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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.

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards met with the media on Saturday and voiced his seemingly contagious excitement about the Timberwolves’ outlook going into the season, particularly on the defensive end. “I like it — We’re sharing the ball a lot,” Edwards said to reporters on Saturday. “I think defensively we can really be a super team […] The post How Timberwolves can fulfill Anthony Edwards’ ‘superteam’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was troubled by multiple lower-limb injuries during the last stretch of his time with the Milwaukee Bucks. Critics are particularly skeptical about how he would sustain long-term on the Miami Heat’s roster. Despite the skepticism, head coach Erik Spoelstra is not planning to treat Antetokounmpo with kid gloves, even as the Heat remain […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shows no fear with Dwyane Wade challenge to Giannis Antetokounmpo amid injury concerns appeared first o...

Anthony Davis is on his second team since being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers, but one thing still bugs him about his tenure in L.A. Over the years, Davis has made it clear that he prefers not to be his team’s full-time center. But that’s exactly what the Lakers did during the last few […] The post Wizards’ Anthony Davis still salty about unanswered Lakers request that left him too ‘heavy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite all of the trade rumors surrounding Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis, he’s committed to sticking around as the team rebuilds. After one Kings insider was forced to refute a trade centered on Sabonis and the Charlotte Hornets, the veteran forward set the record straight ahead of the 2026-27 season. Sabonis says he’s not looking to […] The post Kings’ Domantas Sabonis shuts down ‘made up’ trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With nine newcomers and two open starting jobs, the Lakers entered camp with plenty for Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic to solve. Yet Reaves identified an unexpected challenge when asked about playing beside Doncic. “The hardest part [about playing with Luka] is to understand his English on the court,” Reaves said, via ESPN Los Angeles. […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves explains the toughest part about playing with Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — As head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder gear up for their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, nearly half the roster will be unavailable. Thunder’s 12th overall pick Aday Mara will be available along with fellow rookies Bennett Stirtz and Otega Oweh, as will third-year guards Ajay Mitchell […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals lineup plans for Thunder’s preseason opener vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.