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The Atlanta Hawks got their preseason slate underway on Monday night with a home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hawks had some key players out of the lineup for this one, including wing Lu Dort, whom the team acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason during that team’s fire sale. Recently, Dort appeared […] The post Lu Dort wants Canadian gold medal over Hawks championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in their preseason opener on Monday, with newly extended center Jalen Duren sitting out. Duren, who recently signed a five-year, $200 million extension with Detroit following lengthy negotiations, did not play after missing the start of the Pistons’ training camp. The tensions […] The post Pistons complete comeback against Suns without Jalen Duren appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 4: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Denver Nuggets plays defense on Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz during the NBA preseason on October 4, 2026 at CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...
NBADENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 22: Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at Ball Arena on November 22, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images If Naji Marshall doesn’t watch himself, the...
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Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski is extension-eligible, and ClutchPoints Senior NBA Reporter Brett Siegel believes he could land a big payday. Podziemski is one of several players in the 2023 draft class who could land a lofty extension. In July, Siegel shared his thoughts on what Podziemski’s extension could look like in a post […] The post Warriors rumors: ClutchPoints insider predicts Brandin Podziemski to receive $70 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks got their preseason slate underway with a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bucks ended up losing in blowout fashion in a game that saw the debut of several new faces, including Tyler Herro, who was the centerpiece of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package this summer. At one […] The post Bucks’ Tyler Herro gets super shady by trying to pants Anthony Edwards mid-game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ben Simmons could be on his way to becoming a starter for the Sacramento Kings after reportedly making a strong impression during training camp. Marc J. Spears said Monday that Simmons has been one of the standout performers in Sacramento and could move into the starting lineup within the first month of the season. “I’ve […] The post Ben Simmons could become Kings starter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Oct 5, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates with guard Bones Hyland (8) after scoring a basket in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect After drubbing the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, the Wolves are back in action on Wednesday to take on the Indiana Pacers. One game in and I’m already happy to never have to look at the Timberwolves in the...
PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Ja Morant #1, Deni Avdija #8 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Camero...
NBALAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Head Coach Chaisson Allen of the Phoenix Suns smiles during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on July 12, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...
NBAJosh Minott took a major step in his career last season. After spending most of his first three NBA seasons on the bench, the former second-round pick capitalized on his first extended opportunity. Minott impressed during the first half of the season with the Boston Celtics and continued to produce following a trade to the […] The post Nets trade acquisition ready to solidify long-term role after signing contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.