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The Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga have been linked for much of the offseason.

Long before Damian Lillard became a household name for the Portland Trail Blazers, he was just a benchwarmer getting laughed at by his high school basketball coach. Lillard recently took to social media to share a true story from his sophomore year at St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California. His coach sat […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard recalls coach’s brutal message before making it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green knows a thing or two about elite talent, and he recognizes a special aura when he sees it. Speaking on the broadcast panel during Shaquille O’Neal’s inaugural Dunkman World Championship event, Green got real about legendary dunker Mac McClung. “Mac McClung has IT,” Green said during the event coverage. […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green gets 100% real about Mac McClung at Dunkman appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is entering the final year of his contract. With co-owner Marc Lore selling his majority stake in the Timberwolves to minority partner Marc Stad, there were concerns about Connelly’s future with the team. But according to The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, Connelly has a “strong relationship” with […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Tim Connelly’s ‘phantom equity’ that will net him ‘giant bonus’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If there is one player who is out to seek redemption, it is Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren. Holmgren was heavily ridiculed by fans after his terrible performance in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. He was badly outplayed by his supposed rival, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, with Holmgren looking like […] The post Chet Holmgren’s workout video with Kevin Durant filled with fans making Victor Wembanyama quips appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed Bennedict Mathurin, but with the addition, it’ll push them over the tax and first apron. That means another move could be on the horizon, and there is one player who is on the outside looking in, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “The logical move here would be for […] The post Pelicans rumors: The ‘logical’ trade to make after nabbing Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There is no denying that Victor Wembanyama is a special talent. The French big man stands 7-foot-4 and joined the San Antonio Spurs as one of the most highly touted prospects ever. He has already established himself as the best defensive player in the NBA, but he does things offensively that nobody his height should […] The post NBA coach’s Victor Wembanyama Spurs’ prediction will catch Michael Jordan, LeBron James’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors were able to build a dynasty thanks to the on-court wizardry of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green along with the off-court genius of Steve Kerr and Bob Myers. The group stayed together for years, winning three championship from 2015 to 2018 and a fourth NBA Championship back in 2022. […] The post Bob Myers gets real on trading Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The LA Clippers are undergoing a changing of the guard in Los Angeles after watching Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Ivica Zubac depart the franchise in a six month span this calendar year. Unfortunately things aren’t off to a great start as they’ll be entering the season without fourth year guard Jordan Miller. Miller underwent surgery […] The post Promising Clippers guard gets brutal injury update right after Bennedict Mathurin leaves for Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

All-Stars Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and the Detroit Pistons’ timeline for an NBA Finals run has officially begun. The Pistons’ stellar core grew faster than expected by turning in 60 wins for the third-best record in the association last season. Then, the front office retooled its roster, prioritizing cap flexibility and ways to […] The post Why Pistons are positioned to compete in the East despite Jalen Duren’s extension stalemate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the shock from the Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade with the Philadelphia 76ers wears off, there are plenty of reasons for fans in Boston to be excited about the 2026-27 season. While some Celtics fans are talking themselves into Paul George delivering a stellar campaign in his first season with Jayson Tatum, others are […] The post NBA insider’s optimistic take on 2026-27 Celtics after Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.