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The Phoenix Suns are currently preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 season, which is slated to begin in less than a month. The Suns enter this year without both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal on the roster, following a tumultuous offseason that now sees Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks as supporting cast members around Devin Booker. […]

While Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler had been mentioned in trade rumors over the summer, it isn’t an indication that his franchise wants to part ways, although the Jazz didn’t extend his contract. It just wasn’t in the best interest of Utah to do so from a business standpoint, as one source revealed to The […]

PHOENIX– For all the talk about the Phoenix Suns and their revamped roster, one player remains the same: Ryan Dunn. But he might not be the same. Fans might see an improved offensive game. Although Dunn was one of the Suns’ star rookies last season, his offensive game needed some fine-tuning. Luckily, fans were able […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will hold their Media Day on Friday, September 26, and their training camp will begin the day after. However, Quentin Grimes will not be in attendance at the Sixers’ facility for Media Day, with the two sides still far apart on a deal, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Since the offseason […]

The Phoenix Suns are entering a new phase this season, and there are a lot of good things to be excited about. One of the things they did to reset the team this offseason was trade Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. After a few seasons with the team, […]

The New York Knicks could be making a trade before the regular season to make roster space for Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet ahead of the upcoming season. With Brogdon and Shamet on non-guaranteed deals and one open spot on the Knicks’ roster, trading away one player under contract is the only way to clear […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson hasn’ felt this good since college, he said about his weightloss, which was downplayed by former NBA guard and podcast host, Jeff Teague. After making headlines over the summer, Williamson’s new figure wowed reporters at Media Day. Pelicans forward Trey Murphy commended Zion for his hardwork, adding the veteran […]

There is only one week left for Jonathan Kuminga to make a decision about his qualifying offer from the Golden State Warriors. As the two sides continue to be at opposite ends of contract discussions this offseason, a lot of mystery surrounds what the Warriors will look like entering Media Day and the start of […]

After Phoenix Suns GM Brian Gregory predicted a breakout season for Grayson Allen, owner Mat Ishbia doesn’t want his team to be judged by wins and losses. Perhaps Ishbia is prioritizing his team’s overall growth over its record for the 2025-26 season. However, it undoubtedly didn’t come off that way, as his quote from Suns […]

Devin Booker delivered a candid assessment as the Phoenix Suns held Media Day on Wednesday ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. The All-Star guard acknowledged that last season fell short of expectations, citing a lack of connection within the team as a major factor in its struggles. Booker addressed the topic during his press conference […]

The New York Knicks will enter a crucial season under new coach Mike Brown after snagging their first conference finals appearance in 25 years last campaign. Now, with training camp underway, fans are determined to decipher what New York’s starting lineup might look like in the upcoming season. Josh Hart joked at Media Day about […]

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia recently shed light on why the franchise prioritized Dillon Brooks when finalizing the blockbuster trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in June. Ishbia emphasized that Brooks embodied the toughness and defensive edge the Suns were looking to establish as they moved away from the three-star model that […]

After Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia vowed to make games accessible, the Suns’ new GM, Brian Gregory, has high expectations for veteran guard Grayson Allen. Shortly after his front office promotion from vice president of player programming to GM, Gregory traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. The historic blockbuster move, the first seven-team trade […]

NBA 2K26 brings the Auction House back, but you need to unlock it first in order to use it. While not difficult, not all players know the fastest ways to unlock the Auction House so they can use the feature. Therefore, we created a guide on how to unlock the Auction House in NBA 2K26, […]

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. […]