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Forward Bilal Coulibaly has been a full-time starter each of the past two seasons for the Wizards, but the team wasn’t exactly going all out to win over that span, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Now that Washington is attempting to be more competitive, Coulibaly’s spot in the rotation is a little unclear. He […]

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Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero thinks very highly of Wendell Carter Jr.’s versatile defense. (via Orlando Magic): “That’s something that I’ve seen him continue to work on over the years is just his defense, pick-and-roll coverage, switching. He actually puts the time in to get better at it. I think he’s one of the better […] The post Paolo Banchero: Wendell Carter Jr. is one of the NBA’s better big defenders appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New Philadelphia 76ers superstar LeBron James made his preseason debut against the Nets and found instant chemistry with VJ Edgecomb. James had a stat-sheet stuffing performance while Joel Embiid struggled causing him to give his assessment. Three-time NBA champion Danny Green also reacted to the game, sharing his thoughts on James’ performance on NBA on […] The post What Danny Green loved most about LeBron James’ 76ers debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s time to show Jordan Goodwin a little more love.

An offseason of change is paying off for Jake LaRavia.

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob reveals his straightforward expectations for veteran forward Jimmy Butler once he returns from injury.

Sandro Mamukelashvili was one of the many Los Angeles Lakers’ additions this summer and through three preseason games, he is already showing why. Mamukelashvili finished with 19 points, three rebounds and four assists in the Lakers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings Thursday night and in three games is averaging 14 points and 3.7 assists while […]

It’s actually a perplexing question.  Who is the Lakers’ biggest X-factor outside of their Big 3?  There are nine new players.  We know Luka Dončić is an offensive wizard who’s a top-four NBA player. We know Austin Reaves is a borderline All-Star. We know Walker Kessler is an elite rebounder and rim protector who’s ready to...

The Sacramento Kings have been making headlines before the NBA season, albeit not for things they would like. This continued with a story NBA insider Zach Lowe shared during an episode of his podcast that was released on Thursday night. “I have a good Kings story for you… I heard this about a week ago;...

Shooting touch, offensive versatility, and elite athleticism have never been a question for Trey Murphy III. Staying healthy long enough to put everything together, however, has been a different challenge for the New Orleans Pelicans. Now, with a surgically repaired shoulder finally feeling like an afterthought rather than an obstacle, the 26-year-old is approaching the […] The post Trey Murphy III no longer ‘apprehensive’ about post-surgery All-Star potential appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins has higher expectations for the Washington Wizards entering the 2026-27 season than most NBA analysts. The return of four-time All-Star Trae Young is a big part of his prediction, as is a healthy Anthony Davis, alongside top prospect AJ Dybantsa. Davis dismissed a potential trade from the Wizards in preparation for the […] The post Kendrick Perkins drops extremely bold Wizards claim for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A long list of Brooklyn Nets players were expected to vie for rotation spots this season. Chaney Johnson wasn’t one of them. Yet, the sophomore forward has emerged as one of Brooklyn’s preseason standouts. His training camp performance earned him minutes with the second unit during the team’s first two preseason games. He’s taken advantage […] The post The preseason standout Egor Demin believes Nets will offer new contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This is why you shouldn't overreact to preseason basketball! https://t.co/tKCeIj5ZIQ — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 13, 2020 If a… The post The Greatest NBA Preseason Plays & Performances (You Might Not Remember) appeared first on Ballislife.com.

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Jake LaRavia struggled mightily to end the 2025-26 season. The Los Angeles Lakers’ two-way wing had a strong start to his first campaign in L.A., but saw his shooting numbers crater. He shot 35.3% from beyond the arc on 3.6 attempts per game in the first 39 games, then shot 27.9% on 2.4 attempts per […]

Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. All 30 NBA teams are in the midst of preseason action, leading to many storylines across the league. From Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard […] The post Clutch Scoops: NBA preseason standouts, LeBron James’ 76ers outlook, latest Brandon Miller, Brandin Podziemski extension intel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Head coach Mitch Johnson was prepared to unveil a new starting lineup during the Spurs’ preseason opener against Atlanta on Thursday, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic, with Dylan Harper replacing Julian Champagnie in the starting five. It would have marked the first time that guards De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Harper all started together, […]

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors 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 Pe...

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Jabari Walker #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Much of the conversation around the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason rightfully surrounded the pair of high-profile additions entering the starting lineup. However, the depth of the roster will also play a critical role in the Sixers ...

ESPN announcer Mike Breen previously apologized for recounting a since-refuted story in which LeBron James was depicted reprimanding Embiid for being late to practice.

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Austin Reaves hardly missed a beat.

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Celtics Devin Carter looked like a guy trying to remind people why he was a lottery pick. Carter, the No. 14 overall pick in 2024, scored 17 points with five rebounds, three assists and two steals in Boston’s 124-113 preseason win over the Cavaliers on Thursday. As Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog noted, Carter is fighting […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire.

One of the biggest obstacles in running back Knicks championship team is avoiding the severe penalties that come with exceeding the NBA’s salary cap.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper is confident in his team and their championship aspirations this upcoming season. After losing the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks, a breakout season from Harper goes a long way for the Spurs’ title chances. However, for Dylan, it’s a collective effort. After Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson […] The post Why Dylan Harper believes Spurs’ offense ranks best in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The underdog New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 season with a new voice on the sideline, a reshuffled frontcourt, and a franchise still searching for its first playoff series victory since 2018. Derik Queen was drafted to help fix all of those problems, but the first order of business has been protecting Jamahl Mosley’s process […] The post Derik Queen defends Jamahl Mosley’s process, told to ‘dream’ about unique rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints.