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The Dallas Mavericks made a three-team deal to execute a sign-and-trade for Klay Thompson. The Charlotte Hornets were lucky enough to get in on the trade and land Josh Green by only giving up a second-round pick to help facilitate the move. Green is fresh off of an NBA Finals run and comes to a […]

NBA Summer League action is about more than just the games. Hoops fans making the pilgrimage to Las Vegas are fueled by the hope and promise of newly drafted rookies. Mistakes are supposed to be made going into a new job, something the newest New Orleans Pelicans in Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves should keep […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — In one of their first moves in the immediate aftermath of Paul George’s departure, the LA Clippers reunited with an old in Nicolas Batum. On Monday morning, Batum and the Clippers agreed to a new deal that would bring the French forward back to Los Angeles, a source confirmed to ClutchPoints. […]

It’s been over five days since the Mikal Bridges blockbuster trade between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA. Yet, it has not been officially announced. While both teams have agreed on the bulk of the deal, New York’s end may not be complete. Teams are scrambling to fill out their rosters […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did it. They have come to an agreement with Paul George, bringing them another star to play with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, who himself is in line to sign a maximum contract extension. Things are looking sunny in Philadelphia as they look to compete at the highest level. The Sixers also […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have crossed off another important item on their offseason agenda by agreeing to a maximum contract with Tyrese Maxey. The All-Star guard’s new deal will be worth $204 million over five years, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It’s a straight five-year contract with no option on the last season. The Sixers won’t […]

Normally a franchise that stays quiet during NBA Free Agency, the San Antonio Spurs made one of the league’s first splashes — maybe the biggest — to start the period. In reportedly agreeing to terms with Chris Paul, the Spurs not only adds one of the best point guards to play the game, but they […]

Klay Thompson is set to join the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Thompson has spent his entire career with the Warriors but is now set for a new chapter in Dallas. It is a three-team deal that includes Josh Green going […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and All-Star forward Paul George have agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract in free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. After months of rumors about whether they will or won’t land George, the Sixers outlasted all the other suitors and got their next star. George’s decision to leave the Los Angeles […]

Following ugly breakups with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden has found a new home in Los Angeles. The 10-time All-Star signed a two-year, $70 million deal Sunday to remain with the Clippers. While it’s been over two years since Harden forced a trade from Brooklyn, the ripple effects are still felt across […]

As the 2024 NBA free agency period gets underway, the basketball world is staying up late and watching to see whether the Philadelphia 76ers can finally secure Paul George. They’re the only horse left in the race but still have plenty of ground to cover before officially forming a new star trio. But as the […]

The San Antonio Spurs, who’ve been linked to Chris Paul for a while now, are reportedly signing the future Hall of Fame point guard and pairing him up with Victor Wembanyama, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. With the Golden State Warriors releasing Paul to start NBA Free Agency, the Silver and Black have reportedly […]

Three assists into Sunday’s game at the Phoenix Mercury, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark set the franchise rookie record with 129. Clark continued pushing toward 12 assists, and by game’s end, she was only one rebound shy of becoming the first rookie and Fever player ever to reach triple-double territory. Picture that feat, as an […]

The first reported deal of NBA free agency wasn’t for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George or four-time champion Klay Thompson, but rather for Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet. The 28-year-old big man has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to return to Beantown, per ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Kornet bounced around the league […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky completed their four-game home stand with a 70-62 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Nevertheless, Wintrust Arena sold out of tickets yet again, and the fans were electric. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon noted the importance Sky fans have played in the team’s success before Sunday’s game, making an eye-opening […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky continued their home stretch of games against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday afternoon. Chicago had a strong start, but Minnesota’s fourth-quarter rally granted them a 70-62 victory. Despite the loss, head coach Teresa Weatherspoon explained how proud she was of Angel Reese after the rookie forward achieved a historical feat. […]

The New York Liberty have gone from fighting injury to fighting illness and it hasn’t mattered one bit in the standings. New York beat the Atlanta Dream, 81-75, on Sunday afternoon for their 12th win in their last 13 regular season games. Courtney Vandersloot and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton were fully back in the rotation, but Jonquel […]

The 2007-08 NBA season is one of the most famous campaigns in the rich history of the Boston Celtics. It saw the Green Team hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy just one year after finishing last in the Eastern Conference. That huge leap in the standings was courtesy of Boston’s new “Big 3,” comprised of […]

As always, predicting what the San Antonio Spurs may do in NBA Free Agency proves next to impossible. The Victor Wembanyama effect adds to the intrigue. And in reading into what the Silver and Black may do, General Manager Brian Wright didn’t help matters any. “I don’t know about all that,” Wright started to answer […]

