NBA NewsFriday, Sep 25, 2026

With the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season inching closer and closer, the New York Knicks are at least well-equipped to do well in their title defense. They brought back the core members of their championship team, including their vaunted starting five, and barring some unforeseen injury problems (knock on wood), the Knicks should […] The post 1 Knicks player on hottest trade candidate seat entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse already has LeBron James’ approval when it comes to the defensive philosophy he hopes can help turn the team’s star-studded roster into a championship contender. As James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, the 41-year-old discussed Nurse’s defensive approach on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast […] The post 76ers coach Nick Nurse’ championship defensive strategy gets LeBron James stamp of approval appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James has yet to play an official game alongside VJ Edgecombe, but the new Philadelphia 76ers star has already heard enough about the young guard to come away impressed. As the 41-year-old James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia, he discussed Edgecombe on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with […] The post 76ers star LeBron James labels VJ Edgecombe as ‘beyond his years’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. Training camps are beginning around the NBA and with many teams holding Media Day on Monday, September 28, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons […] The post Clutch Scoops: Latest Jalen Duren updates, Gary Trent Jr. investigation, Kevin Durant’s Rockets future, NBA intel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Sacramento Kings prepare to begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, general manager Scott Perry revealed Ben Simmons’ message about why he chose Sacramento for his NBA comeback. During an appearance on Sactown Sports 1140 on Friday, Perry detailed the process that led to the Kings signing Simmons and recalled a conversation […] The post Ben Simmons’ message to Scott Perry on why he chose to sign with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers appear to be done making national headlines after the NBA’s investigation found that they violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement’s salary cap circumvention rules by initiating off-court earning opportunities between star Kawhi Leonard and companies in business with the franchise. Owner Steve Ballmer has begun serving his one-year suspension, appointing […] The post Column: Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers exit should end saga of secrecy: Where LA should go from her...

One of the first things GM Sam Presti discussed in his preseason address was the Oklahoma City Thunder’s plans to honor Russell Westbrook. Without getting into specific details, Presti reflected on the future Hall of Fame guard’s influence in Oklahoma City, including the fans’ adoration, and how he watched Westbrook blossom into a star. Westbrook’s […] The post How Russell Westbrook’s retirement left Thunder GM Sam Presti speechless appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers possess remarkable talent with LeBron James being part of the roster. It resulted in NBA insider Dave McMenamin providing his insight into the star’s approach with his new team. Philadelphia has sheer determination to make a championship run, pulling off major additions to the roster. They landed Jaylen Brown from the Boston […] The post Why 2026-27 LeBron James is unlike anything Dave McMenamin has seen before appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason in which they revamped the roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, they sit at 16 standard contracts on the roster heading into the start of training camp next week. That’s one over the league maximum of 15, requiring the Lakers to identify potential trade candidates. At some point […] The post 4 Lakers on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are bringing back a familiar face ahead of training camp, signing former first-round pick Zhaire Smith to an Exhibit 10 contract. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported the move Friday via X, formerly known as Twitter. “Zhaire Smith, the 16th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, has signed an E10 deal […] The post 2018 1st round pick signs E10 deal with Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Twin brothers Ausar and Amen Thompson have been closely linked since being drafted by the Rockets and Pistons in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Each signed new contracts recently that have caused comparisons to break out between the talented, athletic forwards. ESPN host Malika Andrews wanted to get to the bottom of […] The post Things get interesting when Amen, Ausar Thompson play who’s better? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards are optimistic for the 2026-27 season after using the No. 1 overall pick on AJ Dybantsa. With more talent on this year’s roster, general manager Will Dawkins is expecting big things from the team, especially from Dybantsa. While talking with media members on Friday, Dawkins claimed that he expects the 19-year-old forward […] The post Why Wizards’ Will Dawkins expects big strides after adding AJ Dybantsa appeared first on ClutchPoints.