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The stage could not be bigger for Alperen Şengün and Turkey. After a perfect 7-0 run that has surprised Europe and elevated the national team into legitimate title contention, Turkey now finds itself standing across from Greece, a powerhouse led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the EuroBasket semifinals. What has been a storybook tournament for Şengün […]

The EuroBasket semifinals have arrived, and the spotlight has never been brighter. Giannis Antetokounmpo has carried Greece through the tournament with relentless efficiency and staggering numbers, but now comes the most difficult test yet: undefeated Turkey and its rising superstar Alperen Şengün. This is the clash the basketball world has been waiting for, a matchup […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were riding high last season, flirting with a top-four seed through the NBA All-Star break. Then the slide down the standings began. High expectations paired with the wasting of that early success led to the amplification of lingering frustrations. Taylor Jenkins was eventually relieved of the head coaching duties and so Tuomas […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 We are getting close to the mountaintop with only 30 names left. This grouping boasts a modern player leading the pack, a […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2025-26 season with relatively high expectations. They are coming off back-to-back 50-win seasons, and they return their entire core—as well as a few top end free agent signings. The Knicks are also set to enter year two with Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. It will also be their first […]

The Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey have finally reached an agreement, with a four-year, $100 million contract extension being signed on Tuesday. Talks of an extension for Giddey have been going on all offseason, and it did take longer than expected for the two parties to reach a deal. Better late than never right? Giddey […]

New Orleans Pelicans’ former No. 1-overall pick Zion Williamson is still looking to find his footing as he enters his sixth year in the NBA. Over the last five seasons, Williamson has only been able to appear in 214 games, but the Duke Blue Devil is confident he can live up to his own lofty […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant have a lot of ground to make up from last season and given their run atop the Western Conference last season, they should be poised to finally take the next step if their franchise star can remain healthy. Morant has been very active this offseason, not only preparing for […]

The Los Angeles Clippers franchise, throughout its history, hasn’t achieved the most success, thanks in large part to the severe mismanagement it went through for years. But that does not mean that the franchise hasn’t had plenty of talented individuals don a Clippers uniform and lead the team to varying degrees of success — especially […]

In the sporting and gambling worlds, opportunity is everything. Although large market media narratives and marquee names often dominate NBA award conversations, the smartest players know to look for value in overlooked situations. All of that can be found with Scotty Pippen Jr. and Tuomas Iisalo’s made-over Memphis Grizzlies this season. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s latest […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James is entering a historic twenty-third season as an elite talent in the NBA, still managing to put up unprecedented totals at 40 years of age. He’s also creeping behind Michael Jordan in terms of his signature sneaker line with Nike as the lifetime athlete prepares for the Nike LeBron […]

Jeremy Lin carved out one of the biggest individual breakout runs in the NBA over a decade ago. Widely known as Linsanity, Lin’s underdog story touched the hearts of many, proving that an NBA journey can be extremely difficult but not impossible to conquer. From barely making it in the NBA to carving out a […]

Finland’s EuroBasket journey has been as spirited as it has been inspiring. With four wins and two losses in the group stage, the team has shown resilience, chemistry, and flashes of brilliance that have carried them into the quarterfinals. At the heart of it all has been Lauri Markkanen, Finland’s centerpiece and the player who […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 In a grouping chock full of legendary point guards and MVP winners, the standout name is likely a center. We are all the way […]

Few players in world basketball can command an arena like Luka Dončić. At only 26, he has become both the heartbeat of Slovenian basketball and one of the global faces of the sport. In six games at EuroBasket, he has averaged 34 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.2 assists while playing 33 minutes a night, all […]

Germany has marched into the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals with supreme confidence. An undefeated 6-0 run has made them look like the most balanced and well-drilled team in the tournament, led by veterans like Dennis Schröder and rising stars like Franz Wagner. Wagner, in particular, has quietly become the X-factor in Germany’s perfect run so far. […]

Early-season tinkering in the NBA is not just fun for the fans; it is essential to front offices in identifying gaps before the trade deadline. That is especially true for the Memphis Grizzlies as the franchise enters the 2025-26 season with Ja Morant’s first new head coach and fresh questions about their identity under Tuomas […]

Houston Rockets fans have seen some of the best (and biggest) players in NBA history. Some of these players were the first to bring an NBA title to the Lone Star State, while others simply dominated and entertained in their era. But who are the best and greatest Rockets players in history? We’ll try to […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest stars in the NBA, having won two NBA championships and Finals MVPs with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors. But while his tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers has been disappointing, no one expected it to become this controversial thus far, a surprising turn of events for […]

When asking Sacramento fans who their favorite King is of all-time, more often than most, fans will choose legendary NBA point guard Jason Williams or otherwise known as “White Chocolate.” Williams was best known for his lightning-quick crossovers, his silky layup package, and most of all his flashy passing and vision as a point guard. […]

