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The fantasy crew gets together for it's final mock draft before the NBA season tips off.

This is the third installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses, evaluating what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background After four years of college basketball at UCLA, Jaime Jaquez Jr. […]

Kostya Medvedovsky, creator of DARKO, joins Nate to explain how his projections work, what we can learn from preseason, and where his team and player evaluations differ from conventional wisdom. They also explore aging curves for the NBA's veteran stars, the impact of tanking reform, and which player profiles translate best to the playoffs. 0:00 - Introducing Kostya Medvedovsky and DARKO's player projections and historical ratings. 4:17 - How DARKO weighs career history, recent performance, a...

Kessler believes missing most of 2025-26 could make him a better basketball player

The San Antonio Spurs are currently wrapping up their preseason slate as they get ready for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Spurs are looking to bounce back from their tough NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks this past season, with Victor Wembanyama hoping to prove that his poor performance in that series […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops bar on being better than ‘best on planet’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Clippers are trying to rebuild its relationship with the fanbase.

Kings forward Leaky Black has had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link via Marc Stein). Sacramento had an open two-way contract slot, so no corresponding roster move was necessary to convert Black. All three of the Kings’ two-way openings are now filled, […]

The NBA published its annual general manager survey, in which they posed 48 questions to the league's power brokers and tallied the data.

The Knicks waived three players on nonguaranteed contracts ahead of Thursday’s preseason finale, leaving two remaining for at least one roster spot.

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 13, 2026 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

Kessler’s offensive impact was sizable Tuesday night

From Anthony Davis to Daniel Gafford, these are the situations that could make for some interesting trades this season.

KOC shares five NBA preseason trends and talks hoops with Lethal Shooter.

After a wild offseason filled with impactful changes, the East is absolutely loaded

Our 9-cat H2H fantasy basketball mock draft reveals the biggest steals, reaches and ADP risers and fallers, from Kevin Durant to LeBron James, plus draft strategy tips.

Luka Doncic is entering his second full season with the Los Angeles Lakers since the blockbuster trade in Feb. 2025 and expectations could not be higher for him. After leading the league with 33.5 points per game last year and finishing fourth in MVP voting, many believe the best has yet to come for Doncic. […]

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 12: Head coach Micah Nori of the Portland Trail Blazers claps from the sideline during the first half of the preseason game against the London Lions at Moda Center on October 12, 2026 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers...

The Houston Rockets have signed forward Cameron Matthews. Matthews played for the Rockets at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and was with the team during the 2025 preseason before joining Houston's G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley. In 48 combined Showcase and season games for the Vipers last season, Matthews averaged 11.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks. In each of his final two seasons with the Bulldogs in 2023-24 and 2024-25, Matthews was named to t...

If LeBron helps lead the Sixers to a championship, he'll carve out a unique place in NBA history.

The 2026 NBA draft class is one of the most talented in recent memory. Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson stands out as a strong Rookie of the Year candidate. He has to compete with AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and Darryn Peterson, but he can beat or even surpass some of them. According to NBA GMs, […] The post NBA GMs put Caleb Wilson on AJ Dybantsa’s level over Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson with 5-year projection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton returned to where he ruptured his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Vincent Goodwill addressed their realistic chances of winning a championship. Haliburton will pair with Pacers’ Ivica Zubac for the first time this upcoming season after Tyrese […] The post ESPN analyst’s honest outlook on Pacers evolving into title contenders in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson put on insane heroics, leading the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years. Brunson delivered several clutch moments, including a 45-point Game 5 to close out the series. But in a recent NBA GM survey, NBA general managers picked Stephen Curry overwhelmingly over Jalen Brunson when asked […] The post Jalen Brunson just won title with clutch heroics, but GMs still take Stephen Curry with game on line appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets are just days away from getting their upcoming 2026-27 NBA regular season underway. Many an eyebrow was raised when the team brought back Amen Thompson on a contract worth over $200 million this offseason, although he is expected to be a part of the team’s core over the long haul. Recently, the […] The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson will put $208 million contract to test after winning NBA GM poll question over Alex Caruso, brother appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 13, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Imag...

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has reflected on his relationship with LeBron James during the franchise’s Big Three era, explaining how mutual accountability helped them maintain a strong partnership. Wade emphasized that he and James understood the importance of accepting criticism from one another and preventing outside influences from affecting their relationship. “We’re going to […] The post Dwyane Wade reveals how he, LeBron James maintained unity in Miami appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Victor Wembanyama is already the "best defender on the planet," but the San Antonio Spurs star is raising the standard even higher going into the 2026-27 campaign.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has opened up about his transition from the Denver Nuggets, explaining how a change of teams allowed him to prove that he could handle a bigger offensive role. After spending seven years in Denver alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Porter had become accustomed to playing a supporting role […] The post Michael Porter Jr. reflects on proving himself after leaving Denver appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ja Morant has discussed the emotional and mental difficulties athletes experience when dealing with injuries, emphasizing that fans often underestimate how much being sidelined can affect a player. Morant explained that one of the hardest aspects of recovering from an injury is wanting to compete while knowing that returning to the court could put his […] The post Ja Morant opens up about mental challenges of dealing with injuries appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The annual NBA GM poll was released on Thursday, and we got a rare result. A K...

NBA general managers overwhelmingly predict the 2027 champion to come from the Western Conference. In the 25th annual NBA GM Survey, 93 percent picked either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the title. San Antonio received 50% of the votes and Oklahoma City got 43%. The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers also received votes. GMs could not vote for their own teams. A year ago, 80% of GMs picked the Thunder to win the championship, and the Knicks won it instead when...