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MINNEAPOLIS — Timberwolves forward Jaylen Clark ended last season on a downward swing. In his first season, Clark, a second-round rookie with minimal expectations for immediate impact, shot 43 percent from three-point range, in addition to supporting a near 60 true shooting percentage during his rookie campaign. His contract was guaranteed through his second season, […] The post Timberwolves’ new $10 million man ready to break out now that contract isn’t messing with him appeared first on Clu...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had the deepest roster in basketball for quite some time now. During their contention, they’ve had all of a star-studded starting lineup, role-playing rotation players, and developmental youth talent. The starting unit, in particular, has remained pretty steady over recent years. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the team’s back-to-back winning MVP, and […] The post 1 Thunder player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No NBA team will add a bigger and better piece to their starting lineup this upcoming season than the Miami Heat. Of course, that is because the team traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the very best players in the NBA. Adding the Greek Freak cost them Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas […] The post 1 Heat player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Draymond Green #23 (R) of the Golden State Warriors stands with head coach Steve Kerr during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Christian Petersen/G...

The Bulls requested waivers on Peter Suder on Thursday, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, and the Jazz did the same with Jaelen House, the team announced in a press release. Trail Blazers wing Hyunjung Lee was also recently cut. He was officially waived on Wednesday, according to the transaction log. All three players were on non-guaranteed […]

The school used a postgame rant as justification to fire Tang for cause and avoid an $18 million buyout

The WNBA playoffs continue with a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday night.

Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player. What did they talk about? Leadership. “It’s something he’s really excited about,” Redick said at Lakers practice Thursday. The Lakers belong to Doncic after LeBron James left for the 76ers in free agency after eight...

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja is back in the NBA after a six-season absence, and he's three inches taller and 70 pounds heavier (6'6", 190 to 6'9", 260) than he was when he initially entered the NBA in 2015 with the Orlando Magic.

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SAN ANTONIO — Who will start for the San Antonio Spurs this season? Not even Devin Vassell knows for sure. In the middle of a thorough question that was winding its way toward asking whether Spurs coach Mitch Johnson has discussed the starting lineup with Vassell — who has started almost every game in which he’s been available for the past four seasons — the Spurs wing started to laugh. “I see where this question is going,” he said Wednesday. “I was waiting for it.” When the question ended, t...

While Karl-Anthony Towns made it clear on Monday that he wants to sign a contract extension, talks between his camp and the Knicks have reportedly stalled and there’s said to be a significant gap in valuation between the two sides. As Stefan Bondy of The New York Post writes (subscriber link), the Knicks are playing […]

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 2: Ryan Dunn #0 and Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

Warriors star Steph Curry admits he still thinks about winning a fifth ring.

Calipari has been one of the most outspoken college coaches about the Protect College Sports Act

Sep 28, 2026; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez and general manager Sean Marks talk with media at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Brooklyn Nets are getting bigger without getting slower. At least that’s how it appears Sean Marks and Jordi Fernández will build in Brooklyn. Say it with us: No more small ball! The Nets have spent the past year finding and adding players who can h...

It may have seemed surprising that Bradley Beal chose to re-sign with the Clippers this summer. Gone are Ivica Zubac, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, as well as any chance...

The Sixers are willing to do what it takes for the greater good.

The Lakers new public address announcer knows he can't emulate the late Lawrence Tanter.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made history last season by scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards. The feat was the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe’s 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006. Bam’s passing Kobe and his effort to reach 83 points drew widespread criticism from several NBA fans and […] The post Bam Adebayo ‘doesn’t give a f**k’ what crazy Kobe Bryant fans think about his 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Madison Square Garden calls itself “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” but experiencing a New York Knicks game there now comes with a price worthy of that billing. The Action Network estimates that a family of four could pay $1,930.55 for one Knicks outing during the 2026-27 NBA season. That projected bill includes four seats, two […] The post Knicks’ NBA-high family cost reveals the price of loyalty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara is already making headway with his new teammates, including veteran Kenrich Williams, who’s already thoroughly impressed with the 7-foot-3 prospect. The Thunder selected Mara 12th overall this year, giving Oklahoma City another lottery one year removed from winning […] The post How Aday ‘Big Spain’ Mara’s All-Defensive potential will keep Thunder dynasty rolling into future appeared first on...

As the Warriors gear up for the 2026-2027 NBA season, major concerns remain about Kristaps Porzingis’s health and durability. Porzingis was recently revealed to be missing training camp due to a health issue, per ESPN writer Anthony V. Slater. “Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely to open training camp with a health issue, per Warriors. Another […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors rival exec’s Spidey Sense already tingling for Kristaps Porzingis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Suns have exercised their fourth-year option on Ryan Dunn and their third-year option on Khaman Maluach, the team announced today (Twitter links). Both players were already set to earn guaranteed salaries this season. The moves will lock in Dunn’s $5,025,553 salary and Maluach’s $6,617,160 cap hit for 2027/28. The 28th overall pick in the […]

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by New York Liberty reporter Jackie Powell, who dives into how the No. 8 New York Liberty took down the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx in historic fashion to secure their spot in the semifinals. Can the Liberty’s Big 3 — Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu — keep the momentum rolling in the semifinals against a championship-hungry Atlanta Dream?

76ers star Joel Embiid opens up on what challenges his team will face this season.

The Rockets have waived Rafael Castro, tweets Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Castro signed a two-way contract with Houston in August. That two-way deal covered two seasons, but all two-way contracts are non-guaranteed and don’t count against the salary cap, so the Rockets won’t carry any dead money on their books by releasing the 6’11” big […]

The Dream will host the New York Liberty on Sunday, Oct. 4, for Game 1 of the semifinals The post DeWanna Bonner’s veteran presence felt as Atlanta Dream advance to WNBA Semifinals appeared first on The IX Sports.

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg got rave reviews from one of his veteran teammates. Mavericks forward PJ Washington spoke highly of Flagg’s development and level of play, comments obtained by Dallas Mavericks beat writer Ron Harrod Jr. “I think for him he’s been doing a great job of just being himself and we’re kind of […] The post Dallas fans will want to hear PJ Washington’s intriguing Cooper Flagg assessment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back from the Clippers, but they may look to make another big move later in the season to further fortify their title chances. Jalen Duren's Holdout, Training Camp Intel | Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA https://t.co/ThOGVmQUUT — ClutchPoints […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider wonders if Raptors, Pelicans could be blockbuster trade partners this season appeared first on ...