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Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons have come to terms on a new five-year, $226 million maximum rookie extension, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. After recently hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff to take over for Monty Williams, who was fired after just one season, Cunningham will now be playing for his third […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-year contract worth at least $10 million with veteran center Andre Drummond, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Drummond, 30, spent part of the 2021-22 season with the Sixers before being included in the trade with the Brooklyn Nets that involved Ben Simmons and James Harden. From there, […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, but that does not mean teams are done making moves just yet. Even before the final pick of the draft is revealed, teams are on the phone with agents and scouts alike, as all 30 franchises in the league quickly scramble to try and add undrafted players on two-way […]

Once again, this is a friendly reminder that the NBA dominates the summer. Aside from the Boston Celtics recently claiming their 18th championship in team history and the NBA conducting their questionable two-day draft format, the league’s attention now turns to free agency, which is also known as Christmas in July for all of you […]

Royce O’Neale and the Phoenix Suns are set to agree to a four-year, $44 million contract with the start of free agency just days away, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “O’Neale’s agents Mark Bartelstein and George Roussaskis of Priority Sports have been negotiating on the contract for months and now land a key part of […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has officially concluded. In the first ever two-day draft, headlines were made when the Atlanta Hawks selected French standout wing Zaccharie Risacher first overall. A handful of trades were made during the first round, and a point of emphasis was put on young, athletic talents near the end of the first […]

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade former 2021 first-round pick Davion Mitchell and EuroLeague star Sasha Vezenkov to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for forward Jalen McDaniels, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The No. 45 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft is also going to the Raptors as part of this trade. Mitchell, who was […]

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade former 2022 first-round pick AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets in exchange for the 44th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Griffin, who was drafted 16th overall by the Hawks in 2022 out of Duke, was a polarizing draft prospect […]

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade the No. 52 pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Lindy Waters III, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Waters, who has spent the last three seasons with the Thunder, has always been viewed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade former 2022 first-round pick Wendell Moore Jr. to the Detroit Pistons before Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Moore, who was selected 26th overall by Minnesota in the 2022 NBA Draft, has barely played for the Timberwolves over his two years […]

When the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft concluded late Wednesday night, everyone was left scratching their heads and wondering why Kyle Filipowski, Johnny Furphy, and Tyler Kolek fell to the second round. Furphy is still a raw and underdeveloped freshman, so perhaps it is not as surprising to see him available as Filipowski […]

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft featured quite a few trades but a ton of surprising moves that added to the drama of draft night. Everything started just about a half-hour before the draft began in Barclays Center, when league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints that the Atlanta Hawks were in fact selecting Zaccharie […]

Who will go first overall to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA Draft? This has been the question NBA fans have been asking for weeks leading up to this year’s draft. We finally have an answer to this with Zaccharie Risacher heading to Atlanta. As the NBA Draft continues, ClutchPoints will be updating these […]

The New York Knicks and OG Anunoby are set to agree to a five-year, $212.5 million contract that includes a player option and a trade kicker, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks have agreed on a 5-year, $212.5 million deal, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/e6KShpRNv3 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 26, […]

Bronny James may just be the most talked-about draft prospect ever who isn’t projected to go in the first round of the NBA Draft. A lot of this has to do with the fact that he is LeBron James’ son, as heavy expectations fall on the 19-year-old, seeing as his father is the league’s all-time […]

As soon as the Houston Rockets acquired the Phoenix Suns’ draft picks from the Brooklyn Nets as an extension of the blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade on Tuesday night, momentum that the Rockets were going to pursue a star rapidly grew. The one name that was quickly linked to the Rockets in trade rumors was Suns […]

It is officially draft day in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks still hold the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, although they have been discussing every possible scenario presented to them leading up to the draft, including the option of possibly moving the first overall selection. The debate of Zaccharie Risacher vs. Donovan Clingan […]

In a shocking twist less than 24 hours before the 2024 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets have traded rising star Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks in exchange for numerous draft picks and veteran forward Bojan Bogdanovic, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks are sending four unprotected first-round picks, a protected first-round pick from the […]

What is going to happen with Klay Thompson? This is the question everyone is asking pertaining to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, as the future Hall of Fame sharpshooter is less than a week away from being an unrestricted free agent that can sign with any of the other 29 teams around the league […]

