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Sacramento Kings planned to rely on Ben Simmons this season, but his Achilles injury has Doug Christie’s team looking into trade possibilities. Simmons broke the silence on his devastating injury recently, as did Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, who had a message for his fallen hoops colleague. Leonard did not realize Simmons wasn’t playing this year […] The post Kawhi Leonard sends best wishes to Kings’ Ben Simmons after Achilles tear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It doesn't seem like Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is going to play in the NBA into his 40s.

The Sixers have exercised their third-year option on VJ Edgecombe, the team announced in a press release. The move was a mere formality. Edgecombe was already slated to earn $11,663,880 this season and Philadelphia has now locked in his $12,219,840 salary for 2027/28. Edgecombe was selected third overall in last year’s draft and is coming […]

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The Suns are filling their open two-way contract slot with another big man, having claimed Drew Timme off waivers on Monday. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported the waiver claim (via Twitter), while John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link) confirms that Phoenix has converted Timme’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal. A […]

The 2026-27 NBA season has arrived, and here's how we stack up all 30 teams as a new campaign begins

The Grizzlies are waiving 2025 No. 18 pick Walton Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy ahead of Monday's roster cutdown deadline.

The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second in scoring.

The Los Angeles Lakers waived their 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht on Monday, the team announced.

James finished his second NBA season before Edgecombe was born in 2005.

As rumors swirl about their pending roster crunch, the Lakers were without two players during Monday’s practice.  Third-year wing Dalton Knecht and third-year guard Bronny James were excused from the session, according to Lakers coach JJ Redick.  The Lakers have until 2 p.m. to reduce their roster from 16 players at the maximum of 15...

The Rockets have made a series of moves in order to set their roster for the regular season, announcing in a press release that they’ve converted the Exhibit 10 contracts of big man Oscar Tshiebwe and forward Julian Phillips to two-way deals. Houston already had one two-way slot open. In order to accommodate both conversions, […]

Tobias Harris helped a young Detroit Pistons core climb the Eastern Conference standings and earn 60 wins for just the third time in franchise history. The San Antonio Spurs have already enjoyed their own ascension in the West, reaching the NBA Finals in Victor Wembanyama’s third NBA campaign and Mitch Johnson’s first full year as […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson rules Tobias Harris out for opening night vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Elle Duncan believes Caitlin Clark was unfairly used as an avatar for political and cultural debates when she joined the WNBA in 2024.

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The Suns are converting Duop Reath’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal, confirms Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 indicated last week that Reath would be converted to a two-way pact. A 6’9″ center from South Sudan, Reath spent most of the past three years as a frontcourt […]

From Jalen Brunson's SNL appearance to KAT's wedding, it all began with one event that turned into a domino effect: a Knicks title.

Brooklyn Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson could make his NBA debut soon. After missing the preseason due to a back ailment, Jefferson practiced fully on Monday, per head coach Jordi Fernandez. The No. 28 pick will be available for Wednesday’s regular season opener vs. the Charlotte Hornets. “[Joshua] will be available, yeah. He just practiced, […] The post Nets first-round pick cleared for season-opener after missing preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After a 128-day offseason, NBA opening day is here! The 2026/27 regular season will tip off on Tuesday, and rather than having to wait until the evening for the action to get underway, we’ve got an afternoon contest on tap. In the first game of an opening-day triple-header, the Pistons and Celtics will square off […]

Dalton Knecht was already out the door once.

Angel Reese had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Allisha Gray added 18 points and the Atlanta Dream stymied Golden State on both ends in the second half, beating the Valkyries 79-65 on Monday night to even the WNBA Finals at one game apiece.

The 2026-27 NBA season starts Tuesday, and there are a ton of new faces in new places as the New York Knicks look to repeat as champions

Gabby Williams has been one of the best players in the world for years, according to Kelsey Plum. The difference now is that WNBA fans are finally getting to see what happens when the Golden State Valkyries star gets the freedom to take over a game. Plum discussed Williams’ evolution on Road Trippin’, explaining why […]

Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has signed with the Kansas Jayhawks, the school announced, as he pursues a sixth year of eligibility.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown believes his team has the experience and maturity necessary to handle the increased expectations that come with entering the season as defending NBA champions. Speaking with Steve Serby of The New York Post, Brown discussed the challenges New York will face as opponents look to defeat the reigning […] The post Mike Brown believes Knicks are prepared for pressure of defending title appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kyshawn George has emerged as one of the Washington Wizards’ most highly regarded young players, with NBA scouts highlighting his versatility, defensive potential and ability to contribute in multiple roles. Josh Robbins of The Athletic reported that scouts view the 22-year-old wing as Washington’s top young prospect behind No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa. “When […] The post Scouts see major potential in Kyshawn George appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Mavericks waived longtime center Dwight Powell on Monday, likely ending his 12-year run with the franchise.

The Knicks entered last season with the highest expectations in recent franchise history. This year, they enter the campaign having finally met them for the first time in 53 seasons.