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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton recently offered high praise for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, reflecting on the Thunder’s dominance and Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascension to MVP status during the 2024–25 NBA season. Haliburton, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles sustained in Game 7 of the NBA […]

There aren’t many moments in NBA history that can top Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. The game lives forever in league lore and serves as a massive point for Bryant when thrown into the G.O.A.T. discussion. In continuing to keep the Nike Kobe collection active with new releases, […]

Like his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht’s NBA Summer League was full of highs and lows. In three games in Las Vegas, Knecht averaged 10.3 points per game while shooting 27.9% from the field and 23.8% from 3-point range. His only outstanding performance was in Utah’s Summer League on July 8, […]

Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals this past season, and the series went to seven games. In Game 7, Haliburton got off to an insanely hot start, and the series looked poised for a fantastic finish. Then, disaster struck. Haliburton fell to the ground with an injury. He had to leave […]

After the Indiana Pacers lost in the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, it was no doubt a disappointing ending that included the dreadful injury to Tyrese Haliburton on top of falling in the series. With the Pacers retooling during 2025 NBA free agency, guard TJ McConnell would express how their […]

Former Charlotte Hornets wing Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, minimum contract with the Houston Rockets in free agency, league sources told ClutchPoints on Tuesday. Okogie, 26, was recently released by the Hornets on July 15 before his contract for the 2025-26 season was guaranteed. The Hornets had previously pushed back the guaranteed date […]

After the Indiana Pacers fell in a winner-take-all Game 7 of the NBA Finals, TJ McConnell set the record straight on a viral clip that swept social media. The widely shared moment showed McConnell walking off the court in tears. A determined woman stepped in and blocked an approaching TV camera. Social media quickly dubbed […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a busy last week of the NBA offseason, signing free agents Chris Paul and Bradley Beal to team-friendly deals ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. It’s all part of a larger effort from the Clippers to give one last big push in the Kawhi Leonard era by assembling an Avengers-like […]

The Boston Celtics have made the playoffs 11 seasons running, which is enough for the longest active streak in the NBA. Reaching the postseason has been an afterthought for them, yet that streak could be in jeopardy for the first time in over a decade. The 2025-26 Celtics are surrounded by question marks. Boston doesn’t […]

The Indiana Pacers have had a tough offseason after their NBA Finals loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing Myles Turner in free agency and getting the news that Tyrese Haliburton will miss next year with his torn Achilles injury. The Turner news stung in particular due to the fact that he was taking his […]

The Sacramento Kings are not expected to pursue forward Jonathan Kuminga or guard Ben Simmons this offseason, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140. The longtime Kings insider addressed both players during a recent livestream, dismissing recent speculation about potential interest. Dave first addressed Simmons, calling the rumors “hilarious” and downplaying any chance of […]

Damian Lillard returned to where it all started for him, as he signed back with the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. The star guard’s tenure with the Bucks came to an end after only two seasons, and it happened after tearing his Achilles during the first round of […]

The Brooklyn Nets will offer Michael Porter Jr. an expanded offensive role after acquiring him in a trade this summer. A member of the team’s front office feels the 6-foot-10 sharpshooter could be among the NBA’s top scorers next season. “We’re transitioning our roster, of course. We’re going to play a lot of young players. […]

Indiana Pacers All-star guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss the entire 2025–26 season due to a torn Achilles. He recently shared a behind-the-scenes moment that sent ripples through the NBA world, a surprise visit from Rockets star Kevin Durant. Appearing on the Pat McAfee show, Haliburton revealed “KD actually came and visited me the […]

The Indiana Pacers face a daunting 2025–26 campaign without their All-NBA centerpiece, Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton suffered a ruptured Achilles during the NBA Finals. With their floor general likely sidelined all season, many expect Indiana to take a step back. But inside the Pacers organization, confidence remains high, thanks to Andrew Nembhard, TJ McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, […]

The Atlanta Hawks came into the offseason with a goal in mind, and it was to be better than they were last season. After falling short of the playoffs, the Hawks knew it was time to take the next step, and that’s what they did with the flurry of moves of made. During draft night, […]

The Golden State Warriors haven’t had as busy an offseason as some fans were probably hoping for. Golden State mostly has the same roster intact that went to the second round of the playoffs and lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves a season ago, but the big trade or splashy free-agency signing that some were hoping […]

Patience is the name of the game for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. The team continues to stall its free agency because of the uncertainty surrounding forward Jonathan Kuminga. The two sides are nowhere near completing a deal, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. “The Dubs’ main problem is that there simply isn’t a […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t been super busy since NBA free agency got started on July 6th. Outside of re-signing Tre Jones, the Bulls didn’t do much else. They did sign Summer League sensation Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, and while it wasn’t a free agency signing, the Bulls did take part in a trade […]

