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Two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo is determined to make a comeback with eyes on potentially joining the Miami Heat ahead of the upcoming season. As Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo lead the Heat into a promising new era, which will include four-time champion Klay Thompson in 2026-27, Oladipo has spent the summer working out at the […] The post Heat rumors: Miami insider’s Victor Oladipo revelation comes with harsh reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cleveland adds their 14th man to the roster.

Curry missed 39 games during the 2025-26 regular season because of patella-femoral pain syndrome, which is more commonly known as runner's knee.

It's the slowest part of the offseason for NBA news, but there still are things of note.

Derek Fisher believes Luka Doncic gives the Lakers a major advantage that LeBron James’ previous teams never had.

Dec 5, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (51) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Summer League notoriously creates optical illusions. Hot shooting can spark irrational hype, while a cold stretch can trigger unnecessary panic. For Mohamed Diawara, the exhibition run landed directly into the panic bucket. Struggling to find a rhythm, the young wing looked disjointed offensively and out of ...

New York is the media capital of the world; that’s a given. But with the New York Knicks coming in as defending champions, that moniker takes on a whole new level. In other words, it is a case of repeat or bust. Therefore, the Knicks have to get all their ducks in a row to […] The post Kendrick Perkins wants Jalen Brunson to make OG Anunoby a ‘motherf***ing All-Star’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons have had questions surrounding their center position this offseason, with Jalen Duren headlining the conversations as he looks to secure a max contract extension. It looks like both sides may still be far apart, but that hasn’t stopped the Pistons from making moves with their other centers. One of those players is […] The post Pistons make center move, but it’s not a new Jalen Duren contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball against Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center on December 21, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Noah Clowne...

Here is a look at the 10 most beloved NBA role players for 2026-27 after Tacko Fall’s unexpected return to the league.

Fans were excited when Mark Walter officially purchased the controlling share of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family last year. One of the reasons for the excitement was the concept that the Lakers would begin to operate more like the L.A. Dodgers, a team coming off two straight World Series wins. The “Dodger-ification” […]

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Chris...

“Plan still is to win with Kawhi,” Frank said in June. “But the bigger plan is we understand we’re not a contender. We’re competitive. How are we gonna get back to contention?” A little more than two months later, the Clippers’ answer to Frank’s question is beginning to take shape. As usual, the Clippers are coloring outside the lines. The Clippers agreed to trade Leonard to the Toronto Raptors a week after Frank’s declaration, a deal that would net them Brandon Ingram, an All-Star at Leonard...

Stephen Curry became eligible for a new contract extension with the Golden State Warriors in late August. And while the two sides have not yet finalized a deal, the 38-year-old recently claimed he does not want to become a distraction for the franchise during the negotiation. Per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the plan remains to sign […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider sounds off on Stephen Curry contract extension ‘menu’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ray Allen says people discount the work that greats put in.

The Pistons have fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s salary for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). As a result of the move, Reed will now be assured of receiving the full $5,602,689 owed to him in the final year of his current contract. It’s essentially a formality […]

The Cavaliers have officially signed big man Khalifa Diop to a standard contract, the team announced today in a press release. The 39th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Diop was identified last week as a candidate to become part of the Cavs’ projected 15-man regular season roster, with reporting in the last 24 hours […]

Josh Giddey believes the Chicago Bulls have enough talent to compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but he identified consistency as the biggest factor in determining whether the team can turn that confidence into results. “It’s obviously a pretty loaded conference,” Giddey told ClutchPoints. “But I think we’ve got a good mix: […] The post Josh Giddey confident Bulls have enough to make playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ron Harper Jr. is entering the next phase of his NBA career with something he had been chasing since going undrafted in 2022: stability. After moving between Toronto, Detroit and the G League through two-way contracts, Exhibit 10 deals and short NBA opportunities, Harper has earned a longer-term commitment from the Boston Celtics. The Celtics […] The post Ron Harper Jr. reflects on Celtics stability, Paul George and Jaylen Brown appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Recently retired Russell Westbrook has joined new men's and women's basketball league Project B as a co-founder and chief strategy officer.

Understanding how NBA players travel through the nonstop cross-country schedule reveals a tightly planned operation. Teams typically use charter flights for city-to-city travel, then switch to buses once they land. Across the 2025-2026 regular season, the NBA had 82 games per team, with the schedule divided between home and road dates, making frequent flights and […] The post How Do NBA Players Travel? Inside Team Travel Routines appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry’s NBA future continues to generate questions as the Golden State Warriors superstar enters the later stages of his career, but his wife, Ayesha Curry, appears to believe retirement is not coming anytime soon. At 38, Curry remains one of the NBA’s top players, and Ayesha suggested fans could have several more seasons to […] The post Ayesha Curry hints Steph Curry retirement remains distant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Victor Oladipo sends a heartfelt message to NBA GMs in hopes of gaining another shot at making an NBA comeback.

If Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027, expect the Sacramento Kings to have interest. Kings GM Scott Perry met with Duren this offseason, but the Pistons have shown no interest in working a sign-and-trade deal involving their starting center. Next offseason, Sacramento projects to have cap space and could again pursue Duren. In order for the young center to be an unrestricted free agent next summer, Duren would have to either sign the qualify...

On its 25th anniversary, Basketball Without Borders launched a new camp format for top international prospects this summer

The Brooklyn Nets are still in the midst of an ongoing rebuild, but they reportedly have plans for special promotions that should keep fans interested.

As valuable as Cunningham is with the ball in his hands, one facet of his game has out of necessity gone largely unexplored: his ability to score as an off-ball threat. Cunningham shot 48.8 percent from 3-point range on 41 catch-and-shoot attempts during the postseason, while shooting 75 percent from distance on one dribble and 50 percent on two dribbles. The one- and two-dribble sample size is much smaller, with Cunningham only attempting eight and 10, respectively. But his most recent playo...

Jaylen Brown will play his first game as an opposing player in Boston during a busy January-March stretch.

The NBA's Eastern Conference has undergone significant changes while Tyrese Haliburton was out, but where do the Indiana Pacers fit in?

Here is what Derek Fisher said about why five NBA championships still aren’t enough for him to believe he belongs in the Hall of Fame.