NBA NewsTuesday, Aug 18, 2026

The bulk of free agency has come and gone, but the Phoenix Suns are still making moves to bolster their roster. The team that exceeded all expectations last season with a gritty roster has prioritized bringing back their own players. That continued with the re-signing of Haywood Highsmith. The 6-foot-5 guard originally went undrafted in […] The post Suns bringing back 37.9% 3-point shooter in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks carry a roster that feels genuinely unpredictable. The talent and athleticism are obvious, of course. The arrival of Zaccharie Risacher has only intensified the sense that Dallas is attempting to build something far more dynamic around Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. Now, potential does not automatically translate into victories, particularly in the […] The post Mavericks 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans added depth to their frontline on Monday after signing a sixth-year forward who is still trying to find a permanent home in the NBA. Trendon Watford has agreed to a short-term deal with the Pelicans. He spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He could be a solid addition for New […] The post Pelicans add ex-76ers forward who posted triple-double last season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards are looking to compete this season, which means that the days of them being near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings should be over. With the selection of AJ Dybantsa in the NBA Draft and acquiring Trae Young and Anthony Davis during last season’s trade deadline, they have the makings of […] The post NBA rumors: Wizards linked again to DeMar DeRozan after Russell Westbrook stiff-arm appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets need some rhythm. After a 54-win season that ended far earlier than it should have, Denver enters 2026-27 with a familiar core. They also have a reworked supporting cast and a schedule that could help David Adelman establish that rhythm. The Nuggets open the campaign with a nationally televised road matchup against […] The post Nuggets 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Weeks removed from his retirement, two teams reportedly offered Russell Westbrook a contract this summer — the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings. Coming off a renaissance season where he averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals for the Kings, Westbrook’s retirement announcement came as a surprise. Now, reported details of those […] The post Why Russell Westbrook said no thanks to Wizards, Kings before retiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons are coming off a season in which they won 60 games, and they came so close to making it to the Eastern Conference Finals — falling short to the Cleveland Cavaliers after a hard-fought seven-game series in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Cade Cunningham is one of the fastest-rising […] The post Why Pistons’ Cade Cunningham did not bother to recruit LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went 64-18 last season. Their win total was greater than any other team in the NBA, and the then-defending champions followed up a successful regular season with a deep postseason run in which they went all the way to Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals. Even so, the lack of […] The post Thunder 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is preparing for the 2026-27 season after playing only 16 regular-season games last season while recovering from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered during the 2025 playoffs. As the new campaign approaches, Tatum has already returned to offseason work, recently joining head coach Joe Mazzulla for a boxing session. The […] The post Watch Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s intense offseason training with Joe Mazzulla appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Pacers were just one game away from winning the NBA Finals two seasons ago when they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. In Game 7, Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles after dealing with a strained calf throughout the series, and it was tough for the Pacers to overcome his absence. Haliburton recently spoke about […] The post Tyrese Haliburton’s NSFW callout of Kendrick Perkins for saying he should sit NBA Finals Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Orlando Magic forward Horace Grant believes Penny Hardaway could have developed into one of the 10 greatest players in NBA history if injuries had not derailed the star guard’s career. In a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino.ca, Grant reflected on playing alongside Hardaway during the Magic’s rise into an Eastern Conference contender […] The post Horace Grant makes bold top-10 all-time claim about Magic legend Penny Hardaway appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Basketball is a ranking-based sport. The intimacy created from small NBA roster sizes, combined with the individual nature of basketball, leads to dialogue about the sport often centering around which players are better or worse than others. The fact that players don’t have to wear shrouding gear that hides their faces, unlike a sport like […] The post LeBron James, Cooper Flagg headline NBA 2K27’s most egregious ranking misses appeared first on ClutchPoints.