NBADwight Howard is heading back to Taiwan, where he will headline a charity exhibition game next month, via Dario Skerletic of Sportando. The New Taipei Kings announced that the eight-time NBA All-Star will lead a TAT All-Star team against a Kings All-Star squad in the “Kings Heart Classic.” The exhibition is scheduled for September 13 […] The post Dwight Howard returns to Taiwan next month appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAKlay Thompson has quickly embraced his new surroundings in Miami, pointing to the organization’s demanding culture as one of the biggest reasons he wanted to join the Heat. The veteran guard said his respect for Miami existed long before his arrival and believes the franchise’s reputation for getting the most out of its players is […] The post Klay Thompson explains why Heat Culture attracted him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAFormer NBA forward Al Harrington has serious doubts about how much Klay Thompson of the Miami Heat can still contribute at this stage of his NBA career. After watching Thompson during his time in Dallas, Harrington believes the veteran guard has declined considerably and questioned whether he could provide the type of impact Miami would […] The post Al Harrington says Klay Thompson declined significantly appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Luka Doncic is entering the 2026-27 season with major individual expectations as he takes full control of the Los Angeles Lakers following LeBron James’ departure. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon recently discussed Doncic on The Hoop Collective, with both selecting the Slovenian star as their pick to capture the NBA scoring title next season. […] The post Luka Doncic favored to win NBA scoring title appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
After Gilas Pilipinas secured a two-game winning homestand against Jordan and Iran over the weekend during the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Window 4, Kai Sotto has gained traction with outstanding performances. Philippines head coach Tim Cone told Kai Sotto that he would talk to the Miami Heat about a possible NBA opportunity. Cone was […] The post Kai Sotto’s NBA hopes get Miami Heat boost appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Jason Kidd identified LeBron James and Nikola Jokic as the two current NBA players whose passing ability and basketball intelligence most closely resemble his own game during his playing career. Asked by All-Star Magazine which NBA player sees the floor as well as he did during his Hall of Fame career, Kidd initially referenced Jokic […] The post Jason Kidd says LeBron James, Nikola Jokic mirror his game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Peyton Watson says his absence from the 2026 NBA playoffs followed a difficult hamstring rehabilitation in which he felt pressure to return before he was fully comfortable with his recovery. Speaking with former teammate Michael Porter Jr. on Curious Mike, Watson described the emotional impact of suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after what […] The post Peyton Watson opens up about pressure to return for playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
After four seasons with the Golden State Warriors and being sent to the Atlanta Hawks during the recent trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga takes a big step to land in Minnesota. When everyone thought he would sign in Los Angeles, it turned out differently as Kuminga went the other way. The NBA champion opened up about […] The post Jonathan Kuminga opens up on choosing Wolves over Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Lakers may have come up short on signing Jonathan Kuminga, who’s joining the Timberwolves, and the opportunity to add a wing/forward who’d be a Day 1 starter. But the missed opportunity should create other opportunities for players already on the roster. With the Lakers unlikely to make a significant move before training camp starts...
NBAMicah Nori is now entering the biggest challenge of his coaching career as he tries to steer the Portland Trail Blazers back to the playoffs in his first year as the main play-caller. Nori spent five years as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves before the Trail Blazers hired him in June on a […] The post Blazers’ Micah Nori reveals 1 fun fact about his life journey appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAPhil Handy is officially ready for his next NBA chapter. The veteran assistant coach shared his excitement after joining the Philadelphia 76ers, posting a simple six-word message to social media that made his feelings about the opportunity clear. “Philly love. Excited for the opportunity,” Handy wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Handy’s message came alongside a […] The post 76ers’ Phil Handy sends exciting 6-word message after Philly hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAJaylen Brown may be moving on from Boston, but it appears some memories of his longtime Celtics partnership with Jayson Tatum remain positive. Brown was recently asked a simple question at his youth basketball camp in Westford, Massachusetts: Who was the funniest teammate he had ever played with? Despite no longer being in Boston and […] The post 76ers star Jaylen Brown leaves fans cheering with Jayson Tatum answer to fun question appeared first on ClutchPoints.