NBA NewsMonday, Aug 24, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers’ short and adventurous minicamp in Slovenia has finally come to an end. And before heading back to LA, Luka Doncic made sure his NBA teammates visited the major places in his country. During the last day of the trip, the Lakers superstar guard, along with the rest of the players, paid […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves gives honest answer to kids loving Luka Doncic more than him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat have been quite busy in retooling their roster, to say the least. Their latest acquisition, Klay Thompson, will add more depth and shooting, joining fellow newcomers Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, and Tim Hardaway Jr. They will imbibe the no-nonsense culture of the Heat, which has helped the team sustain its success. At […] The post Max Strus’ ‘holy s**t’ Bam Adebayo revelation makes Tyler Herro fight even crazier appeared first on ClutchPoints.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic renewed their budding rivalry in a two-game exhibition series, which is part of the preparations of France and Serbia for the latest window of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. Serbia drew first blood, 90-87, in Belgrade on Thursday. Jokic was masterful with […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops Nikola Jokic revelations after battles in Europe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While it’s difficult to believe Payton Pritchard is entering his seventh season with the Boston Celtics, his vital role for the team could define the 2026-27 season, as Pritchard and the Celtics enter a new era without Jaylen Brown. The 28-year-old guard is expected to reach new heights alongside Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Paul […] The post How Celtics’ Payton Pritchard bet shows faith they won’t miss a beat after Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Back in February 2025, during his last stretch with the Dallas Mavericks, up to his shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic was criticized for his weight and conditioning. He then took it as motivation and was almost unrecognizable when he first appeared in purple and gold. Fans across social media were hyped […] The post Lakers’ skinny Luka Doncic? More like skinniest Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following two seasons that featured a combined 118 losses, the Brooklyn Nets have officially shed the tanking label. Jordi Fernandez and co. will look to take a step back towards relevance during the 2026-27 campaign. Despite this, Brooklyn had a relatively quiet offseason. The Nets acquired Julius Randle via trade, signed Keon Ellis and Moe […] The post Nets remain at bottom of NBA power rankings after quiet offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One of the big restricted free agency dominoes fell this past weekend when the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade in a multi-team deal. A couple of key restricted free agents remain unsigned such as Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren and LA Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin. Throughout the offseason, general conversation on social […] The post NBA feels the need to go full spin zone on RFA ‘media reports’ after Peyton Watson trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets signed DeMar DeRozan to a one-year contract after trading Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade, worth $88 million to the Cleveland Cavs in exchange for an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, a 2032 second-round pick, and Julian Reese. The multi-team deal saved the Nuggets roughly $18.06 million, as DeRozan agreed to a $3.9 million […] The post Why the Nuggets give DeMar DeRozan his final chance to compete for a championship in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When the Boston Celtics initially traded for Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers, Bill Simmons was one of the loudest critics. Many shared his view on the trade, as numerous talking heads and fans alike agreed that it was a bad deal for Boston. However, Simmons has completely changed his mind after admitting he talked […] The post Bill Simmons reveals why he’s ‘talked himself’ into Celtics’ Paul George trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks. While the Celtics still project to be among the top teams in the Eastern Conference this year, the vibes are considerably lower in Boston than they were when […] The post Jayson Tatum’s dad flames Celtics roster with NSFW roast, predicts Knicks repeat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Toughness is one of those NBA words that can mean almost anything until a team is forced to prove it. EVP Joe Dumars has said the word so often this offseason that it has become shorthand for everything the Zion Williamson-era New Orleans Pelicans are trying to fix. They have heard the outside noise. Skepticism […] The post How Zion Williamson’s Pelicans can change ‘toughness’ conversation this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For Hall of Fame forward Tracy McGrady, winning an MVP award is more valuable for a player than an NBA championship. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, McGrady has been very vocal about his opinions. From McGrady’s hot take on Allen Iverson’s legacy to how an NBA player values a championship in comparison to a title, […] The post Tracy McGrady reveals why MVPs matter more than winning a championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.