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The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off the NBA’s regular season on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, both teams are already dealing with injuries before the 82-game slate starts. Rockets guard Fred Vanvleet will miss the entire season with a torn ACL. In order to fill the void left by the former champion, Houston […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault knows it’s easy to forget he’s still molding a handful of developmental players who are coming off a championship run. Daigneault pointed out the growth in Jalen Williams amid his first All-Star campaign last season, and while he’s working his way back from an offseason wrist surgery, Cason […]

Two things stood out about the 2025 NBA Finals. One, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in an epic seven-game series. Second, that Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton went out with a torn ACL.  After the Thunder won it all, it was their MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who graciously visited Haliburton to check on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ season opener against the Washington Wizards is right around the corner, as the club hopes to be one of the more competitive teams this year. With the first game of the regular season days away, the franchise decided to make some roster moves. As a result, the Bucks officially waived former first-round […]

We got the NBA 2K26 2KTV Episode 7 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

MIAMI – With fans locking in their bold predictions for the Heat’s upcoming season, one piece of the team that will be crucial to the success is newcomer and star Norman Powell. As Powell’s comfort level with the Heat is growing by the day, head coach Erik Spoelstra gives more insight into the process. Powell […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Amazon officially kicked off the era of the NBA on Prime this week with the official launch of their Los Angeles studios. Alongside Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin, Steve Nash, Udonis Haslem, and Taylor Rooks, hundreds of people gathered for the tour of Amazon’s new studio, which is where The 13,00 square […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting ready to start the regular season in about a week, which means they have to make some roster moves. One of their moves was waiving one of their former draft picks, according to Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints. “The Mavericks announced they waived the following players today: Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl […]

The NBA is often considered a player-driven league, but don’t get it twisted, coaching is of the utmost importance. The world of head coaching was more hectic last year than perhaps ever before. Numerous coaches were fired in the middle of or late in the season, including Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone. Teams are clearly […]

The Utah Jazz waived center Mo Bamba on Friday, clearing a roster spot just ahead of their 2025-26 regular season opener, which is scheduled for next Wednesday at home versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Senior NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on X: “The Utah Jazz waived center Mo Bamba. The former sixth overall […]

The absence of LeBron James until mid-November will be a prominent sore spot for the Lakers. However, Austin Reaves reminds the media that the Lakers have to forge ahead together, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “We have to do it as a collective” he said. Additionally, Reaves mentioned his growth from his rookie year to […]

Ahead of Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s debut, Dereck Lively II gave us a glimpse into what the NBA’s top prospect is like off the court. Flagg’s a vital piece of bold Mavericks predictions some have for Dallas, heading into the regular season. Lively II talked about how comfortable Flagg already is around the veterans […]

Former NBA forward and current analyst Richard Jefferson revealed that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reportedly urged the organization early in his rookie season to surround him with more talent, signaling a desire for the team to accelerate its rebuild and compete sooner rather than later. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Jefferson discussed what […]

For many Chicago Bulls fans, Derrick Rose holds a special place in their hearts. Much of that is rooted in the reimagination of what he could have been if injuries hadn’t eaten him alive. Sometimes, Rose is mentioned alongside Michael Jordan. Recently, Chicago-based rapper G Herbo made the case that Rose was more popular than […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has no hard feelings toward his assistant Alex Sarama, who is officially going to the WNBA as the head coach of the Portland Fire. In fact, he offered his congratulations and shared the official timeline for Sarama, who will still be a part of the Cavs this year. “It’s […]

BOSTON — A preseason injury is never a good sign, but it’d be especially disastrous for the Boston Celtics. The C’s already have to manage without star forward Jayson Tatum for the foreseeable future, as the six-time All-Star is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Boston’s other major […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener, and many want to know the availability of one of their players. Daniel Gafford is one of those players, as he is dealing with a sprained ankle that he suffered a few weeks ago. It looks like he is […]

A few months after the Orlando Magic forced Mac McLung into free agency, their loss was the Chicago Bulls’ gain. On Friday, the Bulls snatched him up by signing him to a contract, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype and USA Today. McLung arrives in Chicago as a former MVP of the NBA G League […]

A lot of change happened across the NBA last season, as a new era began with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder cementing themselves as the team to beat in the league. The Thunder captured their first NBA championship, Gilgeous-Alexander claimed the MVP award, and this young team in Oklahoma City isn’t going anywhere […]

