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Darius Garland will be shouldering a load that he hasn’t had to carry in a few seasons, but he's ready for it.

Here are 10 NBA stars coming back from major injuries who'll have a lot to prove in 2026-27, from staying healthy to showing they're still elite.

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After a moment involving OG Anunoby at Media Day went viral, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller reiterated his belief in the star player. Speaking to reporters at Media Day, Anunoby was told he has “one of the best poker faces in the NBA.” Chuckling, he responded, “I don’t know what that means.” Again, so […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller drops ‘lucky’ reaction to viral OG Anunoby Media Day moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The revamped Philadelphia 76ers have fans dreaming of winning an NBA championship this season, but for LeBron James, a veteran of many NBA Finals appearances, it’s not going to be that simple. Talent alone is not going to get the 76ers to the promised land, as per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “We’re looking forward to […] The post LeBron James makes it clear talent alone won’t bring 76ers an NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson discussed several topics he's weighing ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The Golden State Warriors' first-round draft pick could play a crucial role early in the absence of Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody

The Trail Blazers aren’t rebuilding anymore. At least they sure don’t look like it. Portland won 42 games last season and returned to the playoffs. Then it added Ja Morant, welcomed Damian Lillard back and handed the whole thing to new coach Micah Nori. So, yeah. Expectations have changed. Lillard, for one, isn’t backing away from […] The post Blazers apparently have decided 50 wins is the goal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Stephon Castle is not pretending this season looks like the last one. Speaking at Spurs media day on Monday, the guard was asked whether he had thought about what it means to enter a year as the team everyone is aiming at, and he did not dodge it. “Yeah, it definitely has,” Castle said in […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle gets real about San Antonio’s championship aspirations ahead of 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Darius Acuff Jr. will bring a winning pedigree to the Sacramento Kings as he enters his rookie year after being drafted at No. 7 in June. Acuff is coming off a stellar one-and-done stint at Arkansas, where he shone under coach John Calipari. The young guard has repeatedly credited the legendary mentor for molding him […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. goes all out with ‘greatest’ praises for John Calipari appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One of the most exciting parts of the Detroit Pistons’ 2026-27 season is adding veteran John Collins. Detroit agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the 29-year-old forward during free agency this offseason. Collins enters his tenth season in the NBA with high expectations from the Pistons. Detroit will be his fourth team after finishing […] The post John Collins is fully embracing fresh start with the Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat completed its first day of training camp at Florida Atlantic University, it was an opportunity for the new players on the team to start and get acclimated to their surroundings. While the Heat have Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, another player under the radar that will play […] The post How Erik Spoelstra’s ‘dislike’ for Bobby Portis Jr. made him perfect for Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.