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The Sacramento Kings are trying to make a push to acquire Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade deal, but The Athletic’s Sam Amick says there has been “zero progress” made in those talks. The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer previously reported the Kings’ interest in Kuminga, noting interest in a possible […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers signed center DeAndre Ayton, obtaining a starting center that was needed coming out of last season, the biggest storyline has been around star LeBron James. With all the rumors surrounding the Lakers and James, this NBA insider provides a certain scenario that would be questionable for the team. After James […]

The Brooklyn Nets have an unprecedented challenge ahead of them. After making an NBA-record five first-round picks in the 2025 draft, general manager Sean Marks and head coach Jordi Fernandez must figure out how to maximize the development of their rookie class. The success or failure of the group could set the tone for the […]

As LeBron James trade rumors continue to ramp up, the Los Angeles Lakers star has been linked to practically every other team in the league. However, even though a move to the Los Angeles Clippers would make geographical sense, the hypothetical scenario appears far-fetched. Despite liking his living situation in Los Angeles, James told those […]

LeBron James had a lot of people interested when he opted into his last year with the Los Angeles Lakers before free agency started. What made things even more interesting was when Rich Paul came out with a statement and said that James wanted to compete to win another championship. In that moment, it didn’t […]

Coming off their 2024 NBA championship high, the Boston Celtics entered the 2024–25 season with the same swagger and an expectation to repeat. Their core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White looked battle-tested and hungry. However, adversity came knocking. Late in the playoffs, Jayson Tatum suffered a significant injury […]

Nothing gets an NBA crowd riled up more than seeing someone “jump out of the gym” in the middle of a game. At the same time, it’s easy to dunk the ball on a 10-foot rim if you’re 7 feet tall. So, you can only imagine the crowd’s excitement when someone 2 feet shorter pulled […]

Earlier in the offseason, the Houston Rockets finally pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade, sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft (Khaman Maluach), and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Kevin Durant. He had the Rockets as one of his three preferred destinations, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Deandre Ayton have agreed to a contract after the seven-year veteran was bought out Monday by the Portland Trail Blazers. According to sources close to the team, they’re focus will now shift to wings and further center depth, whether that can be found on the free agency or trade markets. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally made a big move in the offseason after signing Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal following his buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers have been in search of a dependable big man since the departure of Anthony Davis. When healthy and motivated, Ayton can provide instant double-doubles for […]

Kevin Durant getting traded to the Houston Rockets was already big news, but it sounds like it could be getting even bigger. According to a new report from The Athletic, this could end up being a record-breaking trade. The Rockets and Suns are looking into expanding the trade to include seven total teams. The new teams […]

LOS ANGELES – At this time last season, Bronny James was preparing for his first-ever NBA reps in summer league with the Los Angeles Lakers. Fresh off being drafted with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, not only did he have to prepare for the rigors of being a rookie, but […]

Kiyan Anthony and Bronny James are following in their father’s footsteps by pursuing basketball, but it doesn’t come at an easy price, according to Kiyan. Kiyan is the son of Carmelo Anthony and actress Lala Anthony and shared that there are certain expectations people have burdened him with because he is the son of an […]

The 2024-25 season was a major success for the Detroit Pistons. After a historically putrid 2023-24 campaign, the Pistons front office started anew, bringing in JB Bickerstaff to be the team’s new head coach and then adding a slew of veterans to aid the team’s rising young core led by Cade Cunningham. In the end, […]

The Sacramento Kings will be adding veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, who decided to sign with the team in free agency, by way of a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday evening. After lengthy discussions with the Pistons when the free-agency period opened, the two sides moved on from the […]

The Orlando Magic are one of many Eastern Conference teams going all in for the 2026 season. The Magic traded for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies before free agency. Their latest move is not an addition to their roster, but is just as important. God Shammgod is leaving the Dallas Mavericks to join Orlando […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers allowed Dorian Finney-Smith to walk in free agency after he opted out of his contract, they suddenly found themselves with the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception at their disposal. That gave them around $14 million to spend, and it couldn’t have come at a better time as a surprise free agent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent addition of Deandre Ayton has not only addressed a critical roster need but also added an unexpected layer to LeBron James’ already historic resume. With Ayton’s arrival, James will now have played alongside nine No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks during his career, a staggering stat that only adds to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are never ones to shy away from the spotlight. They are always in the headlines, and the NBA offseason has been no different. The team was sold for a record amount of money, and there has been massive trade speculation surrounding LeBron James. Now, there are reports that Lakers general manager […]

The Milwaukee Bucks caught the attention of the entire NBA world on Tuesday when they decided to waive and stretch the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract to open up the space necessary to sign Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal to replace Brook Lopez, who decided to sign with the Los […]

