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The Indiana Pacers are less than two months away from kicking off their 2026-27 season, looking to bounce back after an injury-riddled 2025-26 campaign. The Pacers paid a steep price last year to bring in former Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, sending out a pick that ultimately ended up being number five overall to […] The post Ivica Zubac’s monster FIBA game will catch Pacers fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs have had a relatively quiet offseason, running it back with the same core of players who made it to the NBA Finals last year, in addition to Tobias Harris. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama has been competing for his native France at the ongoing FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Europe, putting up some […] The post What has Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ‘frustrated’ about FIBA qualifiers despite France’s success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown continues to show major love for the Boston community despite his departure from the Celtics this offseason. Brown represented the Celtics for 10 seasons, serving as the longest-tenured member as he helped the team win the title in 2024. However, his stint came to an end when Boston sent him […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown sends powerful message in return to Boston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has the spotlight as the future face of the NBA and international basketball. Fellow French teammate Evan Fournier is fully aware of that fact. Wembanyama is three years into his career in the NBA, preparing for Year 4. He has led the Spurs to the NBA Finals last season, […] The post How Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is becoming huge inspiration for Evan Fournier appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 10: Cody Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 10, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

Michael Jordan is reportedly finished at NBC after just one season as a special contributor to the network’s NBA coverage. So perhaps it’s worth revisiting one of the few subjects on which we actually heard Jordan’s thoughts. Namely, the GOAT debate. Jordan, of course, is generally placed alongside LeBron James at the center of that […] The post Michael Jordan calls GOAT debate an ’empty comparison’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 21: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game on March 21, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)...

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 17: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets takes a three point shot defended by Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center on December 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Why is there a picture of James Harden? Re...

Adam Silver wasn’t kidding. Back in July, the NBA commissioner publicly asked LeBron James to hurry up and decide where he was playing. “Where LeBron plays will affect the schedule,” Silver said at the time. “So I would like him to make his announcement already, so we can finish the schedule.” Turns out, he meant […] The post LeBron James really did complicate NBA schedule with late 76ers decision appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The NBA isn’t backing away from the second apron. In fact, league officials believe it’s doing precisely what it was designed to do. Three NBA executives defended the current Collective Bargaining Agreement in a wide-ranging interview with Jeff Zillgitt of NBA.com, pointing to reduced payroll disparity and increased competitive balance. NBA executive vice president and […] The post NBA pushes back on criticism of second apron, says new CBA is working appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 30: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs smiles during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 30, 2020 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photos by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 19: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Jes...