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Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently reflected on LeBron James’ ambitious championship proclamation from 2010, saying his former teammate was “tripping” when he promised seven titles upon arriving in South Beach. Wade’s comments resurfaced during an appearance on the podcast Pardon My Take, where he addressed the now-famous introduction rally that followed James’ decision to […]

After Dallas Mavericks veteran Kyrie Irving’s video of him shooting around got fans excited over the summer, the latest video of him shows he’s inching closer to making a full recovery. Some speculate Irving could be ahead of schedule, coming back from a torn ACL injury that ended his season. Irving is seen moving really […]

The New York Knicks are currently preparing for the upcoming 2025 NBA season, in which they will look to build off last year’s trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they bowed out in six games to the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks have had a relatively quiet offseason but did make some savvy additions on […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas made headlines this offseason for an expletive Twitter rant directed at NBA Analyst Zach Lowe. The posts came after Lowe said during a podcast that the consensus on Thomas around the league was “empty calories, ball hog.” On Tuesday, ClutchPoints asked Thomas about his strong reaction to the persistent narrative […]

A lot has changed around the NBA this offseason, and all 30 teams look slightly different as training camps and the preseason begin. Whereas some teams added All-Star-level talents by way of trades and free agency, others made smaller moves to round out their rosters. Of course, there are then teams who are rebuilding and […]

Ben Simmons’ basketball future remains uncertain as the three-time NBA All-Star continues to navigate free agency, but the idea of him suiting up in Australia’s National Basketball League has sparked debate. Former NBL great Chris Anstey, a three-time league champion and two-time MVP, dismissed the notion that Simmons would “dominate” the competition. His comments came […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is paying homage to the 1990s. Recently, he admitted to studying Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to enhance his game. On Wednesday, Edwards posed for the camera wearing the iconic 1990s Timberwolves jersey that will be brought back this season. Anthony Edwards donning the classic Timberwolves jerseys from the 90's, […]

Bill Simmons believes there is still a possibility Jayson Tatum could return to the court this season, even as the Boston Celtics have downplayed the chance of a comeback. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime media personality speculated about a potential return for the six-time All-Star, who is recovering from […]

The Denver Nuggets will look a bit different this season after making a flurry of moves over the summer to help improve their team. One of the moves was trading Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. They also decided not to bring Russell Westbrook back, as he’s still looking to see […]

NBA 2K26 features many different badges for MyPLAYERS to dominate with in MyCAREER. Whether you’re on offense or defense, inside or out, these badges will make you a better player. Furthermore, each badge has five different levels, which represent how much more effective they are on the court. Without further ado, here’s every badge in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are just under a month away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a game against the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia is desperately hoping for a bounce back season this year after missing the playoffs altogether during the 2024-25 campaign due to various injuries, headlined by Joel Embiid. While the 76ers didn’t do […]

The Houston Rockets could be in a position to make a trade amid losing Fred VanVleet due to a torn ACL; however, that won’t be any time soon, according to one NBA insider. It’s a tremendous blow to the Rockets ahead of a highly anticipated 2025-26 campaign. This is the season Houston is positioned to […]

The Chicago Bulls are less than a month away from kicking off their 2025-26 season against the Detroit Pistons. The Bulls didn’t have a crazy eventful offseason, recently re-signing guard Josh Giddey but not doing much else to change the team from last year. One player who has survived trade rumors for years now is […]

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss drew a direct line between Luka Doncic and some of the most iconic players in franchise history. With the 2025-26 NBA season less than a month away, Buss compared Doncic’s global reach to that of Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Speaking with The Athletic’s Dan Woike […]

It goes without saying that Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Tyrese Haliburton is a strong advocate for women in basketball. In every which way, he has been the Fever’s biggest cheerleader during their current playoff run. On Wednesday, that love was extended following the passing of Indiana basketball legend Nancy Leonard at the age of 93. She […]

On Tuesday, the Houston Rockets suffered some devastating injury news when Fred VanVleet went down with a torn ACL injury that could sideline him for the entirety of the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. The news, initially reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, put a major dent in the hopes of a Rockets team that is […]

The Denver Nuggets made one of the NBA’s most aggressive moves this summer. Following two consecutive second-round exits, they traded Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. Porter Jr. was an integral piece to Denver’s 2023 championship run. However, he struggled last playoffs while playing through […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have some things to look forward to this upcoming season, and one of them is the new and improved Luka Doncic. Over the summer, Doncic went through a major body transformation where he slimmed down, and he was able to show it off in the 2025 EuroBasket. Though that may have […]

Tanking is pretty much a foreign concept to the Boston Celtics. And while the historic franchise has inevitably had down years, those haven’t been common in the 21st century. Some pundits and fans expect that to change during the 2025-26 season, as Celtics star Jayson Tatum is out indefinitely due to injury and Boston’s once […]

Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first full season of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, would they consider making a deal with the Houston Rockets amid Fred VanVleet’s ACL injury? 2025-26 could be James’ final year with the Lakers. NBA insider Zach Lowe floated the potential trade idea in the wake of and VanVleet potentially […]

