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The NBA has been experimenting with new ideas to enhance the All-Star Game experience for players and fans. After trying and brainstorming multiple formats, commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Wednesday that the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be a new Team USA vs. Team World format. Before the start of the 2025 NBA Finals in […]

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns underwent treatment on his bruised left knee and to repair ligament damage on his left finger, both being injuries that he suffered during the 2025 NBA Playoffs, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Towns had long been dealing with a finger issue during the postseason, and it was apparent […]

Not too long ago, the Sacramento Kings reached a pinnacle that their fans had not experienced in close to two decades. When the Kings snapped their 16-season playoff drought during the 2022-23 season, it appeared as they were the young, rising team everyone in the Western Conference would need to look out for due to […]

The New York Knicks have decided to part ways with and fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after losing the Eastern Conference Finals in six games to the Indiana Pacers, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Thibodeau, 67, has spent the last five seasons with the Knicks, leading them to the playoffs in four of […]

What is going to happen with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks? Giannis has been the hottest name discussed in trade rumors around the NBA since the Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs, yet there are still no answers as to if the two-time MVP will stay in Milwaukee or request a trade. That is […]

For the first time since 2000, the Indiana Pacers find themselves in the NBA Finals. Just one year after shocking many and battling the Boston Celtics in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers have proven their championship pedigree by running things back and becoming one of the final two teams standing. Tyrese Haliburton and […]

There truly isn’t much else for Stephen Curry to accomplish in his career. The Golden State Warriors star has helped set the standard for becoming a basketball legend with his championships and awards, not to mention he recently led Team USA to a gold medal over France in the Olympics. At this point in his […]

Golden State Warriors fans thought James Wiseman was going to be the future of the organization when he was drafted second overall in 2020 ahead of high-level talents like LaMelo Ball, Onyeka Okongwu, Deni Avdija, and Tyrese Haliburton. Ultimately, things never worked out with Wiseman, although he was a member of the team’s 2022 championship […]

Two weeks have passed since ClutchPoints’ 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0 was updated with players seeing their stocks rise and fall after the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. June is now upon us, and there are roughly three weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg will hear his name called as […]

As the Phoenix Suns inch closer to naming a new head coach, Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott have been named the two finalists to succeed Mike Budenholzer, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Both Cavs assistant coaches will meet with the Suns brass and owner Mat Ishbia in Michigan this week before […]

Once again, the New York Knicks have fallen in the NBA Playoffs to the Indiana Pacers. Only this time, losing a series to the Pacers stings more since the Knicks were on the doorstep of winning the Eastern Conference Finals and heading to the NBA Finals. As the offseason begins earlier than New York had […]

There are now less than four weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft. Between now and then, there is going to be a lot of talk about which teams around the NBA will explore the possibility of making trades up and down the draft board. Multiple rumors also will include various trade scenarios involving All-Star-level talents […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has been named the defendant in a lawsuit filed against him in Los Angeles on Thursday. This lawsuit, which was submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that Williamson raped, kidnapped, and terrorized the plaintiff, who is one of his exes, on multiple occasions throughout their yearslong relationship, […]

Asa Newell was one of three five-star prospects entering the NCAA ranks from Montverde Academy in 2024. The other two were Cooper Flagg, who will be the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Derik Queen, who is expected to be a lottery pick. Like his close friends, Newell is also hoping to hear […]

How much longer is LeBron James going to be in the NBA? After wrapping up the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron finds himself as a 40-year-old who has achieved everything in this league through 22 years. However, he still has some time left, and James will be back for his 23rd NBA […]

Not too long ago, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a recent first-round pick who found himself involved in a trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder. This was a deal that kickstarted a rebuild in OKC while LA pushed their chips in to contend for a championship with Paul George. Several years later, this […]

Jalen Brunson did everything he could to put the New York Knicks in a position to win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Indianapolis on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, not even his team-high 31 points could break the Indiana Pacers’ momentum, leading Brunson and the Knicks to stare down a 3-1 deficit before heading […]

The New York Knicks are on the verge of elimination. After losing Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals 130-121, the Knicks now trail the Indiana Pacers 3-1 and will be tasked with winning three straight games to keep their title hopes alive. Consistent defense has been a concern for New York in this series, […]

One win is all the Oklahoma City Thunder need to reach the NBA Finals. This team, led by 2024-25 NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the has dominated every challenge they have faced all season. Aside from winning 68 games, the Thunder have continued to mature and grow together as the youngest team in the league. That […]

