Brett Siegel Articles - Page 33

Who will win the 2024 NBA Finals? As all 30 teams prepare to resume the season following the All-Star break, there is still no clear-cut answer to this question. Although the Boston Celtics have clearly cemented themselves as the best team in the league this year with a 43-12 record, there are still several other […]

Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart has been suspended three games for his altercation with Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks prior to their game in Phoenix on February 14, the NBA announced on Thursday. Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart has been suspended for three games for altercation with Drew Eubanks, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/baX9GyhASp — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Although Marcus Smart broke the trend during the 2021-22 season, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award tends to go to a power forward or center. After all, most centers are utilized for their length in order to block shots and protect the paint nowadays. Jaren Jackson Jr. was the recipient of this award […]

All season long, Domantas Sabonis has been a force for the Sacramento Kings. Although he was robbed of the opportunity to make his fourth All-Star appearance, Sabonis has been one of the best centers in the entire league, currently leading all players in double-doubles (50) and triple-doubles (18). Perhaps the most impressive accomplishment so far […]

Prior to the All-Star break, the New York Knicks were left very shorthanded due to a variety of injuries. Against the Orlando Magic last Wednesday, the Knicks didn’t have Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, Donte DiVincenzo, Isaiah Hartenstein, or Bojan Bogdanovic. On Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers in their first game since the All-Star Game, […]

Otto Porter Jr. was involved in a trade deadline deal that sent former Utah Jazz big man Kelly Olynyk to the Toronto Raptors. Now, Porter finds himself with the Jazz, a team that he may not be with for much longer. With the All-Star break concluding on Thursday, Porter has returned home to evaluate his […]

When discussing all the awards during the NBA season, MVP and Rookie of the Year always steal the spotlight. However, players can only be as good as the leadership they have guiding them, which is why the Coach of the Year award is the most underrated accolade. So far this season, there are several coaches […]

There have been many great bench players in the history of the NBA. Lou Williams, Jamal Crawford, and Dell Curry are some of the first few names that come to mind when thinking about impactful players who could have started for their teams but made a living by leading their organization’s second units. The one […]

The NBA’s Most Improved Player Award is one of the more unique accolades given out at the conclusion of every season. For many players, this award represents the start of their path to stardom, as has been the case with former recipients such as Lauri Markkanen (2023), Ja Morant (2022), Brandon Ingram (2020), and Pascal […]

Chicago Bulls veteran forward Torrey Craig is set to miss at least two weeks due to a right knee sprain, the team announced on Tuesday night. Craig suffered this injury during the All-Star break, and the Bulls’ medical staff will re-evaluate him in two-to-four weeks, meaning he could possibly remain on the sidelines through the […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to face some major decisions in the offseason, one of which could pertain to five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson. Currently eligible to receive an extension from the Warriors, Thompson appears to be on a collision course with unrestricted free agency. Could this ultimately lead the 34-year-old […]

All season long, the spotlight of the rookie class has been cast on San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama for obvious reasons. In addition to being arguably the greatest prospect to enter the league since LeBron James, Wembanyama has captivated everyone with his length and skillful play at the center position. Wemby is already […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked everyone in the middle of the season when they fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin and hired former NBA champion coach Doc Rivers. Even Rivers was surprised by the change the franchise made. During an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio’s “The Starting Lineup” with Frank Isola and Ryan McDonough, Rivers spoke […]

Just because there are no games until Thursday night with the league coming out of the All-Star break doesn’t mean there isn’t any drama around the NBA. Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has been under a lot of heat recently due to his sluggish 3-7 start with the team since the Bucks fired Adrian […]

The race for the 2023-24 NBA MVP has drastically changed over the course of the last several weeks. Philadelphia 76ers center and reigning league MVP Joel Embiid was once again the favorite for this award, but injuries have resulted in him becoming ineligible due to the new 65-game minimum rule. There are a few other […]

The Western Conference appears to have a firm grasp on the NBA MVP award this season. The fact that Joel Embiid is no longer eligible for the MVP award as a result of games missed due to injury also plays a huge factor in why more attention is being cast on those in the West. […]

The NBA All-Star break has come and gone. Now, all 30 teams in the league turn their attention to the stretch run of the season, a time that is different for every franchise. For teams like the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, this is a time to evaluate what they have moving forward. For others, […]

At the NBA All-Star break, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves as one of the most unique teams in the league. While they may be young and have very little experience on their roster, the Thunder have made it clear that they are legitimate threats in the Western Conference with their 37-17 record. Some may […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made a drastic change on their sidelines by deciding to fire head coach Jacque Vaughn in the midst of the All-Star break, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 BREAKING: Jacque Vaughn has been fired as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/0jCNBkqOWG — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 19, 2024 The […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is a time for fans and players to enjoy a week dedicated to the success of the season at hand. It is also a time for NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office to discuss certain matters that always seem to be discussed in daily news cycles. Ahead of the All-Star […]

