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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was taken with a special effects filter) Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Utah Jazz have had one of the most eventful offseasons I can remember. It’s been filled with ups and downs, rumors, victories in the lottery, and losing players in free agency. The quickest of recaps is t...

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Cavaliers The Cavaliers paid a pretty significant price to get Peyton Watson. One analyst believes they’ll get plenty of threes in return. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report predicted Watson will make at least 150 3-pointers next season, nearly doubling the career-high 81 he hit last year in Denver. Ashish Mathur of Cavs Roundtable highlighted the […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Rockets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers’ pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga apparently isn’t dead yet. Los Angeles and Atlanta have resumed discussions on a potential sign-and-trade involving the restricted free agent, according to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, with guard Jaden Hardy now reportedly among the names being discussed. That’s a change from earlier talks, when Jarred Vanderbilt and his […] The post Lakers, Hawks talking Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade again appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Horace Grant is one of the most beloved and passionate members of the Chicago Bulls family. Thirty-plus years after he wore red and black, Grant remains feverishly enthralled as he was then. That is especially true for this season. The Bulls will look different with new management, new coaching, and a new desire to build […] The post Michael Jordan teammate preaches patience with Bulls’ young core appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center on December 30, 2024 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images The messiness at t...

Klay Thompson defended his Warriors legacy on Instagram after signing with the Heat, calling out critics who questioned his championship resume.

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Washington Wizards. Free […]

For Hall of Fame forward Tracy McGrady, winning an MVP award is more valuable for a player than an NBA championship. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, McGrady has been very vocal about his opinions. From McGrady’s hot take on Allen Iverson’s legacy to how an NBA player values a championship in comparison to a title, […] The post Tracy McGrady reveals why MVPs matter more than winning a championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Toughness is one of those NBA words that can mean almost anything until a team is forced to prove it. EVP Joe Dumars has said the word so often this offseason that it has become shorthand for everything the Zion Williamson-era New Orleans Pelicans are trying to fix. They have heard the outside noise. Skepticism […] The post How Zion Williamson’s Pelicans can change ‘toughness’ conversation this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

We (Thunder) could offer something like 4-2RP and Kuminga sign a 1 year, 5-6m, whatever we have under the 2nd apron, and give him a real shot at starting and/or playing major min as a reserve . But I’d like to see them start him at the 4, with big 3 and either Cason/Ajay/JMac/Topic/Stirtz. Whoever out of them fits best should be just as rightful to start as anyone else. submitted by /u/okcbball22 [link] [comments]

The Boston Celtics have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks. While the Celtics still project to be among the top teams in the Eastern Conference this year, the vibes are considerably lower in Boston than they were when […] The post Jayson Tatum’s dad flames Celtics roster with NSFW roast, predicts Knicks repeat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When the Boston Celtics initially traded for Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers, Bill Simmons was one of the loudest critics. Many shared his view on the trade, as numerous talking heads and fans alike agreed that it was a bad deal for Boston. However, Simmons has completely changed his mind after admitting he talked […] The post Bill Simmons reveals why he’s ‘talked himself’ into Celtics’ Paul George trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets signed DeMar DeRozan to a one-year contract after trading Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade, worth $88 million to the Cleveland Cavs in exchange for an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, a 2032 second-round pick, and Julian Reese. The multi-team deal saved the Nuggets roughly $18.06 million, as DeRozan agreed to a $3.9 million […] The post Why the Nuggets give DeMar DeRozan his final chance to compete for a championship in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Boston Celtics had a strong regular season in 2026, finishing second in the Eastern Conference. Only to then fall at the first hurdle in the post-season, losing to the 76ers - who came 7th in the regular season conference. So how has the offseason been going in Boston so far, and what are the early predictions for 2027? Well, there are few better places to look than prediction markets. These popular platforms are offering trades on NBA markets right now, where trader sentiment changes the...

Image from Pexels A Franchise-Altering Trade Boston's offseason has one storyline over everything else. On July 1, the Celtics agreed to send Jaylen Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP and a five-time All-Star, to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks: first-rounders in 2028 and 2031, second-rounders in 2028 and 2030. The deal became official on July 6, closing out Brown's nine-year run in Boston. Team president Brad Stevens called it a “challenging” decision to explain to the me...

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Was the maximum contract extension the Wizards gave Trae Young a smart bet? | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Sometimes Past Me annoys Present Me. Today is one of those times. Past Me promised a statistical doppelgänger article about Trae Young. Present Me looked at the numbers and wants to write about Something Else. But…well…crap, a promise is a promise. The first challenge is that Young didn’t play much last season. Just 10 games for the Atlanta Hawks and five for the Wizards. He totaled ...

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As we detailed on Friday, Peyton Watson‘s new deal with Cleveland means there are only two restricted free agents left on the market: Jalen Duren of the Pistons and Bennedict Mathurin of the Clippers. However, there’s a much longer list of unrestricted free agents who remain unsigned. Former lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga seems like the […]

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers react against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 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 Bur...

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 10, 2026 at the 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

One of the big restricted free agency dominoes fell this past weekend when the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade in a multi-team deal. A couple of key restricted free agents remain unsigned such as Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren and LA Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin. Throughout the offseason, general conversation on social […] The post NBA feels the need to go full spin zone on RFA ‘media reports’ after Peyton Watson trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phoenix stayed relatively quiet while the rest of the Pacific Division underwent significant changes.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 7: An overall view of the court after the Minnesota Timberwolves unveil new logo, uniforms and court on June 7, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Welc...

The NBA has apparently heard enough about its collective bargaining agreement ruining restricted free agency. The league issued a statement Monday pushing back on recent media reports suggesting CBA restrictions have limited the market for restricted free agents. And it brought some numbers. Of the 12 restricted free agents this offseason, the NBA noted that two […] The post NBA pushes back on claims that new CBA is hurting restricted free agents appeared first on Hoops Wire.