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Draymond Green Takes Issue With Channing Frye’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Take
Giannis Antetokounmpo has spent much of his NBA career forcing teams to deal with a rare mix of size, speed and power. That combination has also shaped how his game is discussed, especially when his physical tools become the focus of the conversation. For some in the league, that strength is part of why Antetokounmpo [...]
Mark Cuban Exposes Wild Details of DeAndre Jordan Ghosting Mavericks in 2015
The 2015 free agency saga of DeAndre Jordan remains one of the most bizarre and iconic off-field moments in NBA history. Dallas Mavericks almost signed Jordan but by shocking everybody, he ghosted the whole Mavericks organization which still remains one of the dramatic moments i the history of NBA transfer. Mark Cuban opens up on [...]
Sacramento Kings Guard Pays Touching Tribute to Russell Westbrook After Retirement Announcement
Russell Westbrook caught everyone by surprise when he announced his retirement from the NBA after suiting up for the Sacramento Kings, who finished 22-60 last season. During a recent New Balance event in Boston, Zach LaVine paid tribute to Westbrook in an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. There, he reflected on having the one-time [...]
Indiana Pacers Reportedly Plan to Take It Slow With Tyrese Haliburton This Upcoming Season
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to suit up for the Indiana Pacers this year after missing the entire 2025-26 campaign due to a torn Achilles. But according to ESPN’s Jamal Collier, fans should temper their expectations upon his return. “Haliburton led the Pacers to back-to-back conference finals trips in 2024 and ’25 and was one game [...]
Former Washington Wizards Forward Has Unfiltered Take About the Team’s Direction After Offseason Moves
The Washington Wizards are determined to get out of the league’s basement. In the past few months, they acquired Trae Young (eventually giving him a lucrative extension) and Anthony Davis before selecting AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in this summer’s NBA Draft. Despite these moves, Montrezl Harrell remains unconvinced about the Washington Wizards’ [...]
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Has Encouraging Injury Update Ahead of Training Camp
The New York Knicks ended their championship drought last season, thanks to Jalen Brunson‘s heroics. However, it came at a cost, as Brunson needed surgery this offseason to address his injured left wrist. With Brunson hurt, several New York Knicks supporters are concerned. However, on Friday, ESPN’s Vince Goodwill shared some good news about the [...]
“That’s Very Important In A Leader” – 8-Time WNBA All-Star Shares Drastically Different Take on Cathy Engelbert’s Retirement
Earlier in September, Cathy Engelbert announced that she would retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of this calendar year. Since then, players and experts have joined the conversation to assess the 61-year-old’s performance during her tenure. The newest addition to the list is eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles. In a recent conversation on Sue [...]
“Why Are Girls Mad?” – Sophie Cunningham Shares a Hot Take on Sydney Sweeney’s Controversial Novig Ad
Sydney Sweeney stirred the sporting world with a controversial ad for Novig. The prediction-market platform’s latest featured The Housemaid star in the most illicit way possible. While most of the female athletes across different sports were outraged, Sophie Cunningham certainly had a more mature take on the ad. In a recent episode of her No [...]
Angel Reese Returns From World Cup and Delivers Historic 30-10 Night vs. Sun
The Atlanta Dream did not have much time to ease back into the regular season. With the playoffs closing in and the World Cup break finally over, Atlanta needed its leading players to reset quickly. Angel Reese gave the Dream exactly the kind of restart they needed. She returned from Germany, took control early against [...]
“The Only One With The Chops”: Sophie Cunningham Receives WNBA Commissioner Backing From Jason Whitlock For Major Reason
Sophie Cunningham is suddenly finding her name mixed into some wild front office conversations. The current commissioner just announced her retirement plans, sparking a massive search for a replacement. While most people expect a boring corporate executive to take over, one sports analyst threw an unexpected name into the ring. Jason Whitlock seriously suggested that [...]
“I Just Think It’s Crazy”: Sophie Cunningham Pushes Back Against WNBA Media Over Caitlin Clark-Kelsey Mitchell MVP Stance
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham recently faced backlash after her comments on the MVP race involving two of her teammates, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. While many people opposed her stance, Cunningham remained unfazed, knowing and understanding what she sees from the inside. On Thursday’s episode of her “No Hesitation Podcast,” the Fever star doubled [...]
“It Just Looks Different”: Angel Reese Gets Backing From 4-Time WNBA Champion To Join Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson In MVP Race
This season’s MVP race may be between Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Las Vegas Aces’ A’Ja Wilson, but for four-time WNBA champion Tina Thompson, another prominent name should be included in the list because of what she’s achieved so far this season. On Wednesday’s episode of the “Cousins” podcast with Hall of Famers Vince Carter [...]
