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Detroit Pistons’ center Jalen Duren was Sunday’s biggest focal point when he was named a 2026 NBA All-Star reserve. Duren has been one of the most impressive breakout players in the NBA this regular season. His All-Star nod now places him as the third Piston on the roster, joining point guard Cade Cunningham and head […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren opens up on 2026 NBA All Star selection appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen set a new career high with 40 points, taking the Portland Trail Blazers to school on Sunday in the team’s 130-111 win at the Moda Center on the road. He added 17 boards, 5 assists, and 4 blocks as well in the victory, the Wine and Gold’s first of […] The post Jarrett Allen’s dominance vs. Blazers had Kenny Atkinson seeing Hakeem Olajuwon appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The trade deadline is just a few days away, and one of the teams to closely monitor is the Miami Heat. While they are playing at a high level this season despite their injury-stricken roster, a bold change could be needed. The Heat have young assets to offer, and the front office, led by president […] The post Heat’s dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario as blockbuster rumors fly appeared first on ClutchPoints .
This year’s trade deadline might finally mean something in Chicago. For years, the Bulls have lived in NBA purgatory. The 2026 NBA trade deadline, however, feels different. This isn’t about chasing a low playoff seed or papering over flaws with short-term fixes. For the first time in a very long time, Chicago is operating from […] The post Bulls’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with franchise at crossroads appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There are moments in an NBA season when ambition quietly turns into inevitability. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 2026 trade deadline feels like one of those moments. Right now, the Timberwolves look very good. That said, it also feels like “very good” is no longer enough. They are also too aware that Anthony Edwards’ prime […] The post Timberwolves’ best Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer to entice Bucks before trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Thunder Oklahoma City is expected to keep its powder dry. Most signs point to the Thunder avoiding any major deadline shake-up, with Ousmane Dieng remaining the most likely player to be moved if they do act. Even then, the expectation is something modest. Rylan Stiles of SI.com notes the Thunder could use frontcourt insurance, particularly […] The post NBA Rumors: Thunder, Kevin Love, Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 130-111 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. 1. NBA fans arrived in Portland expecting to see Jarrett Allen and got Bill Walton in his prime instead. 2. Allen has never been better, at least not statistically. It wasn’t just the career-high 40 points and 17 rebounds. It […] The post Dribbles: Cavs handle Blazers behind Jarrett Allen’s utter eruption appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers looked to continue their strong road trip on Saturday night when they rolled into Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks. Given all of the storylines surrounding this game, it was the most expensive NBA regular-season ticket in nearly a decade. The Knicks were one of the hottest teams […]
On Feb 2, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world by officially acquiring Luka Doncic in a league-altering trade with the Dallas Mavericks, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The Lakers were coming off a massive win against the New York […]
