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The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a unique position, straddling the line between rebuilding and competing, without fully committing to either. They’ve brought back Damian Lillard for a last chapter in Rip City, traded for the championship-tested Jrue Holiday, and added Chinese phenom Yang Hansen with their 2025 lottery pick this offseason. On paper, they now […]

With the reported addition of Adam Flagler, the San Antonio Spurs roster stands at 19, with training camp less than two months away. But adding the little-known Flagler and going one over the maximum 18 spots allowed on an NBA roster during the season aren’t the team’s biggest surprises in NBA Free Agency. Neither was recently bringing […]

All that remains unknown this NBA offseason is how the restricted free agent market will unfold with Josh Giddey and Jonathan Kuminga. Although Quentin Grimes and Cam Thomas are also restricted free agents this summer, all the focus has been on Giddey and Kuminga for different reasons. In the Chicago Bulls’ case, Giddey has wanted […]

As is true with ever NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to multiple moves, both big and small. Acquiring the likes of Jake LaRavia, DeAndre Ayton and Marcus Smart in free agency, LA has been reluctant to enter the trade market thus far, and things seem unlikely to change. The Lakers have […]

The Washington Wizards appear to be playing the long game with discipline and patience. Over the past few seasons, the front office has quietly stockpiled talent, cap flexibility, and future draft capital without sacrificing their ability to compete on a nightly basis. They’re not rushing into splashy, short-term moves. Instead, they’re hoping to build the […]

The Orlando Magic are no longer just a plucky young team on the rise. They’re actually a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. After years of stockpiling draft picks, taking patient developmental steps, and building an elite defense, the front office finally swung big in the 2025 offseason. The result? An even stronger starting five […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is one of several restricted free agents without a contract as the offseason winds down. After emerging as the team’s leading scorer over the last two seasons, Thomas is reportedly seeking a deal approaching $30 million annually. However, the Nets — the NBA’s only team with cap space — have […]

Cam Thomas is one of four restricted free agents who have yet to decide on their future this NBA offseason. Although the Brooklyn Nets would like to bring Thomas back, there is a caveat to this matter, which is the same situation Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, and Quentin Grimes find themselves in. The fact of […]

As the NBA’s offseason continue to roll on, a few key names have yet to have their free agency situations resolved, namely Josh Giddey and Jonathan Kuminga. A big reason for that is the nature of restricted free agency. But could the Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls swap the aforementioned players in free agency? […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been a team that’s developed a reputation in the NBA for having a good scouting staff and being able to find quality talent with late draft picks and going the undrafted route. Earlier in the offseason, the Spurs added a summer league star in David Jones-Garcia, who has the potential […]

There are several restricted free agents still seeking to resolve their free-agency matters this NBA offseason. Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors remain far apart in their discussions, whereas Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls have a path to a new deal. Another restricted free agent negotiating his future is Quentin Grimes with the […]

On paper, the Indiana Pacers enter the 2025-26 coming off the most successful two-year stretch in franchise history. They have had two straight Eastern Conference Finals trips and a Finals berth in 2024. However, the present looks murkier than the recent past. Tyrese Haliburton, the franchise’s engine, tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the […]

The Chicago Bulls have been running on the treadmill of mediocrity for years. They have been too competitive to bottom out for a top lottery pick, yet not good enough to genuinely contend in the East. This awkward middle ground has bred an uneasy mix of roster stagnation and missed opportunities. As the 2025-26 NBA […]

With the NBA offseason winding down, several restricted free agents remain without contracts. Among the most notable is Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. While Grimes and the 76ers are not reportedly close on an extnesion, NBA insider Jake Fischer feels the two sides will agree to one before the start of the season. “I can […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets had a clear objective: surround their young core with enough talent and stability to finally crawl out of the Eastern Conference’s basement. After years of missed opportunities, injuries, and roster imbalances, the front office took decisive action. Their biggest move came early, a trade with the […]

The Denver Nuggets have been playing the long game for years, and for the most part, it’s paying off this offseason. Even though they fell in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Denver took the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder to a grueling seven-game battle. That exit wasn’t a failure; it was a […]

After years of injury setbacks, questionable roster building, and a turbulent front-office overhaul, the New Orleans Pelicans have entered the 2025–26 season with both urgency and uncertainty. The appointment of Joe Dumars as President of Basketball Operations and Troy Weaver as General Manager signaled a willingness to make aggressive moves. But the aggressive win-now tone […]

The Toronto Raptors are talented enough to sniff the play-in, yet far from the inner circle of contenders. The front office has been aggressive in securing talent, but not necessarily in building a long-term plan. This is a team that feels stuck in basketball purgatory. They have paid premium prices for “good” without knowing how […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2025-26 NBA season in a peculiar position. They are close enough to contend for a championship, yet still a few moves away from being the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. This is not a franchise content with treading water. In a market where expectations are amplified and […]

Jonathan Kuminga isn’t the only restricted free agent being held up in negotiations this offseason, as Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls have yet to find common ground on a new contract. The main difference between Giddey’s situation and that of Kuminga with the Golden State Warriors is that all signs point to the 22-year-old […]

