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On Tuesday, ClutchPoints premiered Episode 2 of its animated web series The Association, featuring Draymond Green ‘punching’ Jordan Poole. The show features NBA players as employees in an office, toiling away in their different branches. The NBA is a business, and ClutchPoints is taking that literally in the series, which is a parody of the […]

No one wants to lose in their fantasy football league. But now, you can watch OTHER people lose AND get punished for it in ClutchPoints’ newest fantasy football show, “The Flex League.” This wacky, brand new fantasy football league is run by Commissioner Terry, who’s definitely NOT team owner Jerry Donatien with a wig on. The […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is already known for her unparalleled work ethic. Now, she embodies that spirit in BODYARMOR’s new ad campaign. The company’s “One More” campaign is centered around the belief that hard work and relentless passion push us to be our best. For Ionescu, that belief is what has elevated her […]

The NCAA Championship Game between Kansas and North Carolina was already one of the greatest title games in recent memory. It’s made even better when you get to watch it with some of the greatest to ever play the game. I was privileged to be invited into a unique watch party on Let’s Hang Live to […]

Stephen Curry’s biggest fan lives in France. Meet Antonin Orgueil. He’s a 19-year-old college student who runs the Twitter account antonin_org. If you’ve spent any time on the Golden State Warriors’ side of Twitter, you’ve probably seen him around. Across his 25,000+ tweets, Orgueil regularly posts Curry’s highlights, Warriors’ highlights, Warriors-related numbers, and in-game commentary […]

James Wiseman’s career – and life – has been an ongoing cycle of hope destroyed and hope renewed. As a kid, he faced times when his mom had trouble putting food on the table – but made it out to play in the NBA. As he’s gotten older, he’s faced times when social media attacked […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was trying to make a point. “Defense never goes viral because half the people don’t know what the hell they’re looking at.” It was November 2021, and the Warriors had just held the Los Angeles Clippers to 90 points. Stephen Curry and the Warriors’ offense would undoubtedly make it […]

“You’ve got eight minutes,” Kobe Bryant said, knowing there were hundreds of media members waiting for him. “Kobe, I can do it in four.” That’s how Kevin Lynch – renowned celebrity photographer – earned Bryant’s respect back in 2012.  Lynch is an internationally recognized photographer, with his work showcased in museums and galleries across the […]

Two mysterious back injuries have shaped the NBA landscape this season. Brooklyn Nets’ star Ben Simmons and Golden State Warriors’ star Draymond Green have both been in the spotlight for their recent back problems. And both of their teams anxiously await their return. For that reason, I spoke with Dr. Rahul Shah, a board-certified orthopedic […]

In front of 19,000 screaming fans, Stephen Curry torched the Phoenix Suns for 38 points. But a 6-hour drive away on the very same day, in front of a more modest crowd of 400, another 6-foot-3 point guard dropped 51 points, including seven triples. A “Curry-esque” performance. It was December 3, 2016. A typical night […]

Ayanna Patterson started the camera. Just in case. The slam dunk is a rare sighting in women’s basketball. In the WNBA, only seven players have dunked in league history. In college hoops, only eight women have done it – ever. Yet Patterson, a high school junior at the time, still wanted a few harmless attempts […]

After winning the 2016 NBA Finals over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James was asked at the Nike Skills Academy what his motivation was, now that he’d won a title for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He responded by revealing what his underlying goal has always been. “My motivation is the ghost I’m chasing. […]

“It’s almost a more authentic version of [basketball].”  That’s how the CEO of Revolt, Detavio Samuels, described The Crew League. In a matter of months, TCL has exploded onto the scene, captivating both the basketball and hip hop worlds.  That intersection is what led Elie Maroun to start a brand new league that’s disrupting the […]

James Kane was supposed to be there for someone else. Instead, he stumbled upon Ja Morant. How that happened is an unbelievable story. The Murray State assistant coach found himself at a small AAU combine in a Kentucky town he drove seven hours to get to. He was there to scout Tevin Brown, who Murray […]

The landscape of the NBA is constantly evolving. Star players are changing teams at an unprecedented rate. So much so that some companies even adopted a “jersey insurance” policy – that if you buy a player’s jersey and they switch teams, you can swap your jersey for the new one for free. It can be […]

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick – they became the football version of Darth Vader and The Emperor. Together, they built a powerful empire with the New England Patriots that ruled over the NFL for 20 years. And they seemed destined to rule it forever. The duo made nine Super Bowls and won six rings together. […]

Imagine an alternative universe where the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks shocked the world with a Stephen Curry trade. The world of sports is predictably unpredictable. Many number one draft picks don’t become franchise cornerstones. Many big free agent signings turn into a waste of money. Many blockbuster trades go awry. In March 2012, […]

When Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant hoisted back-to-back titles, all was cheery and rosy for the Golden State Warriors’ NBA Superteam. But in year three, the tension bubbled to the surface before Durant’s departure to the Brooklyn Nets. Remember Draymond Green yelling, “We don’t need you! Leave!” on the bench to KD? He was daring […]

50 years young and a family man, Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues stepped into the 50th-floor lounge unassumingly. He didn’t realize he was walking into a surprise birthday party, with a crowd of anxious family and friends around the corner. Even more surprising, he didn’t realize he was walking into a surprise wedding — his own. With […]