During the offseason, there was speculation that the Chicago Bulls were seriously considering trading guard Ayo Dosunmu. On Wednesday, those rumors were confirmed by Hoops Hype and NBC Sports Chicago writer K.C Johnson, per Stacey King’s Gimme The Hot Sauce pod. Essentially, he stated that the Bulls were working diligently to finalize a deal. However, […]

In this NBA 2K26 MyCAREER Beginner’s Guide, we’ll help new and returning players understand how the mode works. MyCAREER mode lets you follow your MyPLAYER’s journey from his High School Days and into his NBA career. However, there’s a lot to know about the mode early on that can help players in the long run. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with an enviable core of young talent. After stockpiling five first-round picks and reshaping the roster in recent years, the franchise finally has a blend of potential stars and rotation-ready prospects. But among all the buzz surrounding the Nets’ draft haul, one name stands out as […]

Precious Achiuwa and the Miami Heat have agreed to a one-year contract that will allow him to compete for a roster spot in training camp starting next week, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday morning. While the Heat did have one open roster spot before signing Achiuwa, this deal would push them over the luxury […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin is dealing with an injury setback entering training camp. General Manager Sean Marks revealed on Tuesday that the No. 8 pick has been tending to a plantar fascia tear. “He wants to get out there. He’s been a little bit limited with the plantar fascia tear after summer league. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with one of the deepest rosters in the NBA, blending seasoned stars and promising veterans. With the return of Chris Paul on a one-year deal, alongside James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal, and Brook Lopez, the Clippers are built to contend deep into the playoffs. In such […]

Every NBA season delivers a surprise. Sometimes it’s a team suddenly vaulting into playoff contention after years in the lottery. Sometimes it’s an unheralded role player becoming indispensable to a contender. But the most compelling storylines often come from rookies: young prospects who, against expectation, prove themselves to be NBA-ready faster than anyone imagined. In […]

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 offseason as one of the league’s most intriguing contenders. After two years of steady progress under Ime Udoka and a rapid rebuild built around young talent like Jalen Green, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson, the Rockets shifted into win-now mode. Their crown jewel acquisition this summer was Kevin Durant, […]

Even without playing a single second yet in the league, Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey already found himself in the middle of a controversy after he refused to work out for several teams before the NBA Draft in June. Bailey’s manager, Omar Cooper, also reportedly told at least one squad that the former Rutgers standout […]

Last season, the New York Knicks’ main problem was depth after they had to manage their cap situation after they were hard-capped at the first apron following their blockbuster acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns. But this year, the Knicks aren’t subject to such a restriction. As a result, they managed to beef up the team’s depth […]

Former Brooklyn Nets point guard Killian Hayes has found a new home in free agency. Brooklyn’s G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, traded Hayes to the Cleveland Charge for a first and second-round pick in the 2026 G League Draft. The French point guard subsequently signed a training camp deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

The start of training camp is nearly upon us, with media day having come and gone for a New Orleans Pelicans team that will be traveling to Australia to start their preseason journey. The Pelicans will be raring to redeem themselves from a 21-win 2024-25 season, and they continue to believe that Zion Williamson is […]

The Brooklyn Nets added another Chinese star to their roster ahead of training camp. Former G League Ignite forward Fanbo Zeng signed an Exhibit 10 contract and will compete for a two-way spot. Zeng is the second Chinese player to join the Nets, who are owned by Taiwanese business magnate Joe Tsai, in the last […]

On Monday, the Houston Rockets were greeted with the unfortunate news of point guard Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL that might end up keeping him out for the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign. The Rockets have grand contending ambitions especially after they brought in Kevin Durant via a blockbuster trade that cost them Jalen Green and […]

Every year the Milwaukee Bucks endure an early exit in the playoffs, questions concerning the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo inevitably arise. The 2021 NBA Finals MVP and two-time regular season MVP is still in Cream City for now, but nobody should take his time with the franchise for granted. Their marriage could have an expiration […]

The multi-positional Josh Hart is a key member of the New York Knicks’ core and locker room. At media day on Tuesday, he revealed that he “reaggravated” an injury to his right ring finger. This will require him to wear a splint when he plays in the 2025-26 season. Hart underwent a procedure to repair […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas spoke on Tuesday for the first time since signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer. The fifth-year guard admitted his failed contract negotiation was “unfortunate” and “frustrating.” He reportedly declined a two-year, $30 million offer and a one-year, $9.5 million offer that required him to waive his no-trade clause. Thomas […]

After losing All-Star Tyrese Haliburton for the season with a torn Achilles, the Pacers have bolstered their backcourt depth by signing veteran combo guard Monte Morris to a one-year contract. Taking to social media to announce the deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania explained how the deal came together, highlighting Indiana’s need for additional bodies at the […]

This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Luka Doncic to a lucrative contract extension that will keep him with the franchise long term. It was a big commitment for a Lakers team that gave up substantial talent and draft compensation to shockingly acquire Doncic in February from the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers of course are […]