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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.

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.

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.

The Philadelphia 76ers had the best offseason in the NBA. The team traded for Jaylen Brown in a fleece against the Boston Celtics, and they signed Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade to value contracts in free agency. Of course, the team also added LeBron James, one of the best players in NBA history. The King’s […] The post Did LeBron James just take a shot at Lakers during 76ers Media Day? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

During one of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors‘ four championship runs, he had his eyesight checked, leading to his diagnosis of Keratoconus. Speaking to People, Curry recalled having “crazy blurred vision or distorted images” in 2018. The Warriors’ general manager, Bob Myers, saw him “squinting” on the bench, leading to him being recommended […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry opens up on rare condition that messed up eyesight – even as he won NBA titles as GOAT shooter appeared ...