NBA NewsMonday, Jul 13, 2026

With the Toronto Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers halted until the investigation from the NBA around the star player, his former team, and the funneling of money through Aspiration is resolved, there are lingering questions. As rumors surround Leonard and the investigation, this NBA insider gives insight into the trade’s […] The post NBA rumors: Insider claims ‘no smoking gun’ in Kawhi Leonard investigation as Raptors-Clippers trade hangs in balance appeared first...

The Dallas Mavericks are entering a new era for their team next season, and it feels like it revolves around Cooper Flagg. Along with Flagg, the team will also have Kyrie Irving to lean on, as he’ll be back healthy after missing last year recovering from his ACL injury. Flagg and Irving were seen at […] The post Mavericks rumors: Insider teases another move as Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving link up at Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After a recent victory in the World Cup Qualifiers with the Serbian national team, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic reaffirmed his commitment to Colorado by expressing his intention to retire with the franchise. Instead of signing an extension right away, the three-time MVP is strategically delaying the process. By waiting until the 2027 offseason, Jokic […] The post Exec bluntly sums up position on Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic delaying contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are coming off another landmark season that has established them as one of the Western Conference’s elite. And while Wemby’s prodigal performances have had a big impact, the 22-year-old has given his franchise a major discount as he signed a five-year, $252 million rookie maximum extension, opting for […] The post What Kendrick Perkins doesn’t love about Victor Wembanyama’s new extension with Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Many were surprised when the Charlotte Hornets recently opted to trade point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a package centered around big man Naz Reid. The move came just months after the Hornets’ most successful season in a decade, one which ended in the play-in round against the Orlando Magic, […] The post Why did Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves? President explains ‘most difficult’ decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Miami Heat trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr., the team would give up players who had made an impact on the franchise, such as Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis. Jaquez’s live reactions to the Heat trade became a viral video as he gave insight into that […] The post Jaime Jaquez Jr. reveals true story behind viral video of ‘devastating’ Heat-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reaction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the altercation between Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo and former teammate Tyler Herro, there have been a lot of sentiments that have come out around the two players. As rumors will surround the incident between Adebayo and Herro, how the team views the former could be an indication of what went down. According to […] The post Heat rumors: Why Bam Adebayo is viewed as Miami ‘royalty, modern-day Udonis Haslem’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons have had an eventful offseason, watching as Tobias Harris departed to join the San Antonio Spurs in free agency, while signing John Collins as a potential replacement. One huge story still hovering over the team revolves around the future of big man Jalen Duren, who has yet to sign an offer sheet […] The post What’s latest on Jalen Duren amid Pistons contract drama? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Washington Wizards may still be viewed as a rebuilding franchise from the outside. However, Kyshawn George believes that perception is about to change. Speaking ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, the versatile wing delivered a confident message that reflected the growing belief inside Washington’s locker room. “Just know that we’re coming,” George declared, signaling […] The post Wizards’ Kyshawn George drops bold declaration about Washington’s future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Recently, the Denver Nuggets made headlines when they released backup center Jonas Valanciunas. Valanciunas had an up and down season with the Nuggets last year, at times providing solid backup minutes behind Nikola Jokic, but also finding himself largely played off the floor in their playoff series loss vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the days […] The post Jonas Valanciunas claps back at Euro signing report after Nuggets release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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