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The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Sean McNeil to an Exhibit 10 contract. McNeil is expected to join the Cleveland Charge ahead of the upcoming G League season. McNeil played in 44 games for the Charge last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 9.5 points on 46/43/92 shooting splits.

Here are three blockbuster trades that could make the Raptors even more dangerous after bringing Kawhi Leonard back

Myles Turner has been elected vice president on the NBPA Executive Committee. Turner will begin his three-year term immediately, replacing Garrett Temple, who retired at the end of the 2025-26 NBA season. "I am thrilled to join the executive committee at such a pivotal time for our league and am prepared to take on this leadership role within the PA," said Turner. "It's an honor to be voted in by my peers, and I am committed to advancing the priorities that matter most to the players across t...

Taj Gibson has been in a whirlwind. On Monday, Gibson announced his retirement after 17 seasons. Then, he was brought on as a Chicago Bulls assistant coach under head coach Tiago Splitter. Gibson, who played in Chicago from 2009 to 2017, is soaking it all in. And that includes paying tribute to the late former […] The post Taj Gibson pays tribute to ‘uncle’ Stacey King after returning to Bulls as coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sacramento Kings must’ve had a goal in the offseason of making major changes to their guard room, and it looks like they’ve accomplished. It also seems like they didn’t want any kind of guards, but they wanted all lottery-pick guards. After drafting Darius Acuff Jr. and recently signing Ben Simmons, the Kings have added […] The post Kings add another ex-lottery pick PG after drafting Darius Acuff Jr., signing Ben Simmons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone wholesome changes this offseason. However, the biggest headline-grabbing change remains LeBron James’ exit, who has now formed a super-team with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, as far as season expectations are concerned, former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas had a unique perspective. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas claimed that he […] The post Gilbert Arenas hits Lakers with ‘cheap season ticket’ diss after losing LeBron James appeared first on ...

After the Boston Celtics introduced veterans Paul George and Mike Conley Jr. to the media, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins reminded everyone why team team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is on the hot seat. After fans watched All-Star Jaylen Brown be sent to the division rival Philadelphia 76ers and the Celtics acquire George in […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins is putting Celtics’ Brad Stevens firmly on hot seat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are just over a month away from kicking off their 2026 NBA title defense. The Knicks will be returning most of their championship core from a year ago, although Mitchell Robinson did depart in free agency for the rival Boston Celtics, with Andre Drummond replacing him as the Knicks’ backup big […] The post Ex-Nuggets NBA champion, Warriors draft bust among Knicks’ next round of training camp signings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Going into this season, Victor Wembanyama is looking to take things further. He comes off winning NBA Defensive Player of the Year and leading the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals. Beyond that, he received an honor from the ever-talkative Stephen A. Smith. Smith said to VT Gen Z that Wembanyama is poised to […] The post Stephen A. Smith declares Victor Wembanyama has dethroned LeBron James as face of NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Appearing at an introductory press conference on Tuesday more than two months after being traded from Philadelphia to Boston, veteran forward Paul George acknowledged that he’s aware of how unpopular the Jaylen Brown trade was among Celtics fans. While he’s not promising to replace the production of a player who finished sixth in MVP voting […]

Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor. The Clippers traded Leonard to Toronto in June, but the deal was put on hold amid the NBA’s investigation into the LA organization violating salary cap circumvention rules. The league found wrongdoing and the Clippers’ punishment includes losing five first-round picks and a $30 million fine. Kawhi Leonard of...

The Warriors have waived Chance McMillian and Deivon Smith after signing them earlier on Wednesday to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Both players were members of the Warriors’ G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, last season, and both will be eligible to receive Exhibit 10 bonuses if they stay with […]

After looking like another Lakers gem early last season, Jake LaRavia slumped hard. Can he find consistency this season?

The Clippers needed to trade Kawhi Leonard, but the sanctions from the NBA will be felt for years.

Caitlin Clark has never needed much help making her case on offense. At Iowa, she became the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, led Division I in assists three times and won just about every major individual award available to her. In the WNBA, she won Rookie of the Year, led the league in assists as a […]

Almost two decades on from the Boston Celtics’ title success in 2008, Kendrick Perkins has credited their preseason trip with the basis for their success....

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Blake Griffin has named Michael Jordan as his choice for the greatest basketball player of all time, pointing to Jordan’s overall career as the primary reason for his selection. “I think Michael Jordan is the GOAT because he had the best career of all time,” Griffin said on Boy Talk Talk Show, via HoopsHype. Jordan’s […] The post Blake Griffin: Michael Jordan is the GOAT appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A’ja Wilson has finally explained why she chose not to play for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. A vocal group of fans on social media still isn’t buying it. The four-time MVP spoke with reporters Tuesday as the Las Vegas Aces prepare to return from the WNBA’s World Cup break. […]

Dominick Barlow gave the Sixers incredible value in his first season in Philadelphia. Can he do even more next season?

Cameron Brink is finally finding her rhythm in the WNBA after her ACL injury.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - APRIL 2026: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) and Jaden McDaniels (3) interviewed bye ESPN's Jorge Sedano at the end of the game at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Game 6, NBA Playoffs first round. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) | Star Tribune via Getty Images In part two of the Timberwolves Player Previews series, Will dives into the swing...

Caitlin Clark made a thoughtful gesture toward her Indiana Fever teammates after returning from the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

Marina Mabrey scored a WNBA record 53 points earlier this season.

The New York Knicks have added another veteran big man to their training camp roster, signing James Wiseman to an Exhibit 9 contract. Wiseman arrives in New York looking for another opportunity to establish himself after spending five seasons in the NBA with three different organizations. The 25-year-old center entered the league as the No. […] The post Knicks sign James Wiseman appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New York Knicks have continued adding competition to their roster by signing Ochai Agbaji to an Exhibit 9 contract. Agbaji joins New York after spending the first four seasons of his NBA career with three different organizations. The 26-year-old began his career with the Utah Jazz before later playing for the Toronto Raptors and […] The post Knicks sign Ochai Agbaji appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Chicago Bulls have a season like no other ahead of them. Caleb Wilson is waiting in the wings to blossom. Plus, a new executive team, new coach, and a new sense of urgency. And yet, the Bulls find themselves in familiar territory, per ESPN. Of the 30 teams, Chicago ranks 27th in ESPN’s 3-year […] The post Bulls “most consistent” status in ESPN’s 3-year outlook highlights why bombshell changes were made appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After placing fifth in the 2024 offseason, the Mavericks’ placement in the future power rankings have fallen every year