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Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving are developing chemistry together as they gear up for a pivotal 2026-27 campaign with the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg prepares for the sophomore year of his time in the NBA, while Irving begins his fifth year in Dallas. The former made waves as the best rookie last season, winning Rookie of […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving share the court for West Coast practice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BOSTON — Russell Westbrook shocked everyone this summer when he announced his retirement from the game of basketball. After 18 strong seasons in the NBA, Westbrook officially left the game, doing so on his terms in an announcement video posted throughout social media. Westbrook finished his tremendous career playing with the Sacramento Kings last season, […] The post Exclusive: Zach LaVine tips hat to Russell Westbrook, calls him ‘one of the best humans I’ve met’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton is making public appearances ahead of his comeback season in 2026-27, expectations have been elevated for his team. Looking to build off reaching Game 7 of the NBA Finals in 2025, Haliburton and a revamped Pacers core, including a new center in Ivica Zubac, make Indiana a dark horse amidst […] The post Insider predicts Pacers to win up to 50 games in 2026-27 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...

Mavericks The Mavericks have Cooper Flagg. Apparently, that alone was not enough to convince ESPN that their immediate future belongs among the NBA’s brightest. ESPN ranked Dallas 17th in its projection of each team’s next three seasons, as Austin Veazey of NBA on SI detailed. “The Mavericks rank near the middle of the pack in […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 1: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets on December 1, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty...

For the first time since his arrival in Boston, the trade machine came for Derrick White. After a season of inefficiency, and a shaky playoff exit, the narrative shifted. Boston’s favorite adopted cousin no longer had the same unshakeable trust from all corners of the fanbase. But appreciating White has always required some nuance, and by looking deeper we can understand how important he is and the reason for optimism moving forward. Judging White solely on raw shooting splits completely miss...

Madison Square Garden is seen with the Empire State Building in the background in New York City, United States, on August 6, 2026. The multi-purpose indoor arena serves as a major venue for sports and entertainment, hosting concerts, live events, and games for the NBA New York Knicks and the NHL New York Rangers. A digital screen on the arena displays a celebration of the New York Knicks as NBA champions. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images On Wednesd...

BOSTON - 1982: George Gervin #44 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1982 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 1982 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Yesterday, we poste...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Nate Ament #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

Nov 12, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) celebrates with forward Jalen Johnson (1) as a time out is called against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Hawks have prioritized flexibility, development, and long-term thinking under new president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh. The team has made a number of shrewd moves to not only recoup d...

(Original Caption) New York: The N.Y. Knicks' bench is a most happy place as they build up a big lead in the second game of their playoff series against the Chicago Bulls. Coach Rick Pitino joins Patrick Ewing (L) and Mark Jackson in the laughter as the New Yorkers evened the series at a game apiece, winning 114-97. We’re in the home stretch, folks. September brings a bunch of things. School for many young people (it was personally August for me up in State College), the start of all forms of...