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Keshad Johnson has chosen to return to the Miami Heat on a two-way contract despite receiving standard-contract offers from other teams, accepting a significant salary reduction to remain with the organization. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported that Johnson’s salary will drop from $2 million last season to $678,882 on his new two-way deal, […] The post Keshad Johnson chose Heat two-way deal despite standard offers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers for violating the league’s salary cap circumvention rules by “initiating off-court income opportunities” for star forward Kawhi Leonard. The franchise has been stripped of five first-round picks from 2029-2033. The Clippers were issued a $30 million fine, and the league suspended owner Steve Ballmer (one year),...

After the NBA handed the Clippers a historic punishment, one of the country’s most decorated investigative journalists believes Pablo Torre still isn’t getting enough credit. Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown, whose “Perversion of Justice” investigation helped expose Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and the system that protected him, ripped The New York Times and The Athletic...

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the second year of a rebuild following their much-maligned decision to trade away Luka Doncic for a package centered around Anthony Davis. Cooper Flagg is looking like one of the best players in the world in the making, and they are developing a nice young core including recent draftees Morez […] The post Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki can’t wait to see Kyrie Irving back in action appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Thaddeus Young got an unforgettable introduction to Allen Iverson when the Philadelphia 76ers legend returned to the team during Young’s rookie season. Appearing on the To The Baha podcast, Young recalled how Iverson’s return immediately made an impression on him. The two ended up with lockers next to each other at the practice facility, but […] The post Ex-76ers Thaddeus Young’s first time meeting Allen Iverson is all sorts of wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Brooklyn Nets are celebrating their past eras with a series of game-night celebrations this season. Among those will be “Swamp Dragons Night” on Jan. 29 vs. the Los Angeles Clippers. That night references the team nearly changing its name from the New Jersey Nets to the New Jersey Swamp Dragons in the 1990s. The […] The post Nets hosting ‘Swamp Dragons’ night this season – here’s story behind failed rebrand appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry has repeatedly said he wants to finish his career with the Golden State Warriors. The feeling appears to be mutual, making his contract extension with the Warriors very inevitable. It is, however, more than rewarding Curry with a much-deserved deal. The structure of his contract extension could play a significant role in determining […] The post Warriors rumors: What would surprise Dubs insider about Stephen Curry contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After the Miami Heat signed star Klay Thompson to fill the priority of three-point shooting on Aug. 23, the team shortly after addressed another need in the frontcourt. As the Heat signed center Nick Richards, the newcomer would send a message to the rest of the NBA about not giving him a shot. Richards signed […] The post Nick Richards sends warning to NBA after signing with Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the recent moves of the Heat signing Klay Thompson and center Nick Richards, another transaction was Keshad Johnson being given the third two-way contract. As the signing for the Heat sets up Johnson’s third season with the franchise, there’s no denying that some sacrifice was made in a massive pay cut. Johnson had been […] The post Heat’s two-way signee gets real on taking significant pay cut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have suddenly become a team reminiscent of the Showtime Lakers after the signing of former Hawks and Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and a trade for former Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. The additions of Ball and Kuminga give coach Chris Finch’s team enough youth, speed and athleticism to run their opponents out of […] The post Jonathan Kuminga headlines 3 Timberwolves NBA 2K27 player ratings that will need major updates this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The idea of Domantas Sabonis playing in Toronto could be appealing for the Raptors. However, adding Kawhi Leonard in the near future may have lessened the likelihood of the former scenario coming to fruition. Sabonis has been with the Kings since 2022, shining as one of the best big men in the league. However, the […] The post NBA rumors: Could Raptors revisit Domantas Sabonis trade after Kawhi Leonard deal goes through appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Reaper hot on their trail, the Golden State Warriors are frantically relocating year after year. They are not moving very far down the road, however. Their limited financial flexibility and diminishing window of competitiveness convinced them to place their trust in polarizing wing Jimmy Butler, which was enough to delay a rebuild but […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider floats Warriors’ Jimmy Butler-AD trade, but not now appeared first on ClutchPoints.