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The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world when they signed Myles Turner to a four-year deal. When Milwaukee revealed that they waived and stretched Damian Lillard to do so, the shock increased. With the freedom to pick his next destination, the All-Star point guard decided to head back to the Portland Trail Blazers. His decision […]

Nike is continuing this years push of the Nike Air Foamposite one silhouette as they continue to dig deep into their vault an re-release classic pairs from the last 25 years. While Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway made these sneakers famous, the streets and sneaker culture are what made the Foamposite erupt in mainstream popularity. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy making moves the last couple of weeks, including signing both Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton off the buyout market. The moves occurred in the wake of LeBron James choosing to opt into his player option despite his agent Rich Paul making some cryptic statements hinting at a potential […]

Nike’s signature Kobe Bryant sneaker line has been massively popular over the last few years in terms of both NBA and WNBA talent constantly preferring his sneakers over others. Thanks to the Nike Kobe line, the low-top sneakers have become go-to options for top talent across the globe and come this holiday, we’ll see the […]

The NBA Summer League is a proving ground for the league’s next generation. First and second-year players enjoy the spotlight as they vie for a championship in Las Vegas. Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets took the title home after a thrilling game over Nique Clifford and the Sacramento Kings. However, the league’s MVP honors […]

Despite another injury-marred season and a franchise-worst record since his arrival, Zion Williamson remains central to the New Orleans Pelicans’ long-term plans. During the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, Spotrac’s Keith Smith spoke with coaches and executives from across the league. A Pelicans front office executive made it clear that Williamson, now entering […]

As there has been no doubt an immense amount of conversations around the Utah Jazz selecting Ace Bailey in the NBA Draft, one part was the pre-draft process and how the Rutgers star didn’t want to go to the team. While there have been critics of the Jazz rookie in Bailey, a team executive has […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been several stars that have graced the league. Although some players were superstars at their own right, others needed to be in the right situation to succeed. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who wouldn’t have become stars had they been drafted elsewhere. Check out […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a bright future with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg on the roster. In Summer League, the 18-year-old appeared in two games. He endured a forgettable shooting performance in his first outing before bouncing back with a tremendous game. However, Flagg reportedly wanted to play a third contest, via Keith Smith […]

The Denver Nuggets will not be signing superstar center Nikola Jokic to a contract extension this offseason. Although Denver extended an offer to extend Jokic’s contract for another three years and estimated $212 million, the three-time MVP declined, indicating he will enter the 2025-26 NBA season with three years and $177 million left on his […]

After another NBA offseason filled with question marks, one of the league’s greatest scorers in history will adjust to a new home once again as Kevin Durant makes his anticipated debut for the Houston Rockets. No matter the team he’s playing for, Durant is sure to bring excitement to his fan base as he continues […]

The Charlotte Hornets made franchise history in winning their first-ever championship in the NBA Summer League, marking the first time they’ve won a championship of any variety. After years of sub-par seasons and a disappointed fan base, things could be looking up for the Hornets as they foster a new crop of young talent. First-round […]

With Luka Doncic eligible to sign a contract extension beginning August 2, a Los Angeles Lakers front office executive made it clear that the franchise sees the 26-year-old as a long-term cornerstone. During NBA 2K26 Summer League coverage in Las Vegas, Spotrac’s Keith Smith spoke with coaches and executives across both conferences. Among those conversations […]

The lore and aura of NBA all-time scoring leader LeBron James on a basketball court is virtually unmatched. However, things are taken one step forward when putting the arguable G.O.A.T. of the game up against amateur players. Returning to the Drew League in 2022 for the first time in 11 years, LeBron James put on […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton recently offered high praise for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, reflecting on the Thunder’s dominance and Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascension to MVP status during the 2024–25 NBA season. Haliburton, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles sustained in Game 7 of the NBA […]

There aren’t many moments in NBA history that can top Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. The game lives forever in league lore and serves as a massive point for Bryant when thrown into the G.O.A.T. discussion. In continuing to keep the Nike Kobe collection active with new releases, […]

Like his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht’s NBA Summer League was full of highs and lows. In three games in Las Vegas, Knecht averaged 10.3 points per game while shooting 27.9% from the field and 23.8% from 3-point range. His only outstanding performance was in Utah’s Summer League on July 8, […]

Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals this past season, and the series went to seven games. In Game 7, Haliburton got off to an insanely hot start, and the series looked poised for a fantastic finish. Then, disaster struck. Haliburton fell to the ground with an injury. He had to leave […]

After the Indiana Pacers lost in the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, it was no doubt a disappointing ending that included the dreadful injury to Tyrese Haliburton on top of falling in the series. With the Pacers retooling during 2025 NBA free agency, guard TJ McConnell would express how their […]

Former Charlotte Hornets wing Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, minimum contract with the Houston Rockets in free agency, league sources told ClutchPoints on Tuesday. Okogie, 26, was recently released by the Hornets on July 15 before his contract for the 2025-26 season was guaranteed. The Hornets had previously pushed back the guaranteed date […]

