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The Phoenix Suns are just a few weeks away from kicking off the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Suns are still led by franchise cornerstone Devin Booker, who had a strong year last season, leading the Suns to the playoffs in what many expected would be a rebuilding season. Recently, it was revealed that Booker […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker confirms reason behind surprise number change after so many years with No. 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Paolo Banchero highlighted the influence of Kevin Durant and former Orlando Magic assistant coach God Shammgod during media day, focusing on the lessons he has taken from both while continuing to develop his game. Banchero drew attention over the summer when photos and video surfaced of him working out with Durant. However, the Orlando forward […] The post Paolo Banchero on Kevin Durant: “Every rep he does is game speed” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

As the Orlando Magic begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, guard Anthony Black is trying not to let his uncertain contract situation become a distraction. Black is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension entering his fourth NBA season, but the 22-year-old acknowledged during Monday’s Media Day that Orlando is in a “weird […] The post Magic guard Anthony Black gets brutally honest on ‘weird’ contract extension situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikola Vucevic has an opportunity to continue climbing the Orlando Magic record books after returning to the franchise, but the veteran center has made it clear that individual milestones are secondary to winning. As the Magic begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Vucevic acknowledged during Monday’s Media Day that he has his sights […] The post Nikola Vucevic has Nick Anderson in sights, but there’s a bigger priority for Magic reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One of the biggest moves the Los Angeles Lakers made during their offseason flurry of new additions was poaching forward-center Sandro Mamukelashvili from the Toronto Raptors. The Georgian big man played a big role off the bench for a surprise Toronto team that made it all the way to the postseason last year. Mamukelashvili — […]

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Although the Hawks didn’t make any major splashes during the 2026 offseason, president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh believes the team got better, writes Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Speaking at a pre-camp media session on Friday, Saleh said getting more physical was a priority for the team heading into the 2026/27 season. “We […]

Here are five NBA players who've played for the most teams entering the 2026-27 season, including a couple already near the record.

Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson offered an honest assessment of his first training camp practice with his new team in comments to reporters Tuesday.

Victor Wembanyama hasn’t forgotten how last season ended. Apparently, there were nights when the NBA Finals wouldn’t let him. The Spurs star admitted that losing to the Knicks in five games stuck with him well into the offseason. “I’ve had a few sleepless nights,” Wembanyama said at Media Day, via Reuters. “Maybe not sleepless nights, […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on Finals loss: ‘We’re going to face these emotions’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Make no mistake about it, of the countless storylines entering the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns season, one I’m particularly interested in is seeing what second-year prospect Rasheer Fleming looks like on the court, how he’s integrated into the rotation, and what his role ultimately becom...

During the Toronto Raptors NBA Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 season, veteran star Kawhi Leonard reflected on his past after agreeing to a $115 million extension following his return trade. He discussed his departure to the Los Angeles Clippers after winning the 2019 title, explaining to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic that his decision […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard’s ‘legacy’ reason for rejecting other trade suitors besides Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks over the summer, many assumed it would pave a way for Cason Wallace to become a starting guard alongside two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2026-27. Entering training camp, Wallace is eligible for a lucrative contract extension, which could reach north […] The post Thunder’s Cason Wallace opens up about stepping into Lu Dort’s role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is no secret that Draymond Green did his very best to convince LeBron James to choose the Golden State Warriors after his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the 41-year-old veteran eventually chose the Philadelphia 76ers and will now be playing alongside the likes of Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, over Stephen […] The post Why did Draymond Green’s LeBron James recruiting pitch fail? Warriors star reveals theory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is tending to an ankle sprain as the team opens training camp on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks told reporters Monday that Brown rolled his ankle last week but isn’t expected to miss “considerable time.” Meanwhile, second-year point guard Nolan Traore is not expected to miss any practices after […] The post Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. dealing with ankle injury as team opens training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards expressed mixed emotions about the team’s offseason changes during Monday’s Media Day, and his comments about Naz Reid could be interpreted as a subtle shot at former teammate Julius Randle. Minnesota underwent significant changes following the 2025-26 season, parting ways with both Reid and Randle as the organization reshaped the […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ Naz Reid comment sure seems like a subtle shot at Julius Randle appeared fir...

There has been plenty of talk about the Portland Trail Blazers potentially relocating to a new city under new owner Tom Dundon. The central issue remains the funding for renovation of the Moda Center as negotiations continue for a new lease, with the current one set to expire in October 2030. And while the franchise, […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija break silence on ownership’s Moda Center drama amid relocation fears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After previously revealing his plans to leave Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season, it appears former player and analyst Charles Barkley is done after this year. Speaking to WSFA12 News, Barkley confirmed that he was going to be done with Inside the NBA after the upcoming season. Still, he is excited about his final […] The post Charles Barkley confirms 2026-27 NBA season will be his last dance on Inside the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Jalen Williams endured the most injury-riddled season of his career in 2025-26. Williams is entering training camp at full strength ahead of the upcoming season, which gives the Thunder one of its most important players, as Oklahoma City will begin its chase to capture a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires warning shot reminder to rest of NBA about healthy Jalen Williams appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks have interest in a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for restricted free agent and All-Star center Jalen Duren if Detroit and the 6'10", 250-pound man cannot reach terms on a contract agreement, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

The New York Knicks are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season as they look to defend their recent world championship. The Knicks come into this season with mostly the same core of players as last year, with Mitchell Robinson being the lone key departure in free agency over the […] The post Knicks disrespected in 2027 NBA championship odds behind Spurs, Thunder, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division and share their biggest questions from round 1 of the WNBA playoffs.

From Rob Pelinka through Luka Doncic and Bronny James, the team is ready to turn the page.

Here are 10 NBA stars coming back from major injuries who'll have a lot to prove in 2026-27, from staying healthy to showing they're still elite.

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Warriors forward Jimmy Butler won’t be available when the regular season tips off next month, but he told reporters on Monday that he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL (Twitter video link via Anthony Slater of ESPN). Butler said the team isn’t letting him “skip steps” and wants him to be […]

Luka Doncic named the ageless Stephen Curry as his toughest assignment.

Tyrese Haliburton believes the Indiana Pacers need to address the problems they experienced last season as they prepare to compete again with their star point guard back in the lineup. Indiana went 19-63 while Haliburton recovered from the Achilles injury he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. His rehabilitation also included a […] The post Tyrese Haliburton discusses Pacers after 19-63 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

For most people outside the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson leaving in free agency was an expected outcome. Apparently, that wasn’t the case inside the organization, at least for the players.