Basketball NewsWednesday, Sep 2, 2026

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The Detroit Pistons have had questions surrounding their center position this offseason, with Jalen Duren headlining the conversations as he looks to secure a max contract extension. It looks like both sides may still be far apart, but that hasn’t stopped the Pistons from making moves with their other centers. One of those players is […] The post Pistons make center move, but it’s not a new Jalen Duren contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York is the media capital of the world; that’s a given. But with the New York Knicks coming in as defending champions, that moniker takes on a whole new level. In other words, it is a case of repeat or bust. Therefore, the Knicks have to get all their ducks in a row to […] The post Kendrick Perkins wants Jalen Brunson to make OG Anunoby a ‘motherf***ing All-Star’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 2, 12:01 PM ET

Rumor

Two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo is determined to make a comeback with eyes on potentially joining the Miami Heat ahead of the upcoming season. As Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo lead the Heat into a promising new era, which will include four-time champion Klay Thompson in 2026-27, Oladipo has spent the summer working out at the […] The post Heat rumors: Miami insider’s Victor Oladipo revelation comes with harsh reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 2, 2:17 PM ET

Ahead of what could be his fourth NBA season, Tacko Fall agreed to a training camp contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. After being out of the league for the past four years, Fall isn’t taking his opportunity for granted. Tacko spent the past four seasons playing in China, and New Zealand. Now, he’s hoping to […] The post Could Tacko Fall really turn 76ers ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ into roster spot? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 2, 12:55 PM ET

Analysis

After losing to the New York Knicks, 4-2, in the opening round of the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Hawks got a glimpse of what’s to come in Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Lu Dort sharing the floor in 2026-27. In a 97-92 win against Argentina, Alexander-Walker and Dort led Canada in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. […] The post Why Hawks’ Lu Dort trade is X-factor to taking next playoff step after threatening Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoSep 2, 9:04 PM ET

Analysis

The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans can talk about internal growth, better health, and the defensive identity Jamahl Mosley intends to establish. EVP Joe Dumars and GM Troy Weaver can point to Trey Murphy III’s All-Star potential, Dejounte Murray getting a healthy offseason, and Herb Jones returning to form. Fans might even get excited about […] The post Why Zion Williamson holds key to Pelicans’ 2026-27 contingency plans if things go south again appeared first on ClutchPoints.