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The Philadelphia 76ers spent the offseason chasing star power, and Shaquille O’Neal believes that pursuit now comes with zero margin for excuses. The Hall of Famer laid out a stark expectation for Philadelphia heading into the 2026-27 season: win it all, or consider the year a failure. “This team was put together to win the […] The post It’s championship or bust for the 76ers in 2027, according to Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes Kyrie Irving could have surpassed Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as an individual player if the Dallas Mavericks star stood 6-foot-6. During the latest episode of the Club 520 Podcast, Teague backed Irving’s recent comments about his unique playing style before taking his praise a step further by comparing […] The post Former NBA player Jeff Teague drops wild Kyrie Irving-Michael Jordan take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren didn’t attempt a field goal in the second half of Game 7’s 111-103 loss in the 2026 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. With Jalen Williams sidelined, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champions needed him offensively, but he failed to rise to the occasion. Holmgren’s bounce-back […] The post Why Thunder fans’ disappointment in Chet Holmgren is valid, but redemption is within reach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Although Jalen Brunson pulled off a miraculous NBA Finals victory, one NBA analyst still has players that they would pick before him. In a social media video for Run It Back, Michelle Beadle played a game where she was asked if Jalen Brunson was better than the listed NBA players. She picked against Brunson in […] The post 2 surprising players Michelle Beadle would take over Jalen Brunson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Nuggets ultimately decided Peyton Watson wasn’t worth $22 million a year. The painful part? They apparently could have had him for considerably less a year earlier. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said on Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective that Watson was seeking roughly $14 million annually when he was extension-eligible last fall. Denver, according to […] The post Nuggets could have kept Peyton Watson for much less a year ago appeared first on Hoops Wire.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 24: General manager Jon Horst of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks to the media about the dismissal of head coach Adrian Griffin prior to a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum on January 24, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Rever...

Inglewood, CA - April 15: Forward Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers shoots a freethrow against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a NBA play-in tournament basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The Kawhi Leonard trade saga has left the Toronto Raptors in limbo, with the proposed deal currently on hold as the NBA investigates the Lo...

Could Kevin Love be headed back to the Cavaliers? Apparently, it’s at least something to watch. The Cavs are searching for another big man to provide depth behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned Love as a potential option on The Hoop Collective podcast. “The Cavs are looking for a big […] The post Cavs could consider Kevin Love in search for big man appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Lakers The Timberwolves are a team to watch for Jonathan Kuminga, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, while the Lakers also remain in the picture. Windhorst said Los Angeles still has a potential path to a sign-and-trade built around Jaden Hardy. “There’s still a window there for the Lakers to do a Kuminga sign-and-trade using Jaden […] The post NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Heat, Nick Richards, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Klay Thompson should help the Heat. But does he actually change what they are? That’s the more interesting question after Thompson reached a buyout agreement with Dallas and emerged as the expected next addition to a Miami roster already headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. CBS Sports analyst John Gonzalez isn’t among those who […] The post Does Klay Thompson really move the needle for the Heat? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Warriors The Warriors missed out on Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan, so now the question is what comes next. Joey Akeley of NBA On SI floated several possibilities for head of basketball operations Mike Dunleavy Jr., including free agent guard Brandon Williams and veteran forward Georges Niang. Williams could make some sense as a younger […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, possible targets Knicks, Sixers, LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 14: Jerami Grant #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Im...