There is one month until the 2025 NBA Draft. At this point, there is no secret who the first pick will be, as the Dallas Mavericks are prepared to add Cooper Flagg next to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in hopes of competing for a championship immediately. While Flagg is the obvious first choice for […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday night and the All-Defensive Teams were announced Thursday afternoon, the NBA announced its final series of accolades on Friday night with the 2024-25 All-NBA Teams. To nobody’s surprise, Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo headlined the All-NBA First Team, as LeBron James and Stephen […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday, and the league announced the 10 players selected to this season’s All-Defensive Teams on Thursday. That left the All-NBA Teams as the last honor to be announced this year, and the 15 top players were revealed by the NBA on Friday night. To nobody’s surprise, […]

When it comes to the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics always expect to be one of the final teams standing. This organization made it to six of the last eight Eastern Conference Finals entering the 2024-25 season, and they entered the postseason this season as a 61-win 2-seed and the defending NBA champions. Entering the […]

Golden State Warriors wing Moses Moody underwent successful right thumb surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn UCL, the team announced on Thursday afternoon. Moody is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp before the 2025-26 season. The 22-year-old put together his best season in a Warriors, […]

The Denver Nuggets and David Adelman have agreed on a contract to make Adelman the franchise’s next head coach, the team announced on Wednesday. Adelman, 44, took over as the Nuggets interim head coach for the final three games of the regular season after the team decided to fire 2023 championship head coach Michael Malone. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the league’s MVP in 2019 and 2020. Nikola Jokic won it in 2021, 2022, and 2024, with Joel Embiid claiming the award in 2023. Now, we can add Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the list after being named the 2024-25 NBA MVP. These are the last seven winners of the NBA MVP award and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could not have asked for a better start to the first quarter of Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After Jaden McDaniels scored five quick points on back-to-back possessions, Anthony Edwards showed off his handles with a step-back three over Chet Holmgren. All of a sudden, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the recipient of the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The NBA will officially announce Gilgeous-Alexander as this season’s MVP before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on TNT Wednesday night. As a result […]

Anthony Edward going up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the headline matchup everyone has been anticipating heading into the Western Conference Finals. These are two of the best young stars the NBA has to offer, and one of them will be advancing to their first NBA Finals with a chance to win a championship. Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have been filled with thrilling matchups featuring old-school superstars like Stephen Curry and LeBron James as well as new-school stars like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Only four teams remain heading into the Conference Finals: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks. While viewership and ratings […]

It is not often that two family members face off against one another in the NBA. That is exactly what we will see when the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals due to the in-family rivalry between Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Alexander-Walker and Gilgeous-Alexander are cousins, as […]

Even at 40 years old, LeBron James is still one of the best players in the NBA and remains one of the leading voices for this generation of players. As a result, much of the weight falls on the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to set the standard for how the game should be played. Players […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, leaving scouts and executives who were in attendance with a strong foundation as to what this year’s draft in June will look like. Cooper Flagg is the undisputed first-overall pick and will be heading to the Dallas Mavericks despite rumors suggesting they could look to trade […]

Revival. Resurrection. A second chance. That is what the 2024-25 NBA season was for the Golden State Warriors. What started strong and had many thinking that Stephen Curry could once again lead the Warriors to the top of the Western Conference revealed the true flaw that ultimately doomed this team: no shot creation and immediate […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine continued in Chicago on Thursday, with the second day of scrimmages taking place. Between measurements and drills, personnel from all 30 teams in attendance are diving into biggest headlines surrounding this year’s draft. More specifically, everyone is still in awe that the Dallas Mavericks won Monday’s draft lottery. That has […]

Donovan Mitchell was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022 to become the new face of the franchise. The main goal in Cleveland was to become competitive again, a trait that had disappeared when LeBron James departed in 2018. Immediately, Mitchell elevated this organization’s overall potential and their future at the top of the East […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine began on Monday with the best prospects in this year’s class getting one-on-one time with personnel from all 30 teams across the league. Chicago has become the central hub for all things draft-related in recent years, and there has been plenty of discussion about the future of the league this […]

Very little has separated the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference Semifinal series. While it seemed like Denver held momentum early on after staking claim to a 113-104 overtime win in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead, Nikola Jokic has been unable to lead his team to a win […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in Minneapolis for a critical Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. With Stephen Curry continuing to miss games due to a hamstring injury, the Dubs have lost three straight games to Anthony Edwards and company. As a result, they are now on the verge of being […]