NBA Editorials Articles - Page 112

With the release of the Miami Heat’s schedule earlier this week, fans are waiting to see if the team gets better than what they were before or if they falter. Predicting the Heat’s record could be a controversial topic since the team has relatively been quiet in terms of the offseason, but with the season […]

NBA 2K25 is right around the corner, which means it is time for fans and players alike to argue over each player’s rating. These ratings mean a lot to players, and fans are invested in making sure that their favorite players’ in-game abilities match up to their real-life skills. That includes the Philadelphia 76ers and […]

With the release of the Miami Heat’s schedule last week, people are already looking at what the record could be for the team as they have finished at the eighth seed for the last two seasons. Both seasons resulted in different ways as in 2023 saw Miami go from the eighth seed all the way […]

The 2024-25 NBA schedules are out, so basketball fans can now mark their calendars for games they’d want to see. Some fans prefer to only watch marquee games, with powerhouse teams and their star-studded lineups taking center stage. Other fans, however, would rather follow their favorite teams throughout the season. This can be said for […]

The LA Clippers will look very different when the highly anticipated NBA 2K25 is officially released soon. The game has been slowly pushing out the ratings of the top 100 players, and they just named James Harden. NBA 2K25 is set to be released on September 6, 2024, but fans who pre-order the limited edition […]

The NBA Finals MVP award, renamed as the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in 2009, is given to the player who receives the most number of votes by a panel. More often than not, it’s given to the best player who helped his team win the NBA championship. Throughout the years, we’ve […]

To say that tensions were high entering the 2023-24 NBA season for the Boston Celtics would be an understatement. Like the Los Angeles Lakers, their bitter rivals, the Celtics are one of the most historic professional sports franchises in the world. The 17 championship banners and all the retired numbers hanging in the rafters of […]

You might think it’s time to let the Brooklyn Nets off the hook for making the worst trade in NBA history back on Draft Night 2013, but think again — because this trade continues to cause fallout for all parties involved, and many even not directly involved, such as the Lakers’ somehow-still-not-really-aging superstar LeBron James. […]

As August comes to a close, the LA Clippers are just a few short weeks from opening up their state-of-the-art Intuit Dome for its first ever basketball game. With Kawhi Leonard and James Harden set to lead the group, what can really be expected from this year’s LA Clippers team? The Clippers roster With many […]

The release of NBA 2K25’s player ratings has sparked discussions amongst gamers and basketball enthusiasts alike. With the recent unveiling of the top 21-30 players, attention has turned to the Orlando Magic, where two of its players made it into the top 50 league-wide. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have been spotlighted with ratings of […]

With the NBA schedule officially released, one thing that’s for certain is that every team will be playing each other at some point during the season. The one thing that’s not for certain is how those teams will perform, which makes things interesting. For the Atlanta Hawks, they finished last season with a 36-46 record […]

In the world of professional basketball, where intensity and competition can often overshadow camaraderie, Trey Jemison has stood out as a beacon of positivity on every squad. The newest addition to the New Orleans Pelicans, Jemison is not just known for his towering presence on the court but also for his infectious optimism and gentle […]

Just 60 months before latching on with the Golden State Warriors, Daeqwon Plowden was sitting on the end of Bowling Green’s bench as an incoming freshman. Now the newest addition to the Steph Curry-led crew is more focused on a Gone in 60 Seconds-styled hobby with Plowden securing a two-way deal. ClutchPoints caught up to […]

Gone are the days of OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam. It’s now the Scottie Barnes Era as far as the Toronto Raptors are concerned. Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett are decent complimentary pieces. Bruce Brown Jr., Jakob Poeltl, and Kelly Olynyk have enough experience and guile to get the Raptors close to the NBA Play-In […]

There’s no doubt that the NBA features the best basketball players in the world. Although great players often find a way of materializing their dream of playing in the NBA, staying in the league is a whole different story. Given that the NBA is still a competitive business that isn’t in short supply of physicality, […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare for the 2024-25 NBA season, they face a slate of pivotal games that will test their mettle and resilience. Coming off a season where they clinched the Southeast Division title for the first time in five years, the Magic are positioned to solidify their standing in the competitive Eastern Conference. […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Antetokounmpo is a veteran NBA forward that is currently a free agent recovering from a torn Achilles’ tendon. Antetokounmpo played five seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks and is the older brother of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. He is an NBA champion. For this piece, let’s take […]

In the perpetual debate over the greatest basketball player of all time, the names LeBron James and Michael Jordan often dominate the conversation. However, Magic Johnson, a former Los Angeles Lakers star, recently emphasized that Kobe Bryant deserves more recognition in this elite discussion. During an interview with Nick Hamilton of Nitecast Media, Johnson passionately […]

There are two months until the 2024-25 NBA season begins, yet fans of the New York Knicks are already hyping up what could be one of the best years this historic organization has ever had. For years, the Knicks were bottom feeders in the Eastern Conference, simply looking for any reason not to be the […]

