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Kawhi Leonard is about to begin his second run with the Toronto Raptors, and it appears to come with a good reason. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Leonard had other potential suitors who wanted to trade for him, but he ultimately chose the Toronto Raptors because of his legacy. “There were teams —...

The New York Knicks are the reigning NBA champions, and this season is about trying to defend their title and repeat. Head coach Mike Brown’s decision to use his bench regularly was a big reason why the Knicks won the title, and the team made an intriguing move to fortify their roster depth with the […] The post Knicks add intriguing vet ahead of 2026-27 NBA title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors, after much ado, have officially brought back Kawhi Leonard in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031 and 2033), an unprotected pick swap in 2027, and two second-round selections (2030 and 2033). This finally brought an end to a trade saga that […] The post Raptors dig up old Scottie Barnes’ admission about Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Expectations are high for the Miami Heat heading into the 2026-27 NBA season following their blockbuster trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo immediately elevates the Heat into contending status, although considering that there are plenty of other contending teams in the Eastern Conference, the road ahead for this team is not going to be […] The post Davion Mitchell already declares Heat ‘champions’ amid Giannis hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks brought home their first NBA title in 53 years this summer, and the success from last year means fans will have a harder time seeing them play during the 2026-27 campaign.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 03: Isaiah Wong #21 of the Charlotte Hornets plays against the Washington Wizards during their game at Spectrum Center on February 03, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dwight Murray Jr. and Isaiah Wong are officia...

Former NBA player Eddie Johnson believes Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors could face a lengthy wait before eventually being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Johnson argued that Leonard’s accomplishments may not be enough to make him a first-ballot selection, predicting that voters could deliberately delay his induction for several years. “When he […] The post Eddie Johnson: Kawhi Leonard won’t be a first-ballot Hall of Famer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

John Konchar has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday night.

Caleb Wilson felt like he was back in college again when he recently returned to Chapel Hill and played some hoops with North Carolina students. He even threw one down off the board to the delight of everyone who witnessed the Chicago Bulls rookie’s basketball prowess. You can check out the video of that dunk […] The post Watch Bulls’ Caleb Wilson throw down a slam back in Chapel Hill return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cleveland Cavaliers have big expectations for Peyton Watson in his first season with the team.

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The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow. Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million maximum extension this offseason, a deal that Golliver wrote “deserves more scrutiny.” The numbers are certainly enormous. Mitchell will earn more than $60 […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

However, no votes were taken and nothing official has happened. Yet.

Cavaliers fans who want no part of DAZN won’t be completely shut out this season. They also won’t see the majority of the schedule. A handy graphic compiled by RealCavsFans.com shows that 31 of Cleveland’s 82 regular-season games will be available without a DAZN subscription. That’s nearly 40 percent of the schedule. Of those, 15 […] The post Cavs fans can watch 31 games without DAZN this season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company. Only three players have won the NBA MVP award in three straight seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander could join that group in 2026-27, particularly if the Thunder remain near the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DeMar DeRozan has never come off the bench for an entire NBA season. At 37, that may be about to change. It also could place some hardware within reach. Logan Struck of NBA On SI predicted that DeRozan will win Sixth Man of the Year after signing a veteran-minimum contract with Denver. The fit makes […] The post Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan has obvious path to Sixth Man award appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Wizards have re-signed forward Anthony Gill, according to a team press release. Gill has appeared in 285 games (23 starts) in his six seasons in Washington, averaging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. In 55 games (eight starts) last season, he averaged 5.8 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 62.8 percent from the […]

Iman Shumpert won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he's still upset he didn't win more against Kevin Durant and the powerhouse Golden State Warriors.

With the Los Angeles Lakers led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves going into the 2026 season, the franchise itself has seen a change of ownership recently. As Mark Walter sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion after a year as a majority owner, though he was under investigation by the federal government, NBA commissioner Adam […] The post Adam Silver insists Mark Walter had ‘no red flags’ in first comments on Lakers’ $12.5 billion sale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker becoming an NBA All-Star would have sounded fairly outrageous a year ago. Now? It merely sounds bold. Jackson Caudell of NBA On SI recently predicted that Alexander-Walker will join Jalen Johnson as one of two Atlanta representatives in the 2027 All-Star Game. Alexander-Walker is coming off a breakout season in which he averaged […] The post Could Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker really become an NBA All-Star? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

They can both score a lot, and they’re both Nets. Can they get Nets out of lousy offense?

Both NBA veterans come with plenty of experience and accolades — but neither has won a title. That desperation could fuel the 2026-2027 Celtics.

The Golden State Warriors could consider trading Draymond Green at the 2027 trade deadline if their season fails to meet expectations, according to Marcus Thompson II. Speaking on The Kevin O’Connor Show, Thompson said the Warriors could have a major decision to make about their long-term direction by the middle of the season. “This might […] The post Warriors could trade Draymond Green if season goes bad appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Pick a number between 32 and 54. There may be a reasonable case for the Wizards winning that many games. Bryson Akins of Wizards On SI recently projected Washington to finish 42-40, with a best-case ceiling of 54 victories and a worst-case floor of 32. That is quite a neighborhood. It also reflects how difficult […] The post Wizards projected to finish 42-40, but just about anything seems possible appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Sacramento Kings. Free […]

Rasheer Fleming showed flashes of being a legitimate 3-and-D player last season, and now the Suns need that growth to continue.

The Lakers, and Mark Walter, were among many talking points during Adam Silver's Board of Governors media availability.