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BOSTON — The LA Clippers are entering a transitional period for the franchise. After trading away superstar Kawhi Leonard, the longest tenured player in Ivica Zubac, and James Harden, the Clippers are looking to Darius Garland to usher them into the future. Before he kicked off training camp for the first time with his new […] The post Exclusive: Darius Garland determined to lead Clippers, talks New Balance, Russell Westbrook appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BOSTON — The NBA world watched as Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from professional basketball and walked off into the sunset. Players around the league reacted to the news, and it even had LA Clippers guard Darius Garland reminisce on when he was a kid watching Westbrook growing up. Westbrook officially retired this summer, posting […] The post Exclusive: Darius Garland shows Russell Westbrook ultimate respect with latest comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Julius Randle lifted the New York Knicks out of the NBA’s basement, only to watch them win their first championship in decades after trading him. That same summer, Randle returned to the Big Apple as a member of the crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets. The three-time All-Star said he’s happy for his former Knicks teammates, and […] The post Julius Randle’s true feelings on Knicks’ NBA title come with bold Nets plan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat in the midst of training camp with high expectations as Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team to new heights, the team has suffered an injury that puts a dent in the depth at point guard. As the Heat continued training camp at Florida Atlantic University on Thursday, it […] The post Heat’s point guard depth takes hit with injury in training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the 2026-2027 NBA season approaches, many fans and prognosticators don’t view the Golden State Warriors as a championship threat. While Steph Curry is still playing at a high level and Jimmy Butler is set to return to the rotation after his season-ending ACL injury in January, the team didn’t make significant roster moves after […] The post Why Gary Payton II is feeling 2022 NBA title vibes despite all the doubters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — In addressing former Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook’s retirement from the NBA for the first time, head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on the future Hall of Fame guard’s basketball legacy. Thunder GM Sam Presti announced the organization will honor Westbrook at some point during the 2026-27 season. Amidst training camp, Daingeault discussed […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault breaks silence on Russell Westbrook’s retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back from the Clippers, but they may look to make another big move later in the season to further fortify their title chances. Jalen Duren's Holdout, Training Camp Intel | Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA https://t.co/ThOGVmQUUT — ClutchPoints […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider wonders if Raptors, Pelicans could be blockbuster trade partners this season appeared first on ...

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg got rave reviews from one of his veteran teammates. Mavericks forward PJ Washington spoke highly of Flagg’s development and level of play, comments obtained by Dallas Mavericks beat writer Ron Harrod Jr. “I think for him he’s been doing a great job of just being himself and we’re kind of […] The post Dallas fans will want to hear PJ Washington’s intriguing Cooper Flagg assessment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Warriors gear up for the 2026-2027 NBA season, major concerns remain about Kristaps Porzingis’s health and durability. Porzingis was recently revealed to be missing training camp due to a health issue, per ESPN writer Anthony V. Slater. “Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely to open training camp with a health issue, per Warriors. Another […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors rival exec’s Spidey Sense already tingling for Kristaps Porzingis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara is already making headway with his new teammates, including veteran Kenrich Williams, who’s already thoroughly impressed with the 7-foot-3 prospect. The Thunder selected Mara 12th overall this year, giving Oklahoma City another lottery one year removed from winning […] The post How Aday ‘Big Spain’ Mara’s All-Defensive potential will keep Thunder dynasty rolling into future appeared first on...

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made history last season by scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards. The feat was the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe’s 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006. Bam’s passing Kobe and his effort to reach 83 points drew widespread criticism from several NBA fans and […] The post Bam Adebayo ‘doesn’t give a f**k’ what crazy Kobe Bryant fans think about his 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No NBA team will add a bigger and better piece to their starting lineup this upcoming season than the Miami Heat. Of course, that is because the team traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the very best players in the NBA. Adding the Greek Freak cost them Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas […] The post 1 Heat player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.