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The Golden State Warriors aren't expected to be major contenders in the Western Conference next season and seven players don't belong on the roster as a result.

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Nuggets Peyton Watson remains unsigned, and the reason appears pretty simple. The Nuggets have made offers in the range of $16 million to $18 million per year, NBA insider Marc Stein said on the DNVR Sports Nuggets podcast. That lines up with what Stein reported last week, when he wrote that Denver’s best offer to Watson […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

V.J. Edgecombe knows the expectations for the Philadelphia 76ers are sky-high after an offseason that saw them acquire Jaylen Brown and LeBron James to pair with himself, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

The Los Angeles Lakers have retooled their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season but five glaring weaknesses of the team are evident.

While the LA Clippers await the NBA and the investigation into Kawhi Leonard, the franchise was able to land a big piece early in free agency. Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura and the Clippers agreed on a two-year, $28 million deal that will keep the Japanese sharpshooter in Los Angeles. The move came […] The post Rui Hachimura reveals why he left Lakers for crosstown rival Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is a four-team trade that sends Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers, Peyton Watson to the Hawks, and helps Denver escape the second apron.

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A medical study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine claims to have found a correlation between Achilles tendon tears and an uptick in minutes played during the 10-to-15 games prior to the injury, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. However, the NBA has disputed the study, stating that its own internal research shows […]

Here is a blockbuster trade scenario that sends Franz Wagner to the Nets and Michael Porter Jr. plus four draft picks to the Magic.

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Jemison moves on after spending the championship run on a two-way.

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Kevin Durant’s latest attempt to praise the Philadelphia 76ers has reopened some old Golden State Warriors wounds. Durant argued on social media that Philadelphia’s new core of LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey compares favorably with the Warriors team he joined in 2016. When a fan claimed the 76ers were not close...

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“We live in a day and age,” he later added, “where everybody who doesn’t have anything to say has something to say. (LeBron’s) gonna get crushed if he comes to the Warriors. … And I think ultimately, that weighed in on the decision a lot. That played a big role in the Warriors not landing LeBron.” It’s for the best. As titillating as it would’ve been to watch them play together, it’s probably better for them to remain how we remembered them. Because while basketball remembers partnerships, it...

V.J. Edgecombe recalled the unforgettable moment he learned LeBron James joined Philadelphia and explained why he's embracing the opportunity.

The Mavericks’ second round draft pick is likely on his way to the VTB United League

Appearing on DNVR Sports’ Nuggets podcast (YouTube link), NBA insider Marc Stein said he continues to hear that the Nuggets‘ offers to restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson have been in the range of $16-18MM per year. Stein reported last week that Denver’s best offer to Watson at that point in his free agency had […]

Here are the 20 biggest NBA Draft busts since 2020, ranked from disappointing lottery picks to selections that became complete franchise mistakes.

Are the Lakers planning on utilizing Luka Dončić differently this season to unlock their starting lineup?

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San Antonio Spurs president Gregg Popovich continues to make encouraging progress in his recovery after suffering a stroke during the 2024-25 NBA season, according to Spurs CEO RC Buford. Speaking with BasketNews, Buford offered a positive update on Popovich’s health while discussing the longtime coach’s continued involvement with the organization. “He continues to rehab with […] The post Spurs’ Gregg Popovich gets uplifting health update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are poised to bring back most of their championship core next season, save for Mitchell Robinson, who signed with the rival Boston Celtics in free agency. However, on Tuesday, the Knicks learned that two members of last season’s Finals-winning organization will be headed elsewhere. The first domino fell when a member […] The post 2 members of Knicks championship organization heading elsewhere appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets are drawing increased attention from around the NBA as uncertainty continues to surround Nikola Jokic’s long-term contract situation, according to veteran NBA insider Marc Stein. Although Jokic remains eligible to sign a supermax contract extension, the three-time NBA MVP has once again elected not to finalize a new deal this offseason. Stein […] The post Nuggets rumors: Marc Stein’s spidey senses are tingling over Nikola Jokic situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kevin Durant probably forgot he wasn't on his burner account when ripping his former Warriors teammates.

Kevin Durant made headlines when he compared LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason to his own decision to join the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, which drew a response from former teammate Draymond Green.

The NBPA shows its support for NBA players with a new Los Angeles-based practice facility for in-season and offseason use.

The National Basketball Players Association opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles this week, offering a one-stop shop for league players to scrimmage, workout and recover.