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Warriors star Steph Curry is acknowledging a "new normal" as he deals with runner's knee entering Golden State's new NBA season.

Bill Simmons seemed to indicate during his podcast on Wednesday that LeBron James was set to go to the Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency this summer before pivoting to the Philadelphia 76ers.

It was encouraging to see Kevin Durant having fun at the Houston Rockets Media Day. Durant’s cheerfulness was a good omen, especially after his first season with the Rockets did not end as well as he had hoped. The veteran star was hampered by multiple injuries in the first round of the playoffs and was […] The post Watch Kevin Durant’s hilarious reaction to Amen Thompson’s Media Day session appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As 41-year-old LeBron James continues to do well, conversations about the greatest of all time often come up, especially when compared with Michael Jordan. Jordan played for the Washington Wizards for two NBA seasons, from 2001 to 2003, after serving as the team’s president of basketball operations and a minority owner. Meanwhile, Nick Young said […] The post Nick Young questions Michael Jordan’s Wizards stint appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kevin Durant thinks his absence in the 2026 NBA playoffs helped the young Rockets team.

Luka Doncic has made winning championships his central goal with the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he will not be satisfied until he helps the franchise add more titles. In a personal essay titled “To Win It All: On Basketball and Belonging,” Doncic reflected on his arrival in Los Angeles and explained what wearing the Lakers’ […] The post Luka Doncic: “I won’t rest until we win more championships” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Free agent forward Kevin Knox II will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Magic and take part in training camp, a league source tells Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). Knox, 27, has seven years of NBA experience, but he spent last season with the Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s G League affiliate. […]

The Lakers' 2026-27 roster is deeper with the skills needed around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Dereck Lively II's status for the start of the season has yet to be determined as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, sources said.

Cooper Flagg’s rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks gave ESPN’s Brian Windhorst flashbacks to LeBron James’ first year in the NBA. “Cooper Flagg kept giving me flashbacks to LeBron James as a rookie,” Windhorst said. “By LeBron’s second season, he was a top-five player, and I feel strongly that this is Flagg’s destiny too.” Flagg […] The post Cooper Flagg drawing LeBron James comparisons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Former first-round pick Keon Johnson has signed with the Hawks, the team announced in an email. No contract details were released, but it’s likely to be an Exhibit 10 deal with a training camp invitation. That would make Johnson eligible to earn a bonus worth up to $91K on top of his G League salary if […]

Austin Reaves has gone from underdog to the center of attention. How he handles it will help shape the Lakers season.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a basket at the buzzer to end the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) |...

A frontcourt of Nurk (who is reportedly much thinner and presumably in better condition), JJJ and Lauri would be formidable. Will Flip break out this season? How many dunks will Hayes' athleticism lead to? Will Mo Bamba be on the roster by the start of the season or will the Jazz hire Kevin Love or Kelly Olynyk back? submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

Will Ace continue to develop quickly, or will the increased focus on winning and increased roster competition hold him back? Will Brice be a 6MOY candidate? Which between Svi or Hinson will win the rest of the minutes? Will Josh Green be impactful or is his contract going to be dangled in a trade before the deadline? submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

Charles Barkley remains high on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs entering the 2026-27 season, but the NBA legend did not appreciate how the superstar handled the end of the 2026 NBA Finals. During a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino Guru News, Barkley called out Wembanyama over his actions following San Antonio’s […] The post Charles Barkley calls out Spurs star Victor Wembanyama over ‘disrespectful’ NBA Finals moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Management changes in Atlanta caused Trae Young to want to move on after spending more than seven years with the organization, relays Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Appearing this week on Michael Porter Jr.’s podcast (YouTube link), Young said he didn’t feel the same type of support from the front office after Onsi Saleh took […]

Mystics finish the season at Capital One Arena against the Chicago Sky.

The Warriors are no longer considered legitimate championship contenders, but they’re still one of the NBA’s most fun teams. There are great storylines. There’s intrigue. There’s history. There’s suspense.  They won four championships in eight years, becoming the league’s modern-day dynasty. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr are still together. Last season, Kerr referred...

Both are likely on Exhibit 10 deals and headed to G League Long Island after camp.

The Philadelphia 76ers have seemingly transformed themselves into championship contenders overnight with the free agent signing of LeBron James and the Jaylen Brown trade with the Boston Celtics. At the very least, they’re among the Finals contenders in the Eastern Conference. But count former NBA guard Jeff Teague as one of the voices who has […] The post Why Jeff Teague isn’t on the 76ers train despite LeBron James, Jaylen Brown additions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BOSTON — Not many folks are having better offseasons than Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey. After debuting his signature shoe last postseason, Maxey and New Balance are officially set to release the Maxey V1’s on October 2nd. Oh, and Maxey’s Philadelphia 76ers also landed LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in free agency, elevating them to […] The post Exclusive: Tyrese Maxey on New Balance Maxey V1’s, LeBron James, 76ers title hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Charles Barkley does not view the Houston Rockets as a serious threat in the Western Conference entering the 2026-27 NBA season, instead pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs as the teams positioned to control the conference for years to come. During a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino Guru News, […] The post Charles Barkley completely writes off Rockets amid Thunder, Spurs rise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Charles Barkley admitted he was “disappointed” by LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, with the NBA legend hoping James would instead return to the Cleveland Cavaliers to finish his career. During a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino Guru News, Barkley addressed James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers […] The post Charles Barkley reveals why LeBron James’ 76ers move left him ‘disappointed’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...

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Marcus Smart felt the offer that he received from the Lakers "didn't match the way that I played."

Jordan Greene joins the show to get us ready for training camp and media day!

Ausar Thompson plans to take a more aggressive approach on the offensive end this season and become a more well-rounded player, he told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “One thing a lot of people say is sometimes if you’re too unselfish, you’re being selfish,” the Pistons’ wing said. “I feel like that’s […]