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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Celtics basketball, how we’ve missed you. It’s been a long, strange offseason, so it feels good to turn the page and learn about a new team and, maybe more fittingly, a new era. I love preseason because it’s the first real look at whe...

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A fan recently went too far while talking to Minnesota Timberwolves star Jonathan Kuminga, giving the NBA player the NSFW nickname “Kumbucket.” He appeared to be leaving an arena when a fan yelled the nickname at him. Kuminga did not back down, directly saying, “Whoever said that, I’m gonna come find you and slap you,” […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga threatens to slap fan for calling him NSFW nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DeMarcus Cousins doesn't consider Nikola Jokic a top-five center of all time, but believes he has no equal on the offensive end.

Ime Udoka praised Marcus Smart’s defensive intelligence and leadership during their reunion with the Houston Rockets.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reflected on how the two-time MVP reacted to seeing the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1, in the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander took on most of the blame for the Thunder’s 4-3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. He spent the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reveals ‘pissed’ text right after Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has found rebounding in the NBA to be easy through his first two preseason games.

Fantasy basketball center rankings for 2026-27 with draft strategy, plus sleepers like Nic Claxton, breakouts like Walker Kessler and fades such as Joel Embiid and Bam Adebayo.

Derrick White is poised to improve his offensive efficiency this season. | NBAE via Getty Images There’s nothing quite like basketball season. Turning on the TV whenever we want and marveling as the best players in the world put on a show is a treat. Watching the Celtics play never gets old, and each season brings a new flavor. This year is particularly intriguing, for obvious reasons, as they enter a new era with Just the Jay. Here are 10 things I’m looking forward to as the action begins to...

After a blockbuster summer for his team, 2026 NBA Draft pick Labaron Philon is eager to learn and prove himself in his rookie season for the Sixers.

Nick Young didn't take off his shoes when Kobe Bryant told his teammates they didn't deserve to wear "Kobes."

Another solid early outing for the young Memphis star.