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A trade kicker is a contractual clause that pays an NBA player a bonus when he’s traded. They’re one of the tools teams have at their disposal to differentiate their free agent offers from the ones put on the table by competing clubs — or to incentivize a player to sign an extension before he […]

YouTuber FlightReacts has accepted Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant’s challenge to NBA content creators, offering to organize and livestream a 5-on-5 game against the former MVP. During a recent livestream, Flight responded after Durant criticized NBA content creators for constantly finding new topics to discuss rather than challenging professional players to games. “We have Kevin […] The post YouTuber takes up Rockets star Kevin Durant’s challenge to NBA content creators appeared first on C...

The Dallas Mavericks have undergone a major shift both with respect to their roster and the front office in recent months after the arrival of Masai Ujiri. That recently culminated with the Klay Thompson buyout, with the Warriors legend joining the Miami Heat to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now, it seems as if two further […] The post Mavericks rumors: 2 more departures leave just 1 holdover from Nico Harrison regime appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are looking to repeat as NBA champions. At the same time, Josh Hart is eligible for a new contract extension. He became eligible for a four-year, $132 million deal on Aug. 10. However, reports say he will receive a smaller deal worth up to $62 million over three years. But no […] The post Josh Hart makes obvious retirement wish ahead of potential contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Enes Kanter Freedom is the most controversial figure in basketball right now following his WNBA exploits, but how good was his NBA career really?

Stephon Castle has already guarded some of the NBA's biggest superstars, and five players stand out as his toughest assignments.

Cam'ron ran into Ty Lue at a coffee shop and immediately started pressing him about LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard.

We rank the 20 highest-paid NBA small forwards ahead of the 2026-27 season, continuing our series after naming the highest-paid point guards and shooting guards.

Here is a three-team mock trade that could finally send Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers after the latest update on his market.

Michael Porter Jr. points to the mistake that started the Nuggets' downfall.

Lonzo Ball had an immediate answer when Michael Porter Jr. asked him to choose between $50 million and an NBA championship.

Stephen Curry apparently had an unusual halftime routine: searching his own name on Twitter and reading what critics were saying about him.

The Lakers barely avoid the play-in tournament in ESPN's projections.

Chicago Sky star Dijonai Carrington showed her support.

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Our writers make the case for why Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas (or the field) will win the SEC title in 2027

Despite reports citing league sources, Enes Kanter Freedom says he has heard nothing official from the WNBA about his draft eligibility.

We’ve advanced (slightly) from grainy workout video season of years past.

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The Denver Nuggets revealed the team's new floor design for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are in Slovenia for a mini-training camp and team-building trip hosted by Luka Doncic. The Lakers want to have a head start in preparing for the new season, especially since they practically have a new roster. With the departure of LeBron James, Doncic and Austin Reaves will have to take on […] The post Lakers get almost zero love from ESPN experts for West supremacy as Thunder, Spurs dominate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are the defending NBA champions. Two months later, and it is still something to savor. With the 2026-27 NBA season around the corner, New York will be counted on to repeat. However, ESPN experts have the Knicks winning the Eastern Conference, but not the title. Instead, the experts have the Spurs, […] The post Knicks get little NBA title repeat respect from ESPN experts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes the Miami Heat could become the team to beat in the Eastern Conference if they add another championship-winning guard to their revamped roster. Following Miami’s signing of Klay Thompson to a two-year, $13 million contract after the veteran received a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks last Friday, Teague warned […] The post Jeff Teague sends Jrue Holiday warning to Knicks, 76ers after Heat’s Klay Thompson signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat dramatically reshaped their championship outlook during a blockbuster offseason, but ESPN’s NBA experts apparently remain unconvinced. In ESPN’s latest predictions for the 2026-27 season, a collective of insiders ranked six teams as the most likely to win the Eastern Conference finals. Miami did not receive enough support to appear on the list […] The post Heat totally stiffed by ESPN experts in Eastern Conference title predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jose Fernandez opts for familiarity.

The Sun will honor Tina Charles, one of Connecticut's best, from college to the WNBA.

Last month, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham ignited a furious debate regarding whether or not transgender women have a place in women’s sports. Cunningham has drawn sharp criticism for her comments. NBA legend and current NBA analyst Charles Barkley, however, cannot believe she faced any backlash at all. During a recent interview, Barkley spoke out…