The Houston Rockets have turned heads this 2024–25 NBA offseason, with their biggest move being the stunning trade for Kevin Durant. The franchise, after a 52-30 season and a seven-game first-round playoff exit to the Golden State Warriors, made it clear that mediocrity would no longer be tolerated. However, despite aggressive moves, former NBA executive […]

When it comes to halftime performers, there is no one bigger in the business than Red Panda. Red Panda performs throughout the year, typically at basketball games. She rides a massive unicycle while balancing bowls all over her body. She will have some on her feet, and she flings them up onto her head. It […]

When the Boston Celtics won the NBA title in the 2023-24 season, the franchise invited Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen to attend. The team’s former big three celebrated with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the team after Boston won its 18th title, the most in league history. However, the Celtics […]

After the Dallas Mavericks officially signed Cooper Flagg to his rookie deal, they added former Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel to head coach Jason Kidd’s coaching staff. Vogel spent the 2024-25 campaign as a coaching consultant for the Dallas Mavericks. He also held head coaching jobs for the Los Angeles Lakers (2019-2022), including a championship […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025 NBA Summer League with one of the most compelling storylines—Bronny James’s playing time, development, and his strategy to earn a real role at the next level. In a recent media session Wednesday afternoon, James made it clear that his focus is becoming a defensive anchor. The Athletic’s Dan […]

The San Antonio Spurs found a new exciting guard in Dylan Harper, who will be playing alongside Victor Wembanayama for the long haul. However, his former college teammate at Rutgers, Ace Bailey, landed with the Utah Jazz in the NBA Draft. Rumors suggested that Utah was not a preferred destination for Bailey, as the 18-year-old […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is back in the financial news cycle, not because of another big contract with the Warriors or flashy sponsorship. It is because of the $5.1 million he will not be receiving for his 2024-25 salary due to the NBA’s escrow mechanism, as reported by Sportico. Every season, the league […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Lu Dort felt the difference when his team’s back was against the ropes in their seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder faced many hurdles en route to their second championship in franchise history, first since they moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City, as Dort […]

It’s been an interesting offseason for the Chicago Bulls, who recently traded Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro and are expected to soon sign Josh Giddey to a contract extension. Giddey is part of a new youth movement in Chicago that the team hopes will eventually push them past their play-in round […]

Utah Jazz’s fifth overall pick, Ace Bailey, saw a familiar face on one of his new assistant coaches in preparation for summer league play. After Bailey arrived in Utah, reporting to the Jazz for the first time since he was selected, his agent, Omar Cooper’s son, Omar Cooper Jr., was seen feeding balls to shooters […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 offseason with one goal; sign a starting center. However, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka missed out on his top targets on the first night of free agency. A couple of days later, Los Angeles finally filled the hole, signing former Portland Trail Blazers big man Deandre Ayton. Ayton […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Deandre Ayton, the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, have agreed to a 2-year contract in free agency, league sources told ClutchPoints. This contract with Los Angeles contains a player option in the second year, allowing Ayton to potentially maximize his value after the 2025-26 season. Ayton, 26, was […]

Following a rather brief romance with the hoops-loving world during the 2022-23 campaign, the Sacramento Kings have once again become a punchline. A double-digit home loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament to what should have been an emotionally-drained Dallas Mavericks squad makes it difficult to refute such a claim (No Malik Monk, but Kyrie Irving […]

Will the Los Angeles Lakers trade LeBron James? Rumors have swirled around the subject over the past few weeks. Fans are curious as to which team James will finish his NBA career with. LeBron’s son, Bronny, addressed the matter while speaking to reporters after NBA Summer League practice on Wednesday, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. […]

As free agency continues, trade speculation around LeBron James has continued to be a headline of the offseason. The conversations about James potentially being traded from the Lakers started to circulate after he opted into his $52.6 million option to return to the team for the upcoming season. To further enflame the conversations, Rich Paul’s […]

Free agent guard Dante Exum has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 29-year-old reportedly considered multiple contenders before choosing to rejoin the Mavericks on Wednesday. Exum’s return adds depth and familiarity to a retooled Dallas backcourt that recently welcomed D’Angelo Russell on a two-year, […]

There is never a dull moment in the NBA. Free agency is starting right now, but the biggest story of the offseason is that the Dallas Mavericks, after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fell into the top pick of the 2025 NBA Draft and drafted consensus No.1 overall prospect Cooper Flagg. It […]

Stephen Curry is one of the all-time greats in NBA history. He’s credited for changing how the game is played, as he’s the most dominant three-point shooter we’ve ever seen. However, a former teammate of his recently opened up about what it’s like to play alongside Curry. His complaint led to many Golden State Warriors […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future remains a key topic of conversation amid the team’s ongoing roster changes. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon added a colorful perspective to the discussion, comparing Antetokounmpo’s long-standing relationship with the franchise to a worn but dependable pair of “comfortable underwear.” MacMahon made the comments during the latest episode of ESPN’s Hoop […]