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Nate and Danny Leroux discuss every game from tonight's 11-game NBA slate, including Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball's partnership, Anthony Davis in Washington, Tyrese Haliburton's return, and Warriors-Lakers. They break down new-look lineups, key rotation decisions, and early-season questions around the league, plus Kristaps Porzi??is' uncertain future with Golden State. 0:27 - Timberwolves-Heat: Edwards, LaMelo, and Giannis, plus Miami's defense and rebounding. 11:00 - Bucks-Wizards: Anthon...

Edwards put on a scoring clinic, overshadowing Antetokounmpo's debut for Miami.

Anthony Edwards joined legends Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in season openers.

Shaquille O'Neal criticized LaMelo Ball's mindset heading into the 2026-27 season with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

LaMelo Ball got his first regular-season points as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The star point guard did it in style as well, as he pulled up from the Miami Heat logo during Wednesday night’s game against Giannis Antetokounmpo and company at Kaseya Center in Miami. After the Heat scored the first four points […] The post LaMelo Ball pulls up from the logo for first points with Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

More so than other sports leagues, the NBA frequently sees big trades shake up the league. In the modern era, big-name players are being traded all the time. For example, Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, and LaMelo Ball were all traded this offseason alone. Insane transactions aren’t limited to the last few […] The post The worst trades in NBA history, ranked appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LaMelo is set for his Timberwolves debut on Wednesday night alongside superstar Anthony Edwards

The new LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt opens the season with a lot of flash and a renewed joy in Minnesota.

LaMelo Ball reclines in a chair that sits between two basketball courts at the Minnesota Timberwolves’ practice facility. He is relaxed, at ease, comfortable in a place he has called home for only a few months. Donte DiVincenzo walks by on his way to a media interview. He nods at Ball and gives him a big smile. There has been a lot of that since Ball arrived in a trade from the Charlotte Hornets. He has needed almost no time to ingratiate himself with his new teammates and coaches, thanks to ...

The Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that will keep him under contract through 2029-30.

The Hornets and forward Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.

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.

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.

Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com joins to preview the Cleveland Cavaliers, from the lessons of last season's playoff run to the fit of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. They examine Evan Mobley's next steps, Peyton Watson's arrival, and the shooting, depth and defensive questions that will shape Cleveland's championship hopes. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves after their major offseason overhaul, including LaMelo Ball's fit alongside Anthony Edwards, Jo...

Stan Van Gundy is not convinced the Minnesota Timberwolves improved enough this offseason to challenge the Western Conference’s top teams, despite acquiring LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show, the former NBA head coach said he expects Minnesota to remain a playoff team but believes the Timberwolves are behind […] The post Stan Van Gundy doesn’t think Timberwolves improved this offseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After the Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade over the summer, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel became their cornerstones. The Hornets are expected to extend Miller’s contract ahead of the upcoming season. Trading Ball not only made Miller and Knueppel the team’s pillars, but it also yielded future draft capital. The Hornets’ blockbuster trade prioritized long-term […] The post NBA insiders keeps it 100 about Brandon Miller, Hornets’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 NBA season with one of the league’s most intriguing backcourts following the acquisition of LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards. However, former NBA head coach Tyrone Corbin believes Minnesota’s championship aspirations will ultimately depend on its defense rather than its offensive firepower. Speaking with Kyle Odegard of NEXTPredict, […] The post Timberwolves get major reality check despite LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards pairing from former he...

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping for a big season after trading for LaMelo Ball to pair alongside Anthony Edwards. Additionally, the Wolves announced a big night coming on February 28, 2027, when the franchise will be retiring the jersey of former superstar Kevin Garnett. “Minnesota is home,” Garnett said in a statement back on August […] The post Kevin Garnett blasts Minnesota with NSFW quip prolonging jersey retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA insider reveals why Hornets moved on from LaMelo Ball despite max contract.