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Following Kawhi Leonard’s official trade back to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recalled the Los Angeles Clippers’ aggressive pursuit of the star forward while he was still playing for Toronto during the 2018-19 season. During the latest episode of “The Hoop Collective,” Windhorst detailed how the Raptors began noticing Clippers representatives attending […] The post Brian Windhorst recounts Clippers ‘smothering’ Kawhi Leonard recruitment during Raptors games appeared f...

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that the possibility of LeBron James joining the organization never appeared particularly realistic before the superstar ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. With the 2026-27 NBA season approaching, Kerr discussed Golden State’s connection to James during the latest episode of the “Tom Tolbert Show.” The […] The post Warriors coach Steve Kerr ‘doesn’t think he’ll get fined’ for admission about LeBron James free ...

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Julius Randle told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. following the draft that the Brooklyn Nets would “shock the world” this season. The three-time All-Star isn’t backing off that stance as the 2026-27 campaign approaches. “Whatever your expectations are, whatever expectations are that are put upon us, we’re gonna exceed them,” Randle told reporters while hosting a […] The post Julius Randle sends message to Nets’ doubters after joining team in surprise trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 15, 1:34 PM ET

BOSTON — After missing 13 months of action due to a torn right Achilles tendon, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray made his return during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. It marked a major accomplishment for one of the league’s most athletic players, who very quickly looked like his old self. In 14 appearances last […] The post Dejounte Murray on New Balance partnership, return from injury, Russell Westbrook, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 15, 3:18 PM ET

A lot is set to change for the Golden State Warriors entering the 2026-27 NBA season. Although Stephen Curry and Draymond Green remain the team’s two longest-tenured players and Steve Kerr ultimately returned on a new two-year contract despite contemplating retirement, the Warriors will have a new look after going 37-45 this past year. Among […] The post Steve Kerr sends public warning, demand to Draymond Green ahead of Warriors’ ‘interesting’ season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 15, 6:58 PM ET

Caleb Wilson felt like he was back in college again when he recently returned to Chapel Hill and played some hoops with North Carolina students. He even threw one down off the board to the delight of everyone who witnessed the Chicago Bulls rookie’s basketball prowess. You can check out the video of that dunk […] The post Watch Bulls’ Caleb Wilson throw down a slam back in Chapel Hill return appeared first on ClutchPoints.