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RJ Barrett grew up watching the Toronto Raptors. Now, he will have an opportunity to play alongside one of the most important players in franchise history. After the Raptors officially completed their trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Kawhi Leonard last week, Barrett explained how the blockbuster move has brought back memories of watching […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade has RJ Barrett feeling like a fanboy again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett admitted he initially felt some “saltiness” watching his former team, the New York Knicks, capture the 2026 NBA championship. Those feelings did not last long. During an interview with CBC’s Donnovan Bennett last Thursday, Barrett reflected on the Knicks defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals this past […] The post Why Raptors’ RJ Barrett’s initial ‘saltiness’ over Knicks’ NBA title turned sweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs and star Victor Wembanyama are already generating record-breaking interest in Europe months before the franchise makes its overseas trip during the 2026-27 season. As the Spurs prepare to begin training camp next week, the NBA announced Tuesday that its two upcoming regular-season games in Europe featuring San Antonio and the New […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Spurs’ Europe trip this season draws record-breaking interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston's starting point guard has been cleared for full 5-on-5 contact play, but won’t play in back-to-backs early on.

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players in NBA history. He has also found himself jumping from team to team far more often than the average megastar, though. Trade rumors are a part of the Durant experience, and just last year, Durant joined the Houston Rockets after being the centerpiece of the biggest trade […] The post Kevin Durant’s message to Rockets’ GM at end of last season should quiet trade rumors for now appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ime Udoka believes the Houston Rockets have more to show after another 52-win season ended with a first-round playoff exit. Speaking alongside general manager Rafael Stone at media day Tuesday, Udoka discussed Fred VanVleet’s recovery, the team’s improved depth and the adjustments Houston expects to make entering the 2026-27 season. VanVleet has returned to full […] The post Ime Udoka: “We’re not here to just make the first round” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Washington Wizards are less than a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season with several new faces in the mix. Although he technically played some for the team last year, this will mark the first full season for Trae Young as the Wizards’ starting point guard after his trade from the Atlanta Hawks […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young really hates when opponents snitch to refs about his expert foul-baiting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 14: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers box out during the game during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies adjusts his hoodie during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 07, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 122-115. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good news is ...

Raptors Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration was entirely painless. Barrett admitted he felt “a little salty” while watching the organization that traded him during the 2023-24 season capture the title. “If anybody else were to win […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former NBA top pick Kwame Brown made several powerful claims toward former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

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The Lakers’ made a bet on Walker Kessler, but will it pay off this season?

Do the Cavs have what it takes to truly contend in a stronger Eastern Conference?

There’s no question that Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will be the Lakers’ backcourt starters this fall and Walker Kessler will be in the middle, but who will join that trio in the starting five? Jovan Buha of Buha’s Block (Twitter video link) views free agent addition Quentin Grimes as a lock for one of […]

Here is a blockbuster trade idea for Kevin Durant that would force the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets to make a huge timeline shift.

Draymond Green believes Big Baller Brand was judged too quickly, arguing that every sneaker company needs time to learn from its early products and make improvements. Green defended the brand by pointing out that first-generation basketball shoes are rarely perfect. In his view, the criticism surrounding Big Baller Brand became so intense that the company […] The post Draymond Green defends Big Baller Brand’s shoes appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Trae Young believes drawing fouls has become one of the most effective tools in his offensive game, and he has no problem frustrating opponents in the process. The NBA guard explained that his approach comes from understanding what defenders are allowed to do and recognizing when their physicality crosses the line. Rather than simply absorbing […] The post Trae Young explains how foul drawing frustrates opponents appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 25: Fans shop for LeBron James #23 jerseys as well as other Philadelphia 76ers merchandise at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) | Getty Images One week from today, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the Sixers will begin training camp. Crazy. After a blur of an offseason, what are you most looking forward to seeing or hearing during training camp? What lineups are you hoping ...

Tyrese Haliburton writhing in pain on the floor in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals after suffering an Achilles injury is an image that will always haunt the Indiana Pacers. Before Haliburton went down, the Pacers had a strong chance to finally win their first championship after capturing three titles in the ABA. Fate, […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton had to ‘turn this s**t off’ when Knicks won NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reflecting on his 4-1 first-round playoff defeat against the New York Knicks, former Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young says the rowdy fans were an added motivator in the best-of-7 series. Young took a shot at the Knicks fanbase during the playoffs last season, siding with the Oklahoma City Thunder fans amidst their Game 7 against […] The post Former Hawks star Trae Young puts Knicks fans on blast for actually instigating beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Jalen Brunson is seen outside City Hall at the New York Knicks ticker-tape parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images) In the immediate aftermath of winning a championship, there’s utter jubilation. Once that initial high wears off after the ceremony and you start truly grasping what you just witnessed, the human mind naturally goes in a completely different direction. You begin to think of those who were proven wrong. Athletes always sa...

The Jalen Duren stalemate may be frustrating, but it shows the Pistons are committed to long-term success.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that, in collaboration with book publisher TASCHEN, they are releasing “Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold,” the definitive authorized history book of the franchise. The 528-page book spans seven decades of Laker history on and off the court, exploring stories of fandom, basketball culture and the franchise’s […]

Four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young sensed an internal shift within the Atlanta Hawks once Onsi Saleh took over as the leading voice inside the front office.

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren are still in a contract stand-off, to the point that with the 2026-27 NBA season a handful of weeks away, are there burned bridges with no way back?

Several rotational decisions warrant extensive conversations. For the Washington Wizards, starting point guard isn’t one of them. In June, the Wizards signed Trae Young to a four-year, $212 million contract extension to serve as their starting PG for the 2026-27 season and beyond. He’s the team’s best distributor since Russell Westbrook. And they paid him […]

Fred VanVleet's return could make the Rockets a threat in the West.

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With Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, and Davion Mitchell projected to fill four spots in the Heat’s starting lineup, the shooting guard position may be the only one up for grabs during training camp and the preseason. Discussing that final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald identifies Klay Thompson as the “clear” […]