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The bulk of free agency has come and gone, but the Phoenix Suns are still making moves to bolster their roster. The team that exceeded all expectations last season with a gritty roster has prioritized bringing back their own players. That continued with the re-signing of Haywood Highsmith. The 6-foot-5 guard originally went undrafted in […] The post Suns bringing back 37.9% 3-point shooter in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat’s new era in 2026-27, Jeff Teague doesn’t think the 2021 Finals MVP can duplicate the success that of the Jimmy Butler era. For the first time in his career, Antetokounmpo leaves behind a 13-year run with the Milwaukee Bucks, joining forces with Bam Adebayo. However, Teague […] The post Jeff Teague slaps Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo with harsh Jimmy Butler reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the schedule officially out, the path forward for the Los Angeles Clippers is looking relatively positive. Though they are building for a young core, are the Clippers still considering Bennedict Mathurin’s return after re-signing Bradley Beal? However, the answer to this could be anything but simple. LA signed Beal on Friday on a two-year […] The post Clippers rumors: Is Bennedict Mathurin return still on table after Bradley Beal re-signing? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson’s future remains uncertain. Thompson’s been reportedly linked to the Miami Heat as a potential trade destination, but new teams have emerged. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel revealed other potential trade suitors and a possible buyout, as the Mavericks weigh their options. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors have also […] The post Klay Thompson’s Mavericks fate remains undecided as speculation swirls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SPRINGFIELD — As one of a few forward/centers to yield success straight out of high school and into the NBA, Amar’e Stoudemire is one of the last pioneers of his generation. Drafted one year before the LeBron James era, the 2003 Rookie of the Year made six All-Star appearances and earned five All-NBA nods across […] The post Why Amar’e Stoudemire’s 2026 Hall of Fame enshrinement shouldn’t be up for debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls will begin their rebuilding season in two months. At the same time, guard/small forward Bennedict Mathurin remains waiting in the wings as an unrestricted free agent. While the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in re-signing him, the Bulls are very much in the game to acquire him in a sign-and-trade. Marc Stein […] The post NBA rumors: Bulls still in hunt for Bennedict Mathurin with free agency at standstill appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In the immediate aftermath of the shocking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers last week, it was revealed that Jeanie Buss would remain as team governor for an x-amount of years as per her original agreement with Mark Walter. However, that quickly changed on Monday when the Buss family sold their remaining share in the […] The post Buss family sells remaining stake in Lakers to new majority owners appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Point guard Dennis Schroder inched closer to making NBA history after the trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Charlotte Hornets last week, becoming the second-most traded player in league history and now having played for the second-most number teams throughout his career. But while the Cavs reached the Eastern Conference Finals and the Hornets […] The post Dennis Schroder opens up on ‘difficult’ role behind Donovan Mitchell, James Harden appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic were looking to take the next step in their organization, and they hired Sean Sweeney as the new head coach to lead the charge. Sweeney is still forming his coaching staff, and they recently hired John Beliein as the senior coaching consultant. “I’m excited to be assisting Sean Sweeney and the Orlando […] The post Former Michigan, Cavaliers head coach joining Sean Sweeney’s staff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Monday afternoon, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Buss family was selling its remaining share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, who bought the majority of the team’s ownership from Mark Walter last week. The move officially brings the Buss family’s involvement with the […] The post Buss siblings’ shocking Lakers sale came after emergency meeting on new trust appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are no doubt eagerly anticipating the 2026-27 season and the debut of their new lineup following a monumental offseason. The 76ers’ retool was kicked off with the trade for Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics, and culminated with the signing of LeBron James in free agency. The 76ers will have no shortage […] The post Jaylen Brown shows off impressive handles in gym workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will surely find it difficult to not feel disappointment after how the past few seasons have gone. They rose to the top of the East, only to crash and burn in the playoffs in 2025. And then in 2026, after making it to the Eastern Conference Finals, they couldn’t put up much […] The post Cavs 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks must still be on cloud nine after they snapped the franchise’s 53-year title drought by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the 2026 NBA Finals. A city that’s been starving of success finally got a taste of what it’s like to be on the mountaintop, and they had […] The post Knicks 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors do not have the luxury of easing into the 2026-27 season. They are trying to squeeze another meaningful championship opportunity out of a veteran core led by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. With their official schedule released, Golden State opens with four of its first five games on the road. They […] The post Warriors 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers fans have been waiting anxiously for weeks after LeBron James shocked everyone and agreed to join the Sixers in free agency. Since Friday, July 24th, fans have been waiting and waiting to see when jerseys of the King would be made available for purchase. The 76ers didn’t wait long to place LeBron James […] The post Awful-looking LeBron James 76ers jersey leads to fan