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Pelle Larsson did not arrive in Miami with a guaranteed role. According to Erik Spoelstra, the third-year guard simply left the Heat head coach with no other choice. Appearing on The Dan Le Batard Show, Spoelstra explained how Larsson earned his spot one step at a time, starting from the moment he entered the league. […] The post Heat HC Erik Spoelstra makes eye-opening admission on Pelle Larsson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After two ankle surgeries in less than a year, Zach Edey is finally back on an NBA court. The Memphis Grizzlies center was set to make his preseason debut against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, and head coach Tuomas Iisalo made it clear that the recovery has gone exactly as the team hoped. “This was […] The post Grizzlies center Zach Edey’s status gets encouraging ‘best-case scenario’ update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls began the preseason on Wednesday with a game against the Phoenix Suns at the United Center. Before the game began, Chicago made sure the late Stacey King wasn’t forgotten. The Bulls held a moment of silence to remember King, who passed away in June at 59. King was adored by the Bulls […] The post Bulls honor Stacey King before preseason game vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Darryn Peterson needed only one preseason game to settle in with the Utah Jazz. After the rookie’s 23-point outing against the Denver Nuggets, two former NBA champions on ESPN’s NBA Today went as far as comparing him to one of the most explosive scorers of his era. Iman Shumpert, who won a title with the […] The post NBA champs compare Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson to former scoring machine appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars made clear at media day that the New Orleans Pelicans are prioritizing culture and mindset over any specific win total as the team begins the Jamahl Mosley era. Specifically, the Hall of Famer said the head brass have yet to even discuss potential win total benchmarks for […] The post Why Pelicans are focused on ‘spirit’ first, not win/loss record to start Jamahl Mosley era appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sixers are currently operating right up against their first-apron hard cap and don’t have the ability to add a 15th man without making a cost-cutting trade. On top of that, one of their 14 players on standard contracts is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season, as Ariel Hukporti underwent surgery on Tuesday to […]

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The Chicago Bulls began the 2026 NBA preseason on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Center Nic Claxton is already confirmed out with a hamstring injury for 2 weeks. Backup center Zach Collins also remains out with a soft tissue injury. Before the game, the new head coach Tiago Splitter officially added Tre Jones and Jaylin […] The post Bulls coach Tiago Splitter provides 2 crucial injury updates before Suns preseason game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Atlanta Hawks forward Lu Dort sparked an interesting conversation when he said that he believes winning an Olympic gold would mean more than winning an NBA title. In an interview with Serge Ibaka on How Hungry Are You, Dort was asked what was more valuable: winning the NBA title or winning Olympic gold. Dort, who […] The post RJ Barrett weighs in on Lu Dort’s intriguing Olympic gold-NBA title take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mitchell Robinson spent years giving the Celtics problems as a member of the Knicks. Now Boston is hoping he can do the same thing to everyone else. The veteran center joined the Celtics this offseason after helping New York win the NBA championship, giving Boston another experienced option around the basket. Robinson’s value has never […] The post Mitchell Robinson already making impression on Celtics teammates appeared first on Hoops Wire.

After less than a minute, JJ Redick saw enough from the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers roster is going to look a whole lot different this coming season. Out went LeBron James, which means that Luka Doncic is officially stepping up as the leader of the NBA’s most popular team. Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart all departed, too. Meanwhile, Walker Kessler […] The post Bronny James trade odds after intriguing Lakers rumor emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints.