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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 24, 10:05 PM ET

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will try to prove that the so-called sophomore slump is just a myth as he enters his second year in the NBA. After his sensational performance in his rookie year, Flagg will carry a heavier load for the Mavericks as the franchise cornerstone. Even with the return of Kyrie Irving […] The post Cooper Flagg named ‘dark horse’ MVP candidate as Victor Wembanyama looks to dethrone Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 25, 12:27 AM ET

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With the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season inching closer and closer, the New York Knicks are at least well-equipped to do well in their title defense. They brought back the core members of their championship team, including their vaunted starting five, and barring some unforeseen injury problems (knock on wood), the Knicks should […] The post 1 Knicks player on hottest trade candidate seat entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 25, 12:18 PM ET

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse already has LeBron James’ approval when it comes to the defensive philosophy he hopes can help turn the team’s star-studded roster into a championship contender. As James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, the 41-year-old discussed Nurse’s defensive approach on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast […] The post 76ers coach Nick Nurse’ championship defensive strategy gets LeBron James stamp of approval appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 25, 12:04 PM ET

LeBron James has yet to play an official game alongside VJ Edgecombe, but the new Philadelphia 76ers star has already heard enough about the young guard to come away impressed. As the 41-year-old James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, he discussed Edgecombe on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with […] The post 76ers star LeBron James labels VJ Edgecombe as ‘beyond his years’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 25, 1:34 PM ET

Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. Training camps are beginning around the NBA and with many teams holding Media Day on Monday, September 28, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons […] The post Clutch Scoops: Latest Jalen Duren updates, Gary Trent Jr. investigation, Kevin Durant’s Rockets future, NBA intel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 25, 2:35 PM ET

As the Sacramento Kings prepare to begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, general manager Scott Perry revealed Ben Simmons’ message about why he chose Sacramento for his NBA comeback. During an appearance on Sactown Sports 1140 on Friday, Perry detailed the process that led to the Kings signing Simmons and recalled a conversation […] The post Ben Simmons’ message to Scott Perry on why he chose to sign with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.