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The Sixers have exercised their third-year option on VJ Edgecombe, the team announced in a press release. The move was a mere formality. Edgecombe was already slated to earn $11,663,880 this season and Philadelphia has now locked in his $12,219,840 salary for 2027/28. Edgecombe was selected third overall in last year’s draft and is coming […]

They’ve waited 53 years and 11 days — and in a lot of cases that means their whole lives — for this. They’ve got one more night in them to celebrate last spring.

Ryan Rollins is among those expected to take on an even bigger role on the Milwaukee Bucks after the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Cream City ends. Coming off a breakout season, Rollins is also about to share duties in the backcourt with Milwaukee newcomer Tyler Herro. “I think the biggest thing with us is pushing […] The post Bucks’ Ryan Rollins speaks up on ‘biggest thing’ about backcourt with Tyler Herro appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Heading into this NBA season, Victor Wembanyama will stand above the rest, not just in the obvious ways. He is poised to keep growing as one of the most defining players in the present-day NBA. At the same time, Wembanyama credits a few of his contemporaries for helping set the model for what success looks like, […] The post Victor Wembanyama blown away by ‘most impressive thing’ about NBA greats appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The regular season is nearly underway, and the Phoenix Suns have two names with one year remaining on their respective contracts: Jalen Green and Miles Bridges. Both players are a part of the starting lineup, and have been eligible for an extension throughout the offseason. With Phoenix extending offers for their young players, next up […] The post Why Suns’ patient Jalen Green, Miles Bridges extension talks aren’t concerning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sacramento Kings were dealt a major blow over the weekend when it was revealed that Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Simmons was attempting an NBA comeback this season after not playing last year, and the Kings had big plans for him, wanting to pair the former No. 1 pick alongside rookie point […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. speaks up on big change after losing Ben Simmons to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kevin O'Connor and Grant Liffmann answer the biggest NBA questions before the 2026-27 season officially tips off.

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The Suns are waiving Koby Brea, who was on a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (via Twitter). Phoenix still has Duop Reath on an Exhibit 10 contract, and Scotto hears the team is looking for frontcourt depth after Mark Williams underwent surgery to address a torn labrum in his shoulder in August. The […]

The New York Knicks are just over 24 hours away from celebrating their first NBA championship since 1973, but team captain Jalen Brunson isn't letting his team take its foot off the gas.