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Giannis Antetokounmpo was troubled by multiple lower-limb injuries during the last stretch of his time with the Milwaukee Bucks. Critics are particularly skeptical about how he would sustain long-term on the Miami Heat’s roster. Despite the skepticism, head coach Erik Spoelstra is not planning to treat Antetokounmpo with kid gloves, even as the Heat remain […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shows no fear with Dwyane Wade challenge to Giannis Antetokounmpo amid injury concerns appeared first o...

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards met with the media on Saturday and voiced his seemingly contagious excitement about the Timberwolves’ outlook going into the season, particularly on the defensive end. “I like it — We’re sharing the ball a lot,” Edwards said to reporters on Saturday. “I think defensively we can really be a super team […] The post How Timberwolves can fulfill Anthony Edwards’ ‘superteam’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets recently got their preseason underway as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. The Nuggets made relatively few moves this offseason, although they did add former All-Star DeMar DeRozan to the mix in free agency following his departure from the Sacramento Kings. Now, fans have gotten more information about the Nuggets’ usage […] The post David Adelman confirms Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan plan that’s a throwback to rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in their preseason opener on Monday, with newly extended center Jalen Duren sitting out. Duren, who recently signed a five-year, $200 million extension with Detroit following lengthy negotiations, did not play after missing the start of the Pistons’ training camp. The tensions […] The post Pistons complete comeback against Suns without Jalen Duren appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 6: The Minnesota Timberwolves huddle before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Day'Ron Sharpe leads a group of eight players that are ready to vault their dynasty value forward.

Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons should suit up for the Sacramento Kings this week as they tip off the NBA preseason, according to Andscape's Marc J. Spears.

Jalen Duren is 22, an All-NBA center and now $200 million richer. But Detroit's biggest question about him remains unanswered.

On Sept. 16, Ryan Glasspiegel and Ben Horney of Front Office Sports reported that LeBron James' endorsement deal with controversial prediction market Polymarket is reportedly worth $15 million a year, far more than he'll be making with the Philadelphia 76ers this season ($3.8 million).

Last time I checked, we were celebrating. Turns out, we’re now back to watching games take place again! Not Knicks on Friday Night, but hey, the boys can only play when they tell them to, and I won’t complain. Links and things today, quotes (probably) tomorrow. “Simply put, I want to do something to keep […]

There remains a significant gap in contract talks between the Knicks and star center Karl-Anthony Towns, writes James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Speaking to reporters after shootaround on Monday morning, Towns expressed skepticism about signing an extension before the 2026/27 season begins. “It don’t look good,” Towns said. ESPN reported a couple weeks […]

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As the NBA season is set to kick off, four players could receive rookie contract extensions. In the latest edition of The Stein Line, Marc Stein lays out the four “strongest candidates” from the class of 2023 to receive rookie-scale contract extensions by the October 19 deadline at 6 pm. “The strongest candidates to join […] The post NBA rumors: Marc Stein reveals next 4 players most likely to get rookie contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green has given Golden State Warriors fans plenty to discuss before the regular season even begins. The veteran power forward caught the Bay Area fans’ attention, especially for his appearance after Sunday’s preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors fell 104-101 to the Clippers in their first preseason game, but the result […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green under fire from fans for allegedly coming to training camp out of shape appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers are officially entering a new era. The team has hinted at a rebuild for years. In 2024, they let Paul George walk in free agency, and both Ivica Zubac and James Harden were traded away last season. The lone remaining piece of the puzzle departed when Kawhi Leonard was shipped to […] The post 1 Clippers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans have sold toughness, accountability, and defense as franchise pillars for most of Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson’s careers. Yet, despite having NBA All-Defense dynamo Herb Jones, those promises have too often given way to missed rotations, easy paint touches, and generally lackadaisical transition play. Hired to oversee a cultural reset […] The post Exclusive: Inside Jamahl Mosley’s cultural reset for do-or-die Zion Williamson season with Pelicans appeared first ...

After the punishments from the salary circumvention case, the Los Angeles Clippers enter a new era with their Top 5 pick. They have the makings for a unique rebuild.

Karl-Anthony Towns says the chances "don't look good" for him getting a new extension with the Knicks before the start of the regular season.

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns all but confirmed an earlier report that contract negotiations between he and the team haven't progressed much.

We still don’t know who will play, but it still should be a fun night to watch Sixers basketball.

Everyone picked Duke to win the ACC. The real surprises emerged when our writers revealed the rest of the conference race.

There are concerns that Donte DiVincenzo may have to miss an entire season after suffering an Achilles tear in the playoffs, but the Timberwolves guard is determined to avoid that fate, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. DiVincenzo is hoping to follow the example that Jayson Tatum set last season, and he has consulted with […]

Here is the Pistons' projected 2026-27 lineup and rotation after a 60-win season, with Detroit now built to make a deeper playoff run.

After six long months of anticipation for Jazz basketball, fans finally caught a glimpse of in-game action on Sunday night when the Jazz faced off against the Denver Nuggets in their first of four preseason games this season. After the selection of Darryn Peterson in the NBA Draft, the trade of Walker Kessler, and a couple of miscellaneous additions here and there, one of the biggest questions fans have had about this Jazz roster has been, “who will the starting five be opening night?” Will H...

Keon Ellis pointed to one deciding factor in his decision to join the Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez. The Nets free-agent signing spent his first two NBA seasons alongside Fernandez in Sacramento. His success during those years led him to reunite with the former Kings assistant in Brooklyn during his first free agency. “In this game, and […] The post Why Nets free agent signing could be in line for big year under Jordi Fernandez appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following a successful offseason that saw the team land LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the 76ers entered training camp with a purpose. The team hasn’t won a championship since 1983, and last made the Finals in 2001. The new-look squad looks to turn the tide and be a defining team in a newly strengthened Eastern […] The post ESPN gets inside scoop on Nick Nurse’s 30-minute team meeting that set tone for season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In the modern NBA, not much remains consistent. Superstar players jump from team to team more than ever before, and role players are even less likely to remain with the same team long term. The Denver Nuggets have been the exception to this rule, as they’ve had more continuity than almost any other team over […] The post 1 Nuggets player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James has already found a way to show respect to Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving before even playing his first regular-season game for the team. The veteran forward wore No. 9 during Saturday’s Blue x White Scrimmage at Xfinity Mobile Arena, despite previously wearing No. 6 as his practice number. Though he will wear […] The post LeBron James’ classy Julius Erving gesture explains 76ers practice jersey number mystery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski is one of the likely candidates for a contract extension this week, joining the likes of Brandon Miller in Charlotte, Anthony Black in Orlando) and Cason Wallace in Oklahoma City.