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Kevin Durant pushed back against criticism of his time with the Phoenix Suns, arguing on X that the franchise already had internal issues before he joined the team. The Houston Rockets forward responded to a user who claimed Phoenix reached the NBA Finals before acquiring him and regressed afterward. “They were actually a 500. Team […] The post Kevin Durant says Suns had internal problems before he arrived appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Byron Scott has rejected comparisons between Cooper Flagg and Larry Bird, arguing that the Dallas Mavericks forward has not done enough in his young NBA career to be compared with the Boston Celtics legend. Speaking on Byron Scott Fast Break, the former NBA champion responded to DeMarcus Cousins’ comments suggesting that Bird was not doing […] The post Byron Scott: Cooper Flagg got nothing on Larry Bird appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves regular season starts this week, and with its commencement comes arguably the highest expectations for the organization in recent history. This offseason saw a major roster shakeup, the second shakeup of its kind around the team’s nucleus headlined by Anthony Edwards, and the third overall roster iteration with the two-way superstar […] The post 3 Timberwolves bold season predictions after LaMelo Ball trade bombshell changes mood appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LaMelo Ball is looking forward to the next chapter of his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Not only does he have excitement toward playing alongside Anthony Edwards, he also anticipates a great time with Jaden McDaniels on the court. Ball is gearing up for the seventh season of his career, his first with the […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball lists every reason why Jaden McDaniels is ‘damn near a 2K player’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the first time in his NBA career, Franz Wagner is entering a season without his brother, Moe, by his side. Following six seasons with the Orlando Magic, Moe signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets this summer. Franz recently revealed his initial reaction to his brother departing for Brooklyn. “Moe called […] The post Franz Wagner reveals initial reaction to Moe leaving Magic for Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Three years ago, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard requested a trade. Since then, he’s become an intregal part of the team. The Celtics inked Pritchard to a $44 million extension. After helping Boston win a championship in 2024, Payton has improved every season since that trade request. He won the Sixth Man of the […] The post Payton Pritchard makes Celtics declaration after two-year extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks have made player development one of their biggest points of emphasis over the last few years, and it has led to big seasons from several players. Jalen Johnson has continued to get better every season, and it helped him to become a first-time All-Star and be honored on the All-NBA team. Nickeil […] The post Hawks player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Minutes before the...

INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 14: Dereck Lively II #2 of the Dallas Mavericks embraces Derrick Jones Jr. #55 of the LA Clippers after the game on October 14, 2024 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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With the regular season getting underway on Tuesday, Brad Botkin is throwing caution to the wind