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Damian Lillard considered coming back during last spring’s playoffs. He decided he wanted to return without wondering whether his body was ready. Now, the Trail Blazers guard is preparing to play Wednesday in his first regular-season game since March 18, 2025, confident that taking the additional time was the right decision. “The reason I sat […] The post Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with Collin Gillespie #12 after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Hornets 111-99. 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 Christia...

The nostalgia of the 1990’s Chicago Bulls will live forever. Every story holds, and every hope of what could have been still lingers. Could the Bulls have won more than 6 championships? What if Jerry Krause had kept the team together? Would Michael Jordan have retired a 2nd time then? However, Warriors coach Steve Kerr, […] The post What Steve Kerr would’ve done with Michael Jordan, Bulls after Last Dance season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder started out their season with a bang by defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road in comfortable fashion. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on the court in this one by a wide margin, finishing the game with an efficient 32 points and an epic barrage of […] The post DeMarcus Cousins gives Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander his flowers with extremely bold take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are currently gearing up for their 2026-27 NBA season, which is slated to begin on Wednesday night vs the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors enter this season without a ton of expectations, considering that they are trotting out essentially the same exact roster that won 37 games a year ago, with […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr cops to mistakes building around Stephen Curry, but he has a message for ‘F those picks’ fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Candace Parker had to eat her words this season about Angel Reese’s impact. The former WNBA player has been an Indiana Fever fan, considering she hosts her YouTube show with Aliyah Boston.

The WNBA Finals series between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries is now level at 1-1, and with the stakes rising by the day, Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum has stepped into the spotlight with a unique and heartfelt tribute to Dream star Angel Reese. Kelsey Plum’s Has Recently Praised Angel ReeseDuring a recent segment of the “Girls Tripp” podcast, Plum praised Reese’s mentality and approach to the game following her impressive performance against the Valkyries in Game 2.

The Indiana Pacers are just one season removed from losing the NBA Finals in seven games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the first quarter of that Game 7 and was sidelined all of last season. But he’s back now, and if the preseason […] The post NBA futures: Pacers could be Central Division’s best bet appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 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. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images In case you had s...

A season starts anew!

In addition to Celtics fans being focused on Paul George and his regular season debut for Boston, Jaylen Brown also laced his sneakers up for his Philadelphia debut last night and impressed. Here are Brown's highlights.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 16: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 16, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

The Warriors have begun exploring trade routes for veteran center Kristaps Porzingis, who remains out indefinitely as he deals with a private health issue, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Blake Griffin revealed what really happened when he ran past Steve Ballmer during his return to Los Angeles.

There’s no doubt that Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese and head coach Karl Smesko have developed a special bond after the season they’ve shared. After being traded to Atlanta last offseason, Reese made an immediate impact in her first season with the Dream. She played a pivotal role in the team’s impressive regular-season campaign, helping […]

Self is returning for his 24th season at Kansas after retirement rumors surrounded him last season

The biggest criticism of the new-look roster built by general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick is on the defensive end. There are big question marks surrounding the team’s defensive personnel and how much center Walker Kessler will be able to hide that. But coaching also plays a major role in the quality […]

Here are 10 recently waived NBA players who could continue their careers in Europe, including Kevin Porter Jr. and several forgotten vets.

Like many of his teammates, Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is still adjusting to life with LeBron James.

With opening night finally here, the Bright Side crew predicts Phoenix’s final record and Western Conference finish.

Time for another fun season.

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton discussed the team’s new offensive scheme with reporters.

Freedom insists he will attend the WNBA Finals and says his team has been in contact with the FBI.

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 21: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream looks on during the game against the Golden State Valkyries during Game Three of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 21, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Jonathan Bachman/NBAE vi...

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...