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The Golden State Warriors' offseason is quickly going off the rails, with them having done little to improve thus far.

It turns out that winning a title matters more than anything.

Colby Jones is no longer a free agent, having signed a one-year contract with Bàsquet Manresa, the Spanish team announced in a press release. After spending three college seasons with Xavier, Jones was selected 34th overall in the 2023 NBA draft. He began his professional career on a standard contract with the Kings, but didn’t […]

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NBA insider reveals how Stephen Curry's loyalty to the Warriors has been affected this summer.

Hall of Fame forward and ESPN analyst Charles Barkley can’t wait for the upcoming 2026-27 season, where the Eastern Conference could be more competitive than the West. After Barkley weighed in on LeBron James’ legacy before he decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, Sir Charles revisited that conversation following James’ shocking free-agent decision. While […] The post Charles Barkley’s truth bomb on Eastern Conference after 76ers’ LeBron James signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA veteran Dillon Brooks sheds doubt on Kawhi's blockbuster move to the Raptors.

Every time Klay Thompson’s name shows up in a trade rumor that doesn’t involve Golden State, there’s a version of me that flinches a little. Watching him drain threes in a Mavericks jersey on Christmas Day was already enough of an adjustment for one lifetime. But if the sharpshooter with the quickest release we’ve ever seen is headed somewhere else this time, Miami might be the one address on the list that doesn’t feel like a betrayal. Here’s why. Andre Iguodala left Golden State’s launch pad...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. T...

Will Defense be the Jazz’s Trojan Horse or Achilles Heel?

LeBron James isn’t the only notable addition heading to Philadelphia this offseason. Veteran NBA reporter Chris Hine announced Friday that he’s leaving the Minnesota Star Tribune after eight seasons covering the Timberwolves to join the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he’ll take over coverage of the 76ers. The move comes little more than a week after James […] The post Veteran Timberwolves beat writer leaving to cover LeBron, 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Barring a trade or Nick Richards signing, the free agent outlook for a third big man is ugly. We’re talking Tony Bradley, Mason Plumlee, Bismack Biyombo, Drew Eubanks, Kelly Olynyk type of ugly. There are, however, four intriguing forgotten about big men that could be intriguing training camp fliers. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

Sixers forward Dominick Barlow established himself as a rotation player last season on a two-way deal, starting 59 of his 71 games, and earned a lucrative promotion in the process. The 23-year-old was converted to a two-year, $6.8MM standard contract in February and had his 2026/27 team option exercised in June. In a phone interview […]

The Spurs showed their weaknesses at the worst time during the NBA Finals, but they addressed them this summer.

NBA insider outlines pathway for Lakers to add another player and maintain flexibility next summer.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 10: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket on Royce O'Neale #00 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Fiserv Forum on March 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images Given Milwaukee’s new path, Myles Turner’...

The Cavaliers have been aggressive on the trade market before and there is a future move they could have their eye on.

Dylan Murphy, who has spent the past eight years as a member of the Magic organization, is being hired by Michigan men’s basketball program as an assistant coach, reports Alejandro Zuniga of The Michigan Insider. Murphy will be joining the staff of Mike Boynton Jr., who took over as head coach of the Wolverines when […]

In 2022 when the Warriors won their last title, if you told me that one day LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and D(ean) Wade would be on the 76ers I’d be like hell to the naw naw. (Also, where is Ben Simmons?!) And yet here we are! Here’s the part that should scare the rest of the league ladies and gentlemen. This isn’t LeBron joining a team that needs him to be the engine. This is LeBron sliding into a group that already has an MVP-caliber big, a bucket-getter who just spent the summ...

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Analyzing the numbers, banners, and defensive grit that define New York's elite shooting guards.

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 9, 2026: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz plays defense during the game against the Miami Heat on February 9, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Last season defense was hard to come by for the Utah Jazz as they allowed an NBA worst 126 points per game. How will they fare this year with Walker Kessler’s departure and a retooled roster with its sights set on a playoff spo...

Gonzaga’s first McDonald’s All-American recruit coming out of high school opens up about his injury-riddled NBA career.

After a European tour, Mario Hezonja is making an NBA comeback.

San Antonio Spurs free agent addition Tobias Harris has already spent some time working out with his new teammates, including veterans De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes. Victor Wembanyama has taken part in these sessions as well. They’re practices that not only show some of the team’s best players are focused on improving upon a year […] The post Spurs navigate the youth that cost them NBA Finals in 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Many people doubted if Karl-Anthony Towns had what it took to shine in The Big Apple. They said he was too soft and would fade into the background when it mattered most. The Minnesota Timberwolves returned to the Western Conference Finals without him, and the New York Knicks could not advance past the Eastern Conference […] The post Kendrick Perkins reveals why Karl-Anthony Towns is Knicks’ most important player appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wizards star Anthony Davis could be a major factor in Warriors' 2027 free agency plans.

Veteran center Andre Drummond, who spent the first seven years of his life in Mount Vernon, New York, prior to moving to Connecticut, signed a one-year, minimum-salary deal with the Knicks this summer. Jim Calhoun, Drummond’s college coach at UConn, believes he’ll be a “perfect fit” with the Knicks, per Andrew Crane of The New […]