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Harden still played at a high level last season. How long that can continue is anyone’s guess.

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Here are five NBA players who could still be traded before Opening Night, with rumors and contract questions keeping things alive.

Both sides want the deal to move forward, but the Clippers have to sort out their front office after the suspensions.

After investing heavily in their core, the Magic could stand to lose Anthony Black next summer.

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The Los Angeles Clippers are in deep sh—what’s a word that rhymes with spit?—right now, as the NBA recently dropped the hammer on the team for its circumvention of the salary cap. It felt like a death knell for Steve Ballmer and the Clippers, who appear to be cursed for perpetuity. They were fined $30 […] The post Brian Windhorst clowns Clippers’ ‘little brother syndrome’ vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Although the Sacramento Kings wasn’t interested in buying out Zach LaVine, that could change mid-season, as the Miami Heat are expected to have eyes on the situation. The Heat were reportedly interested in LaVine this summer, which is an option the team could revisit during the 2026-27 season. The Heat will be monitoring LaVine and […] The post Heat insider raises eyebrows with ‘notable’ Zach LaVine observation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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It’s been about a week since the Los Angeles Clippers were handed a hefty punishment from the league after findings of cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. Steve Ballmer was probably given the biggest punishment, as he’s suspended from all league and team activities for a year. Pablo Torres has been tracking this story since last […] The post Clippers rumors: Pablo Torre’s latest Steve Ballmer bombshell explains historic punishment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is how the Lakers' projected 2027 starting five compares with last season's group, from star power and spacing to defense and overall fit.

While speaking about the comparisons with Magic Johnson, Dylan Harper also revealed the impact Gregg Popovich had on his growth.

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As the fallout from the Los Angeles Clippers' historic punishment unfolds, the Los Angeles Lakers probably can't help but laugh at their luck.

As expected, the Pelicans have officially waived big man Taj Gibson, the team announced today in a press release. Gibson was sent from Memphis to New Orleans as part of the four-player trade completed by the Grizzlies and Pelicans on Tuesday. The 17-year NBA veteran was included in that deal for cap purposes and was […]

Taj Gibson has been waived by the New Orleans Pelicans. Gibson was acquired by the Pelicans on Tuesday from the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the Jordan Hawkins trade. Gibson had signed a multi-year contract with the Grizzlies in February. Gibson appeared in 10 games with Memphis in his age-40 season, averaging 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes.

While Scoot Henderson remains a promising young player, a contract extension may not be on the radar just yet.

Without a doubt the biggest addition the Los Angeles Lakers made to their roster this offseason was acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. Getting a true center to pair with Luka Doncic has long been a priority and the Lakers believe they have found the right piece in the fifth-year big out of […]

An Accursed Bog Witch Predicts the 2026-2027 Timberwolves Season

Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green represent the players Phoenix is counting on most to make an impact every night.

Bronny James appears likely to survive the Lakers’ roster crunch, but his long-term future could depend on this season.

Patrick Beverley has recalled the contract negotiations that preceded his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers, saying he turned down more money from the Sacramento Kings because he wanted to remain with the Clippers. “I signed a three-year $40 million contract with the Clippers. I turned down a three-year $50 million with Sacramento just to […] The post Patrick Beverley recalls Clippers contract talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA player Robert Horry can't believe Jonathan Kuminga went to Minnesota of all places.

While Amen Thompson certainly boasts star potential, an NBA insider claims his best version may be a young Ben Simmons.

After a rumor surfaced online that the Charlotte Hornets are on the verge of completing a trade for Sacramento Kings veteran big man Domantas Sabonis, one expert quickly dismissed the idea.

Once the Kawhi Leonard trade with Toronto is finalized, the Clippers plan to hold onto Brandon Ingram for a while rather than immediately trying to flip him for other players or draft picks, Jake Fischer said on Bleacher Report’s NBA Insider Notebook (video link, hat tip to BasketNews). Fischer confirms that the Clippers have informed […]