NBA NewsFriday, Sep 18, 2026

The Knicks are done with the championship celebrations. They don’t need — or want — more pats on the back. They’ve turned the page.

So, who is this guy the Lakers mortgaged their future on? Here’s what we know about Walker Kessler.  The 7-foot-2, 245-pound center is considered one of the NBA’s elite rim protectors and rebounders. Luka Dončić made it clear to the Lakers he wanted him as his center.  And the Lakers responded by emptying their treasure...

The Phoenix Suns have signed guard David Stockton to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Stockton returns to the NBA environment after spending much of his career playing in the G League and overseas. The 35-year-old guard has built an extensive professional résumé since finishing his college career at Gonzaga in 2014. Stockton spent […] The post Suns sign David Stockton to training camp deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Boston Celtics veteran Paul George addressed the media for the first time since his blockbuster trade from the Philadelphia 76ers for Jaylen Brown. George is excited to play for the Celtics and promised fans he’ll give his utmost effort ahead of his 17th NBA season. However, some analysts are skeptical, given his extended injury history […] The post Analyst raises all kinds of questions about Paul George’s Celtics fit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dimitris Giannakopoulos, the owner of Greek basketball club Panathinaikos, has the same dream as many NBA executives and owners. That dream is to somehow find a way to lure three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic away from the Denver Nuggets and sign him to a contract. While Jokic declined a contract extension with the Nuggets each […] The post Panathinaikos owner doubles down on Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Believe it or not, the 2026-27 NBA season is here. In just a couple of weeks, all 30 teams will be practicing together and preparing for the preseason, as Opening Night in the NBA is just about a month away. It wasn’t too long ago that the New York Knicks ended their 53-year championship drought […] The post 2026-27 NBA Tiers: Ranking all 30 teams’ championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets are hoping to get back to contender status in the Western Conference amid the prime years of franchise player Nikola Jokic, and they’ve retooled their roster since the team’s 2023 championship run. The Nuggets made another intriguing roster move this week with the signing of former first round pick Cam Whitmore, as […] The post Nuggets give Nikola Jokic more help by signing 2023 1st round pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving mixed reviews for their quiet offseason. Without control of their 2027 first-round pick after two tanking seasons, many expected the rebuilding squad to get aggressive this summer. General Manager Sean Marks took a more patient approach. After drafting Mikel Brown Jr. and Joshua Jefferson in the first round of June’s […] The post Nets receive mixed reviews for quiet offseason entering 2026-27 campaign appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While it’s no surprise that the two teams — the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Anotino Spurs — with the best odds of winning a title in 2027 were ranked as having the brightest future in the NBA, one ESPN insider believes the former will part ways with Jalen Williams or All-Star Chet Holmgren. […] The post Thunder rumors: Why insiders believe OKC will trade Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren next offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The LA Clippers and their fanbase is still reeling and recovering after the NBA announced sanctions against the franchise for violating the Collective Bargaining Agreement in deals with superstar forward Kawhi Leonard. Earlier this week, Steve Ballmer released a statement saying that he as well as the organization are reluctantly accepting the NBA’s findings and […] The post Kawhi Leonard sends goodbye message to Clippers fans… with a twist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are the reigning, defending 2025-26 NBA champions following a season that gave star guard Jalen Brunson new opportunities and challenges including a lingering wrist injury. New York added an intriguing veteran forward ahead of its title defense and is preparing for its preseason opener against the 76ers on October 5. On […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson at ’80-85%’ after offseason wrist surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. The NBA is on the verge of both domestic and international expansion. Commissioner Adam Silver recently provided updates and intel on the discussions that […] The post Clutch Scoops: Jalen Duren RFA intel, NBA expansion timeline details, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard punishments final appeared first on ClutchPoints.