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Warriors Eyeing Brandon Williams, Georges Niang, Dalen Terry

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Updated Aug 13, 12:57 AM ET

Free agent guard Brandon Williams and forward Georges Niang continue to draw “legitimate” interest from Golden State as the Warriors‘ front office considers how to fill its open roster spots, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Williams, who was previously linked to the Warriors by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link), […]

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Top Lakers Games To Look Forward To In 2026-27 Season

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Updated Aug 14, 5:06 PM ET

The NBA has officially released the schedule for the 2026-27 regular season and that of course means the dates on the calendar will start getting circled for the biggest matchups of the year. The Lakers are always one of the most anticipated matchups for many teams and that is even more the case with Luka […]

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals when he started to move on from celebrating title

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There’s never ‘enough’ celebration after a team wins the NBA championship. And in the New York Knicks’ case, winning a trophy after 53 long years, the fanbase deserved to soak in the festivities as long as they wanted. However, franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson recently laid out a completely different thought process on deciding when to […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals when he started to move on from celebrating title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers' Damian Lillard comeback season loading with new video from lab

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Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard’s comeback season for the Portland Blazers is near. After his two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Blazers guard Lillard spent the 2025-26 season rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles injury. He did participate in last season’s 3-point contest at All-Star weekend, taking home the title after tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges’ […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard comeback season loading with new video from lab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s ‘Hall of Fame’ bar on bringing back Steve Kerr amid retirement speculation

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Steve Kerr has been just as synonymous with the Golden State Warriors’ golden age of success as the likes of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors head coach made a dramatic U-turn after reportedly being very close to retiring at the end of last season, recently signing a two-year deal to extend his stay. […] The post Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s ‘Hall of Fame’ bar on bringing back Steve Kerr amid retirement speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Has Perfect Response to Ivica Zubac Concerns

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With the NBA season just over two months away, Ivica Zubac is ready for the new season. Tyrese Haliburton is ready to return after missing the 2025-26 season and dismissed concerns over his ability to play with him, according to Hoops Hype. “I have had zero court time with Zu. But I don’t think that’s […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton fires back at concerns over Ivica Zubac revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Where does Russell Westbrook rank amongst the greatest players in NBA history?

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Russell Westbrook played 18 seasons in the NBA. His career was one of the most polarizing ever. His resume, statistics, basketball impact, and longevity prove that he is one of the greatest players in NBA history. However, he has had his fair share of critics, too, and there are undeniable flaws with his skill set. […] The post Where does Russell Westbrook rank amongst the greatest players in NBA history? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Lacob demands patience from desperate fans with Stephen Curry nearing retirement

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It’s been crystal clear that Stephen Curry is looking to retire anytime soon. He is entering the season with the Golden State Warriors on an expiring $62.5 million contract. On August 29, he will be eligible for a two-year extension reported up to $136.7 million. At 38, Curry’s retirement will certainly come, and for many […] The post Joe Lacob demands patience from desperate fans with Stephen Curry nearing retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Celtics’ schedule is out, and here are the 5 games I’m most excited for

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Updated Aug 14, 7:49 AM ET

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game on December 25, 2024 at the TD 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 2024 NBAE(Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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Breakdown of Rockets 2026-2027 NBA schedule

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HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 3: P.J Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks boxes out Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during the game on November 3, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Michael Go...

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Utah Jazz face stiff competition in the NBA preseason

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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 22: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Ball Arena on December 22, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images I hope you aren’t banking on the reformed Utah Jazz to ...

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