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As the NBA season gets closer, Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams may lose his place on the roster. Plagued by inconsistency and injury, Williams has perhaps one more go of it. On Wednesday, his chances of hitting the floor were drastically hampered when he injured his knee during training camp, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago […]

After battling one another in the 2022 NBA Finals, 19-year veteran Al Horford joins All-Star Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2025-26 season. Horford, 39, will start at center for the Warriors, and he can’t wait to play alongside Curry, as he revealed during Media Day on Wednesday. Horford is looking […]

Earlier this week, the Golden State Warriors signed veteran free agent big man Al Horford to a multi-year deal ahead of his 19th NBA season. The former Boston Celtics center and 2024 NBA champion will look to add some frontcourt depth to a Warriors team that has been severely lacking in that area for several […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves relived the shocking Anthony Davis trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Reaves, who was in a group chat with Davis at the time, received a text from his former teammate that he disregarded as a joke. Then, his phone wouldn’t stop going off, as was the same […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber will undergo an MRI on Wednesday after suffering a quad injury during training camp. Head coach JJ Redick confirmed the setback as the Lakers continued preparations for the 2025-26 NBA season. Dan Woike of The Athletic reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the hope is the injury […]

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season as he continues to rehab from an ACL tear he suffered last November. The team said on Wednesday afternoon that Melton will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Melton, 27, recently put pen to paper on a new two-year, $6.5 million […]

Amid reports suggesting the New York Knicks will sign Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet out of three players entering training camp on non-guaranteed deals with only one open roster spot, a trade is reportedly in the works to solve that problem. The depth, including Garrison Matthews, comes ahead of 2025-26 championship aspirations for head coach […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have championship aspirations this upcoming season, one of the lateal moves they made this offseason was reuniting with Precious Achiuwa. With the Heat signing the former first-round pick on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, the forward speaks about returning and how it has been a relatively seamless transition. There’s no […]

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard and restricted free agent Quentin Grimes has opted to accept and sign his one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer for the 2025-26 NBA season, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday. By accepting his qualifying offer and not agreeing to a new contract with the 76ers as a restricted free agent, Grimes will […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been through a lot over the past year. Kawhi Leonard is in the middle of an investigation into his sponsorships. The front office was busy, adding stars like Bradley Beal and Chris Paul to Tyronn Lue’s roster. James Harden is back for another season. However, video surfaced on him getting […]

The Houston Rockets are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a game against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s been a busy summer for the Rockets, headlined of course by the addition of Kevin Durant. One of the more under the radar moves that the Rockets made […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat getting ready for the 2025-26 season, one player that is sure to make an impact once again is guard Davion Mitchell, after stepping onto the scene after being traded from the Toronto Raptors. So much so that the Heat gave Mitchell a contract extension this summer, showing the belief […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the NBA players featured in season 2 of Netflix’s “Starting 5,” which released a clip of the league’s MVP proclaiming his on-court abilities. He used five “verys” to emphasize his point. After Gilgeous-Alexander commended Jalen Williams’ postseason and Finals play at Media Day on Monday, a […]

The Indiana Pacers are back for training camp after a run to the NBA Finals last season that many did not see coming. They were able to overcome adversity early last season, and they made a run at the right time to get where they were, facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a […]

MIAMI – With the start of the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season upcoming at the end of October, there are a plethora of young players on the team who are looking to stand out to the coaching staff. As players on the Heat readjust their focus for the start of the season, one player, Vladislav Goldin, […]

In his younger days, Monty McCutchen, now the Senior Vice President and Head of Referee Development & Training for the NBA, had few prospects for a professional basketball career. Money was tight for his family and the junior college playing days were all but over, but he was driven to attend a referee camp to […]

Fans scrutinizing every whistle and non-call has always been just a fact of life in basketball. Unfortunately, the ridiculous rhetoric is only getting worse in the NBA’s replay review era. Thankfully, the NBA and WNBA’s approach to officiating development has undergone a significant transformation under the leadership of Vice President of Referee Development and Training […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren can relate to the excitement that flowing through Nikola Topic after missing a rookie campaign due to injury. Holmgren offered advice to rookie Thomas Sorber, who’s embarking on his return from a torn ACL, while Topic, coming off his first summer league, is diving head first […]

Once again Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s health is in question before Year 10, which has been the case for most of the seven-time All-Star’s career and a topic head coach Nick Nurse addressed during Media Day. Nurse is feeling good about Embiid’s upcoming season, considering the 2023 MVP’s encouraging first-hand look ahead of training […]

