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Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray speak to new teammate DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with the organization announcing through a statement from general manager Nick U’Ren: DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury. B...

The most consequential outcome of the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation may not be the punishment. It may be the road map the league leaves behind.

Kahleah Copper. | Getty Images KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in a loss, as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics, their fourth-straight loss. Along the way, she also scored her 2,000th point in a Mercury unifo...

Devin Booker is the heart and soul of the Phoenix Suns in this era, and Suns owner Mat Ishbia plans to keep him for the foreseeable future. Mat Ishbia when asked if he can trade Devin Booker to the Detroit Pistons: “When I’m dead… Devin Booker will never be a Detroit Piston.” (h/t @DowntownDeuce) pic.twitter.com/vr7xCwczyZ […] The post Mat Ishbia gives blunt condition before Phoenix trades Devin Booker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 25: Emily Engstler #21 of the Portland Fire smiles against the Dallas Wings on August 25, 2026 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Portland Fire are ...

Is She The Difference-Maker? The post Does DeWanna Bonner Improve Atlanta’s Championship Odds? appeared first on Ballislife.com.

In a recent interview on The Cousins, hosted by Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter, former Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers opened up about one of the most difficult decisions of his career. “Trading [Andre] Iguodala. We had to trade a guy who’d won three championships with the team, to sign D’Angelo Russell… As […] The post How Andre Iguodala played role in Bob Myers’ most difficult basketball decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had a setback with entertaining his international fanbase in China. Tatum is preparing for the 10th campaign of his career in the league. Last season was significant as he rehabbed a torn Achilles he suffered during the 2025 playoffs. He returned in March this year as he showcased solid performances […] The post Watch Celtics’ Jayson Tatum let fans down with brutal brickfest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Jonathan Kuminga free agency saga finally came to an end this week when he signed a two-year, $13 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga reportedly turned down a three-year offer from the Lakers starting at $12 million annually to join Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in Minneapolis. Both teams were in search […]

The Miami Heat had a big offseason acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they also made other moves to help complement him and the rest of the team. The latest move seemed inevitable after rumors over the past few weeks, as Nick Richards is set to join the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Free agent center […] The post Heat agree to contract with center after Klay Thompson addition appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With training camp for the 2026-27 NBA season set to begin around the league in about a month, the league has yet to provide any updates on the ongoing investigation into the LA Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and star Kawhi Leonard for potential cap circumvention violations. Commissioner Adam Silver pointed out in July that he […] The post Steve Ballmer, Clippers discussing ‘settlement’ with NBA for Kawhi Leonard investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One NBA insider believes that Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry’s injury concerns played a significant role in LeBron James’ free-agent decision this summer. Curry and the Warriors’ recruiting pitch for LeBron went south ahead of James announcing his two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2026-27 season. Curry, who suffered from a […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider thinks Stephen Curry injury concern turned off LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.