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Dave Pasch is remaining at ESPN for the foreseeable future and will see his role at the Worldwide Leader expanded to include the NFL. On Thursday, ESPN announced that Pasch, a 23-year veteran of the network, has signed a multiyear extension that will see him continue his roles as a play-by-play voice on NBA, college…
The Charlotte Hornets shook up their team in a major way on Thursday morning with a trade that sent star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves with Naz Reid and multiple draft picks coming back in return. But without Ball to steer the ship as the floor general, things do not bode well […] The post The explosive LaMelo Ball stats that make blockbuster Timberwolves trade a massive risk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Washington Wizards officially introduced No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa on Thursday, and the rookie already has two games circled on his calendar for the 2026-27 NBA season. Speaking during his introductory press conference, Dybantsa identified facing Kevin Durant and returning home to play at TD Garden as the two matchups he is most […] The post The 2 matchups Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa is looking forward to in rookie year appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets made a surprising move on Thursday when they opted to trade point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and draft compensation. The Hornets will now move forward without their former franchise point guard, having already signed Coby White to an extension in the hours since the […] The post Nick Wright ‘congratulates’ Hornets for LaMelo Ball trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mark Mitchell Signs with Denver Nuggets
Three first-round pick swaps are involved in the trade that will send LaMelo Ball from Charlotte to Minnesota, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting that the Hornets will be given the opportunity to swap picks with the Timberwolves in 2028, 2029, and 2030 as part of the package they’re receiving for Ball. Pick swaps could […]
Examining why Jaylen Brown and the Celtics might be in for a summer breakup. Plus, what the return might be for Boston if this is the end of one of its most successful chapters.
After going undrafted this week out of Indiana, free agent wing Tucker DeVries has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Celtics, according to Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com (Twitter link). A 6’7″ guard/forward, DeVries was ranked No. 89 on ESPN’s pre-draft big board. He was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year […]
It’s basically pretty simple. All the rebuilding, all the losses, all the trades, all the disappointments over the past two years came down to the moment that Adam Silver stepped to the stage Tuesday night and intoned those words, “with the sixth pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets select… MIKEL BROWN JR!” […]
Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley have been wrapped up in the whirlwind of the draft, seeing the two players make their way north to Canada to speak to media ahead of the Summer League’s beginning. Graves entered flanked by family, his brother a prominent presence on the sidelines as the rookie took a seat at […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Tensions that had been simmering since Monday’s meeting between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever boiled over Wednesday, with Fever head coach Stephanie White blasting officials postgame. The Mercury defeated the Fever, 111-109, in a game marked by escalating tension between the teams since their first meeting earlier in the week. One of […]
After failing to reach the Western Conference Finals for a third consecutive season, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves sent Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2029, and 2030, and second-round picks in 2029, 2032, and […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball trade is boom-or-bust proposition with Anthony Edwards pressure ramping up appeared first on ClutchPoin...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The NBA offseason is in full swing, and we’ve already seen teams like the Miami Heat and the […]
The Hawks will sign Louisville guard Isaac McKneely to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Jon Chepkevich of Draft Express (Twitter link). The 6’4″ senior played three seasons at Virginia before transferring last summer and led the ACC in three-point shooting as a junior. He carried that shooting touch to the Cardinals, connecting at 39.5% this […]
Here are the next five moves the Lakers should make in free agency after re-signing Austin Reaves to a massive new deal.
The Thunder plan to sign German big man Christoph Tilly to an Exhibit 10 deal, according to Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress (Twitter link). A 7’0″ center from Berlin, Tilly spent three years at Santa Clara prior to transferring to Ohio State for his senior college season. He averaged 11.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists […]
Although the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the Knicks who clinched their first […]
The Los Angeles Lakers stayed active following the end of the 2026 NBA Draft, signing center Robbie Avila out of Saint Louis. The post Lakers Take Chance on Viral Big Man, A-10 Player of the Year appeared first on LA Sports Report.
And we thought that was all that was coming. A bunt single from Tim Connelly? Dumping Julius Randle’s $33 million contract to the Brooklyn Nets for nothing in return? That was all he was going to do this summer? Nonsense. Since Connelly took over as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ President of Basketball Operations in 2022, he has always pursued risky moves.
The Timberwolves are (nearly) out of draft picks after trading for LaMelo Ball.
The Boston Celtics have been exploring multiple avenues to improve their championship outlook this NBA offseason, including the idea of possibly trading five-time All-Star and 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. However, league sources close to the situation told ClutchPoints that Brown has not approached any member of the front office or team president Brad Stevens […] The post Sources: Jaylen Brown has not requested Celtics trade amid offseason rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics made some good picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, but one major roster question still hangs over them entering next season.
With so few big names heading into free agency this year, some players are going to get more than expected.
On Wednesday night, former Wisconsin star Nick Boyd did not get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.He is coming off a very strong season of college basketball where he averaged 20.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 48.0% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range in 35 games.Golden […] The post Golden State Warriors Sign 20 PPG Scorer After NBA Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
The Golden State Warriors have signed Gonzaga undrafted free agent forward Graham Ike to an Exhibit 10 contract, per the Gonzaga’s men’s basketball team. Ike was actually ranked higher in Sam Vecenie’s draft rankings for The Athletic than Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones (70 vs. 99). Exhibit 10 deals are non-guaranteed but include small bonuses […]