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The New York Knicks enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations, and rightfully so. They are coming off back-to-back 50-win seasons. They have an arguably top-10 player in Jalen Brunson. And they just swapped a coach who many felt was holding them back with one known for more creativity. But chief among the reasons for […]

While many believed that Jonathan Kuminga would ultimately leave the Golden State Warriors, this offseason’s restricted free agency standoff has only proven that inevitable. Kuminga, at 22, has made it clear that he has been unhappy about his role on the team. But to this point, he has had little leverage to do anything about […]

The Los Angeles Clippers may finally have the roster they’ve been dreaming of for more than a decade. After a busy offseason where the front office aggressively doubled down on veteran talent, the Clippers now boast one of the deepest and most experienced rosters in the NBA. Bradley Beal has landed in Los Angeles, adding […]

September has brought an unusual air of urgency to the Golden State Warriors. While other teams across the Western Conference have rounded out their rosters and shifted their focus toward camp, the Warriors remain in limbo. The Jonathan Kuminga restricted free agency saga has dragged on for weeks, leaving the front office paralyzed. As negotiations […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers preparing for the 2025-26 season, there will no doubt be a ton of expectations on the team led by stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic, still reeling from the surprising blockbuster trade from last season. When Doncic was traded to the Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks, it caught everyone in […]

For the Phoenix Suns, the 2025-26 season arrives not as a reset button but as a referendum on the direction of the franchise. The end of the Kevin Durant-Bradley Beal-Devin Booker experiment is now official. Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets brought back Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and prized rookie Khaman Maluach, while Beal chose […]

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2025-26 season with a combination of excitement and urgency. On one hand, they hold the rights to the NBA’s newest sensation, Cooper Flagg, who arrived as the No. 1 overall pick and is already being touted as a generational talent. On the other hand, the Western Conference is brutally competitive, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo added another milestone in his illustrious career after leading Greece to the bronze medal in the EuroBasket. The Greeks defeated Finland, 92-89, in the third-place game on Sunday in Latvia to earn their first medal in the tournament since 2009. Antetokounmpo said it’s “probably the best accomplishment” in his basketball […]

Heading into their second season as teammates on the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson has high praise for Karl-Anthony Towns. In a recent interview with GamesHub, Brunson said he was “really happy to have him” as a teammate. Brunson discussed what Towns brings to the New York Knicks both on and off the basketball court. […]

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, Ben Simmons finds himself at the center of speculation regarding his future in basketball. The former No. 1 overall pick and three-time All-Star is currently unsigned in free agency, leading to widespread rumors about a possible early retirement at age 29. Simmons, however, has made it clear that those […]

The 2024-25 season saw the Dallas Mavericks make two questionable trades. Of course, the decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the entire sports world. However, the Mavs also acquired Caleb Martin in a deal that saw them send Quentin Grimes to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Doncic trade saw no shortage […]

The New York Knicks made another addition to their roster ahead of training camp. Former Brooklyn Nets forward Tosan Evbuomwan has signed with New York, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Evbuomwan led Princeton to a Sweet 16 appearance in 2023. He averaged 15.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 51.5 percent shooting as a […]

Upon reflecting on a seven-year career, Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young reflected on the narrative around his game and goals set forth the upcoming season. He also addressed a viral moment between him and Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons. Young has championship aspirations for the Hawks’ 2025-26 campaign. However, former NBA guard and podcast host […]

The stalemate amid contract negotiations continues between the Golden State Warriors’ front office and their forward Jonathan Kuminga ahead of the qualifying offer’s deadline on October 1. As Warriors head coach Steve Kerr prepares for the upcoming season, with or without Kuminga, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon is convinced the veteran coach’s relationship with the 2021 first-round […]

Ahead of a contract season for Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young, the seven-year guard revealed he’s also entering the final year of his shoe deal with Jordan Brand. While Young addressed whether he gets enough credit as one of the NBA’s elite guards, he discussed his time with the Jordan Brand and how he’ll become […]

After spending six seasons in the NBA, Cam Reddish’s time in the league has come to an end. The 10th overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft is still only 26 but will now be representing BC Šiauliai in Lithuania, according to Marc Stein. Reddish will be joining the Lithuanian Basketball League for the time […]

The star-studded 2025 EuroBasket competition saw Germany win gold, Turkey win silver, and Greece take home bronze. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Greeks to win their first medal in any basketball event since 2009, also EuroBasket. After the game, the Milwaukee Bucks star made sure to let everyone know what his plans for […]

In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young revealed championship goals in place for 2025-26. Ahead of his eighth season with the Hawks, Young believes it’s the first time he’s heading into a regular season with a team he thinks has the potential to reach the NBA Finals. He also recently addressed […]

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade 2023 first-round pick Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints on Monday afternoon. The Nets are not sending back any draft assets to the Hawks and are instead trading cash considerations that equate to roughly $110,000 to Atlanta in exchange for Bufkin. This decision […]

