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NBAThe New York Knicks have added three new players to their roster ahead of training camp: only one is likely to make the final cut among two NBA veterans and a young prospect.
Pablo Torre did not pull any punches toward his former employer.
Former Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers reflected on the accountability within Miami’s championship teams, explaining why he felt comfortable challenging LeBron James despite James’ status as one of the NBA’s biggest stars. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Chalmers discussed the famous confrontation between himself and James during Miami’s Big Three era and how teammates […] The post Mario Chalmers explains how he held LeBron James accountable appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Brooklyn Nets finished the 2025-26 season with a 20-62 record, and their reward for it was drafting Mikel Brown Jr. with the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. They are expected to improve a bit heading into the 2026-27 campaign, especially after acquiring Julius Randle, a perennial threat to average 20/5/5, in […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. gets ruthlessly mocked after wild 2026-27 prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBATaj Gibson’s first day as a coach came with a phone call he did not expect to last as long as it did. One day after retiring from the NBA and being named an assistant on Tiago Splitter’s Bulls staff, Gibson described how Tom Thibodeau, his head coach during his early years in Chicago, reached […] The post Ex-Bulls HC Tom Thibodeau’s congratulatory call to Taj Gibson took an unexpected turn appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The WNBA regular season is set to resume on September 17, with the playoffs right around the corner. That also means the end-of-season award debates are now at center stage.
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Michael Porter Jr. will carry the scoring load for the Brooklyn Nets in the upcoming season. While the Nets added Julius Randle, Porter is expected to be the focal point of the offense. Porter has been putting in the work, aware of the fact that he needs to add more to his arsenal to remain […] The post How Klay Thompson humbled Michael Porter Jr. during recent workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The possibility of the NBA adding two more expansion teams continues to gain steam, and it's expected to happen at record numbers.
The Knicks are signing big man Drew Eubanks to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post tweets. They have inked big man Liam Robbins to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team’s PR department tweets. Additionally, the Knicks signed Jaden Akins, Nick Jourdain, Mitch Mascari, Toby Okani, Igor Milicic and Paul Zilinskas […]
Sophie Cunningham says Adam Silver has been quietly picking her brain on who should run the WNBA next.
The Pistons have signed and waived forwards Dawson Garcia and Basheer Jihad, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. The moves are designed to have Garcia and Jihad join their NBA G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise. Garcia was on the Pistons’ camp roster last fall but was waived prior to opening night. He went undrafted […]
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 —...
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.
Azzi Fudd is ready to do what she can for the playoff-bound Wings while rehabbing from arthroscopic knee surgery that ended the rookie season for the WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said interest in the WNBA's vacant commissioner role has surged since Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement earlier this month. Formal interviews have not yet begun, though calls about the opening continue to be received by the NBA. "I can tell by the calls I'm getting how much more attractive this job is and will be in 2027 than it was in 2019," said Silver. The hiring process will formally begin once the league selects a search firm, a step currently underway...
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 […]
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.
The Lakers, and Mark Walter, were among many talking points during Adam Silver's Board of Governors media availability.
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The Nets officially signed and then requested waivers on guards Isaiah Wong and Dwight Murray Jr., according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link). Both players appear likely to suit for the Long Island Nets this fall, as Brooklyn’s G League affiliate made a pair of separate trades to acquire their returning […]
Kelsey Mitchell is closing in on WNBA history, and as the Indiana Fever shift their focus from the FIBA World Cup to the postseason, she’s doing it under the brightest lights of her career. The Fever star knows how hard the next step will be, but she’s not backing down from the moment, to say the least.
The NBA Board of Governors previously authorized an exploration of expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle back in March, and now the process is advancing into further stages, per ESPN's Shams Charania, who provided an update on Tuesday's edition of NBA Today.
The Trail Blazers have been working on a deal with local officials to bring massive renovations to the Moda Center.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the L.A. Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla believes the team’s identity in 2026-27 will be shaped not only by its revamped roster but also by the different experiences each player brings to the group. Mazzulla spoke Tuesday, September 15, during the Celtics’ introductory press conference for Paul George and Mike Conley. The two veterans joined Brad […] The post Joe Mazzulla explains how Celtics will build a new identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Kawhi Leonard chose the Toronto Raptors for his trade out of the Los Angeles Clippers with his eye on building the legacy of his career back where he previously won a championship in 2019. Leonard also reportedly had interest in the San Antonio Spurs, which would have similarly been a return engagement. Leonard also received trade interest from the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, but he directed his efforts to the Raptors. "This is a complete legacy play for Kawhi," said Shams Cha...
Kawhi Leonard avoided a suspension or the cancellation of his contract following the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers, with Shams Charania explaining that the league lacked sufficient evidence to impose either punishment. While Los Angeles received a $30 million fine and lost five first-round picks, Leonard kept his contract before eventually returning to the Toronto […] The post Kawhi Leonard avoided suspension due insufficient evidence appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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