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On the latest episode of Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, Matas Buzelis, off the Chicago Bulls, has been letting loose. Buzelis said he wants to stay with the Bulls for the rest of his career. He also talked about the influence Kevin Durant had on his confidence. Now, Buzelis is saying he wants […] The post Matas Buzelis has a bone to pick with Luka Doncic after excessive trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Wednesday night, it was announced that the Denver Nuggets had agreed to a sign-and-trade agreement with restricted free agent Peyton Watson, sending him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team deal involving the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets decided against re-signing Watson, as doing so would have stretched their financial capabilities — forcing them […] The post Which NBA restricted free agents remain unsigned after Peyton Watson trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After a summer of not-insignificant moves aimed at keeping the team’s budget under control, the Thunder will enter the 2026/27 season looking to regain their status as top dog in the league. The team is not without questions to answer, though, and that is not exclusive to proving that they can find enough answers to beat […]

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“With his highlight reel dunks, Matas Buzelis has become a fixture with the Chicago Bulls. In just two seasons, he has become a focal point for a team still cultivating an identity. Through managerial and coaching changes, teammates being traded, Buzelis still has love for sweet home Chicago. In fact, Buzelis is determined to play […] The post Matas Buzelis ‘can’t imagine’ playing anywhere but with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

J. Cole needed only a few sentences to send Minnesota fans into a frenzy. During the Minnesota stop of The Fall Off tour, Cole celebrated the Timberwolves’ new partnership between Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. His prediction for the revamped roster drew a massive response from the crowd. “Y’all got my favorite n**** Ant-Man in […] The post J. Cole makes Minnesota fans erupt after Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball vouch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

An NBA legend and athletic pioneer is getting the ultimate honor from his HBCU. Former Boston Celtics great Sam Jones is set to receive a sculpture of his likeness from North Carolina Central, according to a report from HBCU Gameday. The sculpture, created by Douglas Aja, will be unveiled in a ceremony at McDougald-McLendon Arena […] The post NBA legend gets ultimate honor from his HBCU appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls have one of the most confident young players in Matas Buzelis. Since he began in 2024, Buzelis has been a sight to behold. His acrobatic exploits have gone viral, and his unquestioned desire to go the extra mile has endeared him in his hometown. He owes that, in part, to Kevin Durant, […] The post How Kevin Durant helped to instill confidence in Matas Buzelis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Kings will be working out a group of veterans in the coming days, the Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reports (via Twitter). The workouts will begin on Thursday with 32-year-old point guard Cameron Payne. The 11-year veteran played 22 games last season for the Sixers following a productive 2024/25 campaign with the Knicks that included […]

There are trades you don’t make because you don’t want to lose a player. Then there are trades you make because you have to get better, even though you know you’re going to miss the guy going out the door. For the Cavaliers, Max Strus falls into the second category. On Wednesday, Cleveland agreed to […] The post Max Strus will be missed, even if Cavs made the right trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavs traded Mann and a 2027 second-round pick to the Wizards on Wednesday in exchange for Cam Whitmore, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Whitmore was traded to Cleveland on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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The Denver Nuggets reportedly are eyeing a veteran All-Star after trading Peyton Watson on Wednesday.

The Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers have agreed on a trade that will send Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to Los Angeles, sources told ESPN.

The Nuggets tendered a $6.5 million qualifying offer to Watson earlier this offseason.

The NBA’s $76 billion media era has created a larger advertising business. Prime Video, ESPN and NBC collectively generated $2.11 billion from game inventory in 2025-26, according to Sportico’s Anthony Crupi, per AwfulAnnouncing. That represented a $580 million gain and a 38% increase over the previous season. More national exposure helped unlock it. The league […] The post NBA’s new TV deals drive $2.11 billion advertising windfall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher is content with not making the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame despite his NBA success. Fisher was recently on the Joint Venture show and spoke about the fact that he hasn’t been nominated for the Hall of Fame despite his five championships. Derek Fisher says he’s okay […] The post Derek Fisher understands Hall of Fame snub despite 5 championship wins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers were the big winners of the offseason. The team traded for Jaylen Brown in one of the biggest blockbusters of the offseason. They also signed Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade in free agency, the former of whom was one of the best value signings and the latter of whom is a perfect […] The post Brian Windhorst throws cold water on 76ers 50-win season with LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following the pending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to the duo of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, one of the biggest questions that came up in the immediate aftermath is what that meant for the future of general manager Rob Pelinka. When it was revealed that the Buss family wanted to sell off their […] The post Lakers news: Insiders hit Rob Pelinka with ominous warning after $12.5 billion sale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey weighed in on the team's No. 1 scoring option in clutch scenarios following the offseason additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

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Trail Blazers Could Scoot Henderson eventually become the odd man out in the Trail Blazers’ suddenly crowded backcourt? Jeremy Brener of NBA on SI explored that possibility, noting that Henderson is entering the final season of his rookie contract and can become a restricted free agent next summer. The former No. 3 overall pick averaged […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Whatever the NBA ultimately decides in its investigation of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, the other 29 teams will apparently be paying very close attention. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated said on the NBA on NBC YouTube channel that he has heard from multiple high-ranking team officials who believe a light punishment could essentially invite […] The post NBA officials fear ‘open season’ if Clippers get light punishment in Kawhi Leonard case appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown didn’t exactly come as a surprise, given that the rumors had been circulating since the team’s failed bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Still, the choice to send the 10-year Celtics veteran and former Finals MVP to an inter-division rival for what is seen as a relatively light return sent […]

It’s a luxury having Tyler Kolek as a third stringer, especially with Brunson recovering from off-season surgery, Alvarado’s lengthy injury history & the team playing deep into June. While it’s a disservice to him still being on the outskirts of the rotation, he currently brings more value to the Knicks than in a trade at the moment. The key word being at the moment. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

The Miami Heat made one of the bigger acquisitions during the offseason, trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Since then, they haven’t made that many moves to round out the team, but rumors claim that they’re still looking around to add talent. The latest player they have been rumored to have interest in is Nick Richards, as […] The post Heat rumors: Miami ‘kicked around’ idea of adding recent Bulls, Suns center appeared first on ClutchPoints.