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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 29: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on October 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 116-115. 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 David Berding/Get...

Adam Mares of DNVR and the All-NBA pod joins to discuss a pivotal season in Denver. We look back on what went wrong for the Nuggets in their brutal loss to the Wolves after a promising season, and how the new version of the team addresses those issues. What do we expect from newcomer DeMar DeRozan and how will David Adelman deploy him? Plus, why Jokic didn't extend, and Adam invokes geopolitics as he discusses whether the Nuggets would ever consider trading Jokic. Finally, we discuss how the ...

INGLEWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 2: Dominick Barlow #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on February 2, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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...

George is still an effective player, but how many games will he play?

Here are the 15 best NBA power forwards entering the 2026-27 season, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and LeBron James.

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: Kyrie Irving #11 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have still not come to an agreement on a new extension, as both sides seem to be only $10 million apart. While the Pistons are willing to offer him $190 million, Duren has been standing on business and sticking with his $200 million desire. Along with him wanting that […] The post NBA rumors: Jalen Duren badly wants Pistons to know he’d leave them for a Kings max next summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers will enter the 2026-27 season without Kawhi Leonard, but the organization’s expectations have not changed despite officially trading the star forward back to the Toronto Raptors. NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed during the latest episode of Bleacher Report’s “Insider Notebook” that Los Angeles has spent the offseason attempting to construct a […] The post Clippers’ goal all summer was building a playoff team without Kawhi Leonard. Is that realistic? appeared first on...

Michael Porter Jr. is coming off a career-best season with the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-10 sharpshooter’s impressive 2025-26 campaign landed him at No. 15 in Hoopshype’s NBA small forward rankings. “Michael Porter Jr. made a charge at first-time All-Star honors in 2025-26, falling just short of achieving that,” wrote Hoopshype’s Frank Urbina. “Once Porter Jr. […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. lands at No. 15 in SF rankings after career year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Morgan Tuck will relocate with the Connecticut Sun and remain general manager when the franchise becomes the Houston Comets in 2027.

Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento. The 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Payton has made 524 regular season appearances for five NBA teams, […]

Too often, people take liberties in describing who LaMelo Ball is. Using his path to the NBA to diminish him is stupid.

The journeyman is up next.

Could the Wizards be kind of good this year? Maybe?

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: The sneakers worn by Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 28, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel ...

Iman Shumpert predicts the Lakers will be a borderline play-in team needing Luka Doncic to produce late-season magic.

Looking at the trajectory of the game today, Sophie Cunningham has given the ultimate compliment to the Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles. Drafted No.

Sophie Cunningham believes Caitlin Clark deserves more recognition from WNBA players for transforming the league’s reach.

The Philadelphia 76ers had some big additions during the offseason, as everyone knows that LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined the team. Unfortunately, they had some departures as well, and it was one off the court that touched many 76ers fans. Longtime public announcer Matt Cord announced his retirement six months ago, but weeks before […] The post 76ers get surprise return alongside big moves for LeBron James, Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite all the criticism, Adam Silver maintains his stance on the second apron, highlighting how it has benefited the league.

The Indiana Pacers have waived Keion Brooks Jr., Cameron Hildreth, M.J. Iraldi and Wade Taylor IV. All four players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts. Brooks, Hildreth, Iraldi and Taylor are all expected to join the Noblesville Boom for the upcoming G League season. The Pacers roster sits at 17 players. Indiana has 14 players signed to standard contracts and three players signed to two-way contracts.

The New Orleans Pelicans waived Christian Shumate. The Pelicans then signed-and-waived Johnny O'Neil. Both players were signed to exhibit 10 contracts. Both Shumate and O'Neil are expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season. Shumate and O'Neil both played for the Squadron last season.

The Boston Celtics have waived guard Caleb Grill. Boston had signed Grill to an Exhibit 10 contract. Grill is expected to join the Maine Celtics for the upcoming G League season.

Lauren Jackson wants the Fever to win the WNBA championship, and her reasoning begins with Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

The Pelicans signed and then subsequently waived former Santa Clara big man Johnny O’Neil, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. It’s a familiar series of transactions for the Pelicans, who also signed and waived O’Neil last September in order to gain his G League rights and ensure he’d receive a bonus worth $50K for spending at […]

Martina Navratilova and Olympic champion Nancy Hogshead-Makar have strongly called out the sports community in what they see as a double standard. While Sydney Sweeney’s Novig ad continues to draw widespread backlash, Hogshead-Makar posted on social media, calling for a shift in focus to the WNBA’s failure to address eligibility rules.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Philadelphia 76ers Public Address Announcer Matt Cord smiles during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Ph...

As the Raptors seek more upgrades after acquiring Kawhi Leonard, we explore a trade that could help them bolster their frontcourt by acquiring Daniel Gafford.

Allen Iverson reached out to Matt Cord, urging the announcer to return for another year.

DETROIT, MI - MAY 17: Caris LeVert #8 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Seven on May 17, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Image...