Cooper Flagg’s rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks gave ESPN’s Brian Windhorst flashbacks to LeBron James’ first year in the NBA. “Cooper Flagg kept giving me flashbacks to LeBron James as a rookie,” Windhorst said. “By LeBron’s second season, he was a top-five player, and I feel strongly that this is Flagg’s destiny too.” Flagg […] The post Cooper Flagg drawing LeBron James comparisons appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
As 41-year-old LeBron James continues to do well, conversations about the greatest of all time often come up, especially when compared with Michael Jordan. Jordan played for the Washington Wizards for two NBA seasons, from 2001 to 2003, after serving as the team’s president of basketball operations and a minority owner. Meanwhile, Nick Young said […] The post Nick Young questions Michael Jordan’s Wizards stint appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Both are likely on Exhibit 10 deals and headed to G League Long Island after camp.
The Warriors are no longer considered legitimate championship contenders, but they’re still one of the NBA’s most fun teams. There are great storylines. There’s intrigue. There’s history. There’s suspense. They won four championships in eight years, becoming the league’s modern-day dynasty. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr are still together. Last season, Kerr referred...
The Lakers' 2026-27 roster is deeper with the skills needed around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
The Boston Celtics are eager to move past the unnecessary baggage from a turbulent summer, which saw them trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The guidance of coach Joe Mazzulla will be key for the Celtics, who have fallen short in their quest to reclaim the championship for the past two seasons. They blew […] The post The bar Michael Jordan dropped on Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla about winning championships appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAA number of Boston Celtics fans can be forgiven for still scratching their heads after Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers acquired Brown in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and there has been no dearth of backlash since the trade happened. However, thankfully for Brad Stevens, […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade backlash has Brad Stevens glad he’s an old man appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets added a couple of new pieces in the offseason, one of whom was veteran guard Marcus Smart via free agency. The Rockets have a budding young guard on the roster in Reed Sheppard, and with Smart joining the team, Sheppard’s role is going to change a bit, as per Ben DuBose of […] The post How Marcus Smart’s Rockets arrival changes Reed Sheppard’s role appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe Houston Rockets got training camp underway this week as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Rockets made several big moves this summer, including recently re-signing wing Amen Thompson to a lucrative contract extension. Recently, ESPN ranked Thompson as the 31st-best player in the NBA in their annual preseason rankings, and some fans […] The post ESPN’s Amen Thompson ‘3-and-D’ take has Rockets fans blasting network appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sacramento Kings have consistently looked to move on from Domantas Sabonis this offseason, with the franchise looking to head in a new direction. Of late, a potential sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for Jalen Duren has been widely seen as one of the most plausible solutions. However, the two teams appear to be at […] The post NBA rumors: The bottom line with Domantas Sabonis trade buzz as Kings face harsh reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets were among the teams playing during the NBA’s slate of games on Christmas Day last season, and their complete dismantling of the Los Angeles Lakers that left head coach JJ Redick steaming over his team’s lack of effort. But the Rockets were not among the teams selected for the Christmas Day honor […] The post The ‘Christmas’ reason Ime Udoka believes Rockets are being overlooked appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBABOSTON — Not many folks are having better offseasons than Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey. After debuting his signature shoe last postseason, Maxey and New Balance are officially set to release the Maxey V1’s on October 2nd. Oh, and Maxey’s Philadelphia 76ers also landed LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in free agency, elevating them to […] The post Exclusive: Tyrese Maxey on New Balance Maxey V1’s, LeBron James, 76ers title hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.