The standoff between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors has been the main talking point of the NBA offseason and free agency. Since no team in the league has cap space other than the Brooklyn Nets, and with Kuminga being a restricted free agent, his market has been extremely limited to this point. While […]

The Phoenix Suns have once again dramatically retooled their roster. In a blockbuster summer that featured the departure of Kevin Durant, the team returned key assets in Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams, while adding exciting young prospects like Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koby Brea in the 2025 NBA Draft. With Devin Booker […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are finally moving forward, at least on paper. After four consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance, they’ve pivoted toward a new identity that blends the promise of youth with the leadership of veterans. The return of Damian Lillard, the acquisition of Jrue Holiday, and the selection of Chinese phenom Yang Hansen […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with arguably the most pressure of any team in the Eastern Conference. Despite finishing first in the East last season and boasting an All-Star-laden core, the Cavs once again fell short in the playoffs. And now, with their payroll ballooning beyond the second apron, the NBA’s harshest […]

The Dallas Mavericks emerged from the 2025 NBA offseason with bold intentions. After a season marred by injuries and an early exit in the Play-In Tournament, the front office pushed to reshape the roster into one capable of contending in a crowded Western Conference. On paper, they accomplished quite a bit. Dallas landed the No. […]

For years now, the Sacramento Kings have flirted with upward mobility. Ever since their surprising 2022–23 playoff appearance snapped a 16-year drought, the franchise has hovered somewhere between promising and perplexing. And as the dust settles on the 2025 NBA offseason, new general manager Scott Perry finds himself sitting on a roster riddled with mismatched […]

NBA veteran Ben Simmons is looking at what is next as an unrestricted free agent. At this point, the New York Knicks are expressing interest in snatching him up.  Among the teams expressing interest in Simmons are the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns. At this point, the Knicks and Celtics have the greater interest […]

Josh Giddey’s contract talks with the Chicago Bulls is one of the longest ongoing standoffs of this offseason. Giddey, along with fellow restricted free agents Quentin Grimes and Jonathan Kuminga, wanted bigger deals this offseason. However, Bulls general manager Marc Eversley has not met the point guard’s demands. However, a compromise could be on the […]

For the first time in nearly two decades, there’s genuine optimism in Detroit. After winning a playoff game for the first time since 2008, the Pistons are finally shedding the scars of their long rebuild. Cade Cunningham has solidified himself as a franchise cornerstone, Jaden Ivey continues to flash two-way upside, and Jalen Duren is […]

In an NBA offseason full of bombshells, few teams made louder noise than the Houston Rockets. After years of steady rebuilding, Houston flipped its trajectory in stunning fashion. General manager Rafael Stone abandoned the long view in favor of a full-throttle push for contention, acquiring 36-year-old superstar Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that instantly […]

For the moment, the Toronto Raptors find themselves stuck in the NBA’s worst-case scenario: not bad enough to rebuild, and nowhere close to contending. They have talent, sure. Scottie Barnes is a legitimate future All-Star, and Immanuel Quickley is developing into a dependable scoring guard. Adding Brandon Ingram at the deadline was an intriguing move, […]

While the decision to extend De’Aaron Fox with a max contract was a no-brainer, the real reason may surprise you. In awarding the 2023 NBA All-Star a four-year, $229M deal, the San Antonio Spurs make a move in NBA Free Agency that accentuates their place in the coming season’s playoff picture. The ramifications, though, actually […]

De’Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a four-year, $229 million max contract extension, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints on Monday. Leading up to becoming extension-eligible on Sunday, August 3, Fox and his representation had been in constant contact with the Spurs about the potential numbers on a new deal. While there […]

The Boston Celtics had no choice but to pivot this offseason. After Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles during the 2025 NBA playoffs, the title window that once seemed wide open was suddenly forced shut. In response, team president Brad Stevens executed a swift roster reshuffle, prioritizing financial flexibility and long-term planning over short-term contention. The […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s contract stalemate with the Golden State Warriors has headlined a slow restricted free agent market this offseason. With the two sides not close on a deal, several sign-and-trade scenarios have been floated as potential resolutions. However, the team is unlikely to trade the 22-year-old forward, according to the San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami. […]

When Joe Dumars took over the reins of the New Orleans Pelicans’ front office, many expected sweeping changes and a clearer vision for the franchise. So far, that vision has been difficult to define. Are the Pelicans rebuilding around Zion Williamson? Are they trying to stay competitive with a flawed roster? Or are they simply […]

From 40 wins and a play-in exit to a legitimate Eastern Conference dark horse, that’s the transformation Atlanta Hawks fans are hoping for after one of the boldest offseasons in franchise history. New general manager Onsi Saleh didn’t wait to ease into his new role. Instead, he delivered one of the best offseason sequences across […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, no team was better positioned to reshape its future than the Brooklyn Nets. They led the league in cap space. They had a war chest of draft picks, including a record-setting five first-rounders. They were unburdened by long-term salary anchors. They had the flexibility to make trades, take on […]

The Washington Wizards are no longer wandering aimlessly in the wilderness of the Eastern Conference. After a series of smart, forward-looking moves in the 2025 offseason, there’s finally a direction in D.C. Cam Whitmore looks like a potential two-way star. Tre Johnson, taken No. 6 overall, may end up being the best shooter in his […]