Predicting an NBA teams’ records is a fun exercise in August, but it rarely plays out like you might hope. Most projections over-inflate the impact of offseason acquisitions and underrate how losing someone (like losing a starting center, for example) impacts performance. But the 2024-25 NBA schedule is out. And the New York Knicks bring […]

Championship or bust. This is always the expectation that the Los Angeles Lakers face, especially ever since LeBron James joined the team in 2018. While the Lakers and James did win a championship in 2020, the last few seasons have been filled with disappointment. Even winning the very first NBA In-Season Tournament and hanging a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have mixed on-the-margin strategy moves with one big swing for Dejounte Murray to piece together a productive offseason. EVP David Griffin got the deal done with the Atlanta Hawks before some prospects woke up from the NBA Draft’s after-parties. Other signings have been strung out throughout the summer, including one big […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are still in a transitional phase, looking to build a new identity in a post-Damian Lillard world. Scoot Henderson was not exactly the big prize in the 2023 NBA Draft but the organization is ready to make the best of the situation. There were a lot worse outcomes after all and […]

Before AEW was recording huge gates at Wembley Stadium, partnering up with the Texas Rangers for an American Stadium show – All In: Texas – and finding unique ways to build their brand, like partnering up with Warner Brothers Discovery to present TNT Overdrive, the biggest shot Tony Khan cooked up to get his show […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season schedule released last week, many eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers as they begin their first season with JJ Redick at the helm. Ahead of the start of the season, we will be making our Lakers bold predictions. It was an offseason of change for the Lakers as […]

After spending the last couple of seasons teetering between trying to contend and trying to rebuild, the Toronto Raptors finally chose a side when they traded two of the last remaining players of their 2019 championship team in Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. Those trades signaled the Raptors’ shift towards a rebuild around rising star […]

Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero, known for his goal-oriented approach, has set high expectations for his NBA career and the trajectory of his team over the next five years. Speaking at the recent Fanatics Fan Fest in New York City, the Magic’s 2022 No. 1 overall draft pick shared his vision for becoming a central figure […]

Brandon Ingram has been a foundational piece for the New Orleans Pelicans since being acquired in the 2019 Anthony Davis trade. The former second-overall pick has been consistently impressive, showing growth in various aspects of his game. Unfortunately, the past year has been a difficult one for the 26-year-old. Trade winds have been blowing through […]

Nobody can discredit the Golden State Warriors for what they have been able to achieve over the last decade. The trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green won four championships together, and they will forever be remembered as one of the greatest cores in league history. However, all good things must come to […]

Is it finally the Philadelphia 76ers’ turn to go on a deep playoff run? Time is running out on the Sixers’ Joel Embiid era, though they maximized their remaining chances with a busy 2024 offseason. Paul George made for a massive addition, the supporting cast got a makeover and the team has some draft picks […]

Grant Williams’ net worth in 2024 is $7 million. Williams is a former first-round NBA Draft pick and a current power forward for the Charlotte Hornets. Let’s take a closer look at Grant Williams’ net worth in 2024. What is Grant Williams’ net worth in 2024?: $7 million (estimate) Grant Williams’ net worth in 2024 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are gearing up for the 2024-25 NBA season with high hopes of bouncing back from a challenging stretch marked with injuries and suspensions. With key players returning (Ja Morant, Marcus Smart) and big new additions (Zach Edey) to the roster, fans have every reason to expect another NBA playoffs run. Making predictions […]

Klay Thompson will forever be immortalized in Golden State Warriors history. After all, he helped the organization win four championships, and he helped change the way the game of basketball is played alongside Stephen Curry. No matter what, Thompson is always going to be viewed and associated with the Warriors, just like Ray Allen is […]

Harrison Barnes’ net worth in 2024 is $16 million. Barnes is a veteran NBA forward that the Sacramento Kings recently traded to the San Antonio Spurs as part of a sign-and-trade deal for DeMar DeRozan. Barnes is an NBA champion and an All-Rookie First Team player and will now be a veteran leader for Victor […]

The NBA recently revealed each team’s schedules, including the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2024-25 season. The Timberwolves are coming off a 4-1 Western Conference Finals loss against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite taking a heartbreaking loss, we can say that the Wolves found success last season. They managed to make it to the Conference Finals for […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers 2024-25 season schedule released, a lot of eyes will be on the new-look squad. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, we’ll be making our 76ers bold predictions. Philadelphia made a splash in free agency by signing Paul George on a four-year $212 million max extension. George will fit well as the third […]

After doing everything in his power to make the Brooklyn Nets into the sort of team that can attract star players like James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving, Cam Thomas finds himself looking a lot like the Will Smith empty room meme, with even Mikal Bridges opting to leave BK for the brighter light […]

Scoring is the name of the game when it comes to basketball. There’s no question that NBA fans love to watch a high-scoring affair. When teams get on a roll, more often than not, putting plenty of points on the board increases the chances of getting the wins. Let’s take a closer look at the […]

The NBA offseason is always filled with unknowns. From trade talks to pending free agents, there is always a level of uncertainty that impacts both the Eastern and Western Conferences. This summer, it was the Philadelphia 76ers that played the role of “wild card,” as their enormous amount of cap space provided them with the […]