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Suns’ Jordan Ott will ‘remember’ 41-point drubbing in rematch with Blazers

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Updated Nov 4, 10:28 PM ET

PHOENIX– The season-opener for the Phoenix Suns was one they’d like to forget. Following a 41-point drubbing against the Portland Trail Blazers, it set a bad precedent for the season. Jordan Ott felt it as much as anyone. He’s utilized it as a reference point, for both progression and where they need to make vast […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott will ‘remember’ 41-point drubbing in rematch with Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans: Preview, Start Time, How to Watch

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Updated Nov 4, 7:08 PM ET

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 23: Head Coach Will Hardy and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz look on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 23, 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

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‘Shading the Fever and Angel (Reese),’ ‘She Is Jealous’ — WNBA Fans Read Between the Lines As Caitlin Clark Praises Valkyries’ Historic Title Run

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Caitlin Clark praised the Golden State Valkyries’ rapid rise during an appearance on Kylie Kelce’s podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” but some WNBA fans interpreted her comments as more than straightforward admiration for the new champions. A clip of the conversation surfaced Tuesday, three days after Golden State beat Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream to win its first WNBA championship in just its second season.

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Angel Reese announces return to LSU for exciting appearance after losing the WNBA Finals

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Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese is preparing for her first major public appearance since losing Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, returning to her alma mater. Reese finally delivered on the potential her ardent supporters have said she has in the 2026 WNBA season, leading the Dream to the WNBA Finals in her first season with the team, but losing Game 7 and the title to the Golden State Valkyries.

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Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game preview

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Last season, the three matchups between the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves ended in a combined score of 350-351. None of the three were blowouts, as the largest margin of victory was Houston’s lone win in the series (by 5 points). The two losses were different levels of devastating, though. Both came towards the end […]

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‘I Need to Do Better,’ ‘Maybe I Should Chill’ — Caitlin Clark Makes Honest Admission About Major Source of Criticism

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Caitlin Clark has never been shy about showing emotion on the court, but the Indiana Fever star says one part of her competitive reputation may be overstated. During Tuesday’s special episode of Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, she was asked about her on-court behavior, leading to a candid admission about one tendency she knows she needs to work on.

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Kiah Stokes clowns ESPN analytics with parade shirt

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Prior to the start of the 2026 WNBA season, there were few pundits who picked the Golden State Valkyries to win the championship . ESPN’s preseason rankings based on their metrics gave the Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream the best odds to win the title, respectively. During the Valkyries’ […] The post Kiah Stokes clowns ESPN analytics with parade shirt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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