After the Indiana Pacers fell in a winner-take-all Game 7 of the NBA Finals, TJ McConnell set the record straight on a viral clip that swept social media. The widely shared moment showed McConnell walking off the court in tears. A determined woman stepped in and blocked an approaching TV camera. Social media quickly dubbed […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a busy last week of the NBA offseason, signing free agents Chris Paul and Bradley Beal to team-friendly deals ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. It’s all part of a larger effort from the Clippers to give one last big push in the Kawhi Leonard era by assembling an Avengers-like […]

The Boston Celtics have made the playoffs 11 seasons running, which is enough for the longest active streak in the NBA. Reaching the postseason has been an afterthought for them, yet that streak could be in jeopardy for the first time in over a decade. The 2025-26 Celtics are surrounded by question marks. Boston doesn’t […]

The Indiana Pacers have had a tough offseason after their NBA Finals loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing Myles Turner in free agency and getting the news that Tyrese Haliburton will miss next year with his torn Achilles injury. The Turner news stung in particular due to the fact that he was taking his […]

The Sacramento Kings are not expected to pursue forward Jonathan Kuminga or guard Ben Simmons this offseason, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140. The longtime Kings insider addressed both players during a recent livestream, dismissing recent speculation about potential interest. Dave first addressed Simmons, calling the rumors “hilarious” and downplaying any chance of […]

Damian Lillard returned to where it all started for him, as he signed back with the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. The star guard’s tenure with the Bucks came to an end after only two seasons, and it happened after tearing his Achilles during the first round of […]

The Brooklyn Nets will offer Michael Porter Jr. an expanded offensive role after acquiring him in a trade this summer. A member of the team’s front office feels the 6-foot-10 sharpshooter could be among the NBA’s top scorers next season. “We’re transitioning our roster, of course. We’re going to play a lot of young players. […]

Indiana Pacers All-star guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss the entire 2025–26 season due to a torn Achilles. He recently shared a behind-the-scenes moment that sent ripples through the NBA world, a surprise visit from Rockets star Kevin Durant. Appearing on the Pat McAfee show, Haliburton revealed “KD actually came and visited me the […]

The Indiana Pacers face a daunting 2025–26 campaign without their All-NBA centerpiece, Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton suffered a ruptured Achilles during the NBA Finals. With their floor general likely sidelined all season, many expect Indiana to take a step back. But inside the Pacers organization, confidence remains high, thanks to Andrew Nembhard, TJ McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, […]

The Atlanta Hawks came into the offseason with a goal in mind, and it was to be better than they were last season. After falling short of the playoffs, the Hawks knew it was time to take the next step, and that’s what they did with the flurry of moves of made. During draft night, […]

The Golden State Warriors haven’t had as busy an offseason as some fans were probably hoping for. Golden State mostly has the same roster intact that went to the second round of the playoffs and lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves a season ago, but the big trade or splashy free-agency signing that some were hoping […]

Patience is the name of the game for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. The team continues to stall its free agency because of the uncertainty surrounding forward Jonathan Kuminga. The two sides are nowhere near completing a deal, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. “The Dubs’ main problem is that there simply isn’t a […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t been super busy since NBA free agency got started on July 6th. Outside of re-signing Tre Jones, the Bulls didn’t do much else. They did sign Summer League sensation Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, and while it wasn’t a free agency signing, the Bulls did take part in a trade […]

After years marked by injury woes and underwhelming results, the New Orleans Pelicans have weathered sharp criticism for questionable front-office decisions that put their future draft assets at significant risk. Yet, behind the headlines and skepticism lies an opportunity to recalibrate the roster smartly and avoid another losing campaign. To move from rebuilding pains toward […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be undergoing a roster transition, but one thing remains unchanged: everything still revolves around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee knows it, and they’ve embraced that franchise-defining reality. The Bucks believe they’ve struck gold once again, this time in the form of Myles Turner. Milwaukee acquired Turner in one of its most deliberate NBA […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas made headlines earlier this week, dropping an F-bomb on the Ringer’s Zach Lowe and the narrative that he is a ball hog. Lowe responded to Thomas’ clapback on the latest episode of his podcast. “If Cam Thomas had listened to the subsequent 12 minutes — I don’t think he did, […]

While it was an up-and-down Summer League for Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, there are still aspects to take away from his first taste of NBA action. As Jakucionos would also speak about his Heat Summer League experience, his mindset would be praised by a member of the team, likely giving fans excitement about the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ latest roster move has sparked criticism from former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. Following the news that Chris Paul has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Clippers for his 21st NBA season, Perkins labeled the team a “nursing home” during an appearance on NBA […]

It’s been an interesting offseason thus far for the Portland Trail Blazers, who recently bought out Deandre Ayton, swung a trade for Jrue Holiday, drafted Yang Hansen in the first round, and reunited with Damian Lillard. The Blazers are hoping that in 2025-26, they will be able to remove themselves from the NBA cellar and […]