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Although they lost by over 20 points to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, the Sacramento Kings came back with vengeance against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, picking up a huge 124-120 overtime win. What is even more impressive than defeating one of the top teams in the league is that the Kings did so […]

Currently 33-29 on the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have just over a month to try and turn things around ahead of the playoffs. Tied with the Golden State Warriors and finding themselves occupying the final play-in tournament spot in the Western Conference, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are beginning to feel the pressure. On […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have flipped the script from what people were saying about them when Doc Rivers first took over for Adrian Griffin on the sidelines. Since the All-Star break, the Bucks have won five straight games, four of which were on the road. Before heading to the West Coast for a […]

As soon as Joel Embiid went down with his knee injury, the NBA’s MVP race opened wide up for Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Over the last several weeks, these have been the only two players truly mentioned in the running for the MVP award. In fact, they were practically the only two players to […]

It was not too long ago that the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks found themselves as two championship contenders struggling to prove their worth. Ahead of the All-Star break, the Nuggets had lost three straight games, and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic was looking a little sluggish. For the Bucks, they lost eight out of 12 […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have been struggling as a result of numerous injuries. Not only is All-Star Julius Randle out indefinitely after suffering a dislocated right shoulder, but two-way wing OG Anunoby is also sidelined indefinitely as a result of an elbow injury he had a small procedure done on. Isaiah Hartenstein, […]

Is Klay Thompson going to be in a Golden State Warriors uniform next season? This is the question many have been pondering, especially given that Thompson’s role has drastically changed with the Warriors. The future Hall of Famer has moved into a bench role with the Warriors this season, resulting in a lot of speculation […]

When the Houston Rockets drafted Jalen Green second overall in 2021, they envisioned him being one of the faces of their franchise for many years to come. While this may still be the mindset many within the front office still have, Green has seen his role change drastically since the arrival of head coach Ime […]

Philadelphia 76ers center and reigning league MVP Joel Embiid has not played since January 30 after undergoing left meniscus surgery. Originally said to be re-evaluated in four weeks, Embiid’s timetable for his possible return has been up in the air to this point. Amid all the speculation about when he could return, Embiid spoke with […]

The 2023-24 NBA season has been a whirlwind for the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson. Aside from where they find themselves in the standings, this season has shed light on what the future holds for Thompson, who is currently in the final year of his contract. A five-time All-Star and four-time champion with the […]

While they have picked up some great wins this season, the Sacramento Kings have also struggled against teams they should have defeated. All year long, the Kings have been a very inconsistent team in the Western Conference. However, De’Aaron Fox and Co. have won three of their last four games, picking up road wins over […]

Target Center in Minneapolis went silent on Tuesday night when All-Star guard Anthony Edwards went down to the ground in pain, grabbing at his left leg and ankle. Concern for the Timberwolves young star mounted as he was helped off the court and escorted to the team’s locker room before halftime to undergo testing. Anthony […]

The NBA has denied the New York Knicks’ game protest of their 105-103 loss to the Houston Rockets on February 12, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon. UPDATE: The NBA has denied the Knicks’ protest of their loss against the Rockets, per @NBAPR. https://t.co/UxZwWC35oY — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 28, 2024 In what turned out to […]

The Detroit Pistons have made plenty of changes to their roster this season due to the fact that they are rebuilding. As a result, many of the veteran players on their roster have secured buyouts and have been waived. It now appears as if Mike Muscala will be the latest player entering the buyout market […]

After the NBA trade deadline passes, plenty of playoff-contending teams always flock to the buyout market to try and add a veteran presence or two to their roster. As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. In this case, one player a team doesn’t want anymore could really help a contender in either […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are still trying to find their identity under new head coach Doc Rivers, who replaced first-year coach Adrian Griffin in the middle of the season. Although they find themselves 37-21 on the season and just one full game behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks will […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded for Chris Paul this past offseason, they envisioned the veteran guard being able to relieve a lot of pressure off of Stephen Curry in the backcourt. When Paul has been healthy, this has been the case. However, the 38-year-old has only played in 32 games this season and has […]

The New York Knicks found themselves as the second-best team in the Eastern Conference not too long ago, prior to the All-Star break. Now, they are quickly sinking in the Eastern Conference standings as a result of numerous injuries. Julius Randle and OG Anunoby are both expected to still miss a chunk of time due […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have dropped two straight games since initially picking up a 22-point win over the Houston Rockets coming out of the All-Star break. In a very crowded Western Conference, there is very little room for error, especially with the Pelicans being just a half-game ahead of the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks […]

