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With Kris Dunn‘s second and final 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz set to expire on Mar. 14, the former fifth overall pick has been reflecting on his journey. After climbing up the draft boards and being traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves after just a year in a deal for six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, an […]

Critically acclaimed actor Jonathan Majors is fresh off of making a box office hit but he already has another one up his sleeve, as he plans to star as Hall of Fame forward Dennis Rodman in a future biopic. Rodman, known for his eccentric nature off the court and his physical presence on it, is […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is one of the most clutch players in the NBA. Currently tied with Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal for 9th in total clutch points scored this season with 102, the eight-time All-Star’s ball-handling wizardry and feathery touch are routinely put on display in the NBA’s biggest moments. However, winning is […]

Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley is well known for being brash and outspoken. However, the full extent of his eccentricities may still have yet to be uncovered. Speaking to ClutchPoints on the I Got Next Podcast, former NBA forward Cedric Ceballos discusses his first time meeting Barkley, who was traded to the Phoenix Suns […]

Shawn Marion was the ninth overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, an All-Rookie selection, a two-time All-NBA selection, and a four-time All-Star. He was also an NBA champion who played an integral part in one of the biggest upsets in sporting history; the Dallas Mavericks defeating the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals. […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been in the news plenty this season, as NBA fans around the world have finally begun to recognize the generational talent and genius of the basketball savant. As graceful as he is skilled, at a listed 6-foot-11 and 284 pounds, the things that Jokic is capable of on the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant landed himself in hot water last week after he displayed a firearm in an adult nightclub while appearing to be heavily intoxicated. Suspended by the Grizzlies for at least two games while the league investigates the situation, Morant could be suspended by the league for a much longer period […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III has had a long season, only suiting up for 28 games as he deals with an array of injuries. Unfortunately, the hits just keep on rolling, as Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has announced that Williams will be out for the next 7-10 days with Boston opting against rushing […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was officially listed as questionable ahead of the teams’ Sunday night showdown with the Boston Celtics, per the Knicks. However, the New York star was later ruled out due to a left foot injury. Brunson, who has been magnificent for the Knicks in his first season with New York, […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic could just be trying to dodge the heat after missing a game-tying shot against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Luka Doncic MISSES the game tying shot 😬 Mavs now trail the Suns by 4 with 3.5 remaining.pic.twitter.com/177D9Z6N7R — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 5, 2023 However, following their 130-126 loss to Phoenix, […]

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn has a unique honor after measuring in at 5-foot-5 during the NFL Scouting Combine, officially becoming the shortest player measured at the annual draft event since they began tracking the data in 2003. Vaughn is coming off of back-to-back 1000-yard rushing seasons, having amassed over 3,828 yards from scrimmage […]

With two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant finally in-tow, the Phoenix Suns have made basketball look effortless. However, while even Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are fawning over their new teammate, floor general Chris Paul knows that it won’t always be pretty. Not the fact that Durant may have an off night, which happens to even […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are just 33-33, having lost their last five games despite encouraging play from the addition of former MVP Russell Westbrook. However, while the Clippers have underwhelmed throughout the season, All-Star forward Paul George remains confident. “You see the big picture of what we can be and what we will be,” George […]

Prior to their 117-109 victory against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra only stoked the flames of speculation surrounding the health status of veteran guard Kyle Lowry. When asked whether Lowry would return by the end of the season– given that the Heat only have 17 games remaining on […]

Following their decision to sign controversial star guard Russell Westbrook, the Los Angeles Clippers have went 0-5, with double-digit losses to the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors. However, for all the questions surrounding Westbrook and where he’s at in his career as a player, he has not been the team’s weak link. The former […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has been suspended for two games after posting a video of himself holding a firearm on social media and the reaction around the league has been what you would expect. There is the familiar chorus of Morant critics who believe that Ja is trying to make himself seem like […]

The Dallas Mavericks were the team most willing to take a chance on trading for polarizing point guard Kyrie Irving amid his drama with the Brooklyn Nets. However, while the Mavs simple need for star talent likely served as the foundation for their interest in acquiring Irving, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon credit Mavs […]

Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave is experienced a familiar uphill battle ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. One of the top players at his position, a season-ending surgery led to the standout pass-catcher only playing two games for the Beavers in 2022. Musgrave was then cleared to participate and play in the Senior Bowl […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made two significant moves as they attempt to salvage their season. First, they acquired 2020 first-round pick Saddiq Bey at the trade deadline. Then they hired Quin Snyder to replace Nate McMillan at head coach. However, Hawks owner Tony Ressler appears to ready to make even more moves if necessary, including […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is not only considered one of the humblest superstars in the NBA but in professional sports as a whole. Though demonstrative and confident on the court, he chooses his words carefully when talking to the media, never quite displaying the brash confidence and ego that’s typically seen from a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala believes that the Warriors were one move away from defeating LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals and winning four consecutive NBA championships. Although Iguodala would refuse to reveal exactly what players he was referring to, the four-time NBA champion tells Shannon Sharpe on the […]

