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The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into a new era after trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, with interim CEO/governor John Gibson addressing the franchise’s direction for the first time. Leonard was officially traded on Sept. 14, with Los Angeles receiving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap […] The post Clippers thank Kawhi Leonard after Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here are five teams that maybe, just maybe could emerge as title threats this season.

Wizards big man Alex Sarr will be a partial participant when training camp opens next week, general manager Will Dawkins told reporters on Thursday, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). However, according to Dawkins, there’s still an expectation that Sarr will be ready for the start of the regular season on October 21. […]

The NBA's 3-2-1 draft lottery expands to 16 teams and adds draft relegation, pick restrictions and anti-tanking penalties. Here's how it reshapes fantasy basketball's Silly SZN.

VJ Edgecombe set the bar high for himself in year one, but there’s a lot of room — and opportunity — for growth ahead in his sophomore season.

The offseason has been a weird one for the Detroit Pistons, particularly when it comes to Jalen Duren contract talks. Last season, the fourth-year center made the All-Star Game for the first time after averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. The Pistons earned the one-seed in the Eastern Conference, too. However, Duren struggled mightily in […] The post Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren blindsided by narrative that his weight was factor to blame for playoff flop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Garrett Temple played 17 NBA seasons after going undrafted, and he believes being low maintenance was essential to his longevity.

The Boston Celtics have significantly altered their team ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season with the departure of Jaylen Brown, and we delve into four more players who might not be on the team before the season starts.

Kwame Brown says he urinated blood for roughly six weeks while playing through serious injuries during his final Lakers stint.

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ESPN released the latest bunch in its yearly effort to rank the top 100 NBA players. Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg both made the top 50, and, in quite a shocking revelation, Flagg is 16 (!) spots higher than the veteran guard. Irving comes in at 39, just ahead of former Maverick Anthony Davis and right behind San Antonio guard Stephon Castle. Flagg ranks ahead of NBA champion Chet Holmgren and just shy of Hawks forward Jalen Johnson. Assuming no other Mavericks will crack the top 10, Cooper F...

Toni Kukoc believes European basketball has had a major influence on the modern NBA, particularly through stars such as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the Hall of Famer does not believe comparisons with previous generations should ignore how much the game has changed. Speaking on the Croatian show Sport Nedjeljom, Kukoc pointed […] The post Toni Kukoc compares Nikola Jokic with European legends appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here are four realistic Jaden Hardy trades the Lakers could make before opening night to clear a roster spot without waiving someone.

With the return of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the front office needs to address one issue that has been an ongoing problem.

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: VJ Edgecombe #77, Tyrese Maxey #0 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 N...

The Celtics are number one in our hearts, but where would you rank them in the NBA?

With LeBron James departing in free agency this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team moving forward. Doncic was traded to the Lakers so he did not choose to play in L.A., but he has continued to express his commitment and loyalty to the organization every step on the way. That was […]

Jovan Buha believes Austin Reaves must perform like a top-30 NBA player after signing his four-year, $180 million contract.

Following back-to-back tanking seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have a different objective entering 2026-27. The Nets will look to claw their way out of the NBA’s basement under third-year head coach Jordi Fernandez. They’ll have a new-look rotation as they attempt to do so. While the Nets’ offseason was relatively quiet, they brought in several players […] The post Projecting Nets’ new-look rotation for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here are four cheap trade ideas that the Nuggets could try to improve their outside shooting, as they lost some floor stretching pieces in the summer.

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Friday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss Pistons news late into September. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown has a phon...

El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers coach JJ Redick and general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka speak during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — How would head coach JJ Redick describe how he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to operate this season? The Hobbit. “If you look at Lord of the Rings, all the guys from The Hobbit, those guys had to be conne...

What would be considered a successful season for the C's?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: V. J. Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the New York Knicks during the first quarter in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 06, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | G...

“Vet Kuz” should be in full effect.

A long recovery could push Williams into a different role, but he may still have value when the Suns need him most.

If your name is Christian Laettner, you’ve come to the wrong place, again.

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Olden Polynice shared some fascinating insight on how the Bulls traded him for Scottie Pippen before the 1987 NBA draft.