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The Miami Heat look like a team worth rooting for in the 2026-27 NBA season. The team finally landed Giannis Antetokounmpo after almost a year of anticipation. Davion Mitchell was another key player that the franchise secured last season. Now, ahead of an exciting NBA season, Mitchell is literally drawing a line in the sand […] The post Heat’s Davion Mitchell draws literal lines in the sand with bold 2026-27 goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the new season with an overhauled roster, leaving Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with the vital role of leading the transition as the main holdovers from last season. While the system will heavily revolve around Doncic and Reaves, coach JJ Redick needs everyone else to buy into their specific roles, […] The post Robert Horry declares Lakers’ AD-esque figure the ‘key’ instead of Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry was drafted as the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He then went on to have an impressive rookie year run with the Bay Area team and was the NBA Rookie of the Year runner-up. But nearly 17 years after playing his […] The post Stephen Curry’s rookie ‘dunking’ photos resurface, get roasted by internet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Quentin Grimes and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Dec. 7,...

Kevon Looney believes the new-look Lakers roster will benefit from the team-bonding experience of spending time with Luka Doncic in Slovenia, relays BasketNews. In a recent interview with ESPN LA (YouTube link), Looney called it a unique experience in his long NBA career. “I’ve been in the league for a while and that’s my first […]

Here are five NBA veterans who should return to the team that drafted them for one final run, led by Klay Thompson, Mike Conley, and Brook Lopez.

A resurfaced video shows 12-year-old Anthony Edwards confidently telling D.C. Young Fly that he would eventually reach the NBA.

Former NBA point guard Isaiah Thomas is one of the most well-traveled players in recent league history, having played on ten teams in 12 NBA seasons. Thomas made them count, endearing himself to millions of fans and making two All-Star teams during his time in the league. Thomas has remained active in the sport of […] The post Isaiah Thomas reveals interesting plan to continue career, but not in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jeff Goldberg says the WNBA has growing pains, but its position at 30 is significantly better than the NBA’s was.

Several NBA teams could make late roster moves as training camp approaches and major questions remain unresolved.

Last Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced she would retire from her role effective December 31. 2026. Engelbert has served as the league commissioner since 2019 and has relished her seven-and-a-half-year tenure. “I love women’s basketball and am not going anywhere yet,” Engelbert said. The news came as a shock to the league, but her…

Luka Doncic hilariously fired a shot at Austin Reaves.

Jalen Duren’s long standoff with the Pistons will likely result in an extension agreement, but Brett Siegel of Clutch Points doesn’t expect him to remain in Detroit for the entirety of his new deal. Speaking recently on the Clutch Scoops podcast (YouTube link, hat tip to Heavy), Siegel suggested that Duren is a strong candidate […]

The start of training camp is nearly here for the Los Angeles Lakers as they begin their preparation for the 2026-27 season. L.A. retooled its roster around star Luka Doncic and at the forefront was bringing in a cornerstone center in Walker Kessler. The Lakers registered interest in Kessler for several years, but the Utah […]

The Pillars represent the dependable middle of a Suns roster hoping its depth becomes one of its greatest strengths.

Here is how the Clippers could turn Kris Dunn into three future second-round picks while the Celtics add another proven defensive guard.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to the media at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on August 6, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images In May, Jaylen Brown was down bad. The Sixers had just pulled off t...

Four prominent NBA insiders described an aggressive Clippers defense that allegedly damaged relationships and included misleading reporters.

Danny Green believes the Lakers’ offseason overhaul could produce a strong regular season, but he remains uncertain about how the young roster will perform once the playoffs begin. According to Lakers Nation, Green said he initially was unsure about the direction of the franchise before the Lakers made several moves in rapid succession. He ultimately […] The post Danny Green weighs in on Lakers’ playoff outlook appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Lakers big man Kevon Looney will be an important piece of the roster this season. While Walker Kessler is slotted in as the starting center, Looney looks to be the primary backup and will provide size, physicality, rebounding and championship experience for this squad. Most will recall Looney as a longtime member of […]

The Fighting Illini went more than a decade without a first round draft pick. Now, they cant miss. Is Quentin Coleman next in line?

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 24: The Atlanta Dream look on during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 24, 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) | NBAE via Getty Images How have the Atlanta ...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 08: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns drives the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we’ve gone through the Sun...

Clark went scoreless. The refs made it worse.

He praised her. Then argued with her.

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed wing Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 contract, Lee's agency announced. An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guranteed deal that is set up for Lee to eventually join the Rip City Remix of the G League following the preseason. Lee has spent the last three seasons playing for teams in Japan and Australia. He previously played in the G League during the 2022-23 after going undrafted out of Davidson. The 6-foot-7 wing is also a prominent member of the South Korean n...

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton is excited and ready for his first season with the team to start. Speaking with ESPN LA in a recent interview, Sexton said he's ready to win with the Lakers. "I would say just opportunity to win, being on big stage and being in the situation where I can try to come in and impact winning," Sexton replied when asked about why he chose the Lakers in free agency. "I feel like I've been on different teams where it's just been a lot tougher. Of course, the...

Let’s rank the teams that can actually win the 2027 NBA championship.

For guard Quentin Grimes, the decision to join the Lakers this summer was a “no-brainer.” Because for the 26-year-old Grimes, the Lakers offered several appealing factors: stability, familiarity and opportunity. Stability in the form of a four-year, $60 million contract (with a player option for the 2029-30 season) after playing for four teams over the...

The Knicks might not be in a position to give Miles McBride the kind of deal he'd want.