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The Denver Nuggets made a solid move to strengthen the roster around Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon when they brought Cam Whitmore into the fold. Whitmore’s roster situation changed through several trades and transactions before he ultimately agreed to a two-way contract with Denver. Now, Whitmore is already turning heads at training camp. During the […] The post Aaron Gordon shouts out standout practice performer who could be Nuggets’ X-factor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown is coming off the best season of his career as the undisputed number one option for the Boston Celtics. Brown averaged 29/7/5 last season and led the Celtics to a 56-win campaign even though Jayson Tatum played just 16 games after returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon. All Brown got for his troubles […] The post 76ers star Jaylen Brown’s answer about circled games will grab Celtics fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Trail Blazers aren’t rebuilding anymore. At least they sure don’t look like it. Portland won 42 games last season and returned to the playoffs. Then it added Ja Morant, welcomed Damian Lillard back and handed the whole thing to new coach Micah Nori. So, yeah. Expectations have changed. Lillard, for one, isn’t backing away from […] The post Blazers apparently have decided 50 wins is the goal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Head Coach Micah Nori of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Image...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain traveled roughly 2,480 miles to workout with All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Head coach Mark Daigneault said McCain is driven amid Thunder training camp in, which has been an ongoing theme in describing Jared’s approach to his third season in the NBA. He’s been determined […] The post How Jared McCain is making his case to start for Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephon Castle is not pretending this season looks like the last one. Speaking at Spurs media day on Monday, the guard was asked whether he had thought about what it means to enter a year as the team everyone is aiming at, and he did not dodge it. “Yeah, it definitely has,” Castle said in […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle gets real about San Antonio’s championship aspirations ahead of 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Darius Acuff Jr. will bring a winning pedigree to the Sacramento Kings as he enters his rookie year after being drafted at No. 7 in June. Acuff is coming off a stellar one-and-done stint at Arkansas, where he shone under coach John Calipari. The young guard has repeatedly credited the legendary mentor for molding him […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. goes all out with ‘greatest’ praises for John Calipari appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One of the most exciting parts of the Detroit Pistons’ 2026-27 season is adding veteran John Collins. Detroit agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the 29-year-old forward during free agency this offseason. Collins enters his tenth season in the NBA with high expectations from the Pistons. Detroit will be his fourth team after finishing […] The post John Collins is fully embracing fresh start with the Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat completed its first day of training camp at Florida Atlantic University, it was an opportunity for the new players on the team to start and get acclimated to their surroundings. While the Heat have Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, another player under the radar that will play […] The post How Erik Spoelstra’s ‘dislike’ for Bobby Portis Jr. made him perfect for Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid made an eye-opening career admission Saturday after showing encouraging signs during the team’s Blue x White scrimmage. Embiid threw down a left-handed driving dunk during the scrimmage before making a surprising comment about the play afterward. Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice shared Embiid’s remark on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Probably […] The post Joel Embiid drops eye-opening career admission after 76ers scrimmage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat sporting a new-look team heading into the season, there’s no denying that the main attractions in acquisitions in the offseason were stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson. As the Heat look to build chemistry with their new stars, one under-the-radar signing is veteran center Nick Richards. After […] The post Exclusive: Nick Richards wants to achieve this career-first with Heat, Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. has settled into Milwaukee, and he has a line he keeps coming back to about how he got there. Speaking at Bucks media day on Monday, the forward explained how he processed being moved for the first time in his career. “I was told that you’re not really in the NBA until […] The post Bucks’ Jaime Jaquez Jr. shares excellent perspective of his trade to Milwaukee appeared first on ClutchPoints.