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Three-time Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson has so many tattoos on his body that it’s impossible to track each one. The Seattle native, who was one of the most exciting players to watch in the NBA during his playing career, is inked all over his upper body and has a few on his legs as […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard has a girlfriend and two kids, but that’s not stopping actress January Jones from shooting her shot with him. Leonard has two kids with his longtime girlfriend Kishele Shipley. However, Jones may not have known about this when she publicly flirted with the Clippers superstar. When you play […]

Damian Lillard believes the Portland Trail Blazers could have defeated the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 Western Conference Finals had they had Carmelo Anthony on the roster. Portland wound up getting swept by Golden State last season, in part because the Blazers were playing without center Jusuf Nurkic. While it may be a stretch […]

Los Angeles Clippers stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard did a solid job guarding Dallas Mavericks second-year sensation Luka Doncic in Thursday’s win down in Orlando, Florida. Doncic finished with a stellar stat line of 29 points, three rebounds and six assists. However, the youngster had recorded three consecutive triple-doubles before this game against the […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey ripped FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd for leaving James Harden and Russell Westbrook off his top-10 duos list inside the NBA bubble. Cowherd had LeBron James and Anthony Davis as his No. 1 duo, but Harden and Westbrook were surprisingly nowhere to be found: .@OldTakesExposed @ColinCowherd pic.twitter.com/husLPGYVEq — Daryl Morey […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s first signature sneaker with Under Armour has been revealed. The Sixers center signed a five-year deal with the shoe company in 2018. Embiid will be wearing these new kicks when the Sixers face the Orlando Magic on Friday: Game Day! Excited to finally show off my @uabasketball Embiid One. Available 9.18 […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will more than likely face the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the 2020 playoffs, and the star point forward already knows people are going to count the Mavs out. Luka Doncic on a likely playoff matchup vs. Clippers: "They're a great team. We've always got chances, […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Ivica Zubac finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, all while shooting a perfect 100 percent from the field. Zubac took and made 10 shots, joining a select few of players who have put up at least 20 points and 15 rebounds while not […]

After overcoming a 23-point deficit against the Miami Heat on Thursday to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference standings for the second consecutive season, Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about what the team’s “biggest challenge” will be in the playoffs. Antetokounmpo, who is the heavy favorite to win his […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic properly welcomed Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol to the NBA on Thursday. Nurkic put Bol on a poster dunk during the Nuggets-Blazers game at Disney World. JUSUF NURKIC WITH THE FACIAL OVER BOL BOL 😤 pic.twitter.com/8lfo4FxJxg — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 7, 2020 It is so good to see Nurkic […]

The Houston Rockets are resting superstar point guard Russell Westbrook against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday due to a bruised right quad. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says the team doesn’t want Westbrook’s injury to “get any worse” since he’s been playing through pain the last couple of games. “We just don’t want to […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are 4-0 down in Orlando, Florida, and have been the talk of the NBA bubble. Booker has channeled his inner Kobe Bryant and gone off in the four games for the Suns at Disney World. After Phoenix defeated the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, Booker talked about how Bryant is […]

The Utah Jazz will be extremely shorthanded against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The Jazz are basically “resting” all of their main players versus the Spurs, who are fighting for the eighth seed out West. Jazz Injury Report: Mike Conley – OUT (right knee soreness)Rudy Gobert – OUT (rest)Donovan Mitchell – OUT (left peroneal […]

Sports injury doctor Dr. Brian Sutterer is concerned by what he’s seeing from New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson in Orlando, Florida. In an interview with Ethan Strauss of The Athletic, Dr. Sutterer says Williamson’s “athleticism and conditioning have regressed substantially.” “He’s in a race against his own body,” Dr. Sutterer said about Zion Williamson. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo went right through Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo’s chest for the vicious slam on Thursday. Adebayo, who is pretty strong himself, stood no chance against Antetokounmpo, who was coming downhill with full steam. GIANNIS WILL NOT BE DENIED 😤 pic.twitter.com/jz5O4xPrKK — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 6, 2020 Giannis came into […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon and Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry got into a scuffle during Wednesday’s NBA game after Gordon felt Lowry tried to hurt him. Gordon actually left the game with a hamstring injury and wasn’t happy with Lowry. Thanks to the fine folks of Twitter, we now have an idea […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant says one of the benefits of his rehab is it allows him to play a lot of one-on-one. During an appearance on the Play for Keeps podcast, Durant said he has been able to work on the “creativity” of his game lately. The Nets star has been playing […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had some powerful words regarding the recent incident between the police and a black family in Aurora, Colorado. Brittney Gilliam was with her daughter, sister and nieces on Sunday when police drew their weapons on them. They were arrested because the cops thought they had stolen the car Gilliam […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA and his Brooklyn Nets teammate, Kevin Durant, knows why. As a guest on ELITE Media Group’s “Play For Keeps” podcast, Durant said Irving is misunderstood because he always keeps it real and speaks his mind freely. KD says Kyrie always keeps it real […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet showed no mercy against Orlando Magic youngster Markelle Fultz on Wednesday at Disney World. VanVleet was pushing the ball coast to coast and appeared to be stopping his dribble to call out a play. But the Raptors guard decided on a split second to drive past Fultz with a […]

