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Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is placing a major emphasis on spacing as he begins installing his offensive system ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Magic wrapped up their second day of training camp Wednesday as Sweeney continued introducing his approach to a roster led by Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane. […] The post Magic coach Sean Sweeney reveals major offensive emphasis for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA head coach Mike D’Antoni pushed back against the notion that Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden is “done” as the veteran guard prepares for his first full season with the organization. D’Antoni, who coached Harden during some of his most productive seasons with the Houston Rockets, remains confident that the 37-year-old can perform at […] The post Mike D’Antoni fires back at notion Cavaliers’ James Harden is ‘done’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ben Simmons knows exactly why that clip traveled. Days into his first training camp with the Kings, and his first in nearly 18 months, the veteran guard was asked about the airballed three from practice that spread across social media this week. He pointed out the selection bias at work. “I airballed one, and one […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons speaks out on airball everyone is talking about appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James remains uncertain about his exact offensive role with the Philadelphia 76ers, but the 41-year-old made it clear Saturday that he is willing to adapt to whatever the team needs. Following Philadelphia’s Blue x White Scrimmage, James was asked whether his role had become clearer after nearly a week of practice with his new […] The post LeBron James gets brutally honest on uncertain role in 76ers offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers changed plenty around Luka Doncic this summer. They may still need one more forward who can defend and hold his own offensively. Mat Issa of FanSided offered three hypothetical trade targets: P.J. Washington, Herbert Jones and Derrick Jones Jr. Two have already played alongside Doncic in Dallas. Washington might be the cleanest fit. […] The post Three forwards who could make sense for Lakers in a trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Coach JJ Redick’s Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers celebrated the team’s preseason opener in style on October 5, jumping out to a 20-point lead at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento against coach Doug Christie’s Kings. NBA pundit Tim McMahon questioned LA’s title hopes as Doncic did his best to prove him wrong. […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic’s eye-popping half vs. Kings will have fans thinking of NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick could have walked back the championship talk. Instead, the Lakers coach doubled down. Redick said before training camp that he believed Los Angeles could develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that, for the first time in his tenure, the roster pieces truly fit together. Speaking with Sam Amick of The Athletic, […] The post JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team appeared first on Hoops Wire.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets poses for a photo during the Houston Rockets Media Day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images First off, happy belated birthday to the Easy Money Sniper, who turned 38 on September 29th. That’s certainly a ripe old age in the NBA. Durant was drafted in the 2007 draft, which feels like a different world entirely. There are a couple other 200...

With the Golden State Warriors preparing for training camp right around the corner, head coach Steve Kerr will be preparing for his 13th season in the NBA as head coach for the franchise. As the Warriors look ahead to the preseason and the regular season ahead, Kerr would give insight into the mental battle he […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr reveals the ‘couple week’s that made him do 180 on retiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 08: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 08, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images This post will be update...

Warriors coach Steve Kerr explained Monday how he's adjusting his turnover leniency for Golden State stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green.

The Portland Trail Blazers have made their position on Braiden Bell abundantly clear: there will be no second chance. After abruptly firing their newly hired play-by-play announcer just hours after his hiring was announced, Portland has rejected Bell’s request for reconsideration and reinstatement. That has effectively closed the door on a potential reconciliation. Bell, through […] The post Blazers news: Portland’s cold response to announcer Braiden Bell’s reinstatement request after firing ...