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Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. is fueled by his own competitive fire and the low expectations for Sacramento entering the 2026-27 NBA season.

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The Lakers’ longest-tenured player learned a major lesson from being around LeBron James for five seasons.

The NBA is looking to crack down on certain rulebook infractions this year, including push-offs from offensive players to create space. The league recently released a video on the NBA Officials page on X, formerly Twitter, highlighting several examples of plays from this past season that will be deemed offensive fouls moving forward. One notable […] The post NBA fans call out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander omission in refs’ new points of emphasis video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

Becoming the winningest coach in WNBA history is an achievement in itself, but doing it and winning four WNBA championships is even more legendary. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has done that and more, and Sue Bird has highlighted a key reason for her success in the league.

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 — […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 9: Former color analyst Jerry Reynolds and announcer Kyle Draper report prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings on April 9, 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 Image...

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.

If there’s one thing that’s certain about the New York Liberty, it’s that the team goes as Sabrina Ionescu goes. Head coach Chris DeMarco said as much before the Liberty’s big-time 91-75 win over the No. 1-seeded Minnesota Lynx. “We go as Sab goes,” DeMarco said. DeMarco went on to explain Ionescu’s significance and presence […]

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.

Raven Johnson didn’t look like a rookie making her WNBA playoff debut. Unfortunately for the Indiana Fever, she didn’t get much of a chance to prove it. Johnson scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting and added two steals in 22 minutes during Indiana’s 102-85 loss to A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. […]

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...

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Washington head coach Sydney Johnson gestures during the WNBA first round playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream on September 27th, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Associated Press released their WNBA awards yesterday. The headliners included Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson winning Player of the Year and Minnesota Lynx head coac...

The Indiana Fever opened their 2026 WNBA playoff campaign with a tough 102-85 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. But the result was not the only thing creating buzz after Game 1.

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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.