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As the Jonathan Kuminga trade saga continues, Lakers insider Jovan Buha debates whether it is worth it for the team to keep their pursuit of the forward alive.
The NBA insists the second apron isn’t a hard cap. For most teams, it certainly seems to be operating like one. As ESPN’s Bobby Marks detailed, 22 teams have made moves this summer designed to avoid crossing either the first or second apron. That number will increase to 23 if the Raptors complete their trade […] The post NBA’s second apron is functioning like a hard cap for most teams appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The adjustments the Knicks made, such as featuring Karl-Anthony Towns as a passer, were an example of new habits that could be applied to New York’s 2026-27 regular season.
Before Giannis Antetokounmpo, there was Chris Bosh for the Miami Heat. Bosh helped the Heat win back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013, cementing his status as one of the all-time greats in team history. He was still at his prime when he unfortunately had to cut his career short due to a life-threatening blood condition. […] The post Chris Bosh’s advice for Giannis Antetokounmpo comes with ‘classic Heat basketball’ truth bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Here is a mock three-team trade that sends Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans and gives all sides a new direction before the 2026-27 NBA season.
Eighteen months ago, it was hard to imagine Dallas Mavericks fans feeling genuinely optimistic about the future. If you’ve followed my work for the better part of a decade, you know how serious a statement that is, because one thing I’ve never had anyone tell me is that I’m not optimistic enough. The baffling decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just pull the rug out from underneath the franchise. It fractured the trust between the organization and one of the NBA’s m...
Rockets Kevin Durant played 78 games last season at age 37. The Rockets may not want him doing that again. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists while finishing ninth in MVP voting, but injuries late in the season and playoffs brought his first year in Houston to a premature end. That has […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Nets, Julius Randle, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Every once in a while, I pretend to be Joe Mazzulla. Though I could never provide as much press conference entertainment as he does and wouldn’t look quite as powerful during a shirtless MMA workout, I aim to predict the typical Boston Celtics rotation. Of course, Mazzulla will change his rotation plenty. The Celtics used 23 different starting lineups last season and will likely shake things up a number of times again next season. In this exercise, I am simply choosing a starting lineup and b...
DALLAS, TX - APRIL 5: Naji Marshall #13 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrate after the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...
NBAThe “free throw merchant” label has followed Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the past few seasons, and his father has had enough. Vaughn Alexander recently joined N3on on Kick and made it clear he doesn’t just tolerate his son’s playing style, he prefers it. “I don’t believe in shooting 50 3s a game,” […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father fires back at ‘free throw merchant’ trolls appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will enter his sophomore season with an entirely different mindset. Last year, he started as an unassuming newcomer in the background, trying to learn the ropes from his veteran teammates. Now, he will be at the forefront of the Mavericks right from the onset. Flagg lived up to the hype […] The post Mavericks fans will love Cooper Flagg already loading up for Year 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James is headed to the 76ers. Devean George believes Bronny James should stay exactly where he is. The former Lakers forward and three-time NBA champion told TMZ Sports that LeBron’s departure could give Bronny the space he needs to begin establishing his own identity. “I think it’s a good situation for him,” George said. […] The post Devean George: Time for Lakers to see what Bronny James can do appeared first on Hoops Wire.