Adidas and Nike have always shared a rivalry in terms of signing the biggest names in sports. Living legends like LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the Nike cast, while Anthony Edwards and James Harden are currently holding it down at adidas. With Reebok entering the picture as well, brands are willing to pull out […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 As we enter the top 50, the peak of the mountain is now in view. Legends of every era abound from 50-41 … but also an […]

When Giannis Antetokounmpo suits up for Greece, EuroBasket shifts. Few players in international basketball command as much gravity as the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, and in four games at this year’s tournament, he has delivered the type of numbers that are less box score entries and more testaments to dominance. Giannis has averaged 30 points per […]

Alperen Şengün has not only been Turkey’s best player at EuroBasket so far, but he has also been one of the tournament’s most impactful performers overall. The 22-year-old Houston Rockets big man has put up an impressive line through six games: 22 points, 10.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 2.8 turnovers per game while shooting a […]

Since the Cleveland Cavaliers were established in 1970, they’ve made five NBA Finals trips and won one championship. The Cavs have retired seven jersey numbers throughout their time and have had some very exciting teams in the smaller market that Cleveland is. Cavs history will always be tied to the legacy of LeBron James, but […]

New York Knicks fans have seen some of the best, most entertaining players in NBA history. They’ve all played at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and thrilled Madison Square Garden crowds. But who are the best and greatest Knicks players in history? We’ll try to figure that out here with the all-time top-10 Knicks player […]

The Boston Celtics are undoubtedly one of the most historic franchises in the NBA. Since their formation in the mid-1940s, the C’s have produced the most Hall of Famers, and with their NBA Finals victory in 2024, the Celtics broke their tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most championships in NBA history with […]

While NBA superstars have taken the spotlight at this year’s EuroBasket, it’s hard to overlook the presence of former NBA players in the tournament. Clearly, their experience and growth have warranted another NBA look. Here is a look at 10 ex-NBA players at EuroBasket who deserve an NBA return. Check out the gallery. Willy Hernangomez […]

For the better part of the last half-decade, the Portland Trail Blazers have been mired in mediocrity, unable to reclaim the magic that once made them a perennial playoff presence in the Western Conference. Four consecutive seasons without a playoff berth created tension within the fan base and doubt across the league about whether the […]

As Ja Morant prepares for a scoring title chase kind of comeback season, the Memphis Grizzlies superstar is not just bringing his explosive court presence back to the FedExForum. No, the 25-year-old phenom is bringing an arsenal of fresh Nike Ja 3 colorways that are as bold, rugged, and fearless as Morant’s playing style. With […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 One of the league’s highest peaks but an underwhelming career of what-ifs, a trio of Finals MVPs, and perhaps the league’s greatest pioneer show up next in these […]

A couple of years ago, the Sacramento Kings were the darlings of the NBA. “Light the Beam” became a rallying cry not just for the franchise, but for a city that had long suffered through irrelevance and futility. At that time, they were young, hungry, and ascending behind De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and an electrifying […]

The release of the NBA schedule always sparks a flurry of speculation, and for the Toronto Raptors, this season comes with particular intrigue. After finishing the 2024-25 campaign with a disappointing 30-52 record, the Raptors find themselves at a crossroads. They weren’t competitive enough to threaten for a playoff spot, landing just below the play-in […]

Throughout the years, several Hall of Famers have won NBA championships. But only a select few have earned the Finals MVP Award, which is one of the most elusive awards for legends. Nonetheless, that didn’t stop several youngsters from seizing the opportunity whenever handed to them. Earlier this year, a 27-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the […]

The most successful franchises aren’t just built on superstar talent; they’re constructed through savvy, low-risk maneuvers on the margins of the roster. That is why EVP/GM Zach Kleiman has been both shooting for the moon and scraping the bottom of the barrel in search of overlooked value. Getting a home run haul for Desmond Bane is […]

It is now September, and the start of training camps is right around the corner. While the restricted free agency market has dragged on, leaving the likes of Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey without contracts, the first domino has fallen with Cam Thomas. Although he wanted to secure his long-term future, Thomas accepted his $5.9 […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 Perhaps the most controversial group of 10 on the list. A center who has incredibly high impact metrics and has been awarded four times and yet is generally criticized on […]

In a league increasingly zigging toward dominant perimeter play and switch-everything defense, the Memphis Grizzlies zagged in the 2024 NBA Draft. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman bet that Zach Edey’s unparalleled collegiate dominance and gargantuan size could translate into a transformative NBA skill set next to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. However, with a unique pick […]

There comes a time in every rebuild when patience must finally pay off. For the Washington Wizards, the 2025-26 NBA season represents a crucial checkpoint in their long and often painful reset. After bottoming out at 18-64 last season, the worst record in the Eastern Conference, the Wizards have undergone a transformational summer. They shed […]