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After spending eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James decided to leave in free agency. James would join a stacked Philadelphia 76ers team with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, and the Lakers would then make a plethora of signings in their first opportunity to build a team properly around Luka Doncic […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves hilariously reveals reaction to LeBron James in 76ers uniform appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently gearing up to get their new season underway with a tough road game vs the New York Knicks. The 76ers have built a superteam of sorts this offseason, although there is skepticism about how much their core of stars, including Joel Embiid, will be willing to sacrifice in order to […] The post Shams Charania highly doubts 76ers star Joel Embiid’s ‘sacrifice’ claims before season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ESPN analyst and 2008 Boston Celtics champion center Kendrick Perkins didn’t hold back on his take about his former team’s chances of winning a title this season. Although Perkins predicted a big season for Payton Pritchard, he doesn’t believe it will translate into a championship run in 2026-27. While some NBA analysts have high hopes […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins dropped cold ‘hell no’ take on Celtics’ NBA title contention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Cavaliers come into the 2026-27 season looking to firmly establish themselves as a contender in the Eastern Conference. After a couple of semifinal appearances, they finally reached the Eastern Conference Finals this past year. But after being swept by the New York Knicks, they’re going to have prove their detractors wrong, and the […] The post Cavs player who will shock world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Tom Dundon, Portland Trail Blazers owner, listens to questions during a press conference at Moda Center on April 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The opening of a new NBA season is typically time for optimism for fans of any team. P...

LeBron James responds to his first official game with the new-look Sixers.

Heading into the season, Kevin Durant ranks among the game’s best players. Meanwhile, some are labeling the Houston Rockets as an ‘underdog’ team even with a solid core. A core that includes Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason. But to hear Durant say it, the ‘underdog’ label isn’t based in reality, […] The post Kevin Durant fires back at Rockets ‘underdog’ narrative with spicy retort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Joel Embiid thought he was done. After fighting his body for a decade, he wondered if it was time to stop fighting. Most people wouldn’t have blamed him. We all know the laundry list of injuries. The torn meniscus in San Francisco could’ve be...

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Damian Lillard #0 and Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: A general view of the Portland Trail Blazers half court logo prior to Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Cason Wallace to a $139 million extension, securing his future ahead of the 2026-27 season. The five-year extension comes after the Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in the offseason, paving the way for Wallace to become a starting guard alongside All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Wallace, who started often for Jalen Williams […] The post 3 Thunder players whose future could be impacted by Cason Wallace’s extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Could the 2026-27 NBA season be Draymond Green’s final one with the Golden State Warriors? The last few seasons have been a mystery for the Warriors’ forward, especially since he has been the subject of multiple trade rumors. As he prepares for his 15th NBA season, all of which have been with Golden State, Green […] The post Did Draymond Green just use Stephen Curry to hint this could be final season with Warriors? appeared first on ClutchPoints.