NBA NewsThursday, Sep 24, 2026

The offseason has been a weird one for the Detroit Pistons, particularly when it comes to Jalen Duren contract talks. Last season, the fourth-year center made the All-Star Game for the first time after averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. The Pistons earned the one-seed in the Eastern Conference, too. However, Duren struggled mightily in […] The post Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren blindsided by narrative that his weight was factor to blame for playoff flop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Russell Westbrook is almost the consensus choice for the best player in Oklahoma City Thunder history. Westbrook’s MVP, both of his scoring titles, two of his three assist titles, and eight of his nine All-Star nods came with the team that he started his career with. A magnificent career that was spent predominantly with the […] The post Sam Presti teases Thunder’s special Russell Westbrook honor after retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti revealed how much input two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has in making roster decisions ahead of the upcoming season. As Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder gear up for 2026-27, Presti was transparent in addressing the kinds of conversations he’s had with SGA. Presti admitted he speaks to Gilgeous-Alexander during the offseason, […] The post What role Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really plays in roster decisions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second straight MVP award and the team finished with a league-high 64 wins, the Thunder fell in the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs mainly due to the fact that Jalen Williams’ […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams injury update before training camp brings hype all the way back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While it’s nearly impossible for the Chicago Bulls to replace Stacey King, they are doing their best. On Thursday, the Bulls officially announced a rotating team of announcers to fill King’s spot for five games. The team will include Kendall Gill, Robbie Hummel, Will Perdue, Bill Wennington, and Scott Williams. All will work with the […] The post Bulls confirm Stacey King replacement plan with 5 rotating games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers could face a significant roster decision involving Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy during training camp, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. With the Lakers set to open training camp next week ahead of the 2026-27 season, Siegel provided the latest intel on the team’s roster crunch during the latest episode […] The post Lakers rumors: What’s deal with training camp roster crunch? ClutchPoints insider breaks it down appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti had eyes for Jared McCain long before his mid-season trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ahead of the upcoming season, Presti predicts the 2026-27 Thunder will be better than its championship squad in 2025. And McCain is a significant part of his forecast for his team, which fell one victory […] The post Sam Presti ready to discover Jared McCain’s star status amid Thunder ‘constellation’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo believes Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned a place in the same conversation as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant when it comes to the work ethic that helped make them all-time great players. Carlesimo recently spoke with Kyle Odegard of NEXTPredict about Gilgeous-Alexander, who has […] The post PJ Carlesimo puts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with Michael Jordan, LeBron James in GOAT company appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors didn’t make that many moves during the offseason, but the one move they did make could lead them to being one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. That move was trading for Kawhi Leonard, and adding him to a team that is ready to compete could be scary. The Raptors […] The post Raptors rumors: ClutchPoints insider puts 3 players on trade notice after Kawhi Leonard deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo expects Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. to make a significant move during the 2026-27 season as the franchise continues trying to maximize its championship window around Stephen Curry. Carlesimo made the prediction during a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of NEXTPredict, arguing that Golden State remains […] The post Former NBA head coach drops major Warriors trade prediction for Mike Dunleavy Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are facing questions about their closing championship window as Stephen Curry enters the later stages of his career, but former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo believes the franchise remains closer to contention than some might think. Carlesimo addressed Golden State’s outlook in a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of NEXTPredict, pushing […] The post Former NBA head coach drops Stephen Curry reality check on Warriors’ closing championship window appeared first on Clutc...

Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo does not have concerns about how Damian Lillard and Ja Morant will coexist in the Portland Trail Blazers’ new-look backcourt. Portland acquired Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies during the offseason, pairing the explosive point guard with Lillard as the Trail Blazers prepare for the 2026-27 season. While putting two […] The post Former NBA head coach eases any concerns about Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard-Ja Morant pairing appeared first on ClutchPoints.