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The blockbuster four-team trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated NBA headlines this offseason. However, one of the deal’s lesser-known pieces could prove valuable for the Charlotte Hornets down the road. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Charlotte quietly acquired the NBA draft rights to Italian guard Matteo Spagnolo from Minnesota. Sure, […] The post Hornets’ ‘quiet’ acquisition from Timberwolves as part of 4-team LaMelo Ball trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Apparently, the biggest surprise from the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason was not trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. Many were baffled after the Bucks re-signed Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year extension worth $64 million. For perspective, Trent is set to earn more next season than Mitchell Robinson, Tobias Harris, Isaiah Stewart, and […] The post Bucks rumors: Why NBA hasn’t commented on Gary Trent Jr.’s baffling $64 million contract yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Seven days after his retirement, it’s clear that Lowry is deserving of the ultimate basketball accolade.

It looks like the Knicks finally woke up from their month-long title-winning dream. And what better moment to do so than on Monday, just in time to beat Motown. Here’s the latest from Sin City and elsewhere. Pacome Dadiet On what he needs to improve entering his third NBA season: “[Become] more efficient at the […]

These young NBA veterans look way too good for 2026 Las Vegas summer league.

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The Wolves got smoked in a string of disappointing performances from their starting five.

The anticipation is building regarding LeBron James’ decision in free agency. James has largely remained mum in the offseason, prompting many to believe that there will be a huge announcement. He was widely panned in 2010 for “The Decision,” wherein he announced on live television that he signed with the Miami Heat. He has regretted […] The post NBA rumors: Will LeBron James announce free agency decision on live podcast at Fanatics Fest? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A lot of fans have their eyes on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s championship ceiling with the Miami Heat following the blockbuster trade. However, franchise legend Udonis Haslem notes one player who is under the radar: Bobby Portis. Portis joined Antetokounmpo in the major trade, going to Miami this summer. The Heat landed both players in exchange for […] The post Udonis Haslem thinks 1 Heat player is being overlooked amid Giannis arrival appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson has absolutely zero interest in taking a rest day. Following a grueling matchup against the Utah Jazz, NBA insider Brett Siegel asked the No. 4 overall draft pick if he planned to lace up for the team’s third NBA Summer League game tomorrow. Wilson answered with absolute certainty. “Hell yeah […] The post Bulls’ Caleb Wilson delivers emphatic answer on Summer League availability appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It may be early days in Summer League, but it is looking like the Boston Celtics got themselves a major steal in Chris Cenac Jr., the big man out of Houston whom they drafted with the 27th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Cenac fell a bit on draft night, and the Celtics were […] The post Celtics may be developing the next great NBA shot blocker with rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks are under new management, with Masai Ujiri stepping in to become the team’s new president of basketball operations. Ujiri is known for having one of the smartest minds in basketball, although he still has his work cut out for him as he tries to get the Mavericks back to winning ways. This […] The post Mavericks rumors: Dallas’ latest stance on Klay Thompson buyout amid Heat pursuit, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Jazz win their first game of Las Vegas Summer League, which happened to be the ugliest contest in basketball history

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The Milwaukee Bucks are interested in a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Watson is currently a restricted free agent with the Nuggets. The Nuggets have said that they plan to match any offer sheet for Watson, but are also open to a sign-and-trade deal. The Clippers and Hawks have also registered interest in Watson.

The Lakers will look to keep their Summer League title hopes alive against the Clippers on Tuesday.

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Dillon Jones logged zero minutes in the NBA Finals but made his contributions to the title as a pseudo-adviser to coach Mike Brown.

With the Philadelphia 76ers linked to LeBron James as the star looks to make his free agency decision, president Mike Gansey has spoken truthfully about the pursuit and what it would mean to the franchise. As the sports world awaits James’ decision, there is no denying that 76ers fans hope their team is the winner […] The post 76ers’ Mike Gansey butters up LeBron James with GOAT take amid free agency recruitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks have yet to win in three games in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but Brayden Burries has been turning heads with his all-around brilliance. The Bucks lost to the Phoenix Suns, 95-88, in The Pavilion on Monday. Burries, the 10th overall pick, was one of the few bright spots for […] The post Bucks’ Brayden Burries earns rave reviews from fans after Summer League performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Arizona Wildcats Brayden Burries and Koa Peat faced off for the first time as competitors in the NBA Summer League on Monday night. Peat and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-88 in Las Vegas. Burries led all scorers with 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting, while Peat was second in […]

Maluach finished with 21 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks across 27 minutes in Monday's 95-88 Summer League win over the Bucks. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

CJ McCollum "wasn't surprised" by the Knicks' first championship in 53 years.

Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on a stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA summer league game against the Bulls.

LAS VEGAS — From a certain point of view, David beat Goliath on Sunday night. The Los Angeles Clippers’ Summer League squad took down the Utah Jazz. And No. 5 overall pick Keaton Wagler, despite starting slowly, got the win over No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson. That didn’t faze Peterson, whose signature confidence remained as […] The post Jazz’s Darryn Peterson sends clear message after top-5 duel: ‘Always taking me’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The aftermath of Tyler Herro’s turbulent exit from the Miami Heat continues to generate headlines, and franchise legend Tim Hardaway Sr. has made it clear where his loyalties lie. Appearing on The Jim Rome Show, the Hall of Fame guard delivered a blunt assessment of Herro’s seven-year stint in South Beach. This followed reports of […] The post Tim Hardaway Sr. delivers blunt take on Tyler Herro’s Heat tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LAS VEGAS– The Phoenix Suns’ developmental program is ahead of schedule; that is, at least for Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming. The two second-year players have been taken notice of, thanks to what has taken place in Las Vegas. Yes, there are obviously some areas for improvement, but their sheer physicality and NBA readiness are […] The post How Suns’ Year 2 pieces have been ‘second coaches’ during NBA Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA’s biggest offseason storyline appears to be entering its final chapter. LeBron James is reportedly armed with all the information necessary to determine where he will play next. Speaking on NBA on Prime, insider Chris Haynes revealed that Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul believes the extensive evaluation process is complete. “I’ve talked to LeBron […] The post Rich Paul believes LeBron James has ‘all the information needed’ to make decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers newcomer Walker Kessler can’t wait to share the floor with Luka Doncic. Kessler never had a teammate of Doncic’s caliber during his years with the Utah Jazz, but he’s now about to benefit from playing with the former NBA scoring champion — and vice versa. The former Auburn Tigers star big man […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler already knows his role alongside Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.