Sixers star Ben Simmons underwent an MRI on his left knee after suffering an injury against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Simmons’ MRI came back clean. MRI on 76ers star Ben Simmons’ left knee came back clean and he's expected to be day-to-day, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams suffered a scary fall on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Adams was trying to complete a post-move over Lakers center JaVale McGee who tried going for the block. McGee instead slid under the Thunder big man’s landing space forcing Adams to bend his leg awkwardly as he went […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid believes he’s going to be unguardable for the Sixers in the 2020 playoffs. The All-Star center said his style of play is built for the postseason since the game slows down and half-court offense is at a premium. We might be a 1,000 miles away but that doesn’t […]

LeBron James’ I PROMISE School students served as virtual fans on Wednesday during the Los Angeles Lakers’ match against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Members of the LeBron James Family Foundation and students and staff from the I Promise School are in attendance for the Lakers vs. Thunder game today 🙌pic.twitter.com/Y2qSkS26mc — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 5, […]

The NBA is back, which means the trolls of NBA Twitter are as well. Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, unfortunately, had to deal with one of them. After the Blazers defeated the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Nurkic reacted to a video of Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook telling Damian Lillard he didn’t appreciate Nurkic’s hard […]

Former Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Larry Bird has responded to the ESPN report that claimed he left the franchise in 2017 due to the ownership’s lack of spending. Per Pacers.com, Bird said the ESPN report is not true. “A published report indicated that I left my position as President of Basketball Operations in […]

The Miami Heat will be without Jimmy Butler again on Thursday when they face the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. Butler missed Tuesday’s game against the Boston Celtics with right foot soreness and he’ll sit out versus the Bucks as well. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is listed as out vs. Milwaukee tomorrow (right foot soreness), according […]

American Ninja Warrior champion Drew Drechsel has been charged with child sex crimes. Drechsel has been charged with the “manufacture of child pornography, enticement of a minor to travel for illicit sexual conduct, travel with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, and use of interstate commerce to entice a minor,” per […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is questionable to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Rockets revealed that Westbrook has a bruised right quad. Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is listed as questionable to play against the Lakers with a bruised right quad. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) August 5, 2020 Houston lost their […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has confirmed that point guard Rajon Rondo has arrived in Orlando, Florida following his successful thumb surgery. If Rondo returns seven consecutive negative COVID-19 tests, he can re-join the Lakers in the Disney bubble with a four-day quarantine. That would have him back with the team before the […]

Utah Jazz stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert shared a laugh on the court on Wednesday during the team’s afternoon match against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gobert used an interesting dance move to get back up after falling down and Mitchell enjoyed it. . @rudygobert27 and @spidadmitchell share a laugh after Rudy’s little dance move to […]

During the “Big Three” era in South Beach from 2010 to 2014, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh guided the Miami Heat to four straight NBA Finals and two championships. Two of those Finals matchups came against the San Antonio Spurs, with Miami winning in 2013 and losing in 2014. Bosh, who was forced […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wore Liverpool’s new home kit on Wednesday before the team’s afternoon game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Liverpool’s new home kit was released by Nike on Saturday, August 1. Feeling Premier pic.twitter.com/fGqHz1IMs5 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 5, 2020 Liverpool won its Premier League title in June. James […]

Even before the Portland Trail Blazers saved his NBA career by signing him when no one else wanted to, Carmelo Anthony was always going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer despite his lack of postseason success. Since entering the NBA in 2003 with the Denver Nuggets, Anthony has been one of the more polarizing […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic suffered a sprained ankle on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Dragic limps off the court after falling awkwardly on his ankle pic.twitter.com/rZD2oHyQYW — Gifdsports (@gifdsports) August 5, 2020 According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Dragic’s X-ray was negative. The Heat’s next game is on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks, who […]

The NBA world was buzzing after Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker hit a game-winning buzzer-beater against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. From Trae Young to Donovan Mitchell, NBA players took to Twitter to react to Booker’s stellar shot over Paul George. Damn Book ! That’s Tough💪🏽 — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) August 4, 2020 […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. has a torn meniscus in his knee and will miss the rest of the season down in Orlando, Florida. While the news is definitely a downer, Jackson is keeping an optimistic outlook as he sends an inspiring message to Grizzlies fans. God knows I like challenges, we just […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is the talk of the NBA right now after his game-winning shot against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. The Suns are not only 3-0 at Disney World, but Booker is playing like a superstar and carrying the team on his broad shoulders. While Booker is no doubt pleased […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel told reporters on Tuesday that point guard Rajon Rondo will travel to Florida on Wednesday and spend some time outside the bubble before coming in and quarantining. Rondo left the bubble a few weeks ago to undergo surgery on his fractured right thumb. Frank Vogel says Rajon Rondo […]