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This 2027 NBA Draft guard class isn’t as strong as last season, but group of intriguing returners will have their chance to increase their stock. Here’s what they must do.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden on April 10, 2026 in New York City. 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a Canadian tour that inclu...

“Positional size” was the term Jon Horst used repeatedly in connection with Brayden Burries and Nate Ament during his post-draft press conference. And yes, while striving for as much positional size as possible is very much en vogue right now across the broader basketball world, it feels like the Bucks, in particular, are making a concerted shift (back) in that direction. Whether intentional or not, the team is becoming increasingly loaded with guys who are big for their position. Kasparas Ja...

The Eastern Conference has spent years playing second fiddle to the West. That may be changing, and not everyone is going to enjoy the results. In fact, two teams with legitimate playoff expectations could find themselves fighting just to get into the postseason. That’s the outlook from longtime NBA insider John Hollinger, who offered his […] The post NBA Insider: Heat, Pacers headed for disappointment appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The San Antonio Spurs are still searching for their first preseason win, but rookie Tarris Reed Jr. is giving head coach Mitch Johnson plenty to like. San Antonio fell 119-109 to the Utah Jazz on Monday at the Delta Center, dropping to 0-3 in exhibition play. The Spurs sat nine players, including Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron […] The post Spurs HC Mitch Johnson gives rookie his flowers for unreal effort in loss to Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mikel Brown Jr. will have his debut Thursday but in the meantime, take a look at younger teammmate.

Boston celtics great Paul Pierce turns 49 years old today. Celebrate The Truth's day with with the top 34 plays of his career:

The San Antonio Spurs rested most of their key players during their preseason clash on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Included in those who were out for that contest was star center Victor Wembanyama, which opened up a ton of minutes in the frontcourt for rookie big man Tarris Reed Jr., the 26th overall pick […] The post Spurs’ Tarris Reed Jr. admits easing up on board dominance after 17-rebound game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks have been through four games of the preseason, and it looks like they’re growing after every one of them. In their latest win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they didn’t play most of their starters, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the lone player active. That meant that most of the young players got […] The post Hawks’ Jock Landale takes notice of growing team chemistry amid 2026-27 preparation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Auerbach Center in Brighton, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Inter...

The rules surrounding NBA team building are loose. You’re supposed to commit to a “timeline”. The average age of your roster is supposed to be comparable. The rules may be loose, but that’s not to say they’re arbitrary. Many teams have tried the whole “two timelines” thing, and few have succeeded. The idea is that, by some kind of osmosis process, the veterans will usher the young guys into title contention, as if Amen Thompson can somehow absorb Kevin Durant’s shot-making ability. There are ...

The revamped Los Angeles Lakers have a lot to prove, but Luka Dončić already seems convinced that they're the real deal, though that's far from reality.