There are just about eight weeks left in the 2023-24 NBA season. With the All-Star break upon us and the league’s best flocking to Indianapolis for all the festivities set to take place over the weekend, a sense of urgency surrounds many teams vying for playoff positioning. This was clearly displayed ahead of last week’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has been fined $35,000 for his public criticism of the officiating and for questioning the integrity of game officials after Wednesday night’s victory against the Golden State Warriors, the NBA announced on Friday. After Mason Plumlee and Brandin Podziemski came face-to-face with one another, causing an minor altercation […]

The NBA’s Rookie of the Year race seems to be between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren entering the All-Star break. However, Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George is looking to make a late run to be in this race given his recent stretch of success. Not only has George’s offensive production increased, but he recently achieved […]

At last week’s NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers looked to improve their championship potential by adding key secondary pieces around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Due to Embiid’s recent meniscus injury, many around the league anticipated Daryl Morey and the Sixers’ front office targeting a big man. As a result, Chicago Bulls center Andre […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have one game remaining on their schedule ahead of the All-Star break. While 24 teams around the league have already embarked on their midseason vacation, the Bucks are one of the lucky six teams playing on Thursday night, as they will take on the Memphis Grizzlies. However, Milwaukee may be shorthanded in […]

The NBA has fined Los Angeles Clippers forward PJ Tucker $75,000 for his public comments reported during the week of February 5 expressing a desire to be traded to another team, the league announced on Thursday. Tucker, 38, had made it known that he wanted to be dealt ahead of the NBA trade deadline on […]

In his fourth season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards has helped elevate his franchise to new heights. A day before the All-Star break begins, the Timberwolves find themselves owning a 38-16 record, the best in the Western Conference. Before Edwards heads on a plane with Karl-Anthony Towns and flies to Indianapolis for the upcoming […]

LeBron James joining forces with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors seems like one of those scenarios that only plays out on NBA 2K. There is no way that James, who has been the organization’s greatest rival for years, would ever join the Warriors, right? Well, perhaps this notion is not as crazy as […]

At 39 years old, LeBron James is nearing the end of his illustrious NBA career. Regardless of whether wins another championship with the Los Angeles Lakers or receives any kind of honor, James will forever go down as one of the greatest players to have ever stepped foot in the league. However, the 20-time All-Star […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Since the start of January, the Cavs have gone 17-2 and are now in sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference. The returns of Darius Garland and Evan Mobley have also sparked this group during their recent stretch. In their […]

Tyrese Haliburton has been enjoying a terrific season with the Indiana Pacers. Not only is the 23-year-old set to make his second straight All-Star appearance for the Pacers, but he will do so as a starter in Indianapolis this upcoming weekend. The only Pacer representing the host city in this year’s All-Star Game, Haliburton will […]

At some point, it is inevitable that the NBA will expand to add even more teams and talent to the league. This has been a hot topic of discussion for commissioner Adam Silver and the league office for years. Given all the success the NBA has had with Summer League and the recent In-Season Tournament […]

The Denver Nuggets are the reigning NBA champions. Currently 36-18 on the season, right ahead of the All-Star break, the Nuggets once again find themselves in a position to contend for title. While Nikola Jokic packs his suitcase and prepares for a trip to Indianapolis for this season’s All-Star festivities, Jamal Murray was once again […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand does not intend to pursue the Charlotte Hornets’ head of basketball operations opening, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brand has been named a lead candidate for the position in the wake of Mitch Kupchak moving into an advisory role with the Hornets. After the trade deadline, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers sent veteran forward PJ Tucker and guard Bones Hyland home from the team ahead of their matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Tucker has expressed frustration with his role, and Charania originally reported that he was stepping away from the team ahead […]

With TNT and Turner Sports set to broadcast the NBA All-Star Game yet again, the usual faces of Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, Ernie Johnson, and Charles Barkley will be on hand to deliver the weekend’s festivities to everyone. This year, Turner is ramping up their coverage of All-Star Weekend, as there will be […]

What are the Atlanta Hawks going to do at the 2024 NBA trade deadline? This was one of the burning questions everyone was searching for an answer to, with key talents such as Dejounte Murray, De’Andre Hunter, and Clint Capela on the trade block. Ultimately, the Hawks didn’t make any big moves to cut costs. […]

The Phoenix Suns and veteran big man Thaddeus Young are finalizing a deal for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Thaddeus Young is finalizing a deal to join the Suns, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/pHbJafVxuv — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 13, 2024 Young, 35, is currently in the midst of his 17th […]

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier suffered a sprained right knee against the Boston Celtics on Sunday and is going to be listed week-to-week after his MRI results showed no major injury, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This is certainly good news for Rozier and the Heat, as things did not look good at first. […]