The Boston Celtics are currently preparing for a 2025-26 season that will likely be played in its entirety without superstar Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles vs the New York Knicks in last year’s playoffs. This being the case, a lot of weight will be placed on the shoulders of Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season, head coach Nick Nurse is calling on Paul George to serve not only as a contributor on the court but also as a mentor for the team’s younger talent. Speaking on the latest episode of PHLY Sports, Nurse emphasized the importance of veteran leadership during […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with both promise and pressure, and no one embodies that duality more than Donovan Mitchell. The star guard has established himself as one of the league’s most dangerous scorers, and despite nagging injuries in last season’s playoffs, he once again demonstrated his elite ability to carry a […]

Aside from Tuesday being the first full day of training camp for the Golden State Warriors after the pomp and circumstance of Media Day, it was also a day for the organization to finalize contract agreements they’ve been waiting for all offseason. With Jonathan Kuminga agreeing to a two-year contract that could be worth up […]

Kevin Love’s NBA journey has brought him full circle in ways few would have predicted. Once a teenage star on the legendary 2006 SoCal All-Stars AAU team, Love now finds himself playing for Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy, who once faced that same undefeated squad as a high schooler. “I do not remember that,” […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his front office remain convinced the franchise will emerge without penalty from the NBA’s ongoing investigation into possible salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, according to a report from The Washington Post. Ben Golliver reported Tuesday that Ballmer and his executives are “steadfast” in their belief that the […]

When the Houston Rockets made their blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, it was more than just about adding one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. It was about pairing him with a young core hungry to learn, grow, and win. Already, there are signs that the partnership is starting to flourish. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season. While a lot of the attention has focused on the scandal surrounding Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and their alleged no-show deal to duck the salary cap, the Clippers are still hoping to trot out a competitive team this […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year guard Jared McCain underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb. He suffered this injury during an offseason workout before training camp on Thursday and saw multiple specialists to determine the best path for immediate recovery. After consulting with doctors and team medical personnel, the Sixers and […]

The Orlando Magic enter the 2025-26 NBA season under a completely new spotlight. After back-to-back playoff appearances and consecutive first-round exits, the team’s leadership has made it clear: the developmental phase is over. Winning is the only standard. Team president Jeff Weltman doubled down on that message during Media Day, while Paolo Banchero himself welcomed […]

The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a sense of cautious optimism. After an offseason focused on health, development, and subtle roster upgrades, the franchise has every reason to believe it can climb back into playoff contention. The pieces are in place: Jaren Jackson Jr. remains an elite defensive anchor, and the development […]

The NBA offseason was eventful for the Brooklyn Nets. After making an NBA-record five first-round picks in June’s draft and executing four trades, the team has a revamped roster entering year two of its rebuild. However, the Nets’ moves have not been universally praised within NBA circles. Bleacher Report recently released an article ranking every […]

The Boston Celtics enter the 2025-26 season with expectations turned upside down. Once considered a favorite to return to the NBA Finals, the team was rocked by Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury suffered in last year’s playoffs, an unfortunate blow that sidelined him for the entire 2024-25 campaign. The franchise reacted swiftly, restructuring its roster in […]

Anthony Edwards’ meteoric rise through the NBA ranks has been nothing short of spectacular. In just five years, he has gone from an explosive young scorer with raw potential to the unquestioned face of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a player whose name is already being etched alongside Kevin Garnett in the annals of franchise history. Edwards, […]

Trae Young has carried the Atlanta Hawks into the national conversation ever since he was drafted in 2018. With his deep three-point shooting, playmaking brilliance, and fearlessness on the big stage, Young has cemented himself as one of the most electrifying guards in the league. Now entering his eighth season, Young is sounding more motivated […]

The New York Knicks have reestablished themselves as one of the NBA’s most serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. After coming within two wins of the NBA Finals in the 2024-25 campaign, only to fall short against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, New York heads into the new season with both momentum and pressure. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are heading into the 2025-26 NBA season with renewed optimism, and much of that confidence stems from the man who remains the centerpiece of their franchise: Zion Williamson. After an offseason where the Pelicans reshaped their roster, added depth in free agency, and had a strong showing in the 2025 NBA […]

The Boston Celtics will enter what many have already branded as a transitional season after the Jayson Tatum injury led to a considerable clearout for financial purposes. However, there were multiple arrivals as well, and none will have fans more excited than Anfernee Simons. Simons is playing for a new contract and will earn $27.6 […]

LaVar Ball is well-known for his ambitious takes that have in the past firmly been beyond the realm of belief. From his take on Lonzo Ball potentially being better than Stephen Curry, to advocating for billion-dollar shoe deals for all three of his sons, to his claim of being good enough at basketball to beat […]

The New York Knicks arrive to the new season with plenty of changes to look forward to, the most notable being the appointment of head coach Mike Brown to replace Tom Thibodeau. With the new coach set to focus on a more balanced minutes-sharing approach aimed at getting the best out of the Knicks’ biggest […]