When NBA free agency opens for the Cleveland Cavaliers, there will be a question on the front office’s mind: What will they do with Isaac Okoro? Although Cleveland tendered a $11.8 million qualifying offer for Okoro, making him a restricted free agent, the Cavs have to debate whether or not the cost is worth keeping […]

With the NBA’s official Free Agency period approaching, let’s take a look at the approach the San Antonio Spurs will use as they look to build around generational talent Victor Wembenayama this summer. It’s a plan that first requires some fessing up from Gregg Popovich. “You know that’s a lie,” the Hall of Fame coach […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, but that does not mean teams are done making moves just yet. Even before the final pick of the draft is revealed, teams are on the phone with agents and scouts alike, as all 30 franchises in the league quickly scramble to try and add undrafted players on two-way […]

Once again, this is a friendly reminder that the NBA dominates the summer. Aside from the Boston Celtics recently claiming their 18th championship in team history and the NBA conducting their questionable two-day draft format, the league’s attention now turns to free agency, which is also known as Christmas in July for all of you […]

What moves will the Philadelphia 76ers make in the 2024 offseason? The answer to that question carries much more weight than it does for other teams. Armed with a heap of cap space and plenty of future first-round picks to trade, the Sixers can remake their roster into a much more dangerous unit around Joel […]

Former North Carolina basketball star Harrison Ingram ingratiated himself in a hurry to San Antonio Spurs fans during the team’s press conference that centered on two of the team’s picks in the NBA Draft. The fourth overall selection Stephon Castle was on hand and though the team’s choice at number 36, Juan Nunez wasn’t present, […]

Entering the 2024 NBA free agency period with more cap space than any good team is the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a lot riding on this summer — nothing short of their ability to be title contenders for the rest of Joel Embiid’s prime — but they have the resources to make some noise. On […]

In introducing Stephon Castle at a local press conference, the San Antonio Spurs’ first round pick of the NBA Draft opened up about a number of topics, including what it means to start his NBA career with the proud franchise. “It’s definitely been a dream come true,” Castle said about entering the NBA with the […]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing for the possibility of losing Klay Thompson in NBA free agency. Thompson has already been linked to a number of teams this offseason, including the Dallas Mavericks. So with rumors swirling and Thompson’s time with the Warriors likely coming to an end, there is a specific connection between the […]

The San Antonio Spurs came away with a couple of players in the second round of the NBA Draft that fit models they’d previously followed. In drafting Juan Nunez after a trade, they went with yet another foreign player. In adding Harrison Ingram, San Antonio repeated a path that led them to this year’s first […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NBA Draft simply because they just stood pat and made selections with the picks they had. Selecting Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick and Adem Bona with the 41st overall pick gave Philly more youth and upside as they […]

It was a special Friday afternoon for the Miami Heat’s newest first round draft pick in Kel’el Ware as he was formally introduced as along with Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra, they all held up the jersey where he will wear the No. 7. Besides the media in attendance, Ware’s past head coach in Mike […]

The Miami Heat’s first round pick Kel’el Ware had his introductory press conference Friday afternoon where he spoke about his excitement being a part of the team among a bevy of other topics along with president Pat Riley. Talking about his experience in the past few days, while it has been whirlwind for the Indiana […]

The Miami Heat formally introduced their first round pick Kel’el Ware Friday afternoon where the press conference opened with President Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra along with the Indiana University product holding up his jersey with the No. 7. Riley spoke to the media to give his thoughts on the Heat’s selection where […]

The Chicago Sky are edging toward the midpoint of the 2024 WNBA season. 16 games in, the Sky’s roster continues to come together quite soundly. However, the team has been forced to make tough personnel decisions, and they made a key one on fan-favorite guard Kysre Gondrezick just one day after their win against the […]

It’s officially tank season for the Brooklyn Nets. A year and a half removed from trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks turned to the page to a new era on Tuesday, trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for a package that includes five first-round picks […]

Miles Russell’s first taste of the PGA Tour is officially in the books. The teenage phenom sits at even par after two rounds of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club, below the projected cut line of -3. “I think it was a good week, just the golf didn’t go the way I wanted […]

From a two-time national championship coach to a five-time champion. From a program that’s established a culture to a franchise that helped make the term relevant in sports. Stephon Castle is thrilled to go from Dan Hurley and the UConn Basketball to Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. “I was just playing for the […]

A dog bite has forced World No. 1 Nelly Korda to withdraw from next week’s event, the Ladies European Tour (LET) Aramco Team Series, in England. Korda has six LPGA victories in 2024. Her three career LET wins include the 2032 Aramco. “I regret to announce that I must withdraw from next week’s Ladies European […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA — With the 2024 NBA Draft officially in the rearview mirror, the Los Angeles Clippers turn their attention to a number of decisions that will be made shortly, led by star forward Paul George. The Clippers selected Cam Christie with the 46th overall pick, marking their lone move in the two-day version […]