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A second marquee matchup of the Knicks against the 76ers and LeBron James along with the Lakers playing at the Warriors mark the first opening day of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.

“If it’s for two months, two years, whatever it is, I’m just excited to be here.”

Jaylen Brown chose Bill Russell as his favorite athlete while naming LeBron James among five legends on his NBA Mount Rushmore.

Free agent guard Brandon Williams and forward Georges Niang continue to draw “legitimate” interest from Golden State as the Warriors‘ front office considers how to fill its open roster spots, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Williams, who was previously linked to the Warriors by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link), […]

The Cavaliers are once again linked to a potential starting small forward

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2026 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. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Poundin...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 05: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The long summ...

Extenuating day of work at P&T with so much NBA content around this time of the year. Would you believe it? Me neither. Links and notes below. “It will be the same. It’s something that I get to walk around with and think about when I’m — when I need to give myself a little […]

Motiejus Krivas, Thomas Haugh, Braylon Mullins, and Billy Richmond all made massive decisions to return to school. What do they need to improve to make it worth it for the 2027 NBA Draft?

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown didn't need to be best friends to build one of the NBA's most successful partnerships.

After appearing in the Finals in his rookie season, the former Arizona Wildcat sat down during Summer League to talk

Only two things in the world are always met with deep skepticism: The Big Bang Theory and political promises. Perhaps we can add a third one: Ben Simmons in the offseason. Simmons is trying to return to the NBA after his nearly two-year hiatus. The once-promising guard, who became a professional angler after stepping away […] The post Fans not falling for Ben Simmons offseason workout propaganda amid comeback attempt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With some major changes to Philadelphia's roster this summer, Tyrese Maxey opened up on the process of adapting and sacrificing to help the team win.

Hey, would you look at that? It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to climb back into the Wayback Machine and see what Bright Side of the Sun looked like once upon a time. Today, we’re rewinding 14 years to the summer of 2012. It was an offseason full of hope, frustration, and one giant gut punch. The Suns handed Eric Gordon a four-year offer sheet, only to watch the New Orleans Hornets match it. Phoenix was coming off a 33-33 season that had been shortened by the lockout. Then came the move ...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Summer League, new Bucks guard Tyler Herro spoke with The At...

NBA analyst and Boston Celtics super fan Bill Simmons recently weighed in on the Jaylen Brown trade, and he offered a surprising take.

Veteran free agents Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal have reportedly registered at least some level of interest from NBA teams more than a month out from the start of training camp.

Mario Chalmers names Michael Jordan as the GOAT ahead of LeBron James for one simple reason.

Which Rockets player is the most important for the season?

Where will front office and coaching changes take the Mavs? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

Jason Terry got a tattoo of the Larry O’Brien trophy the day before a Dallas Mavericks preseason game the year they won the NBA Finals. Everyone knows the story. It’s not just something people in Dallas talk about, it’s one of those NBA anecdotes that’ll be passed around for as long as the sport of basketball is relevant. “It’s a legend. Folklore, I call it,” Terry told Mavs Moneyball’s Mike Taddow back in 2019. “When he first got the tattoo, I said he was crazy,” DeShawn Stevenson said at th...

A big season looms for Ayo & TSJ.

MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: A juvenile bald eagle flies over the Massapequa Preserve on April 14, 2026 in Massapequa, New York. The Long Island region provides a welcome habitat to a host of wildlife. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Extenuating day of work at P&T with so much NBA content around this time of the year. Would you believe it? Me neither. Links and notes below. Jalen Brunson told the New York Post that winning the NBA championship has not changed how he v...

As Peyton Watson's free agency saga continues to stir problems for the Nuggets, a new update may hint at something far more concerning.

Philadelphia, PA - April 26: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and guard Jaylen Brown high five in the third quarter. The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers played in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 26, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Think about the best co-worker you’ve ever had. They made your job easier. You trusted them when things got hectic, knew they would do their part, a...

Trading away NBA stars is often viewed as a disastrous last resort. But you know what can be even worse? Waiting too long to move franchise cornerstones.

As soon as Bill Russell retired, another great challenge emerged for Wilt Chamberlain.

Mike D’Antoni enters the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night for his contributions to the game over a 16-year coaching career. The Naismith Basketball...

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Friday with guests Harry Moroz and Mickey Jacobs from Order of the Blazing Horse. What questions do you have for the show? Plus, The Pindown has a phone line where you can leave a ...

John Havlicek (left) and Sam Jones 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 1964-65 season began on a somber note: Walter Brown, the team’s legendary founder and owner, suffered a heart attack and died a few weeks before opening night. Brown was just 59 years old. Brown helped found the Basketball Association of America, which merged with the Natio...