Focusing on the Jonathan Isaac experience — or experiment, rather — is not what the Orlando Magic need to do anymore. In fact, in light of his latest season-ending surgery, it’s time for the Magic to move on. The 25-year-old Isaac was sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. His most recent injury was […]

Sacramento Kings big man Richaun Holmes is reportedly suing the Sacramento Bee and staffers for defamation, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Holmes alleges that the Sacramento Bee published over five articles with claims of child and domestic abuse perpetrated by him “despite the publicly available court decision disproving each of these allegations.” Furthermore, Holmes […]

Back when Carmelo Anthony was with the Denver Nuggets, late NBA Commissioner David Stern gave the future Hall of Fame forward a call that shook him up. The contents of the call, which came in the aftermath of an on-court brawl between the Nuggets and New York Knicks in Dec. 2006, were relayed by Carmelo […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has not been in the news for great reasons this season but with the All-Star averaging 27.1 points and 8.2 assists per game, the Grizzlies’ offensive engine hasn’t missed a beat since his breakout season in 2021-22. Furthermore, while Morant was not the picture of perfect health in 2021-22 […]

The Atlanta Hawks may lose an important player in the offseason, as HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that veteran wing Bogdan Bogdanovic “is expected to enter free agency this summer.” “To do so, he’ll have to decline his $18 million player option. This is a guy that’s one of the more notable shooters on the team. […]

Though a critically acclaimed and award-winning actor, Michael B. Jordan is no stranger to the ring. In fact, with the recently released Creed III — in which Jordan is both the central protagonist and producer — now being shown in theaters throughout the globe, the whole world knows that Jordan is quite adept at working his […]

The NFL has long had a problem with domestic violence incidents, with a large number of notable players being accused or arrested for crimes against their marital partners even just in recent years. One such player is former NFL running back Zac Stacy, who was recently sentenced to six months in jail after a brutal […]

Georgia football has some real dogs on the roster but that doesn’t mean that they can’t fly. Bulldogs outside linebacker Nolan Smith proved as much at the NFL Combine on Thursday, posting a 41.5-inch vertical that got everybody’s attention. 41.5" vertical 😳 Nolan Smith got hops. @SmithNoland2 @GeorgiaFootball 📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork📱: Stream on NFL+ […]

Although nothing ever materializes, the Atlanta Hawks seem determined to trade John Collins year after year. This season was no different, with rumors linking the forward to multiple destinations ahead of the NBA trade deadline. However, with Collins under contract through the 2025-26 season, it would be wise to take the Hawks apparent desire to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has long been one of the most popular coaches in the NFL. He strikes you as an uncle-like figure; a no-nonsense guy when it comes to preparation and competition but also just a normal guy, capable of expressing his full range of emotions. That’s helped him become one of […]

After their blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets, the Phoenix Suns certainly looked the part of a championship contender behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker‘s 60 combined points. Durant, in a mercenary role akin to the one he had with the Golden State Warriors, shot 10-5 from the field and had a plus-minus of +13 […]

When the San Francisco 49ers acquired dynamic running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers, most fans simply looked at the deal from the standpoint of the 49ers adding an elite offensive talent. A two-time Pro Bowl selection at 26-years-old, the Colorado native has been one of the most productive and electric backs in the […]

After mental miscues doomed Dennis Schroder and the Los Angeles Lakers in their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, Schroder took the challenge and stepped his game up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Schroder would finish the night with 26 points, six assists, two steals and a block in 37 minutes […]

By the numbers, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most prolific scorer in the NBA. According to StatMuse, the seven-time All-Star leads the league in points per minute, with 0.97. Most points per minute this season: .97 — Giannis.94 — Joel .91 — Luka .89 — Dame pic.twitter.com/tBWdiT6gKl — StatMuse (@statmuse) March 2, 2023 […]

The New York Knicks look better than ever thanks to the acquisition of the crafty Jalen Brunson. However, with Brunson becoming the focal point of the offense, 22-year-old RJ Barrett — who is supposed to be face of the franchise — has had to sacrifice playmaking and scoring opportunities to accommodate the new arrival. For […]

In what has become one of the hottest topics in the NBA today, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson entered the chat with a thoughtful and nuanced take that most have not taken. With the debate around load management raging, the Hall of Fame point guard appeared to deliver an assist to opponents of the […]

For the first time since being traded by the Portland Trail Blazers in Feb. 2022, New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will face former backcourt mate Damian Lillard, as the two prepare to face off on Wednesday. Due to Lillard’s health (or lack thereof) last season, the first three opportunities that the two teams had […]

As an incensed Taliyah Wyche — a sophomore forward for the University of Florida — threw the ball towards an unseen player from the University of Kentucky during the SEC women’s tournament, a voice can be heard yelling Fight me! Wyche, obliging, sprinted towards junior Kentucky forward Ajae Petty before being knocked off route by […]