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PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 07: Dalen Terry #21 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the second half of the preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 07, 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 It was always going to be a longshot ...

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 16: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 16, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images In t...

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Josh Minott #00 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket while guarded by Pat Connaughton #21 of the Charlotte Hornets during their preseason game at Spectrum Center on October 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Im...

The Denver Nuggets are coming into the 2026-27 season hoping to regain their status as one of the Western Conference’s contending teams following a disappointing playoff flameout in the opening round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In order to do so, the Nuggets are going to need some of the players on the back-end of their […] The post Nuggets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets were dealt a major blow before last season even began when it was revealed that starting point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the whole year due to an ACL injury. The hits kept coming as Steven Adams was also ruled out for the year after the season started, and Kevin Durant injured […] The post Rockets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nuggets forward Spencer Jones told reporters — including Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link) — on Sunday that he’s on track to play in Thursday’s regular season opener at Oklahoma City. Jones tweaked his hamstring during training camp at the beginning of the month and subsequently underwent an MRI, which revealed a strain. […]

Bright Side's writers weigh in on the roster's potential, from bench depth and coaching to shooting, injuries and playmaking.

BRIGHTON, MA - OCTOBER 12: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during an all access practice on October 12, 2026 at the The Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

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This was an extremely busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers as the team completely overhauled its roster around superstar Luka Doncic. Many of the players who contributed to last year’s success are gone, headlined of course by the departure of LeBron James, and in their place are a number of new faces, many of […]

For all of the hoopla about Ron Holland’s shooting, he is leaving meat on the bone elsewhere. Yes, his jumper needs work, and he’s tirelessly working on it. His free-throw percentage suggests there is some touch there (80% on 2 FTA). But Holland can be more dynamic at the rim. With Holland’s physical profile (lean 6’8, 6’11 wingspan) and tenacious, bred-for-combat demeanor, there’s no reason he should be a 44th percentile finisher amongst forwards. Holland’s aggressiveness works against him a...

The Los Angeles Lakers underwent radical changes this offseason, losing the majority of last year’s playoff rotation and replacing them with new players on long-term contracts. Some of those players are still just scratching the surface as far as their potential in the NBA. Walker Kessler is still only 24-years-old and has his best years […] The post Lakers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston Celtics guard Devin Carter has been out recently with an illness. Now, it's been shared that Carter is dealing with a case of mononucleosis. It's expected that Carter will be out for a few weeks as he recovers from the illness. The Celtics converted Carter's Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal. The Providence College product is looking forward to a fresh start with Boston. After a strong start to training camp and the preseason, Carter made enough of an impression that Boston gave hi...

Veteran wing Paul George admitted that the pressure and criticism he's received in the past has sometimes bothered him. Now that he's with the Boston Celtics, George said he's embracing everything that comes with his fresh start. "This locker room, the culture here, the front office, the city, the organization, the tradition, all of that is something that I've never been a part of," George told The Boston Globe. "Where everything is high quality. For me, it's refreshing. Hopefully, I can rema...

Paul George wasn't the headliner in the monster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, but the veteran is rediscovering his "love" for the game with the Boston Celtics.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 16: The sneakers worn by LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 16, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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...

Joel Embiid rejects the notion that anyone on the Sixers’ star-studded roster needs to sacrifice for the team to reach its goals, Kris Rhim writes for ESPN.com. “I’m against the concept of sacrificing,” Embiid said after Friday’s preseason finale. “I think the way I explained it was you do what you do best, and we’re […]

Anthony Edwards must use his rivals’ successes to drive him on, ahead of the new NBA season. The Minnesota Timberwolves fell short in last season’s...

Dillon Brooks has inserted himself into the drama between Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Just hours after Ishbia admitted that trading for Durant in 2023 was a mistake for the Suns organization, Brooks decided to chime in and take a shot at the former two-time Finals MVP. Brooks posted a photo of...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 07: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the preseason game at the United Center on October 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The season begins for the Phoenix Suns this upcoming Wed...

MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, AND YOUTUBE!! As we approach the start of the NBA season, Suns Geek joins the pod to chat all things Phoenix Suns. What is there to be optimistic about this season? Can the Suns actually win a Playoff series? What’s the deal with the Twitter tiff between Mat Ishbia and Kevin Durant? All that, and more, on this episode. Tap in. Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@danduarte1), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) o...

Naming the most overrated player on every NBA team ahead of the 2026-27 season, featuring some very big-name superstars.

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Jaden Hardy from the Washington Wizards this offseason, it was very well known that the team had brought in a player capable of getting his own bucket from anywhere on the court. Hardy has also proven to be a capable off-ball player and a knockdown 3-point shooter who has […]

After the Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade over the summer, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel became their cornerstones. The Hornets are expected to extend Miller’s contract ahead of the upcoming season. Trading Ball not only made Miller and Knueppel the team’s pillars, but it also yielded future draft capital. The Hornets’ blockbuster trade prioritized long-term […] The post NBA insiders keeps it 100 about Brandon Miller, Hornets’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sam Presti never gave Kevin Durant a heads-up before trading James Harden to the Houston Rockets in 2012. That’s according to veteran NBA journalist Jonathan Abrams. It seems to have finally answered a question that has lingered over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s franchise history for more than a decade. Abrams revealed in a Q&A With […] The post Did Thunder’s Sam Presti tell Kevin Durant about James Harden trade? The mystery is solved appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In the wake of the franchise’s first NBA championship in over 50 years, the New York Knicks have several potential contract extensions to address. Among the players that are up for contract extensions with the Knicks are Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride. And at least in the case of McBride and his agent […] The post Miles McBride’s agent raises eyebrows after Knicks kill contract extension talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former LA Lakers star James Worthy has expressed his admiration for one of JJ Redick’s new stars. The LA Lakers‘ new roster has offered glimpses...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed that Miami Heat president Pat Riley traveled to Greece during the summer and worked out with him on the court where the Milwaukee Bucks star grew up playing basketball. Barry Jackson reported the revelation, citing Antetokounmpo’s appearance on the ThanalysisShow. Riley reportedly showed up at Antetokounmpo’s childhood court and worked out with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals Pat Riley worked out with him in Greece appeared first on TalkBasket.net.