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The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2026 NBA Draft in one of the most unusual positions in the league. Just weeks earlier, they looked like an ascending playoff team finally turning the corner under head coach Charles Lee. By the end of draft night and the days that followed, however, the franchise had completely changed direction. […] The post Hornets 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat are expected to prioritize perimeter shooting after adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the team exploring several free-agent guards who can improve spacing around their new superstar. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald on Sunday, June 28, Miami is “expected to try to add at least two skilled three-point shooters in free […] The post Heat eye Shamet, Simons and Grimes for shooting help appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Don’t look now, but David Moyes is a strong contender for the Scotland job following Steve Clarke’s departure. Jordan Pickford and England gear up for their Round of 32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday following a 2-0 win over Panama. [EFC] A terrific day for Ndiaye, Gueye, and […]
The Charlotte Hornets became the analytical darling of the NBA world at around the midway point of the 2025-26 season, and for good reason. They were blitzing teams with an elite offense led by the exciting LaMelo Ball, and they nearly qualified for the playoffs outright — turning their season around as soon as the […] The post How Hornets must use $40.8 million trade exception after LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Warriors appeared late in last year’s offseason to the point of being the only team that did not make any moves before the season began. Now the approach has been a little aggressive, as a couple of reports are already filling up the way, with prominent stars mentioned. The Warriors could land […] The post Warriors show greater offseason urgency than last year appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have held serious trade discussions centered around a potential Kawhi Leonard return to Toronto, according to Jake Fischer. The talks come as Leonard’s future in Los Angeles remains uncertain with the veteran forward entering the final season of his contract. “The Raptors and Clippers have held real trade […] The post Clippers and Raptors discuss Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers are the “front-runner” to land Boston Celtics All-Star forward Jaylen Brown, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. In a story framed around Denver Nuggets MVP center Nikola Jokic (subscription required), Portland gets an important mention: But no realistic star player targets have yet emerged, with the Nuggets’ reported interest in [Jaylen] […]
NBA insiders Mike A. Scotto and Sam Amick have revealed that Nikola Jokic declining the Nuggets' contract extension talks does not necessarily mean he wants out of Denver.
Eight years after Masai Ujiri pushed all his chips in to bring Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the veteran executive could reportedly be eyeing a similar gamble in his new stint with the Dallas Mavericks. But this time, bringing the two-time Finals MVP to Dallas may come at a hefty cost. The team may […] The post Mavs’ Offer for Kawhi Leonard Revealed as GM Masai Ujiri Puts 4x NBA Champion on Trade Block for Reunion After 8 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Following up on a series of Kawhi Leonard rumors that surfaced after they reported on trade talks between the Clippers and Raptors earlier in the day on Sunday, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) suggest that Dallas isn’t considered a viable landing spot for Leonard at this point, even though […]
Listen now | The Suns traded for Miles Bridges today.
The Brooklyn Nets on Sunday declined their $6.25 million team option on Ziaire Williams, making him an unrestricted free agent and calling into question his future in Brooklyn. While, the Nets could re-sign him, there’s also a possibility that he could sign elsewhere and Brooklyn would lose him for nothing. Indeed, not long after the […]
The NBA postseason proved even the top contenders need to improve to compete—or stay—at the highest level.
When we think of a type, we’re usually thinking of the type of person we’d like to date. For many of us, it’s finding literally anyone who treats us nicely, is okay with a little heft in the middle, and can put up with an unhealthy obsession with Jazz basketball (sobs softly). But this is […]
The Rockets' pursuit of Marcus Smart heats up as Houston is prepared to offer the former DPOY a lucrative contract to steal him away from the Lakers.
Pairing LeBron James with Stephen Curry would already make the Golden State Warriors instant championship favorites. Add Anthony Davis to the mix, and the trio has already delivered an Olympic gold in 2024. But before the dream of an NBA championship, the Dub Nation must overcome one major hurdle. “The Warriors are attempting to trade […] The post Anthony Davis Faces $275 Million Problem as Warriors Pursue Him to Lure LeBron James appeared first on EssentiallySports .
A’ja Wilson left the game in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Sky on Sunday, and for a moment the United Center fell quiet. With around seven minutes remaining, Wilson went down holding her ankle and made her way to the locker room. She returned with 7:05 left, scored 10 more points, made a crucial […] The post A’ja Wilson Seen Walking to the Locker Room After Frightening Injury Moment vs Chicago Sky appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Mavericks and the Raptors are expected to battle it out to potentially land Kawhi Leonard this summer.
MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, AND YOUTUBE!! So, it’s been a while… but Dan and Justin check in to talk about the Phoenix Suns‘ offseason so far, including: Tap in. Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@danduarte1), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. Thoughts? Comments? Unabashed praise? Let […]
The Heat opted not to waive guard Dru Smith on Sunday, ensuring that his $2.58MM salary for the 2026/27 season will become fully guaranteed, a league source tells Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. As our tracker shows, Smith was one of three NBA players who had a June 28 salary guarantee date. He and […]
A historic LeBron James card sold for a record price on Sunday.
There has been a lot of smoke over the past couple of days regarding Marcus Smart leaving for the Rockets. Smart has a player option for the 2026-27 NBA season. Given how well he played on a relatively modest salary, it’s been reported that he could opt out for a bigger payday this summer, with […]
The latest bids for NBA Europe franchises are due Monday afternoon, the next step in the league’s plan to raise billions to launch a new circuit in the Old World. As the NBA and its bankers have engaged with dozens of potential buyers from around the globe—including sovereign funds, major soccer teams and wealthy individuals—they’ve […]
The Golden State Warriors are plotting an audacious move for LeBron James and Anthony Davis seven years after the L.A. Clippers orchestrated a similar deal.
So how we feeling? Better, it seems, than we did 1) at the end of the season; 2) after the Lottery; 3) when the Canyon of Heroes was filled with orange and blue. It wasn’t just the trade for Julius Randle, the selection of Micbael Brown Jr. (and Joshua Jefferson) in the first round or […]
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