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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.

Austin Reaves says his approach hasn't changed after signing a new deal. But he's now the longest tenured Laker, which comes with new responsibilities.

SAN FRANCISCO – While uncertainty around Stephen Curry’s future with the Golden State Warriors was as thick and persistent as the San Francisco fog this past summer, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. never doubted the transformational franchise superstar would end his tenure in the Bay. “I lost zero sleep over that,” Dunleavy said Monday morning […] The post Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. ‘lost zero sleep’ over Stephen Curry contract drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets had been busy before the start of training camp, trading Dorian Finney-Smith to the Atlanta Hawks for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard. They then traded Hield to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham, but it looks like they didn’t plan on keeping the guard going into the season after just waiving him, […] The post Hornets waive Rob Dillingham after Buddy Hield trade with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons made a move this weekend to trim their roster down with the waiving of veteran guard Garry Harris on the eve of training camp, as per Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com. The move brings the Pistons roster down to 14 standard contracts, just one shy of the league’s maximum of 15. And while […] The post Pistons dumping veteran right before training camp hints at Jalen Duren expectation despite contract beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sacramento Kings star guards Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine became the subject of an awkward off-camera conversation among reporters during the team’s media day. Several outlets livestreamed Monday’s event, including Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA. While the broadcast featured interviews with Kings players, microphones in the room also picked up a conversation among media members that […] The post Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine catch wild strays from Kings reporters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls introduced themselves at their Media Day on Monday at the United Center. One new face brought in to help chart a new path is veteran Norman Powell. In the offseason, Powell signed a two-year, $45 million contract after leaving the Miami Heat. However, his contract includes a team option in the second […] The post Norman Powell isn’t here to talk about trade rumors after joining rebuilding team on $50 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Pacers Tyrese Haliburton apparently wanted to save everyone some time at media day. Before taking questions Monday, the Pacers star announced that he is fully recovered from the torn Achilles that cost him all of last season. “Before you ask a question, I am healthy. I’m 100%. There will be no restrictions,” Haliburton said, per […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX– The not-so-elephant in the room involves the ongoing center position within the Phoenix Suns organization. Originally, that title would’ve gone to the now-injured Mark Williams. But since he’s been hurt, that leaves two options: Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach. Let’s start with Ighodaro. The third-year big man from Marquette started 24 of his 82 […] The post How the Suns’ intriguing roster battle won’t be ‘an individual thing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns took part in media day on Tuesday as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Suns will be bringing back most of last year’s core of players, including wing Dillon Brooks, who had the best year of his career during his first season with Phoenix in 2025-26. Brooks spent a […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks jokingly warns refs about pissed-off drop-kicks after learning kung fu in China appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.