NBA NewsThursday, Aug 20, 2026

The New York Knicks may still be on the NBA’s mountaintop, but there are many teams gunning for them to take their crown. In particular, the Philadelphia 76ers look very scary heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Not only did they trade for Jaylen Brown, they also signed LeBron James in free agency — giving them […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart claps back at fan who doubted his offseason preparation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kevin Durant’s legacy continues to be a talking point among fans on social media, especially in the aftermath of Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Durant memorably left Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016, when he signed with the Golden State Warriors to form a super team. This negatively affected how fans perceived Durant’s legacy, although […] The post Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma rips critic in defense of Kevin Durant’s legacy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shaquille O’Neal has weighed in on the Buss family’s reported decision to sell its remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, praising the family’s business acumen while acknowledging how different the franchise will feel without them. The Lakers legend discussed the sale during an appearance on SportsCenter, where he was asked about the latest developments […] The post Lakers legend Shaq shares powerful reaction to Buss family selling last LA stake appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is warning the rest of the NBA ahead of the 2026-27 season. Coming off an eye-opening offseason, the revamped 76ers are already in the lab. Expetations in Philadelphia are higher than its been in decades after a summer blockbuster trade sent the Atlanta Division rival Boston Celtics’ five-time All-Star Jaylen […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey sends warning to himself, superstar teammates about concern that could derail superteam appeared first on Clutch...

Following Russell Westbrook’s retirement after 18 seasons in the NBA, a new clip from his kids’ camp has gone viral. Westbrook hosted his annual Why? Foundation basketball camp for children ages 7 to 14. One of the campers asked Russell if he’s a real NBA player, who evoked an emotional response. Westbrook replied to the […] The post Russell Westbrook’s response to ‘real NBA player’ question at kid’s camp is heartbreaking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The move of Inside the NBA from TNT to ESPN was controversial to some, but Shaquille O’Neal is standing by it as it enters its second season on its new network. Speaking to ClutchPoints during the offseason about his partnership with General Mills, Shaq reflected on the first year of Inside the NBA on ESPN […] The post Exclusive: Shaq sets stage for ESPN’s Inside the NBA Year 2 after post-TNT ‘adjustment period’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Patrick Beverley is taking Ja Morant over John Stockton, and the former NBA guard did not hesitate to defend the controversial choice. During the latest episode of “The Pat Bev Show,” Beverley debated former NBA players Raymond Felton and Charlie Villanueva over Morant and Stockton. While Stockton is widely regarded as one of the greatest […] The post Patrick Beverley boldly defends controversial Ja Morant over John Stockton take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks are just two months away from kicking off their 2026-27 season, as they look to take a step forward under new head coach Dusty May. The Mavericks will be getting star point guard Kyrie Irving back this year after he missed the entire 2025-26 season due to his ACL surgery recovery. Recently, […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving gets wild Michael Jordan endorsement from Jeff Teague appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This NBA offseason has seen several star players sign huge contracts, including the Los Angeles Lakers inking Walker Kessler to an agreement after trading for him, among others. There has been plenty of debate as to whether or not signing multiple max players can allow a team to still fill out their roster with depth […] The post Jason Williams’ response to NBA championship vs. max contract question may spark debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES — The Oklahoma City Thunder entered last season with a great chance at repeating as NBA Champions, but unfortunately fell short of their goal at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeated as MVP of the league, the Thunder will look to Chet Holmgren to take a big jump […] The post Exclusive: Chet Holmgren ‘on the court all summer’ preparing for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors have had a painfully uneventful offseason, with their only notable moves being bringing back Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis on new deals. The Warriors are poised to run back the same roster that won just 37 games a year ago and exited in the play-in round for the second time in […] The post Warriors rumors: Why a Klay Thompson return this offseason isn’t happening appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dwyane Wade does not merely expect Victor Wembanyama to become one of basketball’s brightest stars. He wants the San Antonio Spurs phenom to build the type of career fans will discuss for generations. “I want Wemby to be so great,” Wade said during a podcast appearance. “Like, I want him to win five, six, whatever, […] The post Dwyane Wade reveals his dream career for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.