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The New York Knicks made some additions in the 2025 offseason. They signed dynamic guard Jordan Clarkson, as well as burly big man Guerschon Yabusele. And they also locked up Mikal Bridges to a long-term extension and added new head coach Mike Brown. One move that understandably flew under the radar was the drafting of […]

The Washington Mystics weren’t using second-year forward Aaliyah Edwards to her full potential this season, which was an unfortunate side effect of No. 4 overall pick Kiki Iriafen’s All-Star campaign. That’s why they dealt her to the Connecticut Sun for second-year guard Jacy Sheldon and a 2026 first-round pick swap hours before the WNBA Trade […]

The WNBA trade deadline ends on August 7, and the Phoenix Mercury have some decisions to make. Although they have an 18-11 record, there might be some more additions they can make. Without further ado, here are three targets that the purple and orange could target. Jessica Shepard to the Mercury? Jessica Shepard would be […]

For the second consecutive season, sportsbooks are projecting the Brooklyn Nets to finish towards the bottom of the NBA. The team’s over/under win projection for 2025-26 opened at 20.5, tied for the second-lowest in the NBA, per FanDuel. NBA insider Tim Bontemps called tanking a necessity for the Nets while giving his over/under prediction. “I […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The greats always stress that to achieve something worthwhile, it all begins with sacrifice. For Natalie Nakase, the sacrifice is at the heart of the Golden State Valkyries’ success this season. Ahead of the Valkyries’ match with the Las Vegas Aces, Nakase expressed her pride in the fact that her players have […]

The Brooklyn Nets are embracing a full rebuild entering the 2025-26 NBA campaign. A rebuild often entails a focus on draft positioning and, in turn, losing. That’s why many analysts expect the Nets to finish towards the bottom of the league next season. NBA.com ranked Brooklyn dead last in the Eastern Conference in its latest […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries’ loss to the Las Vegas Aces did not feel as close as the 78-72 final score indicated. The Valkyries’ offense faltered once again, shooting 39.7% from the field and 18.2% from beyond the arc, their third-worst 3-point shooting performance of the season. Here are three takeaways from a […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Sparks’ 100-91 win against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, the team pushed their current win streak to two games. The Sparks have rebounded strong after a disappointing loss to the Las Vegas Aces last week. Against the Fever, it was Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson who put their […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks continued their hot streak, having won eight of their last ten games now following their 100-91 win against the Indiana Fever at home on Tuesday. Helping lead the way for the Sparks was All-Star guard Kelsey Plum who dished out a game-high 11 assists. Following the Sparks’ win […]

The Dallas Wings recently traded DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and Minnesota’s 2027 second-round pick. Samuelson was later waived. Will Dallas make any other moves before Thursday’s WNBA trade deadline? A source told ClutchPoints that the Wings “may” attempt to make one more addition. However, the source referred to […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has accomplished a lot in his basketball career, winning everything from a gold medal to an NBA championship. Yet, the 31-year-old has failed to do something that various players across the league have: receive a technical foul. White, who’s known for being relatively mild-mannered, isn’t one to complain to the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey had a career year during his 2024-25 campaign, but his team struggled to put together wins on a consistent basis. Maxey has been hard at work this offseason improving his game, which included workouts with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Maxey, who will be entering his sixth season in […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is in the midst of his China tour with adidas that has been nothing short of legendary thus far. After stops at a packed-out mall and a Kung Fu studio, James Harden was hit with the ultimate surprise. Harden and Adidas took to China this week to celebrate Harden’s […]

No matter how you view his career, there is no denying that Russell Westbrook was one of the most impactful and influential players of his prime era. Although he may not have won a championship, Westbrook helped redefine the point guard position, and the 2016-17 NBA MVP will forever go down as the triple-double king. […]

New York Liberty star and 2024 WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones waited a long time before hoisting a championship trophy last October. She spent the first seven seasons of her pro career with the Connecticut Sun in a tenure that included two WNBA Finals losses — including in 2019 to the Washington Mystics in a […]

All-star guard Brittney Sykes is the Washington Mystics’ leading scorer, but that arrangement never made sense long-term. That’s why the team dealt her to the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, two days before the WNBA Trade Deadline. The Mystics shipped out the 31-year-old for a 2026 first-round pick, forward Alysha Clark, and guard Zia Cooke. They […]

PHOENIX– Ever since DeWanna Bonner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, some thought she would take a step back. However, no one on the team felt that way, especially head coach Nate Tibbetts. He was as ecstatic as anyone to bring on an established veteran, champion, and top player in league history. Bonner posted 18 points […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Terance Mann enters the 2025-26 season as the oldest player on a rebuilding squad. The 28-year-old will be relied upon to set the tone on the court regarding toughness and physicality. He may be drawing some inspiration from MLB altercations during the NBA offseason. “Can we start clearing the benches like MLB? […]

The Boston Celtics have kept busy this summer, moving around multiple key pieces in order to circumvent the second apron. And although Massachusetts native Georges Niang was hoping to prove himself in Boston, the forward was dealt to the Utah Jazz before he had a chance, departing on Tuesday afternoon as part of a salary-dumping […]

