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The Philadelphia 76ers picked VJ Edgecombe as the No. 3 overall pick of a stacked draft class that also included talents such as Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel. The 21-year-old did little wrong in his rookie season in Philadelphia, averaging 16 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting at 51% […] The post 76ers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Karl-Anthony Towns was facilitating like it was the 2026 playoffs.

The Golden State Warriors famed ‘two timelines’ approach fell flat. But they have to rebuild eventually. Kevin Garnett believes the Golden State Warriors have found...

Bobby Marks recently wrote on ESPN about rookie/veteran contract extension candidates he is keeping an eye on, with one of them being perennially injured Mavericks center Dereck Lively II. It got me thinking, not only about what a Lively extension could look like, but what extensions might make sense for several players on our roster. The Mavericks have multiple players who are eligible for contract extensions, but the two I’m really looking at are Dereck Lively and Max Christie. So, what do ...

It’s no secret the connection that Knicks fans of a certain generation feel toward the 1972-73 championship-winning squad.

What is the Lakers’ ceiling? Lakers coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic believe the team could compete for a championship this season.  But is that realistic? In the Western Conference alone, there’s a Goliath-sized impediment. You know, the 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama who carried the Spurs to the NBA Finals last postseason before his team blew...

The Lakers currently have 16 players on the team and not enough roster spots to retain everyone. LA has already been actively exploring trade avenues for Jarred Vanderbilt, but have reportedly had no luck in their efforts. As Opening Night quickly approaches, the Lakers are looking to trade Dalton Knecht before the season begins. The...

In an ideal world, by now the Lakers would’ve already gotten at least one look at what their team would look like with close to their full roster available. But that’s not the situation the Lakers find themselves in entering Friday’s preseason finale against the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. It’s also not a matter that...

One area that the Los Angeles Lakers hope to be significantly improved in this season compared to last is their rebounding. Last season’s roster ranked 27th in rebounds per game — 29th in offensive rebounds and 22nd in defensive — and dead last in box outs per game. Advanced metrics gave L.A. a more favorable […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry remains one of the biggest draws in the NBA. Curry’s star has not dimmed entering his 18th season, although various injuries have hampered him in recent years. At 38 years old, the veteran guard will still be tasked with carrying the heaviest load on the Warriors. He has looked […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr drops hard truth about Stephen Curry that fans must hear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 12: Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 12, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images...

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Sergio de Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks and Head Coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks talk during the game against the Houston Rockets as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 9, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 (Pho...