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The Atlanta Hawks are coming into this season with more experience under their belt, and it started last year in the playoffs against the New York Knicks. For Jalen Johnson, it was his first time in that setting as one of the top guys on a team, and he struggled throughout the series. Johnson knew […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson knows what he must do to bounce back from ugly Knicks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets have an interesting squad heading into the 2026-27 season, having shaken things up over the offseason by trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, among other moves. One of Charlotte’s returning faces is shooting guard Coby White, whom the team acquired from the Chicago Bulls last season. Recently, White detailed how pampered […] The post Coby White was legit shocked to fly private, get Chick-fil-A after Hornets-Bulls trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Ja Morant #1, Deni Avdija #8 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility in Portland, Oregon. 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 NBAE (Photo by Camero...

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia speaks during a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) The second half of 2025-26 was very unkind to Jake LaRavia. After shooting 35.3 percent from deep through Jan. 15, he made just 27.9 percent of his 3s over the final 43 games. In the postseason, his playing time dwindled from 2...

The trio of Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, and Courtney Williams has formed a formidable core for the Minnesota Lynx across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons. They have led the Lynx to top-two regular-season finishes across these three seasons, including the top seed in each of the last two.

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns' wife Jordyn Woods took a break from attending his games after witnessing the New York fan base heckle him in front of her.

With 16 players on guaranteed contracts for 15 standard roster spots, the Lakers will need to trade or release at least one of those 16 before opening night. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the front office has explored the possibility of a consolidation trade (ie. a two-for-one) “quite a bit” this offseason and might […]

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, ESPN examines Jose Fernandez's decades of impact in women's basketball.

Evan Mobley said that he has more of an edge this season and that is exciting for the Cavs.

The Wizards know what everyone thinks about them. They’ve provided plenty of evidence. Washington has won just 50 games over the past three seasons, finishing with no more than 18 victories in any of them. This year’s group believes that needs to end. “It’s time to change the narrative,” guard Bub Carrington said as training […] The post Wizards say it’s finally time to ‘change the narrative’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Jazz spent the first day of training camp talking trash to each other. Will Hardy couldn’t have been happier. Utah’s coach said the competitiveness immediately showed itself during the team’s opening practice, with players getting after one another rather than easing their way into camp, according to a’Andre Emerson of the Deseret News. Hardy […] The post Jazz started training camp talking trash. Will Hardy loved it appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cam Whitmore apparently didn’t need much time to introduce himself to the Nuggets. Denver’s new forward was among the players turning heads during the opening portion of training camp, according to Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports. That’s encouraging for both sides. Whitmore arrived in Denver still trying to turn obvious physical ability into a […] The post Cam Whitmore didn’t take long to get Nuggets’ attention appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Stephen Curry is optimistic about the state of his knee following the Golden State Warriors' first training camp practice on Tuesday.

One shall rise, one shall fall

From AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson to Cameron Boozer and Hannes Steinbach, here are 10 first-round NBA rookies worth targeting in 2026-27 fantasy basketball drafts.

Payton Pritchard has improved every season for the Celtics, and he could make a huge jump this year.

Zach Edey wants to go. The Grizzlies occasionally need to tell him no. Edey participated in Memphis’ first training camp practice but was limited during the second session of a two-a-day as the Grizzlies continue managing his workload, according to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. That’s apparently easier said than done. Coach Tuomas Iisalo […] The post Grizzlies know Zach Edey wants to push it. They won’t let him appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Somehow we're a top-5 youngest team in the league now Average age sitting right at 25 for the roster this year. Wasn't expecting us to be this far toward the "young core" end after the last couple seasons. Does this feel like an actual youth movement to you or just roster churn? submitted by /u/Icy-Lingonberry-7442 [link] [comments]

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“Experience is so important. You can’t replicate playoff experience.”

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 10: Head Coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to the media after the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 NBAE (Pho...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Evan Mobley #4, Donovan Mitchell #45, James Harden #1 and Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers laugh during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day at Rocket Arena on September 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLEVELAND — M...

Apparently Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler didn’t need much of an introductory period. Just throw it up there. Kessler caught multiple lob passes from Doncic during the Lakers’ first training camp practice, providing an early glimpse at a combination Los Angeles hopes will become considerably more familiar this season, according to Lakers Nation. It doesn’t […] The post Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler apparently figured each other out pretty quickly appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was completely "shocked" by Steph Curry's eye condition revelation this late into his career.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Tony Bradley #13 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 NBAE (Photo b...

Los Angeles Clippers guard Yuki Kawamura is preparing to face Stephen Curry in preseason, but his focus is on earning a roster spot. Kawamura, who signed an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with Los Angeles in August, will face Curry and the Golden State Warriors in Hawaii. The young point guard shared his excitement ahead […] The post Clippers’ Yuki Kawamura reveals mindset ahead of matchup with Steph Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are continuing to reinforce their frontcourt after losing Mitchell Robinson. They have reportedly added veteran center Tony Bradley on an Exhibit 9 contract. The move, reported by NBA insider Brett Siegel, gives New York another experienced big man to compete for a roster spot as training camp approaches. Robinson departed for […] The post Knicks add another center to training camp roster after Mitchell Robinson’s exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In less than three weeks, the 2026-27 NBA regular season will begin, and the 82-game race to make the playoffs will ensue. From new faces in new places, like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia, as well as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard in Miami and Toronto, respectively, to those looking to make a […] The post Which teams still face NBA training camp roster crunch? Lakers, Mavericks, Hornets among teams to make moves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Long before the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship with Karl-Anthony Towns as their starting center, another legendary center had come real close. The Knicks went all the way to the NBA Finals back in 1994 with Patrick Ewing as their star man, eventually losing to Hakeem Olajuwon’s Houston Rockets 4-3. For that […] The post What Knicks’ Patrick Ewing texted Karl-Anthony Towns after emotional NBA championship moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors appear close to settling on their final roster around Stephen Curry as training camp continues ahead of the 2026-27 season. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Wednesday that Charles Bassey, Georges Niang and Brandon Williams are all positioned to make Golden State’s roster entering the season. Bassey and Niang signed partially […] The post Warriors rumors: How Dubs plan to round out Stephen Curry-led roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.