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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.

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, 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 David Dow/NBAE...

Health could be a factor for the Golden State Warriors early in the season as key players continue to recover from injuries.

Magic stars Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have impressed new head coach Sean Sweeney so far this offseason, giving fans hope for an exciting season in Central Florida. Wagner has taken on a leadership role with Sweeney’s team, a necessity after recent events including the loss of his brother to the Brooklyn Nets in free […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner makes admission on first season without brother Moritz on same team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX— Khaman Maluach has made the impact everyone thought, but not in the way everyone would anticipate, except for Devin Booker. And how it solidified was in one conversation. “Can we get some work in together?” Booker recalled Maluach texting him one night during the offseason, during media day. “I think that guard-and-big relationship is […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker recalls conversation that led to ongoing trust with Khaman Maluach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jazz Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn’t entirely accustomed to. He’s the old guy. Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring role with young Jazz players such as Ace Bailey and rookie Darryn Peterson feels a little strange. “Since I’m the old guy now, it kind of feels weird to […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Media day at Chase Center is usually a fashion show with microphones. Guys roll in with fresh earrings and promises about being in the best shape of their lives, and we write it all down like we haven’t heard it every September since dial-up. Steph Curry walked in Monday with a new contract. Two years, $116 million, signed late last week, with enough optionality built in that he could be in blue and gold through the 2028-29 season. He was eligible for the max, which topped out at $136.7 milli...

The Miami Heat hit the jackpot this offseason when their longtime pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo finally paid off. As the Heat prepare for the 2026-27 season, Antetokounmpo caught up with an old Heat champion, Norris Cole, who was part of the franchise’s championship teams in 2012 and 2013. “I grew up watching you,” Antetokounmpo exclaimed. […] The post Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo share incredible moment with Norris Cole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 5: Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

During Minnesota Timberwolves media day, Anthony Edwards weighed in on the team’s recent trip to France for Rudy Gobert. Edwards mixed trademark humor with a broader message about the team’s camaraderie after the trip. “I didn’t do anything to like learn about France, I think I saw the Eiffel Tower for the first time with […] The post Anthony Edwards’ important takeaway from France trip to visit Rudy Gobert appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat entering an exciting era with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the team along with Bam Adebayo, now’s the time for fans to theorize what the starting lineup will look like once the opener rolls around on Oct. 21. As the Heat also added three-point shooting specialist Klay Thompson, Antetokounmpo would throw […] The post Why Giannis ‘might be the mismatch’ in this Heat lineup he and Bam Adebayo love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – Since JJ Redick became head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the things he’s challenged budding star Austin Reaves with is taking on more of a leadership role. This season, as one of the faces of the franchise alongside Luka Doncic and fresh off signing a new lucrative contract, that […] The post Austin Reaves’ leadership admission bodes well for new-look Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.