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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 7: New York Knicks head coach Don Nelson talks to his team during a game played on November 7, 1995 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 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 1995 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images When the New York K...
Here are ten former lottery picks who remain without an NBA contract for the 2026-27 season, as several veterans are still hoping for a new deal.
The Celtics have changed. Payton Pritchard’s expectations apparently have not. Boston is coming off a strong regular season that ended with a painful playoff collapse, blowing a 3-1 series lead and heading home much earlier than expected. Pritchard indicated that one still stings. “I feel like we have another year that we have to prove […] The post Payton Pritchard says Celtics have something to prove after playoff collapse appeared first on Hoops Wire.
After signing with the Chicago Bulls this offseason, veteran swingman Norman Powell is well aware that he's joining a rebuilding team.
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The Los Angeles Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors this offseason for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and several future draft picks. However, the deal is on standby as the NBA launched an investigation on Leonard and the Clippers for an alleged attempt to circumvent the salary cap. While there is no current timetable […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard’s ‘strong’ feelings on Raptors-Clippers trade amid ongoing investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Clippers are prepared to pursue arbitration depending on the severity of any penalties the NBA may impose following its investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, sources told The Stein Line. The organization has maintained since the investigation began that it did not funnel funds to Leonard through Aspiration or violate the league's collective bargaining agreement in any other way. Steve Ballmer is expected to pursue all available remedies t...
Kevin O'Connor continues his NBA 'Entertainment Rankings' with the Suns and Pelicans.
The basketball world lost an absolute giant as Hall of Fame head coach Don Nelson passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. Nelson was a revolutionary coach, winning three NBA Coach of the Year Awards in stints with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks. Even after retiring, he remained around […]
With the NBA's probe into Kawhi Leonard potentially ending early, the Clippers star could be traded to the Toronto Raptors soon.
Kawhi Leonard believes that the agreed-upon blockbuster trade that will send him from the Clippers to the Raptors will ultimately go through before Toronto begins training camp next month, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports in his latest Substack post. That trade was reported in late June but Leonard officially remains a member of […]
Kawhi Leonard‘s return to Toronto apparently remains on track. The question is what happens to the Clippers before he gets there. Leonard expects the NBA’s investigation into allegations of salary-cap circumvention involving himself and Los Angeles to be completed before training camp, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Fischer added that Leonard remains […] The post Kawhi Leonard still expected to join Raptors as NBA investigation nears end appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The passing of Don Nelson has unsurprisingly resulted in an outpouring of respect and admiration
NBAIn July, the Los Angeles Lakers traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. They got guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks in return. Shaquille O’Neal welcomes the news that Ayton will no longer be in Los Angeles. As the Lakers continue to change things up this offseason, Shaq is adamant that whoever […] The post Shaq savagely dunks on Deandre Ayton after trade to Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kawhi Leonard may be currently getting investigated by the league, but that hasn’t stopped him from having fun this season. The still-Los Angeles Clippers forward recently made a video poking fun at his former teammate Paul George after he found out that a Chinese street baller scored 60 points on him. “This guy’s over here […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard savagely trolls Paul George for getting cooked by Chinese street baller appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum didn’t have to be best friends throughout their 10 seasons together with the Boston Celtics. The All-Star tandem found success anyway, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals five times and the NBA Finals twice before winning the franchise its 18th championship in 2024. Brown’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers spelled the […] The post Why Jayson Tatum not speaking to Jaylen Brown after Celtics’ trade with 76ers is strange appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: referee John Goble #10 looks on during the game between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J...
Champagnie seized a starting spot and came up big in the playoffs.
The Sixers' proximity to their first-apron hard cap isn't the only reason why they should be protective of their open roster spot for now.
NBALOS ANGELES - APRIL: Richard Anderson #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers is defended by A.C. Green #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the April 1988-1989 NBA season game at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by: Mike Powell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers history is studded with All-Stars and significant contributors. Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard have eras named after them. Bill Walton is linked inexorably with the franchise’s only NBA Champion...
The NBA offseason is pretty much wrapped up, so let's take a fresh look at some of the league's worst deals
The Warriors have spent another summer trying to find Stephen Curry some help. What they apparently don’t have to worry about is Curry asking them to send him somewhere else. Despite speculation about the 38-year-old superstar potentially becoming frustrated with Golden State’s direction, NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints says there is “zero truth” to […] The post Report: ‘Zero truth’ to Stephen Curry trade rumors appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns secured a permanent place in New York sports history by helping the Knicks end a 53-year title drought, but how much did that improve their Hall of Fame chances? Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic examines that question in his annual look at players who have a chance to someday be […]
We name the seven players who could realistically have the best redemption stories in the NBA for the upcoming season.
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Here is a blockbuster trade idea that sends Tyler Herro, Myles Turner, and Kyle Kuzma to the Warriors in a massive win-now swing around Curry.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 6: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on April 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Love;Ben Simmons | Getty Im...
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a three point basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Jes...