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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 06: New head coach Taylor Jenkins of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks during an introductory press conference at the Milwaukee Art Museum on May 06, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images What’s up, Brew Hoop family. After the longest off...

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Media Day at Froedtert & MCW Sports Science Center on September 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images And now we get to the play...

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls hosted their 2026-27 Media Day at the United Center. A major focus was undoubtedly what lies ahead for Caleb Wilson. Naturally, new head of the front office Bryson Graham and new head coach Tiago Splitter were immediately asked for their take on the expectations that will follow Wilson all year. […] The post Bryson Graham, Tiago Splitter reveal Caleb Wilson expectations at Bulls Media Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Pacers Tyrese Haliburton apparently wanted to save everyone some time at media day. Before taking questions Monday, the Pacers star announced that he is fully recovered from the torn Achilles that cost him all of last season. “Before you ask a question, I am healthy. I’m 100%. There will be no restrictions,” Haliburton said, per […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX– The not-so-elephant in the room involves the ongoing center position within the Phoenix Suns organization. Originally, that title would’ve gone to the now-injured Mark Williams. But since he’s been hurt, that leaves two options: Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach. Let’s start with Ighodaro. The third-year big man from Marquette started 24 of his 82 […] The post How the Suns’ intriguing roster battle won’t be ‘an individual thing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns took part in media day on Tuesday as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Suns will be bringing back most of last year’s core of players, including wing Dillon Brooks, who had the best year of his career during his first season with Phoenix in 2025-26. Brooks spent a […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks jokingly warns refs about pissed-off drop-kicks after learning kung fu in China appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Orlando Magic begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, guard Anthony Black is trying not to let his uncertain contract situation become a distraction. Black is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension entering his fourth NBA season, but the 22-year-old acknowledged during Monday’s Media Day that Orlando is in a “weird […] The post Magic guard Anthony Black gets brutally honest on ‘weird’ contract extension situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks over the summer, many assumed it would pave a way for Cason Wallace to become a starting guard alongside two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2026-27. Entering training camp, Wallace is eligible for a lucrative contract extension, which could reach north […] The post Thunder’s Cason Wallace opens up about stepping into Lu Dort’s role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns are just a few weeks away from kicking off the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Suns are still led by franchise cornerstone Devin Booker, who had a strong year last season, leading the Suns to the playoffs in what many expected would be a rebuilding season. Recently, it was revealed that Booker […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker confirms reason behind surprise number change after so many years with No. 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikola Vucevic has an opportunity to continue climbing the Orlando Magic record books after returning to the franchise, but the veteran center has made it clear that individual milestones are secondary to winning. As the Magic begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Vucevic acknowledged during Monday’s Media Day that he has his sights […] The post Nikola Vucevic has Nick Anderson in sights, but there’s a bigger priority for Magic reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints.