NBA NewsWednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Nikola Vucevic’s return to the Orlando Magic has already made an impression on new teammate Desmond Bane as the organization prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. Following Orlando’s second day of training camp Wednesday, Bane discussed what he has seen from the veteran center since Vucevic returned to the franchise this offseason. Speaking with the […] The post Nikola Vucevic’s Magic return draws eye-opening take from Desmond Bane appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors pulled off one of the biggest offseason moves in re-acquiring superstar wing Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers. Leonard was the centerpiece of the Raptors lone championship team in 2019, and he’s still playing at an elite level. However, Leonard is ready to pass the torch to Raptors’ budding young star Scottie […] The post Scottie Barnes reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s ‘Scottie’s team’ claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors have heightened expectations this season after bringing back star wing Kawhi Leonard, the centerpiece of their 2019 championship team. Leonard is joining a more youthful Raptors roster compared to the veteran-laden one he played on. For current Raptors star Scottie Barnes, he’ll co-lead the team alongside Leonard, but there is one player […] The post Scottie Barnes gives indispensable teammate his flowers, and it’s not Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat almost back in action, as a new era is on the horizon led by star newcomer Giannis Antetokounmpo, it will also be a pivotal season for some on the roster who are looking to improve. As the Heat started training camp on Tuesday morning, one player who […] The post Heat’s Nikola Jovic admits having to ‘grow up’ after frustrating season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Someone at Celtics media day did the math, and nobody involved enjoyed the result. Mike Conley was drafted fourth overall in 2007, and his rookie teammate Chris Cenac Jr. was born four months later. Cenac heard it first and refused to accept the premise. “I thought it was longer, actually,” the rookie told the press. […] The post Celtics guard Mike Conley Jr.’s ‘outrageous’ reaction to age gap with teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting a new era with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, Tuesday was the first day of training camp at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida, as the star continues to build chemistry with the team. As the Heat newcomer comes off a long stint with the Milwaukee […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bam Adebayo duo in action is ‘surreal’ to Erik Spoelstra appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NASHVILLE — The Memphis Grizzlies are determined to squeeze as much as they can out of training camp at Belmont University in Nashville this week. That’s why head coach Tuomas Iisalo opted for two practices, not just one, Tuesday. “We started today with two practices, unlike last year,” Iisalo said. “Our group is in great shape. You can see that already. In the morning, we did a lot of install and putting in stuff to create clarity for guys who are new to the team. “And then in the afternoon,...

Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is placing a major emphasis on spacing as he begins installing his offensive system ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Magic wrapped up their second day of training camp Wednesday as Sweeney continued introducing his approach to a roster led by Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane. […] The post Magic coach Sean Sweeney reveals major offensive emphasis for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dylan Harper clarifies he does not intend to take the Spurs' starting point guard role from De'Aaron Fox this season after backlash over recent comments.

The Spurs ended the Thunder’s season. They’re not going to consume their offseason, too. Oklahoma City lost Game 7 of the Western Conference finals to San Antonio after also losing the regular-season series. But coach Mark Daigneault says the Thunder aren’t redesigning themselves specifically to solve Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. There’s a fairly obvious […] The post Thunder aren’t building their team just to beat the Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Warriors apparently looked at 37 wins and decided running it back exactly the same way probably isn’t the answer. Imagine that. Coach Steve Kerr says Golden State intends to play differently this season, with more five-out lineups, fewer turnovers and even a somewhat different role for Draymond Green. “We have to reimagine our team […] The post Warriors have decided they need to ‘reimagine’ themselves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Sure the Thunder and Spurs are on the list, but what other teams make the cut?