outrage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While most don’t have them in that championship contender status, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for another potential run at an NBA Championship with Draymond Green and Steve Kerr. Jimmy Butler is still on the mend recovering from his torn ACL in his right knee. Curry made an appearance at the […] The post Stephen Curry excited to start Warriors 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It took three decades, but all is well that ends well for Dennis Rodman and Alonzo Mourning. They had their fair share of heated battles in the late 90s when they starred for the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat, respectively. The Bulls and the Heat faced off in the first round of the playoffs […] The post Watch Dennis Rodman, Alonzo Mourning happily end 30-year beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following two years of tanking, the Brooklyn Nets will look to take a step forward in 2026-27. The rebuilding squad revealed its full schedule for the pivotal campaign on Thursday. Here are five games Nets fans should have circled on their calendars. Wed, Oct. 21 vs. Hornets For the second straight year, the Nets open […] The post 5 must-watch Nets games on 2026-27 schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Contract negotiations in the modern NBA have evolved into a high-stakes balancing act between talent evaluation and cap risk, especially in small markets needing to sell tickets. Now that Ja Morant and Trae Young’s situations have been sorted, that friction is nowhere more evident than with the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson’s looming extension […] The post How Pelicans, Zion Williamson can find common ground in contract talks after endless trade speculation appeared first on Clutch...

This NBA offseason has featured plenty of change, both through trades and big-name players choosing new destinations as free agents. Other than trades involving Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, and others, the biggest domino was LeBron James deciding to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, a move that completely changes the hierarchy of […] The post DeMar DeRozan, Peyton Watson among best remaining NBA free agents: Evaluating interested teams, best fits, predictions ...

Isaiah Hartenstein will not play for the German national team this summer due to an ankle injury. The German Basketball Federation made the decision after consulting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hartenstein will remain with the team for the Turkish Airlines Supercup this August. Hartenstein averaged 9.2 points and 9.4 rebounds for the Thunder last year.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving made a bold declaration about his NBA career while watching old highlights during a recent livestream, pointing to the unique style that has defined him throughout his time in the league. While watching highlights from his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, Irving reflected on his game and what has separated […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving ain’t wrong about his bold mic drop while watching his own highlights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg experienced an emotional moment before his first Summer League game in Las Vegas as the reality of reaching the NBA began to sink in. Lendeborg revealed that he nearly broke down in tears on the team bus before the game, according to The Athletic’s Nick Friedell. The No. 11 […] The post Why Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg desperately held back tears before first Vegas Summer League game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA initially launched its investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers in September of 2025.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a very eventful offseason, headlined by the addition of LaMelo Ball in a blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets, as well as the salary dump of Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets. The moves have been designed as a clear effort to give Anthony Edwards more space to operate and […] The post Tim Connelly asks ‘why not’ Timberwolves for NBA title – here’s the exact answer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Basketball is a ranking-based sport. The intimacy created from small NBA roster sizes, combined with the individual nature of basketball, leads to dialogue about the sport often centering around which players are better or worse than others. The fact that players don’t have to wear shrouding gear that hides their faces, unlike a sport like […] The post LeBron James, Cooper Flagg headline NBA 2K27’s most egregious ranking misses appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA season is creeping up on the calendar, and while most fans cannot wait for the action to start, others are wondering when their front office will get with the times. It’s been a long offseason and yet the New Orleans Pelicans have shown little urgency in improving the roster through trades or a […] The post 5 Pelicans blockbuster trade ideas to shake off late offseason doldrums appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The power of Michael Jordan remains as strong as ever, two-plus decades after he stepped on the floor. Virtually anything the man does is poised to make tons of money. On Tuesday, a coveted jersey Jordan wore is up for auction, per Benjamin Burrows of The Athletic. It is the jersey he wore during Game […] The post Michael Jordan’s Last Dance NBA Finals jersey from 42-point rout could break $24 million record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering unfamiliar territory following the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, but ESPN’s NBA insiders believe rookie guard Brayden Burries could provide a bright spot as the franchise begins its rebuild. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo revealed the results of an insider poll identifying the biggest potential steal of […] The post ESPN NBA insiders find 1 bright silver lining from Giannis trade kicking off Bucks rebuild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 NBA Draft was one with much hype and anticipation, and all four top picks in AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson showed up and showed out during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Now with the regular season approaching, fans will get to see their rookies in action against legitimate […] The post Why NBA insiders love Cameron Boozer over AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.