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This past season in the NBA featured the New York Knicks winning their first championship since 1973. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to recreate something similar around Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. New York traded for or signed most of their talent in an NBA that leans towards drafting and developing players. They […]

Tracy McGrady mostly picked two-way players in his top five.

PHOENIX - APRIL 9: Kurt Rambis #31 of the Phoenix Suns waits for a rebound during an NBA game against the Utah Jazz played on April 9, 1990 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona. Visible behind Rambis is Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) | Getty Images When the offseason arrives and you find yourself wandering through the basketball desert that exists between the draft, free agency, and training camp, you have two options. You can look...

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards smiles before the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 19, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s been...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the weeks following Summer League, it’s dawned on me that, at long last, the Bucks may finally have hit the (draft) lottery with their selection of Brayden Burries, who was named to the All-NBA Summer...

Let’s predict the landing spots for the NBA’s top remaining free agents.

INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 7: Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on April 7, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th...

Golden State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely.

New signing Tobias Harris joined six members of San Antonio’s 2026 NBA Finals roster The post Victor Wembanyama hosts seven Spurs teammates for workouts in France appeared first on Eurohoops.

The 2026 NBA offseason has been, in a word, unforgettable.

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. The regular season When the 1958-59 season began, Bill Russell was in an unfamiliar position: he was not a reigning champion. From his junior year in college through his rookie year with Boston, Russell’s teams won two NCAA titles, an Olympics gold medal, and the NBA championship. In his second season as a pro, ...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 29: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 29, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 130-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to ...

The NBA offseason is not complete without Ben Simmons’ name popping up in the rumor mill. It has become a yearly tradition, much like Kevin Durant trolling fans on X. Simmons has not played since the 2024-2025 season, appearing in 18 games for the Los Angeles Clippers. He averaged 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 […] The post 76ers rumors: ClutchPoints insider shuts down Ben Simmons return speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 8: New York Knicks logo on the court before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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The Heat captain reacted to Antetokounmpo’s arrival after the blockbuster trade with Milwaukee L'articolo Bam Adebayo welcomes Giannis to Miami: “We’re looking to win” proviene da Sportando.

Jordan Walsh is expected to take on a bigger role for the Boston Celtics in the upcoming season following the departure of Jaylen Brown. Walsh also signed a three-year, $16 million contract extension, so he has to show the Celtics that he is worth every penny. He was crestfallen when he learned that Brown was […] The post Celtics’ Jordan Walsh opens up on missing Jaylen Brown as team plane seatmate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bey became eligible for a veteran extension in July 2026 after completing the required time on his current three-year contract. He will earn a base salary of approximately $6.44 million during the 2026–27 season, with a listed cap hit of about $6.56 million, before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2027. submitted by /u/TheSportsComaLIVE [link] [comments]

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One prominent NBA insider pushed back on two recent rumors surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers.

Should KAT take the money or a pay cut? The cut will help keep the starting 5 together and reward Jalen for his cut last year. But it would mean KAT making less than a lot of less impactful players like Trae Young. Personally hopes there's a happy medium for him to take a small cut on the back end of a new contract, but don't think the CBA allows it. I want him to stay but understand at his age might be the last chance to get paid. submitted by /u/DeltaDiva783 [link] [comments]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dean Wade is in unfamiliar territory as he is with a new team after spending his first seven years in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wade slowly carved out a consistent role with the Cavaliers with his shooting, defense, and high IQ. He is expected to do the same with the […] The post 76ers’ Dean Wade pinpoints Tyrese Maxey-James Harden similarities appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sacramento Kings still have some spots to fill on the roster this NBA offseason. Some options they can pursue involve a reunion with veteran guard Russell Westbrook. Westbrook spent the entire 2025-26 campaign with the Kings, playing in 64 games as a full-time starter. He is in free agency after declining his player option […] The post Kings rumors: Sacramento considering Russell Westbrook, Victor Oladipo signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Doc Rivers is getting the full reunion treatment at his Hall of Fame induction. Ray Allen confirmed he will join Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett as presenters for Rivers’ enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15 in Springfield, Massachusetts, completing the Celtics’ championship “Big Three” for the occasion. Rivers had […] The post Celtics legend Ray Allen confirms decision on Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame induction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James will not be jumping out of any planes in the event the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA championship.

What is the best case scenario for the Utah Jazz?

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly considering adding a veteran guard to mentor star rookie Darius Acuff Jr. this offseason.

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