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When the Los Angeles Lakers made the trade for Russell Westbrook during the 2021 offseason, the expectation was that he would form a ‘Big 3’ alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Instead, the Lakers ended up missing the playoffs during Westbrook’s first season with the team, and by his second season, he found himself traded. […] The post Trevor Ariza goes full NSFW on why Lakers’ Russell Westbrook era failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA insider reveals important update on Karl-Anthony Towns' extension talks with Knicks.

The Warriors rookie got a do-over after tanking his draft interview in 2025

Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard takasında geri adım atmış gibi gözüküyor. The post Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard Takasının Tamamlanmasını İstemiyor! appeared first on Eurohoops.

Veteran guard Marcus Smart proved his worth in his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning him a pay raise and a reunion with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Smart agreed to a two-year $13 million contract with the Rockets this summer. It’s been four years since Marcus last played for Boston Celtics’ […] The post Why adding Marcus Smart is a step in the right direction of reshaping the Rockets’ identity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Moussa Diabate is on the Lakers' radar as potential low-cost addition.

Draymond Green makes his feelings known on the rumors that Stephen Curry could be tired of the Warriors' 'star chasing.'

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Spurs Dylan Harper isn’t worrying about individual accolades. After helping the Spurs reach the NBA Finals as a rookie, the second-year guard said his only real focus is getting San Antonio back there. “I feel like we all have that one team goal that we felt like we should have had last year,” Harper told […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Dylan Harper, Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Warriors have roster spots to fill following LeBron James’ recent decision in free agency this summer. James announced his choice to join the 76ers on Friday, signing a two-year deal that includes a player option in the second year. This marks his 24th and possibly 25th seasons in the NBA, a historic […] The post Warriors rumors: 4 realistic free agent targets after missing on LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After spending the first three years of his NBA career on a standard contract, former first-round pick Kobe Brown signed a two-way deal to stay in Indiana this offseason. The 26-year-old forward said it was an easy decision to return to the Pacers, according to Forbes contributor Tony East. “Standard [contract] is always the goal,” […]

The ESPN analyst does not believe Golden State’s current roster is capable of competing for an NBA championship L'articolo Kendrick Perkins: “Stephen Curry should plan his Warriors exit” proviene da Sportando.

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Cavaliers linked to Kevin Durant as potential high-profile acquisition.

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In an interview with DJ Siddiqi of RG.org, Spurs guard Dylan Harper said he doesn’t have any specific goals in mind as he prepares for his second NBA season. San Antonio advanced to the NBA Finals in 2025/26, eventually falling to New York in five games. “Nah, man. I feel like the biggest thing for […]

Another contract will be on Karl-Anthony Towns’ radar in the near future. If it’s one with the New York Knicks, one might be nearby for the star center. Towns completed Year 11 of his career, his second with the Knicks. He played a pivotal role in helping New York reach the mountaintop after beating Victor […] The post Knicks rumors: Insider teases Karl-Anthony Towns’ urgent contract expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Atlanta Hawks free agent Jonathan Kuminga remains one of the top players available on the market, and his contract demands continue to shape discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Speaking on the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel said the Lakers and Cavaliers have emerged as the two […] The post NBA rumors: Jonathan Kuminga’s contract desires amid Lakers, Cavs interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While the talk around the Houston Rockets and star Kevin Durant has been jumbled regarding the future of the franchise, this NBA insider would ponder if they are a team that could look to tear it down soon. In a loaded Western Conference for the Rockets, the thought of blowing it up could be talked […] The post NBA rumors: Why Rockets, Magic, Cavs are teams to watch for blow-up trades next season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a busy offseason, bringing in LaMelo Ball via trade and shipping out Naz Reid in the process, and then trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in what essentially was a salary dump. The trades have left the Timberwolves’ roster without thin frontcourt depth, and with one spot left to fill […] The post Timberwolves rumors: 2 under-the-radar targets to help fill void left by Julius Randle, Naz Reid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA analyst Ric Bucher reveals why he's pessimistic about LeBron's title chances this upcoming season.

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You can check out our glossary entry to learn more about two-way contracts, but in short, two-way deals allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but remain under team control and can’t […]

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LeBron James had an in-person meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the early part of July. James hosted the meeting in his home in Akron and featured only Grant Gilbert, Koby Altman and Brandon Weems from the Cavaliers' side. James and the members of the Cavaliers discussed what a third stint with the franchise would look like. James remained fairly distant from the other teams during the process, allowing Rich Paul to handle the correspondence. James ultimately decided to sign with th...

Team sources believe part of LeBron James' hesitancy to ultimately sign with the Golden State Warriors stemmed from his history battling the franchise during its dynasty years, along with how the choice might have been perceived from a legacy standpoint. James played against the Warriors in four consecutive Finals while with the Cleveland Cavaliers between 2014 and 2018. "I believe there's more appeal to playing with Steph Curry on a different franchise rather than that franchise," said one l...

The NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to compensate Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027 if the league and the players' union fail to agree on the findings or any potential penalties, sources with knowledge of the case told ESPN's Baxter Holmes. Sources close to the National Basketball Players Association said the union would not hesitate to pursue arbitration if the league sought punishment without sufficient evidence supporting claims the ...