PHOENIX– All it took was a little bit of encouragement. At least that’s what Satou Sabally experienced during Tuesday’s 82-66 win over the Connecticut Sun. “I got to experience the family culture here and I felt like I had just tremendous support along some rough days,” Sabally said postgame. “I think it’s just going beyond […]

The Michigan football team has landed some good wide receiver talent in its 2026 class, but after missing out on five-star Calvin Russell, the Wolverines are looking to add more talent. Michigan needs to be better at WR, and head coach Sherrone Moore knows that. So, Michigan is looking to flip a commit from Missouri […]

News broke a couple of months ago that Dusty May and the Michigan basketball team were finalizing a home-and-home series with Villanova, and we now know that the Wolverines will be hosting the Wildcats during the 2025-26 season. According to a report from Jon Rothstein, Michigan and Villanova will meet at the Crisler Center in […]

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman releases a list of the top “Freaks” in college football ahead of every season, and he dropped his 2025 edition on Monday. This list isn’t necessarily about the best players in college football, but more about the freakish athletes that will play in the game this season. Those two things are […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had an eventful offseason, making some changes to their rotation and acquiring a new starting shooting guard in Bradley Beal. After signing Brook Lopez, trading for John Collins, landing Beal, and closing out the summer by adding Chris Paul to the roster, the only thing newsworthy around the Clippers is what […]

The Boston Celtics are expected to compete for championships year in and year out, and they’ve been able to operate at that level for much of the 2010s and 2020s. However, less than two years removed from their most recent ring, the Celtics’ title hopes have suffered a big blow. And while some discuss the […]

Only one team has yet to make any moves this NBA offseason. That would be the Golden State Warriors as a result of their ongoing stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Little progress has been made between the two parties since the summer began, as the organization and player have been moving in two […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through one of their tougher seasons in recent history, going 24-58 in the regular season, and missing the playoffs by a wide margin. Tyrese Maxey only played 52 games in what he called one of the most difficult seasons of his career. With a fresh start entering the 2025-26 season, Maxey […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey and New Balance officially launched the “Hero Pack,” on Thursday, July 31st. Inspired by his love for superheroes and comic books, Maxey customized the Hesi Low V2’s, New Balance’s basketball shoe, and the 1906R’s, New Balance’s lifestyle shoe, with his own design and colorway. Tyrese Maxey spoke exclusively with ClutchPoints […]

Last season, the Boston Celtics suffered their earliest playoff exit since 2021, giving them more time than usual to rest and recover. And while the C’s would’ve loved to go deeper into the postseason, they’ve made the most of the extra days off, with multiple players undergoing summer surgery. In June, Celtics star Jaylen Brown […]

The previous weekend for the Phoenix Mercury was a rough one, especially for Satou Sabally. She only played one half of basketball on Friday, as head coach Nate Tibbetts benched her. One game later, she was out due to a personal absence. It’s unclear if she was with the team in Chicago. According to the […]

It has been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. Aside from bringing in proven, experienced players like Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton to play alongside Luka Doncic, as well as giving their new star a massive contract extension, the Lakers have faced a lot of questions surrounding LeBron James’ immediate future. Ever since […]

PUMA announced the release of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s fifth signature shoe with their brand, the MB.05 World Tour. “Inspired by Ball’s rockstar status on and off the court,” PUMA said when announcing the end-of-August release. “Available in fluorescent pink with iridescent detailing throughout, including barbed wire as a nod to his iconic tattoos, […]

Injuries have defined the Philadelphia 76ers through the years, preventing the team from maximizing its potential. More specifically, Joel Embiid’s health and persistent concerns about his knees have led the 2022-23 NBA MVP down a path where his future is very much in question. During the 2023-24 season, Embiid missed a large chunk of the […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers officially announced Chris Paul’s return to the franchise this week, with the 20-year NBA star returning to the place he calls home and reuniting with two of the many individuals who were here during his first stint: Tyronn Lue and Steve Ballmer. Paul left the Clippers as part […]

After finishing the 2024-25 season with a 19-63 record, the Charlotte Hornets started their offseason with more questions than answers. Questions about LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller’s health moving forward, Mark Williams’ status with the Hornets, and will the team will have an impactful offseason in general. A few months later, a Hornets’ front office […]

A 2-3 record on the East Coast road trip might not sound too horrific. But for the Phoenix Mercury, it felt like everything that could’ve gone wrong did. Those three losses were marked by disappointing defense, a lackluster offense, and for some, a perceived lack of effort. Even though the WNBA All-Star Game had a […]

The Brooklyn Nets are adding one of China’s top players to their training camp roster. Brooklyn has signed 6-foot-11 forward Fanbo Zang, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Details of the contract were not released. The move marks the Nets’ second free agent signing of the last week. Brooklyn inked former Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council […]

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase only half remembers her experience playing in one of the oldest statewide Asian-American high school tournaments in California, the North South Tournament. “It was like 30 years ago,” Nakase laughed when asked if she recalls any fond memories from when she was invited to play in an All-Star-style […]

When Zach Allen signed a massive four-year, $102 million extension with the Denver Broncos on Saturday, it wasn’t just about the guaranteed $69.5 million or becoming one of the NFL’s highest-paid interior defensive linemen. For Allen, the decision came down to something much deeper: the culture that Denver had created. “I just love what we’re […]