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PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 14: A general view of the Portland Trail Blazers logo seen before a game against the Indiana Pacers at Moda Center on January 14, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) | Getty Images In a shocking turn of events, the Portland Trail Blazers have announced th...

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. has returned to limited practice after a left ankle injury, but he is not yet cleared for contact.

The Mavericks are expected to retain Moussa Cisse through October 1, guaranteeing the remainder of his $2,185,116 salary for the 2026/27 season, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter link). Cisse’s contract, which was initially non-guaranteed, became partially guaranteed for $1,092,558 when he stayed on Dallas’ roster through Sept. 1. A 6’11” […]

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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Praise has been heaped in bundles to countless Lakers win throughout the first days of training camp. A new name was added to the mix on Monday and is one Lakers fans will likely be excited to hear about. While head coach JJ Redick admitted he’s stil...

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 15: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons listens to the national anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 (...

Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering his 14th NBA season, and he is already planning well past it. Asked how long he wants to keep playing, the Miami Heat forward gave a number and then named the one obstacle that might stop him. “I want to play 20 at least,” Antetokounmpo said Thursday. “And then after 20, […] The post Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s hilarious reason for ambitious career longevity goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Steph Curry is entering his 18th NBA season. In an interview with ABC7 News Bay Area, the 38-year-old revealed who has been the toughest defender he’s ever faced throughout his career. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry reacts on the court during the second half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in...

The Detroit Pistons agreed to a new five-year contract worth $200 million with center Jalen Duren on Thursday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Duren's extension links him to the Pistons for five more years and takes a high-risk gamble of accepting a one-year qualifying offer off the table.

All-NBA center Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons, agent Chafie Fields told ESPN's Shams Charania.

After creating an opening on their training camp roster by waiving Peter Suder, the Bulls have signed Isaiah Stevens to fill that 21st spot, the team announced this evening (Twitter link). While the terms of Stevens’ agreement were not disclosed, he likely signed a non-guaranteed training camp deal featuring Exhibit 10 language. If he’s waived […]

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Zach LaVine should be in the mix to request a trade out of Sacramento and we propose five possible destinations for the former All-Star shooting guard.

PORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 28: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day at Moda Center on September 28, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers held their third day of training camp in Tua...

Finally a starter for the first time, Day’Ron Sharpe is going to face more first-stringers and log more minutes than ever.

Victor Wembanyama made his stance on sports betting very clear. On Thursday, the Spurs superstar spoke to reporters at training camp and answered whether he’d ever sign a deal with...

OG Anunoby’s powerful performances in the playoffs were just the tip of the iceberg.

The Los Angeles Lakers should consult the Chicago Bulls for a trade involving a perfect backup center.

MINNEAPOLIS — Timberwolves forward Jaylen Clark ended last season on a downward swing. In his first season, Clark, a second-round rookie with minimal expectations for immediate impact, shot 43 percent from three-point range, in addition to supporting a near 60 true shooting percentage during his rookie campaign. His contract was guaranteed through his second season, […] The post Timberwolves’ new $10 million man ready to break out now that contract isn’t messing with him appeared first on Clu...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had the deepest roster in basketball for quite some time now. During their contention, they’ve had all of a star-studded starting lineup, role-playing rotation players, and developmental youth talent. The starting unit, in particular, has remained pretty steady over recent years. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the team’s back-to-back winning MVP, and […] The post 1 Thunder player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No NBA team will add a bigger and better piece to their starting lineup this upcoming season than the Miami Heat. Of course, that is because the team traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the very best players in the NBA. Adding the Greek Freak cost them Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas […] The post 1 Heat player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Draymond Green #23 (R) of the Golden State Warriors stands with head coach Steve Kerr during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Christian Petersen/G...

The Bulls requested waivers on Peter Suder on Thursday, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, and the Jazz did the same with Jaelen House, the team announced in a press release. Trail Blazers wing Hyunjung Lee was also recently cut. He was officially waived on Wednesday, according to the transaction log. All three players were on non-guaranteed […]

Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player. What did they talk about? Leadership. “It’s something he’s really excited about,” Redick said at Lakers practice Thursday. The Lakers belong to Doncic after LeBron James left for the 76ers in free agency after eight...

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja is back in the NBA after a six-season absence, and he's three inches taller and 70 pounds heavier (6'6", 190 to 6'9", 260) than he was when he initially entered the NBA in 2015 with the Orlando Magic.

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SAN ANTONIO — Who will start for the San Antonio Spurs this season? Not even Devin Vassell knows for sure. In the middle of a thorough question that was winding its way toward asking whether Spurs coach Mitch Johnson has discussed the starting lineup with Vassell — who has started almost every game in which he’s been available for the past four seasons — the Spurs wing started to laugh. “I see where this question is going,” he said Wednesday. “I was waiting for it.” When the question ended, t...