Wout Weghorst: Dutch striker heads to Ajax from Burnley

Photo: AP/Adam Hunger Kemba Walker will not continue his NBA career with the Pistons. The 32-year-old point guard was traded to Detroit by the Knicks earlier this offseason, but his new team does not see a place for him on the roster. It was reported earlier that Walker will be…

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle marveled at the uniqueness of New Orleans Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson when applauding Myles Turner’s defense/rim presence following Wednesday’s 123-114 home win (23 points/3 rebounds/4 assists/10-20 FG/1-2 3-PT/2-5 FT). (via Indiana Pacers): “Myles took the challenge, it’s a tough challenge. That is one physical…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Patrick Beverley appeared to be extra motivated when he guarded Pacers young star Tyrese Haliburton. In turns that indeed there was something that made the 34-year-old point guard work even harder in defense. According to Beverley, it was a comment from Haliburton in which he mentioned…

Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter Puerto Rico won’t see the service of its national star Jose Alvarado for this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup. The nation released its preliminary roster for the global basketball event on Thursday and Alvarado wasn’t listed as a participant. Puerto Rico barred the 25-year-old as the…

Caitlin Clark’s rookie season has been marked by historic offensive stats, tough defense from opponents, and a snub from the U.S. Olympic team. New fans, drawn to the WNBA by Clark’s record-breaking NCAA career at Iowa, quickly noticed the rough defense she faced. Clark endured controversial fouls, like a hip…