Skip to main content

NBA

Latest blog entries about NBA

RSS Feed

Filter by Team

How Grizzlies turned No. 16 into Karim Lopez and five extra picks

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the 2026 NBA Draft looking to add talent after a 25-57 season that left them 13th in the Western Conference. By the end of draft night, the franchise had not only selected Mexican wing Karim Lopez but also accumulated five additional second-round picks through a pair of trades that allowed it […] The post How Grizzlies turned No. 16 into Karim Lopez and five extra picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kenny Smith Looked Visibly Upset After Richard Jefferson’s Insensitive Comments on Jay Williams

It’s not draft night without a little awkwardness. And it indeed got uncomfortable when Kenny Smith’s appearance on ESPN’s live coverage of the 2026 NBA Draft changed up the usual routine. The Inside Guy joined Richard Jefferson and Jay Williams on an epic night that warranted a little throwbacks to their own draft nights. When […] The post Kenny Smith Looked Visibly Upset After Richard Jefferson’s Insensitive Comments on Jay Williams appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Brad Stevens discusses relationship with Jaylen Brown amid trade rumors

Few leaders in professional sports have more patience at the podium than Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. Stevens is typically verbose, fields more questions than is necessary, and goes into more depth than is required (while also being impressively articulate). But, on Tuesday night, just moments after the Celtics selected Houston forward Chris […]

Jay Williams catches awkward strays from Kenny Smith, Richard Jefferson during NBA Draft over motorcyle accident

Twenty-four years ago, Jay Williams had his future laid out in front of him. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft after his legendary career at Duke. Williams had a solid run in his rookie year, averaging 10.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals and earning […] The post Jay Williams catches awkward strays from Kenny Smith, Richard Jefferson during NBA Draft over motorcyle accident appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers’ LeBron backs Giannis’ message after blockbuster trade

LeBron James is arguably the most criticized player in NBA history. That just comes with the territory when you’re also arguably the greatest player of all time. The Los Angeles Lakers star has experienced a lot of criticism and hate over the last few years. It’s no surprise, then, that the Lakers star is also […] The post Lakers’ LeBron backs Giannis’ message after blockbuster trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Zuby Ejiofor’s raw reaction to getting picked will give Hawks fans chills

The Atlanta Hawks added a blend of toughness, production, and emotion Tuesday night by selecting Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ejiofor entered draft night after a standout season at St. John’s, where he became one of the nation’s most complete frontcourt players. He earned Consensus All-American honors, won […] The post Zuby Ejiofor’s raw reaction to getting picked will give Hawks fans chills appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has emotional response to uproar over Micah Nori’s unique Blazers contract

There is a new man at the helm for the Portland Trail Blazers after they hired Micah Nori as coach on Tuesday. Nori got his break after serving as an assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2021 until this season. The story, however, has revolved around Nori’s unique contract with the Trail Blazers. The […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has emotional response to uproar over Micah Nori’s unique Blazers contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pistons, Nets suffer as most brutal losers of 2026 NBA Draft Round 1

Round 1 of the NBA Draft is in the books and the futures of a number of teams looks drastically different after Tuesday night’s events. Like in all drafts, there were big winners and big losers as some teams struck out on some of the top prospects in the class. Outside of the teams at […] The post Pistons, Nets suffer as most brutal losers of 2026 NBA Draft Round 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo spotted together at Liberty-Aces game

The Miami Heat now possess not only one of the best frontcourt duos in the Eastern Conference, but in the NBA, after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this week. While the trade hasn’t been made official by the league yet (it won’t until July 6), Antetokounmpo wasted no time spending time with his new […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo spotted together at Liberty-Aces game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Cameron Carr’s First Reaction Goes Viral After Getting Traded to Lakers During NBA Draft

“To be here is a blessing and a dream. I have dreamt of this as a kid,” Cameron Carr said in his pre-Draft night interview. Draft night delivered everything Carr had worked for. A guaranteed place amongst the country’s elite athletes on the biggest stage. Moments after hearing his name called by Adam Silver, the […] The post Cameron Carr’s First Reaction Goes Viral After Getting Traded to Lakers During NBA Draft appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Bucks GM reveals why he can’t talk about Giannis trade details amid NBA Draft

The Milwaukee Bucks are embracing a new chapter, as they bid farewell to the greatest player in franchise history, Giannis Antetokounmpo, after trading him to the Miami Heat in a multi-player deal. However, the trade cannot be officially completed until the sixth of July, when the league moratorium is lifted and the 2026-27 NBA calendar […] The post Bucks GM reveals why he can’t talk about Giannis trade details amid NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA Draft 2026 First Round Results: AJ Dybantsa Goes to Wizards, Cameron Boozer Selected by Grizzlies & More

The 2026 NBA Draft kicked off at the Barclays Center as one of the most anticipated and deepest talent pools in recent memory. A draft class defined by four potential No. 1 overall prospects allowed teams like the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Memphis Grizzlies to land foundational cornerstones capable of spearheading their next eras of […] The post NBA Draft 2026 First Round Results: AJ Dybantsa Goes to Wizards, Cameron Boozer Selected by Grizzlies & More appeared first on EssentiallyS...

First Round Draft Recap – Darryn Peterson brings hope to Salt Lake City

The 2026 NBA Draft will go down in the history books for the Utah Jazz. It really was a long time coming. Tonight, they selected their first top-2 pick since the 1980 Darrell Griffith selection. For weeks, there was a shakeup between the top-3. First, the Wizards-Jazz egregious mock trades (sorry, Ace is still ours, […]

Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo spotted at Aces vs. Liberty after blockbuster trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be the newest member of the Miami Heat, but that will have to wait until the sixth of July before it becomes official. Nonetheless, the deal is basically as good as done, with Antetokounmpo now looking to get a new contending lease in life after running the course with the […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo spotted at Aces vs. Liberty after blockbuster trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Skip Bayless thinks Thunder found an ‘antidote’ for Victor Wembanyama in NBA Draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in the middle of their quest to slash a significant amount from their luxury tax bill, with their salary dump of Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks being the first domino to fall. Make no mistake about it, however, the Thunder have their sights set on winning another NBA […] The post Skip Bayless thinks Thunder found an ‘antidote’ for Victor Wembanyama in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Becky Hammon Finally Admits Being Wrong About Jalen Brunson Just Hours After Refusing to Back Down

You have to give it to Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. Three years ago, she boldly analyzed the NBA’s historic stats and made an opinion that got every New York fan worked up: their “1A dude,” Jalen Brunson, was too small. Even when Knicks’ Josh Hart directed a remark at her this Friday […] The post Becky Hammon Finally Admits Being Wrong About Jalen Brunson Just Hours After Refusing to Back Down appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Was Chris Cenac Jr. the RIGHT Pick For the Celtics?

In the latest episode of The Garden Report, the crew provided instant reaction and analysis to the Boston Celtics selecting PF/C Chris Senac Jr. from the University of Houston with the 27th overall pick. With many people describing the big man as a “project,” how much of an impact will he make in year 1? [...] The post Was Chris Cenac Jr. the RIGHT Pick For the Celtics? appeared first on CLNS Media .