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NBAHere is a three-team mock trade that could help the Lakers improve their wing defense while also solving their current roster-number problem.
NBASteve Ballmer has had an up and down journey as the Clippers owner and we recap his best and worst moments.
Stephen Curry has repeatedly said he wants to finish his career with the Golden State Warriors. The feeling appears to be mutual, making his contract extension with the Warriors very inevitable. It is, however, more than rewarding Curry with a much-deserved deal. The structure of his contract extension could play a significant role in determining […] The post Warriors rumors: What would surprise Dubs insider about Stephen Curry contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 5: Chris Manon #30, Arthur Kaluma #47, and William Hickey #66 of the Los Angeles Lakers smile after the game against the Miami Heat during the California Classic Game on July 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by...
The LA Clippers essentially acted as a “power agent” for Kawhi Leonard by helping broker endorsement opportunities during the 2020 and 2021 plandemic period, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I had one executive tell me last night, Greeney, that the Clippers were essentially acting like a power agent brokering deals for Kawhi Leonard’s business representative […] The post Shams: Clippers acted like power agent for Kawhi Leonard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAHere are five creative ways the Los Angeles Clippers could keep finding young talent after the NBA stripped them of first-round picks until 2034.
NBAKevin O’Connor is joined by Sam Amick to continue his NBA Entertainment Rankings for the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks.
NBAThe Clippers only improving their contract offer to Patrick Beverley after he called Kawhi Leonard rubbed him the wrong way.
NBAThe Brooklyn Nets are celebrating their past eras with a series of game-night celebrations this season. Among those will be “Swamp Dragons Night” on Jan. 29 vs. the Los Angeles Clippers. That night references the team nearly changing its name from the New Jersey Nets to the New Jersey Swamp Dragons in the 1990s. The […] The post Nets hosting ‘Swamp Dragons’ night this season – here’s story behind failed rebrand appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN.
NBAThe Los Angeles Lakers have a brand new roster, with almost no major rotation players left from the team that got to the second round last season. This team is built entirely around the strengths of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and one of the players best suited to help those two is Ziaire Williams. […]
NBAWhile speaking about the merits of signing Collin Sexton, an insider claimed that he might be the answer to the Lakers' backup point guard problem.
SunsRank starts at the end of the bench with four players fighting for opportunities and long-term relevance.
After being punished for cap circumvention in 2000, Minnesota went nearly two decades without any playoff success. Is the same in store for Steve Ballmer's franchise?
The Sixers will close the 2026-27 regular season against high-profile Western Conference opponents.
NBAFree agent signees, trade acquisitions, and 2026 draftees have been the most common additions to NBA rosters this offseason. However, a small number of players come via the draft-and-stash route, as teams bring aboard players drafted in previous years. First-round draftees from the last three years are limited to the 2026 rookie scale, though there […]
NBAJeff Teague says Joel Embiid's inability to stay healthy shows he isn't the most dedicated person to his craft.
NBAAs impactful as Derrick White is, a Celtics insider suggests that he could be next player on the trade block.
NBAThe Los Angeles Lakers are now firmly Luka Doncic’s team as he is the face of the franchise and the roster was rebuilt around him this offseason. Of course, the ultimate goal is always to compete for and win championships and the question now is whether Doncic can lead a team to that. He has […]
The rookie will be dealing with crazy circumstances.
NBAAll-Star guard Anthony Edwards can become eligible for a super-max extension if he makes an All-NBA team in 2027, so he’s not expected to seriously consider signing a new contract until next offseason, but he’s happy about how the Timberwolves’ summer has played out, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on a recent episode of the Hoop Collective […]
NBAJalen Brunson had an unbelievable run to the NBA championship, but does that put him ahead of names like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic?
NBAFor those that completed the Buzz Beat fan survey, the results are now published (Part 1) on Substack submitted by /u/British_Buzz7-59 [link] [comments]
NBAA former gym employee claims Kawhi Leonard secretly trained in New Jersey while his controversial Spurs rehabilitation unfolded.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Jamaree Bouyea #17 of the Phoenix Suns brings the ball up court around Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 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. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images We begin rank...
NBALOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 15, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...
After sitting out a year, Ben Simmons is inching back into the NBA. He is shopping his name around to anyone willing to take him back. However, one insider believes that the New York Knicks aren’t the team for him: James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. “I do think Simmons should get another opportunity […] The post Why Knicks insider scoffs at Ben Simmons idea appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThaddeus Young got an unforgettable introduction to Allen Iverson when the Philadelphia 76ers legend returned to the team during Young’s rookie season. Appearing on the To The Baha podcast, Young recalled how Iverson’s return immediately made an impression on him. The two ended up with lockers next to each other at the practice facility, but […] The post Ex-76ers Thaddeus Young’s first time meeting Allen Iverson is all sorts of wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Amen Thompson may never develop a three. Here are two other ways he can become an NBA star.
NBAAs Jimmy Butler's place in the Warriors' rotation remains in doubt, we explore a trade idea that could help Golden State acquire an immediate upgrade.