Underrated. Under-appreciated. Unselfish. All three describe Jrue Holiday – and the lack of attention is a big reason why he doesn’t dominate the headlines nightly. The Milwaukee Bucks’ newest point guard is in his 12th NBA season and has only been named an All-Star once. Even more shockingly, has been named to an All-Defensive Team […]

Markelle Fultz never got his shot. With the dazzling ball-handling and playmaking he displayed in college, Fultz was supposed to be the catalyst for the Philadelphia 76ers – propelling Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid to the next level in 2017. Instead, a series of shoulder injuries and off-court drama hampered Fultz. He was forced to […]

In Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Klay Thompson tore his ACL, ending his season. The injury crippled both the Warriors’ hopes at a three-peat, and their dominant, dynastic run. Thompson’s recovery caused him to miss the entire 2019-20 season. On May 6, 2020, fans were given a rare glimpse into Thompson’s recovery process […]

The point guard used to be the focal point of an NBA offense. They were the traffic directors of the non-stop half-court motion. They were the conductors of an organized offensive orchestra. But the floor general position has since been devalued. The Steve Nash’s and the John Stockton’s of the league are rare to find. […]

The NBA Draft is a high-stakes guessing game. General managers pore over scouting reports and endless clips from the college basketball season—all to try to find the next Michael Jordan. But in the 1984 NBA Draft, Jordan, himself, was the third overall pick. It’s time to take a look at the infamous Michael Jordan draft. […]

They are the villains of the NBA. NBA refs have one of the toughest jobs in sports. They make calls to the best of their ability and receive the brunt of the criticism when their judgment is incorrect. The main issue, though, isn’t with refs making mistakes. It’s with holding them accountable for those mistakes. […]

Sports is a world of “what-could-have-been’s.” What could have been if only the Portland Trail Blazers had chosen Michael Jordan in the 1984 draft. What could have been if only the Oklahoma City Thunder had kept their core three of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Kevin Durant in 2012. And one that will haunt Dallas […]

Misery and misfortune had muddled the Golden State Warriors for years. Before their dynasty, before Stephen Curry, and before their past three championships, the Warriors were mired in mediocrity. From 1994 to 2007, the Warriors spent 13 miserable years missing out on the playoffs. It wasn’t until a team of misfits came along in 2006-07 […]

Never before have NBA trade rumors and league whisperings been so important. In today’s social media age, sports news breaks in a matter of minutes. For the past several years, a “Woj Bomb” is the phrase coined for a breaking report or tweet by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski—alerting the public about an NBA trade, transaction, or […]

D’Angelo Russell is a wine guy. In August, he revealed to GQ that he’d been to Napa to learn more about good wines. Wine, Russell noted, was something that kept coming up for him in various dinners and activities, so naturally he wanted to learn more about it. And if fine wine gets better with […]

Trae Young was supposed to make a jump in his second year in the league. After a strong rookie season, Young was expected to continue to grow and lead a young Atlanta Hawks team, even if they only get to 30 wins or so. But after just a few games, it’s clear that Young is […]

He just wanted to be accepted. Today, the media has labeled Jimmy Butler as a “selfish superstar” and “a locker room cancer.” Many NBA players and team executives view him as immature. But to truly understand his story and the man, himself, we’d have to start at the beginning and understand his desire to just […]

In fantasy sports, a “sleeper” is a player who outperforms his average draft position. NBA fantasy owners are always trying to find value in the mid-late rounds, and every year, fantasy owners strike gold with sleepers, who put up numbers that warrant earlier-round value. It’s an unpredictable art form of predicting who will break out […]

The days are winding down. The new NBA season officially kicks off on October 22nd, and fantasy basketball enthusiasts are scrambling to do last-minute research for their drafts. Like the NBA itself, fantasy rankings this year are pretty wide open. There are plenty of players at each position that could warrant a spot in the […]

In fantasy sports, a “bust” is deemed any player whose performance in the year doesn’t live up to his draft position. It doesn’t necessarily mean these players will have bad seasons, nor does it mean they won’t contribute to their teams in real life. But it does mean that NBA fantasy owners should exercise extreme […]

Small forward is one of the most important positions in basketball. You need strong play from your wings in today’s NBA, and having a lengthy small forward who can shoot is almost a requirement in order to join the NBA’s elite. However, in fantasy basketball, only numbers matter. But the importance of the SF position […]

With the 2019-20 NBA season just around the corner, fantasy basketball drafts are in full swing. If you’re like me, you’re scouring various sites and player ranking lists to find just the right players to draft. Who will be the breakout player of the year? Who are the best sleepers to take a chance on? […]

ESPN recently released its ranking of the top 100 NBA players entering the 2019-20 season. While player rankings are almost always subjective and debatable, some of their rankings had those on social media scratching their heads. For example, Klay Thompson, a five-time All-Star, was listed at No. 49. Zion Williamson, who hasn’t played a single […]

For the first time in a long time, the Golden State Warriors have more question marks than answers heading into the 2019-20 NBA season. And for the first time in a long time, the fate of the Warriors is completely unknown. No longer is the expectation “championship or bust.” No longer are we expecting Stephen […]

Despite their 29 wins, the Atlanta Hawks were an exciting team to watch last season. After a slow start, prized rookie Trae Young came alive in the second half of the season and breathed new life into the future of Hawks basketball. The duo of Young and John Collins has Hawks fans racing to the […]