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The consensus opinion on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2026-27 season is down after their disappointing end to the 2025-26 season and their suboptimal offseason dealings. Not only did the Nuggets lose in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs in rather convincing fashion against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they also lost budding two-way […] The post 3 Denver Nuggets bold season predictions as Nikola Jokic contract situation hangs overhead appeared first on ClutchPoints.

I guess someone in the Jazz organization left over from the Quin Snyder days still remembers Bradley. I suppose on a per-36 minute basis his stats look good enough but it's not like he played much better after leaving the Jazz. I would have thought Kevin Love would have been a no-brainer for a spare PF/C who can rebound and has high basketball IQ plus great shooting and passing skills to boot. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

I know the preseason doesn't really count but it is a picture of how well the lineups play together and how the individual players are performing. I'd say JJJ and Key have performed the best out of the bunch with good scoring and great percentages from the floor. JJJ hit 50% of his threes and Key did even better with 67% but at lower volume. Lauri hit 42.9% of his threes while attempting 4.7 a game. Key is uncharacteristically shooting below his average from the free throw line at 68.8%. Okog...

While the New York Knicks are the defending NBA champions and they should raise their championship banner with the confidence that comes with winning the franchise’s first title in 53 years, the Philadelphia 76ers appear to be in a position to steal their thunder. After adding Jaylen Brown and LeBron James in the offseason, the […] The post 76ers’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney wants to establish a clear team identity through daily preparation, strong fundamentals and consistent habits as he begins his first season leading the franchise. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com, Sweeney reflected on the lessons he took from his previous coaching stops, particularly his time with […] The post Sean Sweeney aims to establish championship habits in Orlando appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Multiple contenders are looking to sign Pete Nance to a two-way contract, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Bucks waived Nance on Saturday. The Bucks are still interested in re-signing Nance on a two-way deal. Nance averaged 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds last season for the Bucks.

The Hornets and forward Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.

The Dallas Mavericks could waive Moussa Cisse in order to keep Dwight Powell on the roster, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Cisse would attract interest from multiple teams, including the Hawks and Bulls, if he were to be waived. The Sixers and Lakers would also look to sign Cisse to a two-way deal even though both teams do not have a slot available. The Mavs are unable to re-sign Cisse on a two-way deal. Cisse averaged 4.5 points and 5.7 rebounds last season.

AJ Dybantsa is considered day-to-day after suffering a mild ankle injury, according to Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe. "We're just going one day at a time," added Keefe. Dybantsa suffered the injury on Friday night. The Wizards open the season Wednesday night against the Bucks.

Earlier in the season, Angel Reese exclaimed that “Anything that goes up is mine,” reflecting her mentality in the paint. Reese is now the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year.

The stage is set. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are in the WNBA Finals, but before the game began, the fashion runway was laid out for the players.

Cavaliers Jarrett Allen believes the Cavaliers can take another step by getting their best players more time on the court together. Entering his 10th NBA season, Allen pointed to the limited experience he, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden had as a group last season. In a Q&A with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Allen […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Celtics, Paul George, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Tanisha Wright coached A’ja Wilson, a five-time WNBA MVP, for two seasons as an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces. She is now the head coach of Penn State. In 2021, when I was an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces, we lost in the semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury. We were clearly the heavy favorite to win that series and return to the WNBA championship. As we were coming of

Sixers Joel Embiid doesn’t think the Sixers need anyone to take a back seat. He wants their stars doing what made them stars in the first place. “I’m against the concept of sacrificing,” Embiid said after Friday’s preseason finale, per Kris Rhim of ESPN. “I think the way I explained it was you do what […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A viral video on social media unravels new details of Tyrese Haliburton and Ryan Rollins' heated exchange during the Pacers vs. Bucks game.

Youth and growth should matter plenty for the 2026-27 Sixers.

British-born assistant coach Tim Lewis is aiming to win the NBA title with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining Chris Finch's staff.

The Thunder and All-Defensive guard Cason Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension.

After the New York Knicks waived Bruce Brown before the regular season, one source says the defending champions didn’t try to keep him. Many assumed the Knicks would make a trade to free up roster space and keep Brown and James Wiseman ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Knicks reportedly didn’t shop a player before […] The post Knicks rumors: The player New York didn’t shop in trade talks before cutting Bruce Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham believes Gabby Williams is teaching young athletes a lesson that has nothing to do with scoring. The Indiana Fever guard recently praised the Golden State Valkyries forward for putting her teammates first, shaking off mistakes and delivering under pressure. For Cunningham, Williams’ performance in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las […]

Josh Hart predicted it. Really, we all did.

Steve Kerr said franchise superstar Stephen Curry is "fine" after he limped off the practice court with a right ankle issue.

Stephen Curry left the Warriors' open practice in San Francisco on Sunday night after appearing to tweak his right knee on a perimeter move.

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, a three-time All-Star who agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on Sept. 4, is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon after receiving a preliminary diagnosis on the injury, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

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As the Mavericks gear up for their season opener on Wednesday against the Rockets, they are still waiting to find out the status of Santi Aldama, who is expected to be a key reserve for the team this season. Aldama remains without a timetable for return following the arthroscopic procedure he underwent on his right […]

Ben Simmons won't be sending Daryl Morey any holiday cards this year.

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. […]

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream tipped off the WNBA Finals on Saturday at Chase Center, with Golden State rallying late to take a 1-0 series lead. But before the game even started, both teams found themselves at the center of a controversy. Both the Valkyries and the Dream reportedly left the court shortly…

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...