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Heat Notes: Giannis, Adebayo, Spoelstra, Thompson

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Updated Sep 29, 12:52 AM ET

Speaking at Monday’s media day, Giannis Antetokounmpo said he’s “in a very, very good place” as he prepares for his first season with the Heat, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (subscription required). He admitted that it’s “still weird” adjusting to a new setting after spending 13 years in Milwaukee, […]

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Wizards Media Day 2026 discussion

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Updated Sep 28, 2:38 PM ET

The Washington Wizards are hosting Media Day at CareFirst Arena starting at 11 a.m. ET. Greg Finberg is in Congress Heights for us. Monumental Sports Network will air the coverage and I’ll post an embed as soon as we can. Enjoy the first day of the NBA calendar!

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Victor Wembanyama remembers NBA Finals loss but 'very hopeful' for season

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Updated Sep 28, 6:52 PM ET

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said on Monday that he still hasn't recovered from the NBA Finals loss to the Knicks. But he also said the team is in a "great spot" heading into this season and "very hopeful."

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'F--k No,' Dylan Harper Jokes About Winning Sixth Man Award, 'I Ain't Coming off No Bench'

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Updated Sep 29, 11:52 AM ET

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper was one of the best bench options in the NBA as a rookie last year, but he's looking to play a different role this year.

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Discussion Thread: Knicks Media Day 2026

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The moment you’ve been waiting for months has finally arrived, folks! After a considerably shorter offseason than we Knicks fans are accustomed to, the build-up to the 2026-27 NBA season officially begins today with Media Day. The reigning, defending, undisputed NBA champions are back together after their run to the championship, with their first press […]

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Spurs’ Dylan Harper Opens Up About Getting Heckled by Jay-Z During NBA Finals

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Perhaps fans can blame rapper Jay-Z for Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks in June. In GQ’s cover story, Harper talked about trying to block out Knicks megafans like Michael Rainey Jr. and Jay-Z. It didn’t work, as even he acknowledged that he was distracted. At […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper reveals how he got heckled by Jay-Z during NBA Finals and ‘s**t went downhill from there’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid's weight loss transformation steals headlines at 76ers' Media Day

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The Philadelphia 76ers are in the middle of Media Day on Monday, as the club prepares for the upcoming season. Joel Embiid turned heads with his appearance, however, as it appears he has gone through a noticeable weight-loss transformation this offseason. NBA insider Chris Haynes shared a video on X revealing the 32-year-old’s new look. […] The post Joel Embiid’s weight loss transformation steals headlines at 76ers’ Media Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns breaks silence on contract talks, and please don’t ask Mike Brown about 2nd apron

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For the most part, the New York Knicks’ offseason following their NBA Finals victory has gone well. While the team did lose Mitchell Robinson, most of the core is back. A number of key role players were re-signed, such as Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, and Jose Alvarado. External talent like Bruce Brown and Andre Drummond […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns breaks silence on contract talks, and please don’t ask Mike Brown about 2nd apron appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Haliburton Says Achilles '100 Percent' With No Restrictions

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Tyrese Haliburton said Monday he is "100 percent" healthy and will have no restrictions for the 2026-27 NBA season. "I am healthy," said Haliburton. "There will be no restrictions. That is not news. There is no source. I am the source. I'm good. I'm ready to go for the year. "Now that we have guys coming back and I've been able to play in pickup and stuff, I'll be just fine. Don't worry." Haliburton missed all of the 2025-26 season after tearing his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA F...

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Warriors' Stephen Curry Reveals Rare Condition That Muddled His Vision While Becoming The NBA’s Sharpshooter

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During one of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors‘ four championship runs, he had his eyesight checked, leading to his diagnosis of Keratoconus. Speaking to People, Curry recalled having “crazy blurred vision or distorted images” in 2018. The Warriors’ general manager, Bob Myers, saw him “squinting” on the bench, leading to him being recommended […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry opens up on rare condition that messed up eyesight – even as he won NBA titles as GOAT shooter appeared ...

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Did LeBron James just take a shot at Lakers during 76ers Media Day?

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The Philadelphia 76ers had the best offseason in the NBA. The team traded for Jaylen Brown in a fleece against the Boston Celtics, and they signed Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade to value contracts in free agency. Of course, the team also added LeBron James, one of the best players in NBA history. The King’s […] The post Did LeBron James just take a shot at Lakers during 76ers Media Day? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on why he bailed on Raptors for Clippers after NBA title

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Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Kawhi Leonard agreed to a $115 million extension following his trade from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. He’s committed the foreseeable future to the team he helped lead to their first championship in franchise history in 2019. However, it was Leonard’s lone season with the Raptors, as he […] The post Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on why he bailed on Raptors for Clippers after NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Says He’s ‘Living In The Moment’ With Sixers

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Updated Sep 28, 11:43 PM ET

At the Sixers’ media day on Monday, free agent addition LeBron James said he wasn’t sure whether Philadelphia would be the last stop in his 24-year career, per Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports (Twitter video link). “I’m not going to speak to the future right now; I’d be doing myself a disservice,” James said (story […]

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Bucks Reacts Survey: What should Bucks basketball look like?

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SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 17: Head Coach Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 17, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images W...

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How LeBron James can complete the process

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Nearly two months from the day his signing was announced, LeBron James will speak to the Philadelphia media for the first time. There’s still over three weeks before he can play his first regular season game with his new team, but saying this hasn’t gotten old yet: LeBron James is a member of the 76ers. […]

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