After years marked by injury woes and underwhelming results, the New Orleans Pelicans have weathered sharp criticism for questionable front-office decisions that put their future draft assets at significant risk. Yet, behind the headlines and skepticism lies an opportunity to recalibrate the roster smartly and avoid another losing campaign. To move from rebuilding pains toward […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be undergoing a roster transition, but one thing remains unchanged: everything still revolves around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee knows it, and they’ve embraced that franchise-defining reality. The Bucks believe they’ve struck gold once again, this time in the form of Myles Turner. Milwaukee acquired Turner in one of its most deliberate NBA […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas made headlines earlier this week, dropping an F-bomb on the Ringer’s Zach Lowe and the narrative that he is a ball hog. Lowe responded to Thomas’ clapback on the latest episode of his podcast. “If Cam Thomas had listened to the subsequent 12 minutes — I don’t think he did, […]

While it was an up-and-down Summer League for Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, there are still aspects to take away from his first taste of NBA action. As Jakucionos would also speak about his Heat Summer League experience, his mindset would be praised by a member of the team, likely giving fans excitement about the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ latest roster move has sparked criticism from former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. Following the news that Chris Paul has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Clippers for his 21st NBA season, Perkins labeled the team a “nursing home” during an appearance on NBA […]

It’s been an interesting offseason thus far for the Portland Trail Blazers, who recently bought out Deandre Ayton, swung a trade for Jrue Holiday, drafted Yang Hansen in the first round, and reunited with Damian Lillard. The Blazers are hoping that in 2025-26, they will be able to remove themselves from the NBA cellar and […]

Changing sceneries is getting more and more common among NBA stars. As a result, it isn’t surprising anymore if a star decides to leave his original team for greener pastures elsewhere to win an elusive NBA title. However, given the unpredictable landscape of the league, there are times when a star decides to return and […]

The Portland Trail Blazers entered the 2025 offseason coming off a brutal 2024-25 campaign, finishing with just 36 wins and sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. The season saw extended absences for young cornerstone Scoot Henderson, inconsistency from Shaedon Sharpe, and a lack of veteran leadership following the post-Lillard era. For a […]

It’s been a busy offseason so far in the NBA, with notable moves including the Boston Celtics’ trade firesale, the Blazers reuniting with Damian Lillard, and Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets. Two names that have been mentioned in the rumor mill relentlessly are LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Indiana Pacers were one of the NBA’s best stories in 2024-25, shocking the league with a Cinderella run to the NBA Finals. But as the dust settles, the franchise now faces a dramatically altered landscape. Tyrese Haliburton – the team’s engine and All-NBA facilitator – will miss the majority of the 2025–26 season due […]

Winning is nice, especially when it happens in Las Vegas. There were plenty of winners at NBA Summer League this year, as Kyle Filipowski, Nique Clifford, and Kon Knueppel were among the notable standouts from this summer’s showcase. However, when there are winners of NBA Summer League, there are also losers that need to be […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have spoken out for the first time about Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trail Blazers following his release earlier this offseason. According to a report from Keith Smith of Spotrac, a Bucks front office executive and a team coach shared candid remarks during NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, where […]

With Milwaukee Bucks star Myles Turner saying goodbye to the Indiana Pacers after signing a sizable deal with his new team, it was no doubt a shocking move for the basketball world since the big man has been with the team for 10 seasons. As fans look forward to the eventual return to the Pacers’ […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up NBA Summer League play on Friday with a win against the Utah Jazz. The Bulls young core was on full display during Summer League action, and it was a glimpse into the future for fans in the Windy City. This team is trying to build a young core from the […]

After more than a few challenging seasons near the bottomUnder new ownership and with a fresh direction, this offseason is the Charlotte Hornets’ prime opportunity to shift trajectory. They can build around their promising young nucleus while adding savvy, impactful pieces. The Hornets have been active in trades, re-signings, and draft selections. However, a single […]

The Orlando Magic are signaling a new phase in their franchise trajectory, marked by a bold commitment to spend in pursuit of an NBA championship. During the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, where the Charlotte Hornets captured the summer title, Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke with multiple team executives and coaches. Among them […]

After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard is back to where many believe he truly belongs — with the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard could have tried to go to another team, one that is built better to win an NBA championship as soon as the 2025-26 NBA season, but he opted to return […]

Much has been made about Damian Lillard’s exit from the Milwaukee Bucks. After two ill-fated seasons with the Bucks, Dame returns to the Portland Trail Blazers after Milwaukee decided to stretch the remaining of his contract, worth $113 million, over the next five years. The nine-time All-Star returns to his former team amidst consistent concern […]

A few months ago, the Dallas Mavericks were on top of the basketball world. Luka Doncic had just led them to the NBA Finals. He cemented his place as one of the league’s brightest superstars. He gave Mavs fans a taste of hope they hadn’t felt since the Dirk Nowitzki era. However, that joy was […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2025 offseason with a mandate to restructure. After a disappointing 36-win season, change wasn’t optional – it was inevitable. What followed was one of the most proactive and intriguing offseasons in the league. Phoenix made noise in the 2025 NBA Draft, shined in Summer League, and pulled off headline-making trades. […]