Ahead of 2025-26, All-Star Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have set the bar of expectations to the highest they’ve seen in recent history. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins called the Knicks the Eastern Conference’s best, and he’s most likely not the only one. Perhaps only the Cleveland Cavaliers can say they have similar expectations before […]

A range of NBA players from the past and present have expressed their love for golf. From Charles Barkley to Michael Jordan to Stephen Curry, a variety of players spend a lot of time honing their golf skills, so much so that there may even be a mini-competition of sorts. The NBA’s official X handle […]

Germany is celebrating after a thrilling gold medal game at EuroBasket 2025 against Turkey. Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder led his squad to their first gold medal in EuroBasket since 1993, but he had some thoughts on the decision to name Turkey’s Ergin Ataman best coach of the tournament. Germany defeated Turkey in the EuroBasket […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to compete during the 2025-26 NBA season. The Mavs are expected to bounce back following a 2024-25 campaign that saw them get eliminated in the NBA Play-In Tournament. At the moment, Dallas is preparing for the upcoming season as the offseason moves forward. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Anthony […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Monday that they have agreed to a contract with 2021 first-round pick Bones Hyland. After he was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Atlanta Hawks before the trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, Hyland was released and became a free agent. Not long after, he signed a two-way […]

The Brooklyn Nets signed free agent center David Muoka on Monday. Per team policy, the terms of the contract were not released. Muoka, a 6-foot-11 center, played two college seasons at Lamar and two at UNLV before joining the Long Island Nets for the 2023-24 season. He made 33 appearances with the team, averaging 4.8 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans begin the 2025-26 NBA season with a rare combination of optimism and stability. After years of fits and starts, inconsistent roster moves, and the constant shadow of injuries, the front office finally looks to have struck the right balance between developing young talent and surrounding their stars with experienced contributors. This […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves head into the 2025-26 season with a rare commodity in the NBA: stability. For years, the franchise cycled through front office shakeups, roster churn, and false starts that kept them perpetually on the outside of the contender’s circle. But under Chris Finch’s guidance and with Anthony Edwards blossoming into a full-fledged superstar, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are still making moves to their roster before training camp, and they recently brought back a key piece on their bench to help back up Victor Wembanyama, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Free agent center Bismack Biyombo has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the San Antonio Spurs, sources […]

Many within the NBA community made a mockery of the Brooklyn Nets following their historic 2025 draft. Much of that skepticism centered on the team using its first lottery selection in 15 years on Egor Demin. While the majority of the draft community has labeled the pick a reach, one draft analyst is pushing back. […]

The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have been embroiled in a constant struggle this offseason that has handcuffed the franchise’s offseason. As a result of this ongoing staredown, the franchise has been financially unable to make any official moves in free agency. Key veterans like Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II remain […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard recently posted a workout video that gave fans a glimpse of his progress and sparked fresh excitement about his return. The clip carried even more weight because Damian Lillard tore his Achilles during last season’s NBA playoffs, making every step forward a clear sign of recovery. Alongside his workout […]

With only nine of their 15 roster spots officially filled two weeks prior to team training camp, the Golden State Warriors’ stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga continues into mid-September without a resolution. Ahead of the team’s October 1 deadline, the Warriors reportedly offered Kuminga a $75.2 million deal, including a team-option for the third year. He […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025-26 NBA season once again caught between timelines, balancing the weight of their storied past with the uncertainty of their present. The franchise has lived through a cycle of quick fixes in the LeBron James era, chasing championships with urgency, while rarely allowing their young core to grow into […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a contentious offseason. The front office is still searching for a solution amidst forward Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency, and has not been able to fill out the rest of their roster as a result. Despite the stalemate, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler have reached out to […]

A counteroffer by Jonathan Kuminga and his representatives has been rejected by the Golden State Warriors, continuing the restricted free agency standoff. With the Warriors reportedly offering a three-year, $75.2 million deal and completely shutting down any potential of a player option, Kuminga, whose Golden State tenure has been polarizing, presented “alternatives.” “One of the […]

The Boston Celtics entered the 2024-25 NBA season with a championship pedigree, but the basketball gods had other plans. Just months removed from a Finals run, the franchise has been rocked by the devastating loss of Jayson Tatum for the year. The injury forced the Celtics into survival mode, and their front office made a […]

The Denver Nuggets made waves in the 2025 offseason by swapping Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson, a move that subtly but significantly shifted the team’s identity. Johnson fits more naturally alongside Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, offering spacing, efficiency, and defensive versatility. While Porter Jr. was explosive at times, his streakiness and defensive limitations […]

The New York Knicks are working out Dennis Smith Jr. this week as the former lottery pick is looking to make a return to the NBA, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Smith Jr. was the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. He played in New York […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was emotional after leading his home country Greece to a bronze finish after beating Lauri Markkanen and Finland in the third-place game of 2025 EuroBasket on Sunday afternoon. Antetokounmpo was dominant throughout his time in EuroBasket. He averaged 27.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game on 69% shooting […]