NBA NewsTuesday, Sep 1, 2026

Billy Donovan said the arrival of a new front office was the main reason he decided to step down as Chicago Bulls head coach in April. Donovan later joined the San Antonio Spurs in July, after initially expecting to spend the 2026-27 season away from coaching. Speaking about his decision, Donovan told Olivia Eisenhauer that […] The post Billy Donovan explains why he stepped down as Bulls coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Dallas Mavericks could give Kyrie Irving several months to return from his torn ACL before reassessing his trade value in January, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. Dallas has rejected trade inquiries since mid-June, but rival teams continue to monitor whether that stance changes before the Feb. 11 deadline. “Like a lot of veterans, […] The post Mavericks could test Kyrie Irving’s trade value in January 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.

Lu Dort is embracing his move to the Atlanta Hawks after spending the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dort said Monday that he immediately contacted Nickeil Alexander-Walker, one of his closest friends, after learning he was headed to Atlanta. “It’s amazing,” Dort said, according to Clemente Almanza. “Obviously, […] The post Lu Dort excited for Hawks move after trade from Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Davis could ask the Washington Wizards for a trade if the team’s season starts poorly, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. Washington and Davis have mutually agreed to postpone discussions about a contract extension until after the regular season begins, leaving the veteran center’s long-term future unresolved. “Depending how the season begins for Washington, the […] The post Anthony Davis could seek Wizards trade if season goes wrong appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Michael Porter Jr. is seeking a contract extension that starts around $40 million annually as he enters the final season of his deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. Brooklyn is not expected to meet that asking price, leaving another round of trade speculation possible if the sides cannot find common […] The post Michael Porter Jr. seeking $40M annual extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers coming up short in their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who’s joining the Timberwolves, will have a trickle-down effect on the rest of their roster.  One of the biggest questions moving forward: Who will be the Lakers’ fifth starter once the 2026-27 season starts?  If Kuminga was on the roster, he would’ve been in...

Entering his second year with the Philadelphia 76ers, VJ Edgecombe is looking to pick up right where he left off in his rookie campaign. While his scoring might dip with the arrival of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Edgecombe will remain a big part of the offense. He and Tyrese Maxey form arguably the most […] The post VJ Edgecombe’s eruption for Bahamas will have 76ers fans expecting huge Year 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons’ G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise, went viral on social media this summer for an announcement that they would be hosting open tryouts. Shortly after, a somewhat cringe-worth video began circulating purporting to be the tryouts. It was later revealed that the highlights were not, in fact, the real deal. But […] The post Exclusive: Blazers intriguing young wing pinpoints major NBA-G League difference appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks have finally captured their white whale. After over 50 years, New York overcame their demons and won the NBA championship. The Knicks won the Larry O’Brien trophy in thrilling fashion, coming back from a large deficit in nearly every game they won against the San Antonio Spurs. New York was able […] The post Knicks take subtle shot at Spurs’ Finals meltdown with ’29’ post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder were gutted when Lu Dort was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in July in a three-team deal. Dort became well-loved in Oklahoma City since he arrived in 2019 as an undrafted pick-up. He endeared himself to the fans with his hard work, professionalism, and no-nonsense approach. He was instrumental […] The post Lu Dort gets real on playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jose Alvarado has always been proud of his Puerto Rican roots. Just a few days after helping the New York Knicks win the championship and end a 53-year title drought, Alvarado joined the Puerto Rican Day Parade in the Big Apple alongside Jordan Clarkson. A few months later, Alvarado heeded the call of duty, suiting […] The post Knicks’ Jose Alvarado experiences brutal offense outage in Puerto Rico’s FIBA loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.