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The San Antonio Spurs took the expected, but important, steps of locking in team options for the contracts of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. As Wemby enters his third NBA season, the franchise exercised the fourth-year option on its foundational piece. Similarly, the reigning Rookie of the Year Castle is now locked in through 2026-27 […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The fastest way into Steve Kerr’s rotation is to play smart, play hard, and play good defense. That’s what Golden State Warriors second-round rookie Will Richard has done thus far in the preseason, as the shooting guard from Florida is inching himself closer and closer to some real playing time in the […]

MIAMI – With the news of the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra being the new head coach for the USA men’s basketball team, he will be introduced on Thursday afternoon at the Kaseya Center. As Spoelstra looks to bring the Heat standard to the national stage, he spoke about the feelings he has surrounding the momentous […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced their official television schedule for the 2025-26 season, returning to FanDuel Sports Network for another campaign. As a part of the 70 games the network will carry, the Cavs will introduce Iman Shumpert to their broadcast team this year. Shumpert, of course, was a pivotal member of the 2016 NBA Finals […]

BOSTON — Even with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum out indefinitely, the Green Team has many sources of offense, from 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to shooting guard Derrick White. Yet, when a Wednesday night preseason game against the Toronto Raptors was on the line, Boston looked to an unlikely hero for a clutch […]

The new NBA Netflix show ‘Starting Five’ already has some crazy reactions, especially from former Phoenix Suns all-star and All-NBA forward Kevin Durant. Midway through a tumultuous season, a report was generated about the Suns trying to trade Durant to the Golden State Warriors. When he got wind of it, he immediately denied the trade […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin will make his NBA debut during Friday’s preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors. Demin missed the beginning of training camp and Brooklyn’s first three preseason games due to a plantar fascia tear. However, he participated in five-on-five scrimmages last week and will play “some minutes” against the Raptors. “He’s been […]

MIAMI – With the announcement that the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra will be the new head coach of the USA men’s basketball team, there is no doubt excitement among the sports world, and especially the NBA team he has led since 2008. As Heat star Bam Adebayo has touched on the Spoelstra news when it […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a superstar for the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the franchise to its first NBA Championship this past summer. The second season of Netflix’s Starting 5 documented Gilgeous-Alexander’s special playoff run. Before the 2025 MVP and Finals MVP developed into a stud in the midwest, he was a promising member of the […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

Last year’s tanking Brooklyn Nets season didn’t result in the payoff the organization hoped for. After exceeding early-season expectations with the help of first-year head coach Jordi Fernandez, the Nets finished with the NBA’s sixth-worst record and fell to the eighth pick in the draft. Brooklyn’s front office has taken measures to maximize its chances […]

An experiment unlike any other: and for perhaps the wrong reasons. When the Phoenix Suns traded for Kevin Durant in February 2023, it was the biggest trade for the franchise since Charles Barkley. This also marked the biggest mid-season trade in recent NBA history. But what happened after Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets […]

The Brooklyn Nets are projected to be among the NBA’s worst teams this season. However, the rebuilding squad boasts several impact veterans who could be of interest to contenders down the line. CBS Sports released its top 100 player rankings for the 2025-26 campaign, and two Nets made the cut. Nic Claxton came in at […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Tyler Herro dealing with a foot and ankle injury that will keep him out for the start of the season, he would use Wednesday night to give an update that will likely have the fanbase excited for the upcoming season. As fans lock in their bold predictions for the […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics skipper Joe Mazzulla did not have the luxury of a normal start to his head coaching career. After former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was dismissed from his post due to his involvement in an improper relationship just days before the start of training camp, Mazzulla was asked to step up […]

Keegan Murray and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday evening. This new extension will pay Murray an average of $28 million and keep him as one of the focal points of Sacramento’s future through […]

With the Miami Heat preparing for the 2025-26 season, the general expectations from the basketball world seem to be mostly middling compared to years past. Especially with Heat star Tyler Herro’s foot injury that will have him missing the start of the season, one wonders has to wonder the ceiling for the team is, though […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

The Brooklyn Nets signed former Alabama star Grant Nelson on Wednesday, the team announced. As per team policy, the terms of the deal were not released. However, it’s likely a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. After going undrafted, Nelson played for the Nets’ Summer League team but did not open training camp with a deal amid a […]

BASKETBALL IS A GAME beloved around the globe. Every region and every country may have different leagues and ways to play the game, but they all share a common goal: to create a pathway to the NBA. Very few leagues outside of the United States have been successful in developing NBA-level talents, and only one […]

