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Kevon Looney, a three-time NBA champion and forever Golden State Warrior, will have to find a new home next season. Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, the New Orleans Pelicans have chosen to decline Looney’s $8 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent. Looney’s tenure with the Pelicans was highly limited, playing only 21 […]
SAN FRANCISCO – The overwhelming first impression of Yaxel Lendeborg, the Golden State Warriors’ 11th overall pick, after his introductory presser is his charisma. For a guy who’s 6-foot-9, 240 lbs frame looms large in whatever room he walks into, it’s Lendeborg’s smile, his swagger, the pep in his step, and his honesty that loom […] The post 5 things Yaxel Lendeborg wants Warriors fans to know about him after 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New Orleans Pelicans are heading into another reset, and a familiar veteran looks set to be the first casualty. They are expected to decline its $8 million team option on center Kevon Looney, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported. The move would make the three-time NBA champion an unrestricted free agent. The decision frees up […] The post Pelicans’ Kevon Looney to decline $8 million player option appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevin Durant gives the Knicks a bitter reality check before giving advice to Jalen Brunson and the team on how to capitalize on the moment.
Isaiah Hartenstein has turned away the Los Angeles Lakers—again. That's left the Lakers with one less option in an already thin market.
The OKC Thunder may have just given Lu Dort their clearest indication yet of what his future looks like with the recent Isaiah Hartenstein signing.
The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2026 NBA Draft with unfinished business. Minnesota had just completed another postseason run and had once again proven that Anthony Edwards is capable of leading a championship contender. However, the postseason also revealed several offensive shortcomings. The front office spent the weeks leading up to the draft aggressively searching for […] The post Timberwolves 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Timberwolves are re-signing restricted free agent guard/forward Jaylen Clark to a three-year, $10MM contract, a source tells Chris Hine of The Star Tribune (Twitter link). Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic first reported that Clark would be returning to Minnesota (Twitter link). Clark’s projected minimum salary for a three-year contract would work out to roughly […]
The Pelicans are expected to decline their $8MM team option on Kevon Looney for next season, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (via Twitter). Looney will be headed for unrestricted free agency. The news doesn’t come as a surprise. After spending his first 10 years with the Warriors, Looney signed a two-year, $16MM contract with New […]
Oklahoma City Thunder fans got great news when it comes to retaining one of their core players in big man Isaiah Hartenstein this offseason. Hartenstein completed the eighth season of his NBA career, his second with the Thunder. He played a key role in helping the franchise win their first-ever NBA championship in 2025 after […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein to sign 3-year extension with Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Four days after the Milwaukee Bucks selected Brayden Burries and Nate Ament in the 2026 NBA Draft, they received a warm welcome from the city. Both threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Miller Park before the Brewers played against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Newest Bucks rookies Brayden Burries and Nate Ament throw out […] The post Watch Brayden Burries, Nate Ament throw out 1st pitch at Brewers-Cubs game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Thanks to shrewd asset and salary cap management, the Washington Wizards acquired four-time All-Star Trae Young and five-time All-NBA big man Anthony Davis for several expendable players and none of their own first-round picks last season. Now, they must preserve as much flexibility as possible moving forward, which means not giving Davis a new deal. […] The post Why Wizards must avoid Anthony Davis extension after $212 million Trae Young deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Despite their roster getting more expensive with three players on max contracts, the Oklahoma City Thunder are keeping Isaiah Hartenstein through at least the 2028-29 season.
The Thunder will turn down Isaiah Hartenstein‘s $28.5MM team option for the 2026/27 season in order to sign the big man to a new three-year, $75MM contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). According to Charania, the deal will feature a 15% trade kicker and will include a “mutual” option on the third year […]
New York Knicks eye Nick Richards and Kevin Looney as potential center replacements for Mitchell Robinson.
Kevon Looney's first season with the New Orleans Pelicans didn't exactly go to plan, and he unsurprisingly is heading elsewhere.
Karl-Anthony Towns wasted no time celebrating the news that Jose Alvarado is staying in New York. The Knicks big man hopped on X on Friday to react to reports that Alvarado has re-signed with the team. Towns kept it simple, posting “🇩🇴 🤝 🇵🇷,” the Dominican Republic flag shaking hands with the Puerto Rico flag. […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns gives Jose Alvarado props for 3-year extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Wednesday night, one controversial sequence during the Indiana Fever-Phoenix Mercury game turned into one of the biggest talking points of this season. It began as a scramble for a loose ball, but somehow ended with Alyssa Thomas making a non-basketball contact with Caitlin Clark’s throat. While many saw it as a player safety issue, […] The post “Needs To Have More Manners”: Ex-NFL Star Voices Thoughts on Caitlin Clark After Throat Hit by Alyssa Thomas appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Pistons have no business pursuing Ja Morant under any circumstances.
Rich Paul makes his feelings known on the Lakers' reported interest in adding NBA champ Mitchell Robinson to their roster in free agency.
The Boston Celtics continue to field offers for Jaylen Brown following their unsuccessful pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the 18-time NBA champions are reportedly asking for a massive return for the former Finals MVP. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania,…
Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton is expected to join a new team this summer, sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Melton spent last season on a minimum-salary contract and holds a $3.45MM player option for next season. Anthony Slater of ESPN previously reported that Melton was expected to decline that option to test the open market, but […]
It was a historic night for all the wrong reasons for the Portland Fire as they fell to the Chicago Sky 124-94. The Sky were dominant in the second half as they destroyed the Fire en route to the 30-point win. The Fire were led in scoring by the 20 points of Bridget Carleton. Carla […]
Al Horford's extension has already given the Golden State Warriors early vindication on their decision to bring back Steve Kerr.
Warriors think LeBron James will end up in San Francisco if he splits with Lakers this summer.
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