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The Heat could reach the NBA Finals this season. They could also wind up fighting their way through the play-in. Neither outcome would be especially shocking. That’s what makes Miami one of the biggest mysteries in the Eastern Conference. The obvious reason for optimism is Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquired from Milwaukee in the biggest move of […] The post Heat may be East’s biggest mystery after landing Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kyrie Irving's future in doubt as Mavericks reportedly consider trade.

The Warriors still have Stephen Curry. That’s the good news. The harder part is figuring out whether they still have enough around him to make another serious run. Golden State went 37-45 last season and entered the summer looking for a major upgrade. It explored possibilities involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James, but neither materialized. […] The post Warriors still trying to find one more run with Stephen Curry appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Anthony Edwards believes the Minnesota Timberwolves have assembled a roster capable of making a serious run in the 2026-27 season after adding Jonathan Kuminga. “Ya’ll see what going on. This sh*t over, man. Wrap this sh*t up. This sh*t over this year, man,” Edwards said after Kuminga arrived in Minnesota. Kuminga gives the Timberwolves another […] The post Anthony Edwards reacts to Jonathan Kuminga joining Wolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The San Antonio Spurs are treating this offseason like it already counts. Months after a run to the 2026 NBA Finals, the core is back on the floor together, and the priority has been folding in their newest piece before camp ever opens. Tobias Harris, signed in free agency this summer, has spent part of […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, others already making new teammate feel at home appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Bulls haven’t won a playoff series since 2015. They haven’t even made the playoffs in four years. At least now, they appear to have a plan. Chicago underwent a significant makeover this offseason, hiring Bryson Graham to run basketball operations and Tiago Splitter as coach, then selecting North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the […] The post Bulls finally have a direction, with Caleb Wilson at center of it appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. According to someone who knows him particularly well, the Kings may be getting a different version of him. David Patrick, Simmons’ godfather and former coach with LSU and the Australian national team, told Sacramento’s Sactown Sports 1140 that the 30-year-old looks healthier, hungrier and more confident after […] The post Ben Simmons’ former coach says Kings getting a different player appeared first on Hoops Wire.

If one thing is for certain about basketball, it's always that there will be a dominant duo in the league. But just how dominant can they be?

It’s time for some unreasonable wishes for the Phoenix Suns to come true.

NBA insider reveals Timberwolves' expectations for Jonathan Kuminga in first season together.

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly frustrated and disappointed with Kawhi Leonard following the NBA’s investigation into salary-cap circumvention, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Fischer said there is “definitely some resentment” within the organization over Leonard receiving a relatively limited punishment while the Clippers faced severe penalties. The NBA concluded that the Clippers […] The post Insider: Clippers frustrated and resentful toward Kawhi Leonard appeared firs...

As the Clippers try to move forward in the wake of the NBA’s findings against them in its salary cap circumvention investigation, team owner Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended from team activities for a year, may face repercussions when it comes to his reputation around the league. “I think [other owners] wanted to believe […]

LANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1983: Michael Ray Richardson #20 of the New Jersey Nets in action against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1983 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Richardson played for the Nets from 1983-86. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets could be in for more ABA-related fun during the 2026-27 season. A week ago, the team announced plans to celebrate the franchise’s 60th anniversary with an “ABA Night” on Novemb...

From high school stardom in New Jersey to leading Rutgers as the highest-rated recruit in program history, Dylan Harper’s transition to the NBA hardwood looked effortless. Selected No. 2 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2025 NBA Draft, the rookie guard immediately carved out an indispensable role. Harper earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors after averaging 11.8 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds across 69 regular-season games. His steady play and backcourt versatility catalyzed a ...

The Philadelphia 76ers are less than two months away from getting their highly anticipated 2026-27 season underway. The 76ers brought in plenty of star power this offseason, headlined by the additions of LeBron James in free agency and Jaylen Brown via trade. On Tuesday, the 76ers made another move to add to their training camp […] The post 76ers sign 2-time champ to training camp roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Toronto could make a dramatic swing for Kawhi Leonard, but the financial downside could grow quickly whenever he cannot take the floor. A Casino.org analysis labeled the hypothetical acquisition the riskiest transaction of the NBA offseason. Its model projects Leonard to play 59.5 games, leaving 22.5 absences across the season. Those missed contests would attach […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard reunion comes with $613K warning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers will spend plenty of time in transit during LeBron James’ first season with the franchise. A CanadaSportsBetting.ca analysis of the 2026-27 NBA schedule projects Philadelphia to make 62 individual trips, the highest total among all 30 teams. That distinction adds another wrinkle to James’ 24th NBA season as he adjusts to a […] The post 76ers news: Philadelphia faces more trips than any NBA team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It's a new era of basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers, and there has been an assumption that they might be worse than they were last season.

Although most NBA fans will welcome the new season, some may not be looking forward to watching their teams struggle. Despite the changes to the...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 4: Head Coach Mitch Johnson, De'Aaron Fox #4, and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs talks during the game during Round Two Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 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...

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NBA insider reveals why Kawhi Leonard trade has yet to be finalized.

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September 8: DeRozan has officially signed with the Nuggets, per the NBA’s transaction log. August 21: Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter). DeRozan, who turned 37 years old earlier this month, became a free agent in July after his […]

By every metric, Will Richard had a good rookie season. But a pair of DNPs at the end of the season fueled a rigorous offseason workout schedule.

The Charlotte Hornets underwent a few changes this offseason, most notably trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a package headlined by Naz Reid and an unprotected first-round pick in 2033. While losing Ball means that their high octane offense last season could take a hit, the Hornets front office is clearly confident in […] The post Hornets guard Kon Knueppel’s all-time perfect team includes Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phoenix doesn’t need one center to check every box when its three bigs collectively cover so many of them.

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Adou Thiero. The Lakers used this offseason to revamp their entire roster, getting younger, faster and more athletic as they move into the Luka Dončić era. One of Los Angeles’s key figures in this transitional period — who falls under each of those three categories — is ...

Free agent shooting guard Devon Higgs has signed with the Hawks, the team announced today in a press release. While Higgs spent some time playing overseas during the past two years, the Georgia native has primarily competed in the G League since going undrafted out of Georgia Southwestern State in 2023. He has suited up […]

Jalen Duren is far and away the best player remaining in NBA free agency. In fact, he was arguably the best player on the open market at the start of the offseason, long before the bulk of free agency passed. However, the first-time All-Star has yet to get a new contract. Duren is looking for […] The post NBA rumors: Kings insider teases another Jalen Duren free agency pursuit, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.