NBA NewsTuesday, Sep 29, 2026

The NBA is looking to crack down on certain rulebook infractions this year, including push-offs from offensive players to create space. The league recently released a video on the NBA Officials page on X, formerly Twitter, highlighting several examples of plays from this past season that will be deemed offensive fouls moving forward. One notable […] The post NBA fans call out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander omission in refs’ new points of emphasis video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

From Rob Pelinka through Luka Doncic and Bronny James, the team is ready to turn the page.

Jimmy Butler is 37 years old, recovering from a torn ACL and won’t be ready when the Warriors open the season. He also sounds very much like Jimmy Butler. Butler said at Media Day that he’s running, doing light work on the court and has even returned to dunking as he continues the rehab process. […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler vows he’ll return from torn ACL as even better player appeared first on Hoops Wire.

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler participates in the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — The Luka Dončić era is officially underway as the Los Angeles Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday. Following an offseason of roster overhaul — nine new players joined the team this summer — the competition for a spot in the starting ...

Austin Reaves speaks on the best and the hardest part about playing with Luka Doncic.

The New York Knicks are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season as they look to defend their recent world championship. The Knicks come into this season with mostly the same core of players as last year, with Mitchell Robinson being the lone key departure in free agency over the […] The post Knicks disrespected in 2027 NBA championship odds behind Spurs, Thunder, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Jalen Williams endured the most injury-riddled season of his career in 2025-26. Williams is entering training camp at full strength ahead of the upcoming season, which gives the Thunder one of its most important players, as Oklahoma City will begin its chase to capture a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires warning shot reminder to rest of NBA about healthy Jalen Williams appeared first on ClutchPoi...

There has been plenty of talk about the Portland Trail Blazers potentially relocating to a new city under new owner Tom Dundon. The central issue remains the funding for renovation of the Moda Center as negotiations continue for a new lease, with the current one set to expire in October 2030. And while the franchise, […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija break silence on ownership’s Moda Center drama amid relocation fears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is tending to an ankle sprain as the team opens training camp on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks told reporters Monday that Brown rolled his ankle last week but isn’t expected to miss “considerable time.” Meanwhile, second-year point guard Nolan Traore is not expected to miss any practices after […] The post Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. dealing with ankle injury as team opens training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards expressed mixed emotions about the team’s offseason changes during Monday’s Media Day, and his comments about Naz Reid could be interpreted as a subtle shot at former teammate Julius Randle. Minnesota underwent significant changes following the 2025-26 season, parting ways with both Reid and Randle as the organization reshaped the […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ Naz Reid comment sure seems like a subtle shot at Julius Randle appeared fir...

It is no secret that Draymond Green did his very best to convince LeBron James to choose the Golden State Warriors after his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the 41-year-old veteran eventually chose the Philadelphia 76ers and will now be playing alongside the likes of Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, over Stephen […] The post Why did Draymond Green’s LeBron James recruiting pitch fail? Warriors star reveals theory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

During the Toronto Raptors NBA Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 season, veteran star Kawhi Leonard reflected on his past after agreeing to a $115 million extension following his return trade. He discussed his departure to the Los Angeles Clippers after winning the 2019 title, explaining to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic that his decision […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard’s ‘legacy’ reason for rejecting other trade suitors besides Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.