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NBAEven though Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers, the feeling among people around the NBA is the team's ceiling will depend on their biggest offseason acquisition.
NBAThe Sixers’ depth at center behind oft-injured star Joel Embiid was a source of concern ahead of the 2026/27 season, especially after Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in his preseason debut. So the fact that LeBron James – long reluctant to play much center due to the wear and tear on his body […]
Luka Dončić has always earned fans’ respect. So much so that before Kobe Bryant attended a Lakers game as a fan in 2019 alongside his daughter, Gianna, he learned some Slovenian so he could trash-talk the then-Mavericks’ superstar from his courtside seat. Seven years later, Dončić is now the face of the 17-time champion Lakers, the franchise with which Bryant...
ORLANDO, FL - JULY 18: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during practice as part of the NBA Restart 2020 on July 18, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Almost two months ago, ...
NBAIt’s not what we expected, but at least it wasn’t what we expected.
NBAThis season could be much more important for Jalen Green than initially anticipated.
NBABlake Hinson has been waived from his Two-Way contract by the Utah Jazz. Hinson appeared in 14 games last season with the Jazz, averaging 11.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.4 minutes. In 32 G League games, Hinson averaged 23.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 33.7 minutes. Hinson appeared in two preseason games, averaging 7.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 14.4 minutes. Hinson went undrafted in 2024 out of Pittsburgh.
NBAGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said he wants to retire with the franchise but plans to keep playing next season even if that means joining another team. Green signed a one-year, $27.7 million deal with Golden State in July. If the Warriors had successfully signed LeBron James, Green was expected to sign a multi-year deal with the franchise at a lower annual average. The four-time champion told CNBC Sport he is approaching this season as if it could be his last with the Warriors....
NBACHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 16: Head Coach Thom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks watches his team play against the Chicago Bulls on December 16, 2022 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. New York defeated Chicago 114-91. 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 Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) | Getty Images As Kenny Atkinson and the Cl...
Dalton Knecht sent a message to Los Angeles Lakers fans and the franchise in a social media post after being waived.
NBAThe Toronto Raptors are set to celebrate star forward Kawhi Leonard's return in a special way.
NBAChus Mateo weighs in on what we can expect from the rookie. And then we take a look at Santi Aldama, as well.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 7: James Worthy takes a photo before the Oklahoma City Thunder game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 7, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...
It’s been four long seasons. 1,511 days of Groundhog Day since the Donovan Mitchell trade. Why did we do that? Should the Jazz try to win? Should they tank? Is tanking a violation of the Jazz Way? Are we tanking hard enough? Oh no, why did we start 11-3? This is terrible for our future! All irrelevant now. While the tank wasn’t perfect, it’s over. In the words of Coach Dale in Hoosiers, “My team is on the floor.” And, unlike in fall 2022, ‘23, ‘24, and ‘25 seasons, that’s a hopeful statement,...
NBALaMelo is set for his Timberwolves debut on Wednesday night alongside superstar Anthony Edwards
NBAGolden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski discussed his goals for the 2026-27 NBA season after agreeing to a lucrative contract extension.
For the second straight year, Milwaukee opens its season against Washington. This time, though, things are very different—on both sides.
Even though the Golden State Warriors were believed to be among the teams LeBron James had interest in joining as a free agent this summer, head coach Steve Kerr doesn't believe they ever got close to an agreement.
Here are some players who could make a leap and impact their teams this season.
Edwards put on a scoring clinic, overshadowing Antetokounmpo's debut for Miami.
Our new game chats are perfect for the return of NBA season.
The Admiral expounds on all things Spurs
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NBAHaving remained on the Heat’s roster through opening night, veteran center Nick Richards now has a fully guaranteed salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Richards will earn $3,066,143 on his minimum-salary contract, while Miami carries a cap hit of $2,449,421. The team now has 13 players […]
Anthony Davis admits to being called out by Wizards rookie Tre Johnson during a Wizards practice session.
Joel Embiid wants to make the All-Defensive team again.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is known for sharing his opinion and never holding back, but his latest take could reverberate in his team’s opening game against the Lakers. On the latest edition of The Draymond Green Show, Green was joined by NBA on Prime host Taylor Rooks. Rooks and Green discussed who they […] The post Draymond Green’s Jalen Brunson MVP pick comes with a side of Luka Doncic diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Widely considered the favorite to win both the Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2026/27, Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama got off to a slow start on Tuesday, shooting a career-worst 7.7% (1-of-13) from the floor in a home loss to Oklahoma City, notes Michael C. Wright of ESPN. “I […]
Steve Gillis, the recently-discovered doppelgänger of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, was able to cash in on his new sort-of-fame by scoring snacks during the team's recent preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas.
Damian Lillard played his first regular-season game since returning to Portland in the summer of 2025, scoring 25 points with six 3s in a rout of Phoenix.