NBA NewsThursday, Sep 17, 2026

Julius Randle will attempt to lift the Brooklyn Nets out of the NBA’s basement this season. He’s wasting no time stepping into a leadership role after his trade to the young team. Randle spent time in Texas this summer with first- and second-year Nets Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr. and Joshua Jefferson. He said the […] The post Julius Randle’s intro to Nets’ ‘youthful energy’ features hilarious golf story appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fans were aghast when ESPN did not include the Miami Heat among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference despite adding Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason. Aside from Antetokounmpo, the Heat also retooled their core with Bobby Portis, Klay Thompson, and Tim Hardaway Jr., joining Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson. On […] The post Gilbert Arenas rants about Heat being No. 1 seed, Bam Adebayo vs. Khris Middleton appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was not surprised by the NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers stemming from their salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. During an interview with CNBC on Thursday, Curry addressed the league’s investigation and subsequent penalties against the Clippers, saying NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s decision made sense after the […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry breaks silence on Clippers punishment for Kawhi Leonard shenanigans appear...

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant fired back at Iman Shumpert over his continued frustration with Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016, while also dragging Gilbert Arenas into the exchange with a stray shot. Durant responded in a now-deleted post after Shumpert discussed the move during a recent episode of Arenas’ “Gil’s […] The post Kevin Durant hits Gilbert Arenas with stray in deleted clap back at Iman Shumpert’s championship complaining appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are hitting the court, gearing up for the 2026-27 season. Also, Taj Gibson is beginning his stint as an assistant coach. Already, the former player is liking what he sees in the throes of practice, per Bulls on CHSN. Overall, he couldn’t be happier. “Every day I’m in practice, I’m just smiling,” […] The post Taj Gibson already having way too much fun ‘talking crap’ to young Bulls players appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Golden State Warriors become more removed from the championship years with each passing season, one of the biggest questions has become what the future holds for franchise player Stephen Curry. Is there a scenario that exists in which the team’s star for the past decade doesn’t end his career in Warriors uniform? Well […] The post Stephen Curry reaffirms Warriors commitment with ‘lifer’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former LA Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari isn’t done talking about ex-teammate, and the influence Kawhi Leonard had in the organization’s blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. After Gallinari blasted Leonard for the Clippers’ recent scandal, suggesting George pay the $50 million punishment handed down by the NBA for circumventing the salary […] The post Danilo Gallinari continues anti-Kawhi Leonard media tour with more Clippers’ Paul George trade complaints appea...

Kawhi Leonard had other options. He chose history. The Pistons, Timberwolves and other teams expressed interest in trading for Leonard and were prepared to offer him an extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on TSN, via Thomas L. Murray of the New York Post. With only one year remaining on his contract, Leonard […] The post Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Draymond Green trade speculation usually arrives, creates noise and disappears. This time could be different. Longtime Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson II raised the possibility of Golden State trading Green during an appearance on The Kevin O’Connor Show, saying the direction of the franchise could become clear by the February deadline. “This is gonna be tough, […] The post Draymond Green could be traded if Warriors stumble, longtime insider says appeared first on Hoops Wire.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Amen Thompson #1 and Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yes, it’s the last of the NBA doldrums before Houston ...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Footprint Center on November 04, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the 76ers 118-116. 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every day, we’ll take a cl...

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 7: Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on April 7, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images You love Pete Nance....