NBA NewsWednesday, Sep 30, 2026

The Atlanta Hawks are coming into this season with more experience under their belt, and it started last year in the playoffs against the New York Knicks. For Jalen Johnson, it was his first time in that setting as one of the top guys on a team, and he struggled throughout the series. Johnson knew […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson knows what he must do to bounce back from ugly Knicks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX– Jalen Green has arguably the most offensive potential on the Phoenix Suns. His athleticism, slashing ability, and underrated playmaking always had Steve Nash’s attention. The latter, who was brought in as a special advisor to the team, has helped players develop in different ways. Whether it’s talking to Devin Booker or head coach Jordan […] The post How Jalen Green’s offseason work with Suns Hall of Famer sets career season precedent appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors have kicked off training camp and are putting everything from this past summer behind them. At least, that’s what Kawhi Leonard is trying to do. Toronto held their second practice of training camp on Wednesday in Quebec City, and Leonard remained a somewhat limited participant as he ramps up his activity from […] The post Kawhi Leonard reacts to Pablo Torre continued reporting on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – With Giannis Antetokounmpo turning the page in his career to the Miami Heat after 13 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, there’s no doubt that his return game will be circled on the calendar of a plethora of fans. As Antetokounmpo joins the Heat after a long stint with the Bucks, the […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo makes honest admission about facing Bucks in Milwaukee this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks had a solid year on defense last season, and it was once again led by Dyson Daniels and what he’s able to do on the perimeter. Outside of his defense, he made a big impact on the Hawks’ offense as well, but it didn’t come from the 3-point line. It was a […] The post Hawks’ Dyson Daniels states obvious about ‘very bad’ problem he’s putting all his energy in to fix appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks made several additions during the offseason, with one of them being Lu Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dort had been a key contributor for the Thunder throughout his career and was a big reason for them winning the NBA Finals two seasons ago. Now, Dort will be looking to have success […] The post Lu Dort makes ‘professional’ comparison between Thunder, Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren is coming off a breakout season, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, while making the All-Defensive First Team in 2026-27. Holmgren also took Thomas Sorber under his wing, finding common ground with the Thunder rookie center who sat out the […] The post 24-year-old Chet Holmgren now views himself as an unc on loaded Thunder roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves defense is set to look a whole lot different this season. While at practice today, head coach Chris Finch acknowledged that the team has yet to dig deep into X’s & O’s, several players, including defensive anchor Rudy Gobert, have noted that the shifts in team personnel will lead to a […] The post Rudy Gobert says quiet part out loud about the Timberwolves’ defensive approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are less than three weeks away from kicking off their 2026-27 season, with new faces Jaylen Brown and LeBron James now in the fold. The 76ers have gotten training camp underway this week as they look to build some synergy before the new season kicks off. James has been widely reported to […] The post Tyrese Maxey’s hilarious response to LeBron James leaving 76ers practice in helicopter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Ajay Mitchell’s season end short of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. After Thunder GM Sam Presti predicted Mitchell will take a leap in his growth this upcoming season, Daigneault agrees, as he can already see a difference in Ajay’s approach. After the […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals the origin of Ajay Mitchell’s newfound confidence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva is already standing out to new head coach Sean Sweeney through the opening days of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. As the Magic wrapped up their second day of training camp, Sweeney singled out da Silva while discussing the team’s progress learning his offensive system. In […] The post Tristan da Silva turning heads early at Magic training camp with strong qualities appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat are in the midst of training camp, having completed their second day on Wednesday, the time is being used for newcomers such as Giannis Antetokounmpo to get acclimated to the team. However, other Heat players use training camp as a way to prove to the coaching staff […] The post Exclusive: Ex-March Madness star ready to prove himself along Giannis, Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.