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Kyrie Irving would command a robust trade market if the Dallas Mavericks made him available, sources told ESPN. For now, Irving and team president Masai Ujiri have both signaled a shared commitment to building alongside Cooper Flagg. Ujiri said the front office believes Irving can thrive in the new system under coach Dusty May. "We truly believe in [Irving]," said Ujiri. "We truly believe that he can succeed on our team. I truly believe that if we have the right players playing, we can really...

For a team that’s trying to change the direction of a franchise that knows tanking all too well — and lost its first seven games a year ago — they know the results have to change.

After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first loss of the season in a 120-96 blowout to the Dallas Mavericks, will GM Sam Presti make a move for either New Orleans Pelicans’ Herb Jones or Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome sooner rather than later? The injuries continue to stack up for the Thunder, as Alex Caruso and Chet […] The post NBA rumors: 2 Clippers named as Thunder trade targets in addition to Herb Jones, Ty Jerome appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Barely a week into the new season, the list of sidelined stars keeps growing ... so what does it mean as teams consider reinforcements?

A game-worn high school jersey from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant sold for more than $2 million at auction.

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates during the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 21, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Jaden Coleman/N...

The Los Angeles Lakers cruised past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-87 on Wednesday night to make it four wins from five to open the 2026-27 NBA season.

Four different players have won the NBA MVP award in the last eight years. Only one of them, Joel Embiid, was a top-10 pick. That's a pretty good indicator that hidden gems are always available later in the draft—provided teams know where to look.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks (2-3) look t...

As the 2026-27 NBA season has gotten underway, the biggest question mark surrounding the Golden State Warriors is the health of Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian big man has yet to make his season debut as he’s been away from the team amid heath issues. As the situation drags on, some have suggested that the Warriors […] The post Warriors rumors: ClutchPoints’ insider makes Kristaps Porzingis prediction, floats trade idea appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns have stumbled out of the gate to a 1-2 record to start the 2026-27 NBA season. Devin Booker totaled just three points in the Suns’ last game, a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Jalen Green has also had a rough start to the year. Recently, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel […] The post NBA rumors: Will Suns use Jalen Green as trade bait to acquire PG help amid early frustrations? appeared first on ClutchPoints.