The Sacramento Kings and nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook have officially agreed to a one-year, minimum contract for the 2025-26 season, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday. Westbrook, 36, had originally opted out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets due to concerns about playing time in order to pursue other opportunities around the league. […]

The Brooklyn Nets waived Chinese star Fanbo Zeng on Wednesday, the team announced. Zeng joined the Nets on an Exhibit 10 contract before training camp. Brooklyn’s decision to part ways with the 22-year-old comes days after their landmark trip to China. While Zeng was a fan favorite in Macao, he saw limited opportunities during the […]

While Jonathan Kuminga’s ejection at the end of the first half versus the Portland Trailblazers stemmed from frustration, it’s one of those kinds of ejections that Steve Kerr does not mind. In the wake of the Golden State Warriors’ 118-111 preseason victory over the Blazers on the road, Kerr spoke about Kuminga’s ejection after he […]

There was a short moment on Tuesday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers and fans at Rocket Arena held their collective breaths. A little over six minutes into their NBA preseason finale against the Detroit Pistons, training camp standout De’Andre Hunter stopped Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris on a fast break and poked the ball away […]

It may just be preseason, but players can still get tossed from the game. In the final moments of the first half between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trailblazers’ preseason matchup, officials ejected Jonathan Kuminga after he confronted one of the referees, upset at an apparent no-call on his drive to the hoop. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — While conventional wisdom says not to read too much into the preseason, the Washington Wizards’ first two exhibition games suggested that they made the right moves over the summer. In addition to drafting Texas guard Tre Johnson, Illinois forward Will Riley, and Florida State guard Jamir Watkins, the Wizards traded guard Jordan […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing playoff flameout in the opening round last season, it was painfully obvious that their most glaring offseason need was a starting caliber center. After a slow start to the preseason, Deandre Ayton showed that he is the answer for the Lakers up front following their 126-116 […]

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns announced that Jalen Green would miss the season opener due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Jordan Ott said he aggravated the injury during the team’s trip to Macao, China. It’s very discouraging news for Green, who played 186 consecutive games without an injury. Now, he’ll miss the first game of […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Whether it be used for finalizing starting spots, finding out which rotational pieces work best together, or narrowing down the roster with two-way players, the final week of training camp has arrived. For the LA Clippers, only one starting spot has been up for grabs throughout camp, but that appears to be […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says one championship isn’t enough for him, eyeing a potential dynasty. The Thunder, the NBA’s youngest team, on the heels of its first championship, has the potential to win multiple titles. As the league’s reigning MVP — Gilgeous-Alexander — leads the way, the opportunity isn’t lost on Shai, who […]

Expectations are reaching new heights as the regular season approaches for the Detroit Pistons. The franchise aims to build on the success of last season’s 44-38 record and its first postseason appearance since 2019. Pistons’ President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon stated he wants internal development of the roster to be the catalyst for Detroit […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin has yet to take the floor this preseason while recovering from a plantar fascia tear. However, the No. 8 pick’s return is on the horizon as the regular season approaches. Demin participated in five-on-five scrimmages last week during the Nets’ trip to China. His status for Friday’s preseason finale against […]

When a player goes from the top at their position to not even being mentioned, some might think of a rational explanation. Injuries, natural regression, among other things. However, that isn’t the case for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. The annual NBA general manager rankings didn’t even list Booker in the top five shooting guards. […]

PHOENIX– The 2025 WNBA season is sealed… or is it? Well, that’s not what the Phoenix Mercury seem to believe, and for good reason. Phoenix and the 12 other teams are eyeing the upcoming collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. Those discussions can influence the salary cap, free agents, and a multitude of other things. Three […]

There were many positive Brooklyn Nets takeaways from last year’s tanking campaign. However, Jordi Fernandez’s coaching ability loomed large for the rebuilding squad. The first-time head coach exceeded expectations, leading the Nets to a 9-10 start before management traded away Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith. CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn released his NBA head coach rankings […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has been dealing with some ongoing ankle problems throughout the preseason, but he has yet to miss a game directly because of this injury. That will change on Tuesday night, as Butler will miss the Warriors’ fourth preseason game on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers due to […]

The individual improvements that the Oklahoma City Thunder players made haven’t gone unnoticed by their head coach, Mark Daigneault, who highlighted a handful of his guys. There are plenty of takeaways from Thunder’s preseason, including centers Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams’ physiques entering training camp. On the floor, Daigneault recognizes Cason Wallace from a basketball standpoint, […]

The San Antonio Spurs unveiled what they’re calling a “Statement Edition” uniform. And reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle is a fan. “I love them,” the former national champion at UConn said. “I was asking for gray jerseys last year, so I’m happy we got them.” Castle donned the all-gray uni’s for the rollout. […]