Days before the Oklahoma City Thunder unveils its championship banner on Opening Night, it added the Brooklyn Nets’ first-round pick — Dariq Whitehead — to its roster. As the Nets finalized their roster for the upcoming season, they waived their 22nd pick in the 2023 draft. The Thunder inked him to a new deal. The […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the New York Knicks’ growing relationship with Abu Dhabi could serve as an early foundation for the NBA’s plans to expand into Europe. Speaking on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, Windhorst outlined how Abu Dhabi’s existing partnerships and global sports investments may position the city as a future NBA […]

The San Antonio Spurs will play their final NBA preseason game on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. The Spurs will then begin to prepare for the regular season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. However, it appears San Antonio will be without two important players for Wednesday’s contest, according to Jared Weiss of […]

NBA 2K26 Season 2 arrived this week, with new MyTEAM and MyCAREER rewards for all players to potentially earn. A brand new season also means a brand new Pro Pass, which players can buy it to unlock even more content. Overall, the game features 80 total free rewards, 40 for MyCAREER, and 40 for MyTEAM. […]

Former NBA star and Hall of Famer Steve Nash expressed doubts about how effectively Deandre Ayton will mesh with Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to open the 2025-26 regular season next week. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show, Nash discussed his concerns about Ayton’s offensive role and questioned whether the center’s style […]

As it seemed that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ready for the season opener, that feeling has been amplified due to the recent news regarding the team’s last preseason game. With fans locking in their bold predictions for the 76ers, it’s reliant on knowing the status of Embiid, with Chris Haynes providing a huge […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to open the season without LeBron James, who is sidelined with sciatica in his right side. The 40-year-old star has been ruled out for several weeks. However, he is expected to return around mid-November as the Lakers manage his injury recovery with care. James’ diagnosis was confirmed after he […]

Upon entering the final year of his contract, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s future has been discussed since he decided not to pursue an extension during the offseason. As Kerr gears up for his 12th season as the Warriors’ head coach, he says if he were to come back for another season, it’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Kristaps Porzingis share a mutual interest in extending their partnership beyond this season. But both sides appear comfortable waiting to see how things develop before the Hawks or Porzingis commit. Porzingis, entering the final year of a two-year, $60 million contract, can negotiate a new deal anytime before June 30, 2026. […]

As the future of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been speculated about, there’s no denying the impact that he has had on the organization, leading the team to four championships. With Kerr feeling good about the current Warriors roster, star Stephen Curry speaks about the coaching future of Kerr. Kerr would say […]

Austin Reaves has become one of the more impactful players on the Los Angeles Lakers in recent seasons. Rumors about the next contract Reaves will receive have swirled — but it remains to be seen which team that contract will be with. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Reaves will not be signing a contract […]

Tyler Herro has said he wants to stay in Miami long term. But the clock is ticking on the Miami Heat’s willingness to commit to their All-Star guard. With the extension window closing soon, reports say substantial talks between Herro and the organization have yet to take place, and optimism around a deal remains low. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will take part in their final preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, and one of their projected starters is set to make his debut, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “Los Angeles Clippers star Bradley Beal (knee) is to expected to make his preseason debut tonight in exhibition finale against […]

With the rumors surrounding LeBron James and his status with the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season, some analysts are theorizing about possible teams that could acquire him in a trade. As James is taking a patient approach with his injury for the Lakers, Bobby Marks and Kevin O’Connor discuss the New York Knicks as […]

Victor Wembanyama’s latest evolution might be the most alarming development for the rest of the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs star has stopped trying to play like a seven-foot-five sharpshooter and has instead started playing like a dominant big man who understands just how unstoppable Wembanyama can be inside. During the preseason, Wembanyama has traded […]

The Houston Rockets have spent the last several seasons rebuilding from the ground up: enduring the pain of youth, lottery disappointments, and a long list of growing pains that come with starting over. But in 2025, things feel different in Houston. They’re not a rebuilding team anymore. They’re a group ready to contend, armed with […]

Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers is leaving his position as an ESPN basketball analyst to become president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. The move marks a return to sports management for the two-time NBA Executive of the Year who helped architect one of the most successful dynasties in league […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat having championship aspirations this upcoming season, one of the players on the team who believes their contender status is guard Davion Mitchell. As Mitchell helps the Heat reach the standard they set for themselves, he spoke about the multitude of roles that he could play this upcoming season. Tyler […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks rolled out most of what their main rotation will look like this season in their preseason finale against the Houston Rockets (with the exception of Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson). It wasn’t the best showing for the Hawks, as they lost 133-115, and were mostly outplayed by the Rockets’ […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat fans await the injury return of star Tyler Herro, the team will have to make due without the guard for the start of the season. Enter the Heat newcomer who’s looking to step up in Norman Powell as he spoke with ClutchPoints in an exclusive interview about where he is […]