NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 14, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly stays up to date on the NBA, but he does it in a very interesting way. Connelly stays up to date on the league, but he doesn’t bog himself down with social media chatter. In a feature on The Athletic, he says he peruses HoopsHype for the […] The post Tim Connelly reveals the 1 website he reads for NBA updates, and it’s not ESPN appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was called for a push-off during Tuesday’s 114-112 overtime win against the Indiana Pacers. While there’s been an emphasis on off-ball play for Gilgeous-Alexander during the preseason, the NBA is emphasizing its officials to call push-offs across the league. Gilgeous-Alexander has been widely criticized for getting away with the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander actually called for push-off, but fans aren’t celebrating yet ap...

The Los Angeles Lakers are fully into their Luka Doncic era, and newly acquired center Walter Kessler and coach JJ Redick agree on what should define the season. Kessler is one of the biggest offseason additions, as his name often surfaced in trade chatter. Now that the former Utah Jazz center is on the Lakers, […] The post Walker Kessler, JJ Redick agree on the 1 word that must define season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After finishing second in the MVP race, Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic could enter another MVP race as his max contract extension looms in 2026-27. Some believe Jokic’s future with the Nuggets isn’t promised beyond this upcoming season, including The Athletic’s John Hollinger. How Jokic and the Nuggets fare amidst the stiff competition in the Western Conference […] The post Nuggets rumors: John Hollinger claims ‘justifiable paranoia’ about Nikola Jokic contract despite assurances appear...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Tidjane Salaun #31 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets in the first half during their preseason game at Spectrum Center on October 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images In Minn...

It has been a summer of change for the Los Angeles Lakers, and they apparently are still putting the finishing touches on their new-look roster. The Lakers addressed most of their needs early in free agency, but there was still another move to be made considering they had 16 guaranteed players on their roster and […]

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Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is one of the NBA’s best-known basketball executives. Connelly has a history of savvy moves that define his resume, including trading for Aaron Gordon and helping build the Denver Nuggets that won the 2023 NBA Finals. He’s also made several savvy moves for the Minnesota Timberwolves, including […] The post Tim Connelly calls out cowardly peers afraid to take big trade swings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On paper, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers have a tailor-made roster to run a championship this season. However, titles aren’t earned on paper. When a revamped team comes together for one common goal, only a handful of players understand the hurdles that lead to a title as well as James. He’s led three franchises to four titles […] The post How LeBron James is setting the ground work for 2026-27 amid 76ers’ preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While it has been a few years since RJ Barrett was traded to the Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller is happy for him. Stiller was live-posting throughout the Knicks’ 50-point loss to the Raptors in the preseason. Early on, he gave Barrett his flowers, saying, “Always happy to see RJ get buckets.” […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller ‘always happy’ for Raptors’ RJ Barrett, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 11: Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers defends against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last year’s Toronto Rap...