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After the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Jonathan Kuminga to a $13 million contract, fans attacked his agent, Aaron Turner, for the modest deal across two seasons. Kuminga reportedly declined a three-year offer from the Los Angeles Lakers, which was supposedly the most-lucrative offer that came across the table, with the Chicago Bulls and the Portland Blazers […] The post Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga’s agent annihilated for ‘fumbling, f***ing up’ free agency appeared first on ClutchPo...

Billy Donovan thought he was going to spend the next year away from basketball. Instead, the longtime coach is beginning a new chapter with the San Antonio Spurs, joining Mitch Johnson’s staff after his time with the Chicago Bulls came to an end. Speaking with Olivia Eisenhauer of WCJB TV20 News, Donovan opened up about […] The post Spurs’ Billy Donovan opens up on continuing career after Bulls stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is entering his 18th season in the NBA. Typically, players in the later stages of their careers are expected to take a back seat to younger teammates and play a supporting role. Such is not the case for Curry. After all, he is not a typical star. The 38-year-old […] The post Matt Barnes thinks Warriors’ Stephen Curry will follow Kobe Bryant’s retirement footsteps appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Jackson claims Kawhi Leonard already has a house in Toronto and believes his Raptors return will happen.

Another division, another team that is trying to find a better day now that the Golden State Warriors dynasty is on its last legs. We’re in the Southwest division now; let’s take it straight to the bottom. I’m not just talking about the division standings, I’m talking the Bayou where the New Orleans Pelicans reside. The Warriors took two of three from New Orleans last season, getting the best of a team that went 26-56 last year. They fired their coach, hired Jamahl Mosley away from Orlando, a...

Will Riley has potential. Will he do the work necessary to earn playing time as the Wizards seek to be competitive in 2026-27? | NBAE via Getty Images The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi dribble) game, and a good helping of competitive moxey. He had some good moments last season, though I was less enamored with even “the good stuff” than...

Cooper Flagg is already a problem for the rest of the league. But do the Mavericks know how to build around him?

Building around Nikola Jokic should be the easiest job in the world. The Nuggets are making it look impossible. submitted by /u/Kingrush24 [link] [comments]

NBA fans defend Greg Oden as Minnesota man fails to recognize the former first overall pick.

In the history of the NBA, there have been over 350 head coaches, and among all these coaches, there has never been an individual who exerted a greater influence on the shape of professional basketball than one Arnold “Red” Auerbach. Auerbach’s legacy is not just the championships that he won as a coach and as a general manager; it’s the influence that his players have had on the game, as they became coaches themselves, and as they mentored players and assistant coaches. When Red passed away ...

Help us predict how many Cavaliers will make the All-Star Game this season.

Phoenix addressed several major roster priorities this summer, but did the moves make the team better?