“I Was Ready To Get Back”: Angel Reese Sends Clear Message After 30-Point Performance Extends WNBA Double-Double Record
Angel Reese ran riot against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday, as if she didn’t come from duking it out against the best of the best in the world in the recently concluded 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, where she’s been pivotal to Team USA’s run to its fifth straight championship. With four games remaining in [...]
Wings Embrace Euro-Style Positionless Offense to Cut Paige Bueckers’ Usage Rate After 10-34 Disaster
Paige Bueckers entered her second WNBA season with a different kind of challenge. Dallas added veteran pieces around her, giving the Wings more ways to create offense without asking one player to carry every possession. The results have followed. Dallas is 25-16 with three games left, while Bueckers is averaging 20.5 points and 5.9 assists [...]
“He Sets Standard”: Matt Lloyd Shuts Down Critics Questioning Anthony Edwards’ Growth After Mike Conley Exit
The Minnesota Timberwolves spent the summer changing who helps their main player. A big change is how much more responsibility he will have when the season begins. Minnesota got rid of some older players and brought in younger ones who are closer in age and experience to Anthony Edwards. This change makes the Wolves look different, [...]
Jayson Tatum Opens Up About Jaylen Brown Relationship Status After Shocking 76ers Trade
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown built one of Boston’s defining partnerships before the Celtics finally broke it apart this summer. Their nine-year run produced deep playoff trips, two Finals appearances and a championship, but the ending left plenty of room for outside speculation. The split was as much basketball business as anything else. What came [...]
Keyonte George Cashes In After Breakout Jazz Season With $157.5M Extension
Keyonte George spent his first two NBA seasons trying to make Utah believe he could become more than a promising young guard. His third season changed the conversation. The 22-year-old guard turned that jump into a major contract decision for Utah. The Jazz now have to trust that the player they saw last season is [...]
Brandon Weems Reportedly in Line for Cavs GM Job With LeBron James Tie
Brandon Weems has spent years climbing the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office ladder without leaving the building. His latest step would put him in charge of a job he has been preparing for since first entering the organization as a scout. The move would also bring an unusual personal connection back into the spotlight. ESPN’s Shams [...]
NBA Insider Drops Hilarious Aron Baynes Story From Spurs’ 2014 Championship Run
NBA Insider Zach Lowe has covered enough NBA locker rooms to know that championship nights produce plenty of polished memories. Some involve speeches, some involve trophy celebrations and others stay with a reporter for reasons that have little to do with basketball. Lowe’s memory from San Antonio’s 2014 title run belongs in the last group. [...]
Angel Reese Has Boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr. Turning Heads During Historic 30-Point Performance
The basketball world is buzzing after another massive performance from Angel Reese. Following a dominant run overseas to secure a gold medal, she immediately returned home and completely took over her first game back. The Atlanta squad dismantled their conference rivals, but the internet was equally obsessed with who was sitting near the bench cheering [...]
Stephen Curry Shuts Down LeBron James Route With Strong Warriors Message
Stephen Curry is entering another season with his place in Golden State tied to more than his contract. At this stage of his career, every decision carries extra weight because there are fewer seasons left to shape his final chapter. The comparison became unavoidable after LeBron James chose Philadelphia for his 24th season. James used [...]
Timberwolves Land 22-Point Standout on Camp Deal as 8-Year Veteran Gets Suns Shot
The Minnesota Timberwolves training camp is giving two experienced G League guards another chance to push back into the NBA. One already knows Minnesota’s system, while the other is returning to a familiar setup in Phoenix after years of chasing opportunities. The Timberwolves have agreed to a training-camp deal with Jules Bernard, while veteran David [...]
Sophie Cunningham Earns Writer’s Praise as Adam Silver Seeks Her Input on WNBA Commissioner Search
As the WNBA prepares for a new administration following the resignation of Cathy Engelbert as the league commissioner, Sophie Cunningham has received heaps of praise from Sport & State’s Gus Wilson following her rumored conversation with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about Engelbert’s successor. Following their practice session with the Indiana Fever, Cunningham revealed to reporters [...]
Jalen Brunson’s Title Has Gilbert Arenas Rethinking Isiah Thomas’ Back-to-Back Run
Jalen Brunson just gave the NBA another reminder of how much a small lead guard can carry. The Knicks star led New York to its first championship since 1973 and earned Finals MVP after averaging 32.6 points in the series. Brunson also closed the job with 45 points in Game 5, including 13 straight points [...]
Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Gets 100% Real on His Relationship With Jaylen Brown After Offseason Split
Jayson Tatum will be without his long-time running mate in the 2026-27 NBA season after the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. It’s an unfamiliar situation for the 28-year-old star, but Tatum will do his best to make the most of his situation. In a recent interview on the Dan [...]
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