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When you, Hardwood Houdini, write that Jaylen Brown "doesn't have the highest IQ, nor is he the most adaptable player," what evidence supports that assertion? Have you administered an IQ test to Brown? Does his winning a recent championship-series MVP not confer some level of adaptability? How about one of the most adaptable, ​brilliant, prepared basketball players ever (wonder who) enthusiastically expressing that Jaylen Brown now being a 76er is a key reason he (yes, LeBron) signed for a re...

Bronny James doesn't have any strong takes about his father leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to join the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Get...

As the New York Knicks prepare to defend their title, Josh Hart is waiting on a contract extension. However, a report from Hoopsview said the Knicks will not give Hart a max contract extension worth a purported $132 million over four years. Instead, he will be offered a three-year $60-62 million deal, per James L. […] The post Josh Hart drops hilarious $131 million reaction to max extension report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 7: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Assistant Coach Vin Baker of the Milwaukee Bucks chats during practice and media availability as part of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 7, 2021 at Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE v...

The Lakers always have a flare for the drama, including the latest surrounding its ownership, which has fans uneasy.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to miss out on a Klay Thompson homecoming.

Klay Thompson, who had been tied to the Lakers this summer, reached a buyout agreement with the Nuggets on Friday and plans to sign a two-year, $13 million deal with the Heat. What does that mean for the Purple and Gold?  Thompson was far from the perfect fit for the Lakers, even though the team very...

Earlier this summer, the Nuggets offered Peyton Watson a four-year contract worth around $70MM, Brian Windhorst of ESPN confirmed on the Hoops Collective podcast (YouTube link). Marc Stein of The Stein previously reported Denver had offered its restricted free agent a deal in that range. According to Windhorst, there were multiple teams who were interested […]

Klay’s headed to the Heat, joining a lineage of Golden State favorites who found another basketball life in South Beach.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: Disney Executive, Bob Iger and Maverick Carter attend the game between the LA Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2020 at STAPLES Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

After spending the past eight years as a Bucks assistant coach, Vin Baker is leaving his position to join Erik Spoelstra‘s staff with the Heat, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Baker has a close relationship with two-time Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami’s major offseason addition, Haynes adds. According to Barry Jackson of The Miami […]

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PORTLAND, OREGON - JULY 21: General manager Joe Cronin of the Portland Trail Blazers speaks during a press conference at Moda Center on July 21, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA is facing a bunch of new frontiers in 2026. New owners, new draft rules, a fairly-new salary cap structure…it’s a brave new world out there. Evolving into it is hard for any General Manager. As franchises negotiate their way through this era, we’re starting to see s...

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After it was announced Klay Thompson was heading to Miami, DeRozan's choice became much more clear.

The Buss family has owned the Los Angeles Lakers since the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the franchise in 1979 with it being passed down to his children following his death in 2013. Unfortunately, it now seems as if things are beginning to fall apart. The Buss family sold their majority shares to Mark […]

The market for free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga might have become clearer now that Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan have reportedly landed with their next teams.

Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday.

The Cavaliers had to do a lot of maneuvering to set themselves up for a Peyton Watson trade, but president of basketball operations Koby Altman believes the effort was worth it, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only story. Altman views Watson, who was acquired in a five-team deal that was finalized Thursday night, […]

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Success can be relative in the NBA. Despite failing to make the playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets had plenty to celebrate last season. They surpassed their win total from the previous two campaigns combined and delivered the Spectrum Center a rousing NBA Play-In Tournament victory over the Miami Heat. The franchise took a sizable step forward, […] The post Hornets get roasted by fans after framing NBA Play-In Tournament net appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LA Clippers guard Max Strus opened up about his experience with Jimmy Butler during their time with the Miami Heat. For many, the Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade marks a new era after the Butler years, following his 2025 trade to the Golden State Warriors. Jimmy led the Heat to two Finals appearances, where he shone […] The post Former Heat guard Max Strus shares honest admission on playing with Jimmy Butler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers were finalizing a deal with veteran coach Phil Handy to serve as an assistant under head coach Nick Nurse on Friday, according to ESPN Andscape's Marc J. Spears.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic had a ton of memorable performances last season on his way to winning the NBA scoring title. But without a doubt one of his best came against the Chicago Bulls and it was all thanks to their young, guard Matas Buzelis. Buzelis began trash-talking Doncic during the game and […]

Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract buyout. Thompson will become a free agent once he clears waivers. Thompson joined the Mavericks during the 2024 offseason on a three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. With the Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers to 2025 and subsequent injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, the team quickly went from a Finals contender to a rebuilding one around Thompson. Thompson was on a...

Klay Thompson was owed $17 million during the 2026-27 NBA season.

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Throughout Aaron Holiday’s NBA career, he was known as a reliable guard, a great locker-room presence, and, of course, one of the three Holiday brothers in the NBA. Even though Holiday never reached the heights of his older brother Jrue, he was always a sought-after player throughout his eight-year career because of his ability to […]

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 14: Jerami Grant #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Im...