NBA NewsWednesday, Aug 19, 2026

Mikel Brown Jr. is facing steep expectations as the Brooklyn Nets’ highest draft choice since their move from New Jersey. The 20-year-old showed promising early returns at Summer League. Brown averaged 15.0 points and 4.0 assists in 21.7 minutes per game across four outings in Las Vegas. His dynamic offensive skill set was on display […] The post Mikel Brown Jr.’s message to Vince Carter, Nets fans about his game shades haters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Contrary to what New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby said about his game-winning shot in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, he’s still not over it. The Knicks’ 29-point deficit set the stage for the greatest comeback in Finals history, which was topped off by Anunoby’s put-back shot. However, New York still had to […] The post Knicks’ OG Anunoby sets record straight on being ‘over’ NBA Finals game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is motivated now more than ever. He had high expectations for the Atlanta Hawks last season — hopes of competing for a title. That dream was marred by a right MCL sprain. By January, Young was traded to the Wizards. Establishing Jalen Johnson and Dyson […] The post Why Wizards’ Trae Young will have the best season of his career in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks have had an interesting offseason, headlined by the addition of Dusty May as their new head coach, as the team looks to build around Cooper Flagg. One of the more underrated additions of the offseason for Dallas was former Memphis Grizzlies wing Santi Aldama, who should provide some length and versatility for […] The post Mavericks’ Santi Aldama gets huge injury update ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2024, he established himself as one of the brightest stars in the NBA. He might not be a megastar, though, at least according to Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo. The expressive sports broadcaster took offense to Haliburton’s recent questioning of why his return game […] The post Chris Russo calls out Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton with ‘Jerry West’ admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. will play a pivotal role for the Brooklyn Nets as they attempt to take a step back towards relevance this season. The 6-foot-5 guard’s health was a question mark entering the draft after a back injury cost him the second half of his freshman season at Louisville. However, Brown […] The post Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. reveals key to overcoming back injury following impressive Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics have had quite a turbulent offseason, headlined by the shocking trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a move that brought back Paul George and draft assets. The Celtics still figure to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this year, but the vibes are considerably lower […] The post Neemias Queta quiets Celtics’ critics, stands firm on contending status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Two-time champion and retired NBA point guard Rajon Rondo watched his 2008 championship Boston Celtics teammates Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen present their former head coach, Doc Rivers, as part of the Class of 2026’s Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement. Rivers cemented his NBA coaching legacy in Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, […] The post Is Rajon Rondo a lock for the Hall of Fame? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat made one of the bigger acquisitions during the offseason, trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Since then, they haven’t made that many moves to round out the team, but rumors claim that they’re still looking around to add talent. The latest player they have been rumored to have interest in is Nick Richards, as […] The post Heat rumors: Miami ‘kicked around’ idea of adding recent Bulls, Suns center appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following the pending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to the duo of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, one of the biggest questions that came up in the immediate aftermath is what that meant for the future of general manager Rob Pelinka. When it was revealed that the Buss family wanted to sell off their […] The post Lakers news: Insiders hit Rob Pelinka with ominous warning after $12.5 billion sale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers were the big winners of the offseason. The team traded for Jaylen Brown in one of the biggest blockbusters of the offseason. They also signed Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade in free agency, the former of whom was one of the best value signings and the latter of whom is a perfect […] The post Brian Windhorst throws cold water on 76ers 50-win season with LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher is content with not making the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame despite his NBA success. Fisher was recently on the Joint Venture show and spoke about the fact that he hasn’t been nominated for the Hall of Fame despite his five championships. Derek Fisher says he’s okay […] The post Derek Fisher understands Hall of Fame snub despite 5 championship wins appeared first on ClutchPoints.