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After LeBron James left LA to join the Philadelphia 76ers, the additional trade picture for the Lakers became clear. With the franchise cornerstone’s departure, it was almost clear that at least one more name would be on the roll. Bronny James was one of the players to get attention on and off the trade block. […] The post Why NBA insider isn’t ruling out Lakers’ Bronny James trade amid roster crunch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Recently, the Detroit Pistons ended this NBA offseason’s longest stalemate by agreeing to a five-year, $200 million deal with All-Star center Jalen Duren to keep him with the franchise over the long haul. The deal came after months of speculation that the relationship between the two sides might be beyond repair amid the contract talks. […] The post Jalen Duren blasts ‘false narratives’ after contract squabble turns into $200 million Pistons deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coach David Adelman’s Denver Nuggets are coming off of a first round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Playoffs and hoped to turn the page in preseason action against the Utah Jazz. Star center Nikola Jokic brought his team to see Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes play Texas Tech and then hit the […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic already won assist of the year and it’s still the NBA preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James has already found a way to show respect to Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving before even playing his first regular-season game for the team. The veteran forward wore No. 9 during Saturday’s Blue x White Scrimmage at Xfinity Mobile Arena, despite previously wearing No. 6 as his practice number. Though he will wear […] The post LeBron James’ classy Julius Erving gesture explains 76ers practice jersey number mystery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In the modern NBA, not much remains consistent. Superstar players jump from team to team more than ever before, and role players are even less likely to remain with the same team long term. The Denver Nuggets have been the exception to this rule, as they’ve had more continuity than almost any other team over […] The post 1 Nuggets player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following a successful offseason that saw the team land LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the 76ers entered training camp with a purpose. The team hasn’t won a championship since 1983, and last made the Finals in 2001. The new-look squad looks to turn the tide and be a defining team in a newly strengthened Eastern […] The post ESPN gets inside scoop on Nick Nurse’s 30-minute team meeting that set tone for season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Keon Ellis pointed to one deciding factor in his decision to join the Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez. The Nets free-agent signing spent his first two NBA seasons alongside Fernandez in Sacramento. His success during those years led him to reunite with the former Kings assistant in Brooklyn during his first free agency. “In this game, and […] The post Why Nets free agent signing could be in line for big year under Jordi Fernandez appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans have sold toughness, accountability, and defense as franchise pillars for most of Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson’s careers. Yet, despite having NBA All-Defense dynamo Herb Jones, those promises have too often given way to missed rotations, easy paint touches, and generally lackadaisical transition play. Hired to oversee a cultural reset […] The post Exclusive: Inside Jamahl Mosley’s cultural reset for do-or-die Zion Williamson season with Pelicans appeared first ...

The Los Angeles Clippers are officially entering a new era. The team has hinted at a rebuild for years. In 2024, they let Paul George walk in free agency, and both Ivica Zubac and James Harden were traded away last season. The lone remaining piece of the puzzle departed when Kawhi Leonard was shipped to […] The post 1 Clippers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green has given Golden State Warriors fans plenty to discuss before the regular season even begins. The veteran power forward caught the Bay Area fans’ attention, especially for his appearance after Sunday’s preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors fell 104-101 to the Clippers in their first preseason game, but the result […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green under fire from fans for allegedly coming to training camp out of shape appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the NBA season is set to kick off, four players could receive rookie contract extensions. In the latest edition of The Stein Line, Marc Stein lays out the four “strongest candidates” from the class of 2023 to receive rookie-scale contract extensions by the October 19 deadline at 6 pm. “The strongest candidates to join […] The post NBA rumors: Marc Stein reveals next 4 players most likely to get rookie contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets recently got their preseason underway as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. The Nuggets made relatively few moves this offseason, although they did add former All-Star DeMar DeRozan to the mix in free agency following his departure from the Sacramento Kings. Now, fans have gotten more information about the Nuggets’ usage […] The post David Adelman confirms Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan plan that’s a throwback to rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.