NBA NewsMonday, Sep 28, 2026

Stephon Castle took shots at the 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder squad as the San Antonio guard looks to get the Spurs back to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year ahead of the 2026-27 season. Castle is preparing for the third season of his budding career with the Spurs. He played a crucial role […] The post Stephon Castle blames 2012 Thunder’s ‘strong-a** egos’ for failure, insists Spurs won’t be victim of that appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When LeBron James announced his intentions to leave the Los Angeles Lakers a seek a new home in free agency, one of the teams believed to be in the running for his services was his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Ultimately James chose the Philadelphia 76ers, spurning what would have been his second homecoming. During Monday’s Media […] The post Donovan Mitchell gets real on LeBron James choosing 76ers over Warriors, Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves front office believed that this offseason was the perfect time to pivot from a bruising, supersized team to a run-and-gun outfit as they traded away two members of their frontcourt in Julius Randle and Naz Reid to free up the requisite space to acquire LaMelo Ball via trade with the Charlotte Hornets. […] The post 1 Timberwolves player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Monday, the Golden State Warriors had their media day — with fans getting a look at Stephen Curry heading into the 18th season of his career. Curry is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the NBA, and he has four rings to his name throughout his time with the Warriors. […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry’s contract extension draws eye-opening Jordan Poole take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic’s 2025-26 season ended in disappointing fashion as they choked away a 3-1 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. It marked the third consecutive season that the Magic were eliminated in the opening round, and Jalen Suggs made sure to apologize to the fans during Media Day on […] The post Jalen Suggs sends out heartfelt apology to Magic fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Amid a busy offseason full of signings, trades and departures, the Los Angeles Lakers’ most notable addition was center Walker Kessler, whom they acquired via sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz. Ideally, Kessler will serve as the long-term answer at center during the Luka Dončić era, a position which has eluded the Lakers since trading away Anthony Davis to acquire Dončić in February 2025. During Monday’s media day, Dončić spoke about Kessler, telling reporters he “really wanted...

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 (Photo by David Dow/NBAE...

Health could be a factor for the Golden State Warriors early in the season as key players continue to recover from injuries.

Magic stars Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have impressed new head coach Sean Sweeney so far this offseason, giving fans hope for an exciting season in Central Florida. Wagner has taken on a leadership role with Sweeney’s team, a necessity after recent events including the loss of his brother to the Brooklyn Nets in free […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner makes admission on first season without brother Moritz on same team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX— Khaman Maluach has made the impact everyone thought, but not in the way everyone would anticipate, except for Devin Booker. And how it solidified was in one conversation. “Can we get some work in together?” Booker recalled Maluach texting him one night during the offseason, during media day. “I think that guard-and-big relationship is […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker recalls conversation that led to ongoing trust with Khaman Maluach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat hit the jackpot this offseason when their longtime pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo finally paid off. As the Heat prepare for the 2026-27 season, Antetokounmpo caught up with an old Heat champion, Norris Cole, who was part of the franchise’s championship teams in 2012 and 2013. “I grew up watching you,” Antetokounmpo exclaimed. […] The post Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo share incredible moment with Norris Cole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 5: Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...