With just one day until the 2024 NBA Draft, there are still a lot of unknowns that could reshape the league as we know it. Aside from the possibility of big names being on the move during and after the draft, there is still no clarity at the top of the NBA Draft Big Board […]

The whirlwind of the NBA offseason has hit the Western Conference hard. Well, nothing has technically been decided as of yet, but with less than a week until the start of NBA free agency, the futures of Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers and Klay Thompson with the Golden State Warriors continue to look […]

Denver Nuggets veteran point guard Reggie Jackson has opted into his $5.25 million player option for the 2024-25 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jackson, 34, joined the Nuggets during the 2022-23 season after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Charlotte Hornets. Upon completion of the trade, Jackson was waived by the […]

We have officially reached draft week. The 2024 NBA Draft will begin on Wednesday, June 26, with the Atlanta Hawks facing a decision that will not only impact their organization but the rest of how this year’s draft will play out. For the first time in many years, there is no clear-cut name sitting at […]

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in one of the most unique spots entering the 2024 NBA Draft. Due to the fact that they only won 21 games this past season, the Blazers secured the seventh overall pick in the draft. However, they gained an additional lottery pick with the 14th overall selection due to […]

There is no doubt that the Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more talented teams in recent years. Joel Embiid won the 2022-23 MVP award, becoming the first player in franchise history to receive such a distinction since Allen Iverson in 2001. Plus, Tyrese Maxey’s rise to stardom has been nothing short of spectacular. […]

Klay Thompson finds himself as one of the biggest names in free agency this summer. The five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion has spent the entirety of his career with the Golden State Warriors, but for the first time ever, it truly seems like Thompson wants to evaluate all of his options in NBA free […]

Sixth Man of the Year runner-up Malik Monk and the Sacramento Kings are set to agree to a four-year, $78 million contract that includes a player option in the final year, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Malik Monk plans to sign a 4-year, $78 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, per @wojespn. Monk was the […]

The Chicago Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨BREAKING: Alex Caruso is being traded to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/xky3LFpZe6 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 20, 2024 In a surprising move, the Bulls and Thunder have […]

If there is one thing every team in the league is searching for ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, it’s players who can impact winning. Potential and long-term development matter, but what often gets overlooked is the leadership and experience seniors who declare for the draft can bring to the league right away. Tyler Kolek, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially agreed to hire JJ Redick as their new head coach on a four-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Redick was offered the job by Lakers executive Rob Pelinka on Thursday and will now be tasked with assembling his staff with experienced minds across the NBA. While he may […]

There is exactly one week until the 2024 NBA Draft. As is the case every year around this time, teams around the league are scrambling for last-minute details and information on every single prospect that they could potentially target. That is why plenty of rumors pertaining to the draft are flying off the handle. However, […]

Although there was some talk that he could opt out of his contract in order to restructure his current deal, Gary Payton II had decided to opt into his $9.1 million player option to remain with the Golden State Warriors for the 2024-25 season, according to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews. 🚨 Gary Payton II is opting […]

Exactly one week before the 2024 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons have decided to fire head coach Monty Williams. While it is not all that surprising to see Williams dismissed after a 14-win season that saw frustration and turmoil set in for the franchise, it is shocking that the Pistons made this move in the […]

Indiana Pacers star forward Pascal Siakam plans to sign a four-year, $189.5 million max contract that will keep him alongside Tyrese Haliburton for the foreseeable future, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Pacers reporter Scott Agness first reported Tuesday that Siakam and the Pacers were trending toward a new deal. Unlike previous years, teams around the […]

The final chapter of the 2023-24 NBA season has been written. It was only fitting that the Boston Celtics were the ones to hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy into the air at TD Garden on the 16-year anniversary of their previous championship, especially since they were the best team in the league since the […]

It took until Year 17 in the NBA for him to win his first championship, but Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford can finally call himself a champion. The Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday night, securing their 18th title in team history, a new NBA record. For Horford, he […]

The Boston Celtics have done it. After defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Celtics will be raising a championship banner for the 18th time in franchise history, a new NBA record. Since the very start of the season, Boston has been viewed as the favorite to win […]

Whether or not Kristaps Porzingis plays for the Boston Celtics may not just be the difference in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals, but the difference in how the rest of this series plays out. Porzingis suffered a left posterior tibialis dislocation in Game 2 of this series, a rare injury that has not […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a franchise-altering decision to make with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on June 26. Ever since the Hawks were awarded the top pick in the draft for the first time in franchise history, the debate has been between two French phenoms: Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr. These […]