NBA NewsMonday, Sep 28, 2026

During Minnesota Timberwolves media day, Anthony Edwards weighed in on the team’s recent trip to France for Rudy Gobert. Edwards mixed trademark humor with a broader message about the team’s camaraderie after the trip. “I didn’t do anything to like learn about France, I think I saw the Eiffel Tower for the first time with […] The post Anthony Edwards’ important takeaway from France trip to visit Rudy Gobert appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat entering an exciting era with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the team along with Bam Adebayo, now’s the time for fans to theorize what the starting lineup will look like once the opener rolls around on Oct. 21. As the Heat also added three-point shooting specialist Klay Thompson, Antetokounmpo would throw […] The post Why Giannis ‘might be the mismatch’ in this Heat lineup he and Bam Adebayo love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – Since JJ Redick became head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the things he’s challenged budding star Austin Reaves with is taking on more of a leadership role. This season, as one of the faces of the franchise alongside Luka Doncic and fresh off signing a new lucrative contract, that […] The post Austin Reaves’ leadership admission bodes well for new-look Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Clippers forward Ben Simmons sat out the 2025-26 NBA season but signed with the Sacramento Kings this offseason giving him a chance at redemption. Simmons told GM Scott Perry he is now healthy, which influenced his decision to sign him. Now that Simmons has proven himself worthy of a new contract, the Kings forward […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons reveals top goal for NBA comeback with Sacramento appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – Aside from re-signing budding star Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priority coming into the offseason was to acquire a true starting center. They may have given up quite a haul, but the Lakers believe they have found their new franchise big man in incoming fifth-year center Walker Kessler. During a […] The post Walker Kessler teases major offensive leap that will leave Lakers fans excited appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Damian Lillard has no worries about his physical condition upon finishing his Achilles rehab ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-27 campaign. Lillard has been playing in the NBA since 2012, going through his 12th season with the Blazers. After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, the team chose to waive and stretch the remainder […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard ‘not going to kill himself’ returning from injury amid Ja Morant’s arrival appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just like the rest of the league, RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors surely want what the New York Knicks just had –a downtown NBA championship parade. During media day on Monday, the former Duke Blue Devils star Barrett shared his true feelings on seeing his former team, the Knicks, end a drought that lasted […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett reveals true feelings on former team Knicks winning it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DeMar DeRozan has built a career scoring through difficult looks. Now, as he joins Nikola Jokic in Denver, he sees a chance to get scoring opportunities that demand less work. “Throughout my career, the amount of points I scored, majority of them was tough. So being able to play with somebody that demands so much […] The post DeMar DeRozan explains what makes playing with Nikola Jokic different appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry intentionally structured his new Warriors extension with a player option while leaving roughly $20 million on the table.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs speaks during San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s finally that time! After a shorter offseason than ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Although Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren is coming off a breakout season, his lowly performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs is what NBA fans remember most about 2025-26. Holmgren’s four-point dud against Victor Wembanyama ended the Thunder’s first title defense last season. Looking […] The post How Chet Holmgren plans to use Thunder’s WCF loss as learning experience for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers were in the building for Media Day, and everybody was excited to see the team come together after all the moves they made during the offseason. Through those moves, they still have their franchise stars, with one of them being Joel Embiid, and he seems excited to get things going. The 76ers […] The post Why winning the Larry O’Brien trophy would mean everything for 76ers’ Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.