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Patience will be key for Los Angeles Clippers fans as Darius Garland emphasized that aspect while the team goes through preseason action. Garland has been playing in the NBA since 2019, going through his second year with the Clippers. He previously represented the Cleveland Cavaliers before they traded him last season to Los Angeles for […] The post Clippers’ Darius Garland preaches patience after major offseason roster overhaul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks played their first game since being crowned NBA Champions back in June. This game was of much lesser significance, but it is the start of the Knicks’ attempt at becoming the first back-to-back champions since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. Up first on the docket, both in the […] The post Mike Brown shows LeBron James respect for making it to 24th NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has said all the right things ahead of his comeback season. Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings, stressing that he feels great despite being away from basketball for over a year. While the two-way guard has a lot of catching up to do, the Kings could […] The post NBA fans aren’t buying insider’s Ben Simmons hype that makes 76ers comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a new season, following the departure of veteran LeBron James. Lakers star Luka Doncic likes what he sees so far from two of his new teammates. Doncic dropped their names after the team’s preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings. “We all had fun out there,” Doncic said, […] The post Luka Doncic name drops 2 new Lakers teammates for ‘inspirational’ effort in ‘fun’ preseason opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Davis has stressed that he is looking forward to suiting up for the Washington Wizards, touting their balanced roster. Davis was linked to trade rumors in the offseason, but the Wizards reiterated they were keen on keeping the veteran forward, who will play a big role in the development of his young teammates. The […] The post Wizards insiders know Anthony Davis trade rumors won’t die as Rich Paul plays ‘game’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is nearing a return from an ankle injury that has held him out for the start of training camp. The No. 6 pick won’t play in Brooklyn’s preseason opener on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. However, head coach Jordi Fernandez told ClutchPoints the Nets expect him to play at […] The post Nets expect rookie Mikel Brown Jr. to play in preseason after missing time with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When the discussion turns to loyalty, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s name inevitably comes into the conversation. The Warriors’ franchise hero has spent all 17 seasons of his NBA career wearing a Golden State jersey, and now Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has revealed an interesting detail behind the veteran star’s decision to remain […] The post Steve Kerr’s revelatory Stephen Curry conversation proves he’s Warriors for life appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Josh Minott took a major step in his career last season. After spending most of his first three NBA seasons on the bench, the former second-round pick capitalized on his first extended opportunity. Minott impressed during the first half of the season with the Boston Celtics and continued to produce following a trade to the […] The post Nets trade acquisition ready to solidify long-term role after signing contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Those who were drafted in the 2023 NBA Draft are currently eligible for rookie-scale contract extensions before the start of the 2026-27 season, and we have already seen numerous young stars agree to new deals with their respective teams. Victor Wembanyama was the first to put pen to paper on a new five-year, $252 million […] The post Predicting Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, Brandin Podziemski rookie-scale contract extension values before 2026-27 NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS — While it wasn’t perfect, Timberwolves center Joan Beringer was fantastic in Minnesota’s preseason debut, showing the extreme promise and upside that he has, and why teammates, coaches, and fans alike are giddy with excitement regarding his development. “Feel a lot better,” said the 19-year old postgame, who totaled 12 points on 5-8 shooting […] The post Joan Beringer’s electric preseason opener provides blueprint to fixing Timberwolves’ biggest flaw appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski is extension-eligible, and ClutchPoints Senior NBA Reporter Brett Siegel believes he could land a big payday. Podziemski is one of several players in the 2023 draft class who could land a lofty extension. In July, Siegel shared his thoughts on what Podziemski’s extension could look like in a post […] The post Warriors rumors: ClutchPoints insider predicts Brandin Podziemski to receive $70 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks got their preseason slate underway with a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bucks ended up losing in blowout fashion in a game that saw the debut of several new faces, including Tyler Herro, who was the centerpiece of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package this summer. At one […] The post Bucks’ Tyler Herro gets super shady by trying to pants Anthony Edwards mid-game appeared first on ClutchPoints.