Paolo Banchero recently participated in his first All-Star Game due to the fact that he has had a tremendous second season with the Orlando Magic. The 21-year-old has been his team’s best scoring weapon all season, and Banchero is a main reason why the Magic find themselves in a position to possibly make the playoffs […]

The Golden State Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year, $35 million contract extension at the end of last week. On Tuesday, the team made this deal official, announcing that Kerr is now under contract with the organization through the 2025-26 season. Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Kerr had […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, who sit at the very top of the Western Conference standings late in the season, will be without Karl-Anthony Towns on Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Towns, who was not on the team’s injury report all day Tuesday leading up to their matchup with the Spurs, was recently ruled out due […]

The Golden State Warriors have been one of the biggest question marks in the NBA during the 2023-24 season. Aside from all the struggles and inconsistencies they have faced on the court, there are also questions being asked about what the future holds. After Steve Kerr recently signed his two-year contract extension with the team, […]

Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander find themselves as the two favorites for the MVP award this NBA season in what has become a wide-open race since Joel Embiid was deemed ineligible. These two stars have gone back-and-forth in the MVP rankings as of late, but Jokic has seemed to take firm control of the race […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac left Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter as a result of a left leg/knee injury. After backing down Hawks’ Jalen Johnson while attempting to drive towards the rim on offense, Isaac’s left leg appeared to go out, resulting in an awkward split and the Magic big […]

The NBA season truly doesn’t start until after the All-Star break. While there are always a handful of teams that cement their status as the best of the best each year prior to the All-Star break, the last five to six weeks are where things begin to get interesting. Every game matters a little more […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to have Chris Paul back in the lineup on Tuesday night when they take on the Washington Wizards, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 Chris Paul is listed as AVAILABLE for tomorrow's Warriors-Wizards game, per @ArmstrongWinter. CP3 has been out of action since January 5 due to a […]

Just a week after the 2024 NBA All-Star Game took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, the NBA has already begun thinking about All-Star Weekend many years from now. The Phoenix Suns and new owner Mat Ishbia are nearing plans with the NBA to host the 2027 NBA All-Star Game festivities in the desert, according to The […]

The New York Knicks have been without Julius Randle and OG Anunoby since January 27 due to injuries. Whereas Randle has been recovering from a dislocated right shoulder, Anunoby recently had surgery to address a loose body in his right elbow. Initially, there was a lot of doubt surrounding when both forwards would be able […]

The NBA announced on Sunday afternoon that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, forward Nikola Jovic, and New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall have been suspended one game for their incident that occurred during Friday night’s game in New Orleans. Additionally, Heat center Thomas Bryant and Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado have been suspended three games for […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a much-needed victory at home over the Los Angeles Lakers coming out of the All-Star break on Thursday night. However, they played this game without Gary Payton II, who has been dealing with an illness. Known for his defensive abilities and quick burst off the bench, Payton has been […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, one of the hottest teams in the NBA as of late, fell victim to the Orlando Magic on Thursday night in their first game out of the All-Star break. Although they lost by seven points, the Cavs had to play this game without All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who has been battling […]

Khris Middleton has not played for the Milwaukee Bucks since February 6 against the Phoenix Suns as a result of a left ankle sprain. This injury occurred when Suns star Kevin Durant committed a Flagrant One for not giving Middleton enough space to land on his jump shot, resulting in his ankle injury. After missing […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter ever, and he has been one of the faces of the NBA through the years. Even after four championships and two MVP awards with Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors, what Curry does on a nightly basis still leaves his head coach in awe. The Warriors defeated the […]

Although the Phoenix Suns lost a critical game on the road Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks, headlines coming out of this game surrounded what happened before the contest even began. As Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant emerged from the team’s tunnel for his pregame warmups, he was serenated by the Mavericks faithful with boos. […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole came off the bench for the first time all season on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets. This move didn’t seem to matter much, as the Wizards still fell 130-110 for their 46th loss of the season, the fifth time in the last six seasons that the organization has had […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have gone ahead and freed up a roster spot by waiving forward Aleksej Pokusevski, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 The Thunder are waiving former No.17 pick Aleksej Pokusevski, per @ShamsCharania. Poku averaged 7.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in 150 regular-season games. pic.twitter.com/VyMAYKQhlA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 23, 2024 Pokusevski, […]

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) […]