NBAThe Toronto Raptors made sure one of the first things they did after the Kawhi Leonard trade was complete was to sign him to an extension. He’s not the only one, as Jamal Shead and the team have recently agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that keeps him under contract through the 2029-30 […] The post Raptors next contract extension after Kawhi Leonard isn’t RJ Barrett appeared first on ClutchPoints.
What is more likely to happen: Vin Diesel winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for the final installment of “Fast & Furious” or Jalen Duren finding happiness with the Detroit Pistons? At this point, it is probably the former. The Pistons have tried their best to appease Duren amid their negotiations for a contract […] The post NBA rumors: Jalen Duren-Anthony Davis trade report retracted appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe Sacramento Kings’ livestream during their Media day took a controversial turn when reporters were overheard discussing Zach LaVine and Ben Simmons’ physical characteristics and personalities. The players were called things such as ‘hella fine’ and ‘cringe,’ and the controversy has now led to DeMarcus Cousins himself spilling details about another uncomfortable incident that reportedly […] The post Kings reporters’ hot-mic gaffe leads to DeMarcus Cousins revelation about his own incident a...
NBAThe contract stalemate between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren took another turn Wednesday when President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon appeared to reference his previous experience dealing with Zion Williamson while discussing Duren’s situation. With training camp underway ahead of the 2026-27 season, Langdon addressed how he is handling the ongoing negotiations. The former […] The post Pistons fans can’t believe Trajan Langdon actually hinted at Jalen Duren-Zion Williamson com...
BOSTON — The LA Clippers are entering a transitional period for the franchise. After trading away superstar Kawhi Leonard, the longest tenured player in Ivica Zubac, and James Harden, the Clippers are looking to Darius Garland to usher them into the future. Before he kicked off training camp for the first time with his new […] The post Exclusive: Darius Garland determined to lead Clippers, talks New Balance, Russell Westbrook appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBABOSTON — The NBA world watched as Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from professional basketball and walked off into the sunset. Players around the league reacted to the news, and it even had LA Clippers guard Darius Garland reminisce on when he was a kid watching Westbrook growing up. Westbrook officially retired this summer, posting […] The post Exclusive: Darius Garland shows Russell Westbrook ultimate respect with latest comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAJulius Randle lifted the New York Knicks out of the NBA’s basement, only to watch them win their first championship in decades after trading him. That same summer, Randle returned to the Big Apple as a member of the crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets. The three-time All-Star said he’s happy for his former Knicks teammates, and […] The post Julius Randle’s true feelings on Knicks’ NBA title come with bold Nets plan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBABoca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat in the midst of training camp with high expectations as Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team to new heights, the team has suffered an injury that puts a dent in the depth at point guard. As the Heat continued training camp at Florida Atlantic University on Thursday, it […] The post Heat’s point guard depth takes hit with injury in training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the 2026-2027 NBA season approaches, many fans and prognosticators don’t view the Golden State Warriors as a championship threat. While Steph Curry is still playing at a high level and Jimmy Butler is set to return to the rotation after his season-ending ACL injury in January, the team didn’t make significant roster moves after […] The post Why Gary Payton II is feeling 2022 NBA title vibes despite all the doubters appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAOKLAHOMA CITY — In addressing former Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook’s retirement from the NBA for the first time, head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on the future Hall of Fame guard’s basketball legacy. Thunder GM Sam Presti announced the organization will honor Westbrook at some point during the 2026-27 season. Amidst training camp, Daingeault discussed […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault breaks silence on Russell Westbrook’s retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back from the Clippers, but they may look to make another big move later in the season to further fortify their title chances. Jalen Duren's Holdout, Training Camp Intel | Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA https://t.co/ThOGVmQUUT — ClutchPoints […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider wonders if Raptors, Pelicans could be blockbuster trade partners this season appeared first on ...
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg got rave reviews from one of his veteran teammates. Mavericks forward PJ Washington spoke highly of Flagg’s development and level of play, comments obtained by Dallas Mavericks beat writer Ron Harrod Jr. “I think for him he’s been doing a great job of just being himself and we’re kind of […] The post Dallas fans will want to hear PJ Washington’s intriguing Cooper Flagg assessment appeared first on ClutchPoints.