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I don’t know about you, but I think that we’ve been waiting WAY too long for the season to come around. I can only survive on Darryn Peterson workouts and Keyonte George quotes for so long. I need some real action. In my spare time, like a reasonable adult, I go back and watch games from when I was growing up. Now I’m 31 years old, so the guys I grew up with were Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirlenko, and 1x All-Star Mehmet Okur. Sure, we expected more out of them, but they were fun ...

As he prepares to play on Wednesday in his first regular season game since March 18, 2025, Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard admits he thought about trying to return from his Achilles tear during the 2026 postseason. However, he tells Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he ultimately decided it made more sense to […]

Brooklyn Nets fans will tune in this season primarily to watch top-10 picks Mikel Brown Jr. and Egor Demin. However, they may have to wait before they see the duo on the floor together consistently. Brown didn’t share the floor with Demin during his debut in the Nets’ preseason finale. After missing most of the […] The post Nets’ Egor Demin teases hope for Mikel Brown Jr. partnership after rookie’s limited preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There is perhaps no tougher stress test to start the season than Yves Missi’s matchups through Halloween. Ivica Zubac, Jaren Jackson Jr., Nikola Jokic, and Domantas Sabonis are waiting. Jokic gets two cracks at Missi in a five-day span. It is hardly an ideal welcome to a starting role for a 22-year-old still learning the […] The post The Pelicans starter already on hot seat as he stares down monster matchups before Halloween appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are just hours away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday night vs the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. The Warriors will be without several key players in this one, including Jimmy Butler, who will miss a good chunk of this season as he recovers from a torn […] The post Steve Kerr’s Jimmy Butler Warriors injury update comes with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant comps appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Spoelstra finally wins Coach of the Year Considering Erik Spoelstra’s reputation, it’s weird to think that this might be my boldest take. The consensus around the league is that Spoelstra is the NBA’s best coach and has been for some time. And yet, he has never won Coach of the Year. Over the years, the award has often gone to the coach who oversees the team that most exceeds external preseason expectations, so maybe it’s understandable that Spoelstra has never won, considering the baseline f...

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“Our culture was a selling point to the guys we brought in. But equally as much of a recruiting pitch or selling point was Bam Adebayo. That’s not about him getting on the phone and recruiting guys. It wasn’t about that. It’s about the deep respect he has around the league, that everyone sees him as a winner and a guy that’s about all the right things and a great teammate and a guy that impacts winning at the highest level. That intrigued Giannis.” “That’s the influence Bam has that you could...

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 14: Head coach Josh Schertz talks to his team in a timeout against the Loyola Ramblers during the quarterfinal round of the A10 basketball tournament at Capital One Arena on March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. The AP preseason men’s basketball poll was released ...

Kevin Garnett measured up against Brittney Griner’s wingspan and was shocked by the result.

The Golden State Valkyries reach another historic milestone as their remarkable Finals run delivers surprising television numbers. The post Valkyries Make WNBA Finals TV History Behind Gabby Williams, UConn Core appeared first on HEAVY.

After a jumbled preseason, the Lakers could benefit from an easy start to the regular season.

The Cavaliers have championship expectations, four former All-Stars in their starting lineup and a fan base eager to see whether this is finally the year they break through. Actually watching them play? Well, that could be another matter. According to Manny Soloway of Awful Announcing, the Cavs rank dead last among all 30 NBA teams […] The post Cavs rank dead last in NBA for ease of watching games appeared first on Hoops Wire.

It’s only one game, but the Sixers showed glimpses of the team they can become.

The Magic have exercised their 2027/28 rookie scale team options on forward Tristan Da Silva and guard Jase Richardson, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). The team confirmed the news in a press release (Twitter link). Da Silva and Richardson already had guaranteed contracts for the upcoming season; now their deals are […]

Angel Reese didn’t let her Game 1 struggles follow her into the next game. The Atlanta Dream star responded with a historic performance against the Golden State Valkyries, and Paris Lawson believes two things made the difference. Reese led Atlanta to a Game 2 victory, tying the WNBA Finals at one game apiece with a […]

Florida's Thomas Haugh and Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. returned to make their teams among the front-runners to cut down the nets next spring and earned them preseason All-America honors from The Associated Press.

The NBA generated approximately $14.5 billion in revenue during the 2025-26 season. The 30 teams brought in a combined $13.7 billion, an average of $456 million each, with the rest kept at the league level. The Golden State Warriors led all teams with $895 million in revenue. The Memphis Grizzlies ranked last at $339 million. The totals are after revenue sharing, which moved about $400 million to lower-revenue teams. The NBA's 11-year, $76 billion media deal raised each team's national TV pay...

Steve Kerr signed a two-year extension to remain the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, but his long-term future may remain a subplot with the franchise in such a delicate position.

The Cavs move to streaming makes their local broadcasts more exclusive than ever before.

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus breaks down Opening Night's triple-header.

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream reportedly played a big part in the WNBA making Finals ratings history in Game 1.

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Paige Bueckers has revealed her WNBA Mount Rushmore, naming four legends who shaped her basketball upbringing. One of the biggest stars in the league today didn’t make the cut, but Bueckers has offered plenty of praise for that player elsewhere. During an appearance on Sports on Prime, the Dallas Wings guard was asked to name […]

Joel Embiid discussed how LeBron James' championship mindset can help the star center achieve more playoff success as the duo begins their shared tenure on the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kelsey Plum believes Gabby Williams has the talent to become one of the WNBA's biggest stars. After years of recognition for her defense, Williams has emerged as a major offensive threat for the Golden State Valkyries. Her playoff performances have highlighted her scoring ability, versatility and growing importance to the franchise.

Angel Reese’s energy on the court can often be contagious. After a pedestrian Game 1, the three-time All-Star delivered in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, helping the Atlanta Dream even the series at 1-1 with a 79 -65 win over the Golden State Valkyries. The 2026 Defensive Player of the Year made her presence […]

The Sixers found another option at center in their season opener. Joel Embiid helped make the call. With three fouls late in the first half of Tuesday’s 106-100 win over the Knicks, Embiid suggested that LeBron James replace him in the middle. It gave Philadelphia a way to close the half without asking Embiid to […] The post Sixers Notes: Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Chicago Bulls begin the 2026-27 NBA season on the road Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. It will be a season unlike any other in recent memory, as the team rebuilds from scratch with new leadership, coaching, and players. Although some notable players will grab the spotlight, Leonard Miller cannot and shouldn’t be overlooked. The […] The post Bulls player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

More so than other sports leagues, the NBA frequently sees big trades shake up the league. In the modern era, big-name players are being traded all the time. For example, Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, and LaMelo Ball were all traded this offseason alone. Insane transactions aren’t limited to the last few […] The post The worst trades in NBA history, ranked appeared first on ClutchPoints.