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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg will go through a lot in his first year in the NBA. Aside from the physical toll, his mental toughness will be heavily tested as he tries to navigate the rigors and nuances of the league. His so-called rite of passage will include doing rookie duties, making rookie mistakes, […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green already talking smack to Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Undrafted Pittsburgh wing Barry Dunning will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers, according to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report (Twitter link). Dunning will be part of Portland’s team in the Las Vegas Summer League and will get an invitation to training camp in September, Highkin adds. Dunning, a 6’6″ guard, had […]
Season-long rumors finally culminated in the Los Angeles Lakers making the first of many long-term decision of this offseason by locking up Austin Reaves to a historic contract extension. Coming off a breakout season, Reaves’ road to the final agreement was filled with unexpected drama. Despite the franchise pulling out all the stops to make […] The post Austin Reaves Says He Was Frustrated During Lakers Negotiation Despite Insider Revealing Franchise’s Excessive Efforts appeared first on Es...
The Hornets intend to sign undrafted free agent forward Michael Ajayi to a two-way contract, league sources tell Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link). A 6’7″ wing, Ajayi had a well-traveled college career, playing two years of junior college ball before suiting up for Pepperdine, Gonzaga and Butler over the past three seasons. As […]
Both rounds of the 2026 NBA draft are done! We will commemorate the occasion in one of the only ways we know how: with a fresh batch of winners and losers from the Association's prospect pageant.
Amid uncertainty about the pick, there appear to be two certainties regarding Jayden Quaintance going to the San Antonio Spurs with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the NBA Draft. One is that he would’ve been a top ten pick had he not suffered a serious knee injury. The other is that […] The post Spurs’ GM makes brutally honest admission about Jayden Quaintance pick despite knee red flags appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Louisville’s J’Vonne Hadley will join the Heat on an Exhibit 10 contract, sources tell Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress (Twitter link). The 6’7″ senior swingman became a full-time starter after transferring from Colorado two years ago. He averaged 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds this season while shooting 56.2% from the field and 44% from three-point range. […]
The Cavaliers plan to sign Xaivian Lee to an Exhibit 10 contract, sources tell Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress (Twitter link). The Canadian-American guard went undrafted this week, making him an unrestricted free agent. Lee was a two-time All-Ivy League selection at Princeton prior to transferring to Florida for his senior season. He averaged 11.6 PPG, […]
The Grizzlies are signing big man Carson Cooper to a two-way deal after he went unselected in the 2026 draft, Billy Reinhardt reports (Twitter link). Cooper is a four-year player out of Michigan State. After only making eight starts in his first three seasons, the 6’11” center started all 35 games for the Spartans as […]
When new general manager Mike Gansey mentioned in passing during his post-round 1 press conference that the Philadelphia 76ers could potentially get aggressive and sneak back into the 2026 NBA Draft to make a second selection, it got fans in the City of Brotherly Love and beyond excited. After making a pick in the first […] The post 76ers 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Once again, the Portland Trail Blazers’ new ownership has left the NBA world shaken with bizarre frugality. This time, Tom Dundon has landed on the bad side of the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA). JB Bickerstaff launched a scathing critique against the Blazers’ ownership following the hiring of new head coach Micah Nori. It’s not […] The post “Slap in the Face”: Coaches Association President J.B. Bickerstaff Slams Blazers Owner’s Treatment of New HC appeared first on Essential...
LaMelo Ball may be the next NBA star on the move.
The Brooklyn Nets selected UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau with the No. 43 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The post UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau to Nets After 2nd-Round Selection appeared first on LA Sports Report.
In arguably the biggest bombshell since Giannis Antetokounmpo was shipped to the Miami Heat, it was revealed on Wednesday that the Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the story, noting that multiple teams are “strongly pursuing” the flashy guard. The development seemingly came out of nowhere, especially […] The post Bucks rumors: Milwaukee explored LaMelo Ball trade before moving Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Hornets have agreed to Exhibit 10 contracts with Marshall’s Wyatt Fricks and Alabama’s Latrell Wrightsell, Edge Sports International tells Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). Fricks, a 6’9″ senior forward, was the only NCAA player with more than 50 dunks and 50 made three-pointers this season, according to Boone. He averaged 15.7 […]
A pair of undrafted free agents are joining the Thunder on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, sources tell Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress and Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (Twitter links). Chepkevich reports that Indiana’s Lamar Wilkerson will sign with the Thunder, while Martinez hears Oklahoma City will add Kansas State’s Nate Johnson to its training camp […]
After going undrafted in 2026, Arizona forward Tobe Awaka will sign a two-way deal with the Bulls, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). The Bulls are also signing guard Jaylin Sellers out of Providence to a two-way deal, per Dushawn London of 247Sports (Twitter link). Awaka spent his final two collegiate seasons at Arizona after […]
Former Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg has quickly landed an NBA opportunity after going unselected in the 2026 NBA Draft. Hoiberg intends to sign a free-agent contract with the Phoenix Suns, giving the 23-year-old a chance to begin his professional career in Phoenix, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. The Suns were relatively quiet during the […] The post Fred Hoiberg’s son finds team after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Austin Reaves makes his feelings known after the Lakers agree on a four-year, $185 million extension with him.
Stephen Curry is already having fun with his newest teammate.
The Wizards, Magic, and Bucks have finalized a pair of draft-night deals initially reported separately, officially completing them as a single three-team transaction. All three teams announced the trade in press releases. The terms of the deal are as follows: Wizards acquire the draft rights to Felix Okpara (No. 46 pick; from Magic) Magic acquire […]
The 2026 NBA Draft is officially in the books. This has a chance to be a historic draft class, with high-level talents like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson entering the NBA, but the depth of the 2026 NBA Draft is what stands out the most. Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: Grading all 30 teams’ picks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Trey Kaufman-Renn was ultra productive in college and could end up being a steal for the Timberwolves.
There is precedent, both recent and in the past, of standout Arizona players going undrafted but still quickly finding their way into the NBA. Tobe Awaka will try to join that list. The reigning Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year has signed a 2-way deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Shams […]
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho understands why the Los Angeles Lakers locked up Austin Reaves for the next four years; he just is not sold on what the guard becomes when the games matter most. The Speakeasy host weighed in after reports that Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to stay in […] The post Emmanuel Acho likes Lakers star Austin Reaves’ extension, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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