NBA NewsWednesday, Sep 2, 2026

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.

Curry missed 39 games during the 2025-26 regular season because of patella-femoral pain syndrome, which is more commonly known as runner's knee.

Yaxel Lendeborg has yet to play a minute in the NBA but already has his eyes on a player he wants to “lock up.” The X account @EnjoyBBall posted a video that featured Lendeborg. The Warriors rookie forward paused to think about who he’d want to face, and he revealed it to be the team’s...

The NBA saw two of the greatest point guards of all-time head off into retirement this past year, first with Chris Paul and then Russell Westbrook. Both players will be in the Hall of Fame no doubt, and the duo recently went on vacation where they still showed off their love for the game by […] The post Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul together in epic photo of retired PGs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There might not be a player in the NBA facing bigger expectations in the upcoming season than San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama is entering his fourth year, and many are looking at him to carry the Spurs to the throne after falling short last season. He is even billed as the face of […] The post Dwyane Wade reveals massive expectations for Victor Wembanyama’s career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry became eligible for a new contract extension with the Golden State Warriors in late August. And while the two sides have not yet finalized a deal, the 38-year-old recently claimed he does not want to become a distraction for the franchise during the negotiation. Per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the plan remains to sign […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider sounds off on Stephen Curry contract extension ‘menu’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons have had questions surrounding their center position this offseason, with Jalen Duren headlining the conversations as he looks to secure a max contract extension. It looks like both sides may still be far apart, but that hasn’t stopped the Pistons from making moves with their other centers. One of those players is […] The post Pistons make center move, but it’s not a new Jalen Duren contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York is the media capital of the world; that’s a given. But with the New York Knicks coming in as defending champions, that moniker takes on a whole new level. In other words, it is a case of repeat or bust. Therefore, the Knicks have to get all their ducks in a row to […] The post Kendrick Perkins wants Jalen Brunson to make OG Anunoby a ‘motherf***ing All-Star’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo is determined to make a comeback with eyes on potentially joining the Miami Heat ahead of the upcoming season. As Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo lead the Heat into a promising new era, which will include four-time champion Klay Thompson in 2026-27, Oladipo has spent the summer working out at the […] The post Heat rumors: Miami insider’s Victor Oladipo revelation comes with harsh reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of what could be his fourth NBA season, Tacko Fall agreed to a training camp contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. After being out of the league for the past four years, Fall isn’t taking his opportunity for granted. Tacko spent the past four seasons playing in China, and New Zealand. Now, he’s hoping to […] The post Could Tacko Fall really turn 76ers ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ into roster spot? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After losing to the New York Knicks, 4-2, in the opening round of the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Hawks got a glimpse of what’s to come in Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Lu Dort sharing the floor in 2026-27. In a 97-92 win against Argentina, Alexander-Walker and Dort led Canada in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. […] The post Why Hawks’ Lu Dort trade is X-factor to taking next playoff step after threatening Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans can talk about internal growth, better health, and the defensive identity Jamahl Mosley intends to establish. EVP Joe Dumars and GM Troy Weaver can point to Trey Murphy III’s All-Star potential, Dejounte Murray getting a healthy offseason, and Herb Jones returning to form. Fans might even get excited about […] The post Why Zion Williamson holds key to Pelicans’ 2026-27 contingency plans if things go south again appeared first on ClutchPoints.