in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs.

This is the worst the Jazz have looked in years, and that’s saying something.

Cade Cunningham had 52 points, 11 assists and no turnovers as the Pistons outlasted the Wizards in double overtime Thursday night.

Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams has a clear stance on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark after the WNBA Finals.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-112 on Thursday night in a comeback victory behind 27 points from Tyrese Maxey.

The Sixers brushed off their blowout loss to the Celtics and got back in the win column Thursday night.

When a free agent signs a standard contract with an NBA team, he becomes ineligible to be traded for at least three months. Since this season’s trade deadline will land on February 11, that means a player who signs a new deal with a team at any point between Nov. 12 and the deadline won’t […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 12: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 12, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Image...

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MINNEAPOLIS — Before their bout this evening, Mavericks head coach Dusty May sang high praises of the Timberwolves ‘ defense this season. “I think they do a great job of guarding one-on-one,” said May, in his first season coaching at the professional level, after eight seasons at the Division I collegiate level. “They’ve got the […] The post Timberwolves defense gets eye-opening endorsement from Mavericks HC Dusty May appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid suited up against the Toronto Raptors after being listed as questionable to play on the injury report. However, the Sixers got a scare as Embiid headed to the locker room in the first quarter after going down with what appeared to be a knee injury. 🚨 Joel Embiid is […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid returns to Raptors game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Denver Nuggets are open for business on the trade market, but two players remain untouchable.

NEW YORK — The search for a new WNBA commissioner is an “ongoing process,” according to outgoing commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Speaking after the league’s annual fall competition committee meetings Thursday in New York, Engelbert kept her update with reporters brief, saying it’s been a “normal process” and that the league has interviewed candidates. Asked if she still expects her replacement to be hired by Dec. 31, Engelbert said, “I hope so.” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in mid-September t

The WNBA has begun interviewing candidates to replace outgoing commissioner Cathy Engelbert , although a timeline for selecting her successor remains uncertain. Engelbert provided an update on the search Thursday, following the league’s annual competition committee meetings, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. Engelbert described the search as an […] The post Outgoing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert gives update on search for replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.