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The Buss family reiterated its intention to sell the remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, stating that five of the six siblings in the Buss trust remain "united" in the decision. The statement, provided to ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday, is in response to Jeanie Buss's declared intention to contest the sale. "The Los Angeles Lakers have never been just a basketball team. They have been one of the greatest privileges of our lives," the family said. "Our focus has always been on what we...

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The Warriors reportedly attempted to get in the mix for several bigger-name players this offseason, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Now, their ambitions to improve the roster will likely have to wait until the trade deadline, as general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. alluded to recently, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. “We have multiple ways […]

As is always the case, the Lakers are full of drama when it comes to the sale of the team.

The New York Knicks are still enjoying their offseason, but Josh Hart is already in his A-game—in trolling on social media. Even amid their much-deserved break, Hart has not missed a beat. He is like the Mikal Bridges of X. With a higher efficiency rating. Hart attended the wedding of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart hilariously tells Jose Alvarado to ‘shut up’ over claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A set of footprints on the court, with an “O” in one and “G” in the other, marked the approximate spot of Anunoby’s historic moment. Fans along the outside tried to capture his presence with their phones.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 13: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs the rebound during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Nathaniel S. ...

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 15: Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 15, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Utah Jazz are...

The Sixers have rarely had the kind of firepower that they currently boast, nor have they had the ability to withstand injuries to key starters and still have scoring options, Adam Aaronson writes for The Philly Voice. That depth provides a lot of built-in security but also raises questions about which lineups head coach Nick […]

Los Angeles, CA - March 12: Mark Walter, left, a majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jeanie Buss, minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, talk as the Lakers play the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Between Mark Walter selling the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and the Buss family’s predictable in-fighting over whether to join them, there has been a constant stream of information a...

The perpetual underrating of Toronto continues in one of the most anticipated games of the fall

Long before Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, long before the New York Knicks broke a 50+ year drought of winning an NBA championship, Hall of Fame big man Amar’e Stoudemire made the franchise relevant after a disappointing 2000’s. The same offseason when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh teamed up in South Beach, Stoudemire […] The post Jeremy Lin gives Amar’e Stoudemire props for Hall of Fame career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If you’re a Laker fan, go see your doctor.  Your blood pressure is high. You have new crease lines on your forehead from shock. You have whiplash from shaking your head in disbelief.  This offseason has been heart pounding. It has been eyebrow raising. It has been jarring.  LeBron James stunned the world by leaving...

For quite some time during the early days of the offseason, New Orleans Pelicans were the only team that had not made any new roster moves. They re-signed veteran DeAndre Jordan to a contract and re-signed second-year big man Hunter Dickinson to another two-way contract, but were pretty much quiet otherwise. Over the past few […] The post Pelicans sign SEC star in latest roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 1: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers CLECAV during Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 1, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty I...

The Pelicans have waived Hunter Dickinson, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). Dickinson re-signed on a two-way contract with New Orleans in July after playing on a two-way contract for them last season. The 7’1″ second-year center played five games for the Pelicans last season, scoring 12 points and blocking two shots in 42 […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 11: Phoenix Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni meets with Sacramento Kings head coach Rick Adelman before their teams take on each other at Arco Arena on April 11, 2006 in Sacramento, California. The Suns won 123-110. 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 2006 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/...

Speaking to NetsDaily, Nets governor Joe Tsai admitted that he wasn’t thrilled about the fact that his team’s cross-town rivals won a title in June, but he made it clear it won’t impact how he runs his own franchise. “Every year, some team is going to win a championship,” Tsai said. “So it happens that […]

Former Orlando Magic forward Horace Grant believes Penny Hardaway could have developed into one of the 10 greatest players in NBA history if injuries had not derailed the star guard’s career. In a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino.ca, Grant reflected on playing alongside Hardaway during the Magic’s rise into an Eastern Conference contender […] The post Horace Grant makes bold top-10 all-time claim about Magic legend Penny Hardaway appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Pacers were just one game away from winning the NBA Finals two seasons ago when they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. In Game 7, Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles after dealing with a strained calf throughout the series, and it was tough for the Pacers to overcome his absence. Haliburton recently spoke about […] The post Tyrese Haliburton’s NSFW callout of Kendrick Perkins for saying he should sit NBA Finals Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is preparing for the 2026-27 season after playing only 16 regular-season games last season while recovering from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered during the 2025 playoffs. As the new campaign approaches, Tatum has already returned to offseason work, recently joining head coach Joe Mazzulla for a boxing session. The […] The post Watch Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s intense offseason training with Joe Mazzulla appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went 64-18 last season. Their win total was greater than any other team in the NBA, and the then-defending champions followed up a successful regular season with a deep postseason run in which they went all the way to Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals. Even so, the lack of […] The post Thunder 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons are coming off a season in which they won 60 games, and they came so close to making it to the Eastern Conference Finals — falling short to the Cleveland Cavaliers after a hard-fought seven-game series in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Cade Cunningham is one of the fastest-rising […] The post Why Pistons’ Cade Cunningham did not bother to recruit LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA released the schedule for all 30 teams towards the end of last week, and the Miami Heat now know that they will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves on the 21st of October to begin their life in the 2026-27 regular season. Both of these teams pulled off blockbuster trades this offseason, with the […] The post Heat star Bam Adebayo’s 6-word reaction to facing Timberwolves in season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Weeks removed from his retirement, two teams reportedly offered Russell Westbrook a contract this summer — the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings. Coming off a renaissance season where he averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals for the Kings, Westbrook’s retirement announcement came as a surprise. Now, reported details of those […] The post Why Russell Westbrook said no thanks to Wizards, Kings before retiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets need some rhythm. After a 54-win season that ended far earlier than it should have, Denver enters 2026-27 with a familiar core. They also have a reworked supporting cast and a schedule that could help David Adelman establish that rhythm. The Nuggets open the campaign with a nationally televised road matchup against […] The post Nuggets 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards are looking to compete this season, which means that the days of them being near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings should be over. With the selection of AJ Dybantsa in the NBA Draft and acquiring Trae Young and Anthony Davis during last season’s trade deadline, they have the makings of […] The post NBA rumors: Wizards linked again to DeMar DeRozan after Russell Westbrook stiff-arm appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans added depth to their frontline on Monday after signing a sixth-year forward who is still trying to find a permanent home in the NBA. Trendon Watford has agreed to a short-term deal with the Pelicans. He spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He could be a solid addition for New […] The post Pelicans add ex-76ers forward who posted triple-double last season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks carry a roster that feels genuinely unpredictable. The talent and athleticism are obvious, of course. The arrival of Zaccharie Risacher has only intensified the sense that Dallas is attempting to build something far more dynamic around Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. Now, potential does not automatically translate into victories, particularly in the […] The post Mavericks 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.