NBA NewsMonday, Aug 31, 2026

Jaylen Brown said an official goodbye to Boston as he heads to Philadelphia to fulfill his NBA duties for the 76ers. But before making his final address to the Celtics fans, the star forward met his passionate 6-year-old fan, Gio. In a post shared by Courtside Buzz, Brown could be seen holding Gio in his […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown shares incredible moment with viral fan who lost it after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown is entering his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers with something to prove. After spending the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, Brown was shockingly traded to Philadelphia this offseason in a blockbuster deal centered around Paul George and draft compensation. The move sent him from one Eastern […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown declares he’s out for ‘blood’ in Year 1 with Philly appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson celebrates his 30th birthday, which comes on the heels of leading his team to a championship and being named NBA Finals MVP, and the New York Post is celebrating the star. The back pages of the Aug. 31 edition of the New York Post […] The post New York Post promises Jalen Brunson’s ‘Not Brun Yet’ with 30th birthday celebration on back pages appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards is excited about his team’s new look, which could lead to a contract extension, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst discussed recently. The Timberwolves signed Jonathan Kuminga to a team-friendly contract, worth $13 million. In a summer when Minnesota landed LaMelo Ball and Kuminga after Ayo […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Brian Windhorst ‘not trying to be jerk’ with Anthony Edwards contract extension take appeared first...

Four-time Indiana Pacers All-Star Pascal Siakam is entering his 11th season in the NBA. After winning a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2020 and making a second Finals appearance in 2025, Siakam dismissed the notion that the Pacers tanked in 2025-26. Now, with Tyrese Haliburton back for the upcoming season, Indiana will look to […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam knows being a ‘dog’ is more important than playing ‘cool’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks broke a longstanding pattern of organizational dysfunction when Leon Rose and Tom Thibodeau hopped aboard in 2020. They broke a pattern of early playoff heartbreak after upsetting the Boston Celtics in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals. The franchise finally reached the mountaintop last season after hiring Mike Brown and lengthening the […] The post Knicks must heed Jalen Brunson’s warning about going ‘behind 8-ball’ amid title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the first time in three years, the Minnesota Timberwolves failed to reach the Western Conference Finals, prompting significant changes to their roster and reshaping key matchups in 2026-27. The Timberwolves upgraded their offense by trading for LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for 2024 Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid. After […] The post 4 Timberwolves matchups that will cement title-contenders status in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. is preparing for the season in a unique way. In a video posted on social media, Philon performed well during a workout at the Rico Hines Open Runs. Philon showcased his ball-handling and turnaround jumper. The video also showcased his on-the-move shooting and turnaround jumper, skills he will need […] The post Watch Labaron Philon Jr. shine during Rico Hines Open Runs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is the best big man in the NBA currently, and is arguably the league’s best player. However, if LaVar Ball, the famed father of Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo, had his way as a coach, the three-time MVP would not even see the court. As crazy as it sounds, LaVar Ball […] The post LaVar Ball reveals wild reason Nikola Jokic wouldn’t fit his system appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Since Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in free agency last week, his agent has gone on a media tour of sorts addressing criticism that’s come Kuminga’s way regarding his new contract and to a lesser extent, his impact on winning basketball. One of his agent’s most recent claims was that Jonathan Kuminga had […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s agent drops easily disputed best on/off Hawks net rating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jason Kidd had a simple strategy whenever LeBron James brought up the 2011 NBA Finals. During a sit-down interview at NBA House Philippines in Manila, the 10-time NBA All Star looked back on the Dallas Mavericks’ championship victory over James and the Miami Heat, revealing how he handled the superstar’s playful reminder of the series. […] The post NBA legend Jason Kidd makes hilarious admission about beating LeBron James in 2011 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the 2026-27 season as one of the favorites to win the NBA Championship. Adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will certainly add pressure on the Sixers to make the NBA Finals. NBA 2K27 is already preparing for the season, releasing this month and showcasing a first […] The post Jaylen Brown reveals LeBron James, Kobe Bryant NBA Finals he’d want to play in appeared first on ClutchPoints.