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CAMDEN, N.J. — Jared McCain is joining a Philadelphia 76ers team that, given its win-now focus, doesn’t suit many other rookies well. The 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is making the jump to the professional ranks in an environment stuffed with heaps of pressure and high expectations. Fortunately, he’s built to thrive […]

After months and months of anticipation, the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is officially in the books, with 30 picks ranging from surprising to shocking announced by Adam Silver in a night that will shape the Association forever. Some of the picks were celebrated, like Dalton Knecht falling to the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and there was a healthy mix of exciting picks, head-scratching moves, and big surprises. While the second round has yet to begin, there’s plenty to analyze after an action-packed first round. Who were Wednesday night’s biggest winners? Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma […]

The Charlotte Hornets selected Tidjane Salaun with the sixth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Although fans might not know much about him, it seems like he could be a slam dunk of a pick. He was the youngest player in the draft, so he’s pretty raw in terms of skillset. At 18 years old, […]

The Boston Celtics utilized the 3-pointer more than any other team last season, so it’s no surprise that they selected another shooter in the 2024 NBA Draft. With the 30th overall pick, the Celtics drafted 23-year-old Baylor Scheierman out of Creighton University. The 6-foot-7 shooter played five years of college ball, giving him more experience […]

The 2024 NBA Draft first round is now in the books and 30 players heard their names called and now know what NBA city they are heading to. Over the course of three-plus hours on Wednesday, there were winners, there were losers, and there were players who went higher than expected. The most intriguing type […]

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft featured quite a few trades but a ton of surprising moves that added to the drama of draft night. Everything started just about a half-hour before the draft began in Barclays Center, when league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints that the Atlanta Hawks were in fact selecting Zaccharie […]

The Detroit Pistons chose G League Ignite prospect Ron Holland with their No. 5 selection in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Pistons were one of many teams rumored to trade out of their original pick potentially. Instead, they landed on the 18-year-old swingman as the next building block to restore this franchise. Holland is the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers only had one pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and had to walk a tightrope between finding a prospect with upside and, more importantly, someone who could contribute to the team sooner rather than later. When it became Cleveland’s turn to pick, several prospects were available that fit that mold. In the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2024 NBA Draft hopeful to land an impactful player, but uncertain that one would be attainable. After Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht fell to them, General Manager Rob Pelinka and the organization were ecstatic. Armed with the No. 17 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft, the Lakers watched 23-year old Knecht start […]

The 2024 NBA Draft first round is now in the books, and as with any selection night, there were winners and there were losers. While the winners in this draft will make waves in the coming season, on draft night, it’s more fun to talk about the losers. These 2024 NBA Draft biggest first-round losers […]

Who will go first overall to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA Draft? This has been the question NBA fans have been asking for weeks leading up to this year’s draft. We finally have an answer to this with Zaccharie Risacher heading to Atlanta. As the NBA Draft continues, ClutchPoints will be updating these […]

The Atlanta Hawks had commissioner Adam Silver call out Zaccharie Risacher’s name to kick off the 2024 NBA Draft. There were fewer trades than many expected during Wednesday’s first round, including a quiet night from the New Orleans Pelicans on the roster-upgrading front. More than a few social media critics will call out EVP David […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is finally here and with the No. 17 overall pick, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Dalton Knecht from Tennessee. Coming into the offseason, one of the the major things the Lakers needed was consistent outside shooting. That’s one of Knecht’s strengths. Coming into the NBA Draft, Dalton Knecht was considered by […]

With the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Duke guard Jared McCain. The Sixers have been seen widely as a team likely to trade its first-rounder for a win-now player. They have been linked to stars like Paul George and Brandon Ingram and were seen as a potential suitor […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in a unique situation heading into the 2024-2025 season, and the roster changes Bryson Graham makes this offseason can open their contention window or slam it shut. Willie Green’s squad has Zion Williamson, who is a superstar when healthy, and Brandon Ingram, who is a star but not quite a […]

The Chicago Bulls fought valiantly last season en route to a Play-In Tournament appearance. By the time the dust settled, the Bulls’ front office and Coach Billy Donovan knew the truth: Chicago simply wasn’t up to snuff among possible contenders in the Eastern Conference. With the Chicago Bulls set to pick 11th in the 2024 […]

The offseason is here, and there is no offseason tradition quite like predicting Los Angeles Lakers trades. Being the most prestigious team in the league, the Purple and Gold are always in win-now mode, and there are always rumors of the team making blockbuster trades in order to fit that philosophy. Los Angeles’ desire to […]

The NBA Draft is here and we’re here to analyze a popular parlay featuring Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham in tonight’s Draft. We’re here to share our NBA draft series. Everyone is speculating who will take who and where every player will go in this year’s NBA Draft. A lot of the talk is that […]

The New York Knicks have made the move of the NBA offseason so far. They made major headlines throughout the association with acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. It was a great move by the Knicks, but one that also comes with some pitfalls. They surrendered a lot of draft capital, and their cap […]

The Atlanta Hawks were lucky enough to secure the rights to the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Unfortunately, that is where their luck ran out as this year’s draft features the rare class without any players who have any obvious superstar potential. Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr are two likely candidates to […]

A rebuild is on the horizon in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Nets signaled as such with their shocking blockbuster trades. Not only did they get five first-round picks from the New York Knicks for Mikal Bridges, but they also acquired some of their own picks back from the Houston Rockets. That could mean more deals are […]

The New York Knicks are going for it. The Knicks made major headlines on Tuesday by acquiring Mikal Bridges in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets. They may have relinquished five first-round picks in that deal, but they still have enough ammo to make another move. Perhaps that move could entail making another trade for […]

Can you feel it NBA fans? The 2024 NBA Draft is only moments away, and the excitement can be felt all throughout the globe. Let’s check out our 2024 Draft Odds series where our N0.5 Overall Draft Pick Prediction will be revealed for all to see. Equipped with the fifth-overall pick in this year’s draft, […]

The New York Knicks made a splash move Tuesday night, sending Bojan Bogdanovich and a boatload of draft picks to Brooklyn for former All-Defensive First Teamer Mikal Bridges. Naturally, this has further intensified Julius Randle trade speculation, as the three-time All-Star may be the odd man out after the blockbuster deal. While there’s no concrete […]

With the NBA Draft mere hours away, the Orlando Magic find themselves in an unprecedented position following a remarkable 2023-2024 season. Finishing with an impressive 47-35 record, they secured the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference and engaged in a hard-fought playoff series that culminated in a seven-game loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is only moments away and the drama will surely be on full display. It is time to take a look at our 2024 Draft Odds series where our No.4 Overall Pick Prediction will be revealed. With the fourth pick in this year’s draft, the San Antonio Spurs will be eager to […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to bounce back from a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season. The Warriors made the NBA Play-In Tournament as the Western Conference’s sixth seed. However, the Sacramento Kings beat them in the first game, ending their run early. Many questions surround the Warriors roster. Most notably, Klay Thompson is […]

All eyes have been and will continue to be on the Houston Rockets this offseason. Despite improving drastically and nearly making the NBA Play-in Tournament, the Rockets ended up with the number three pick in the 2024 NBA Draft because they own the Brooklyn Nets’ selection. Houston improved from 22 wins two seasons ago to […]

The Denver Nuggets didn’t reach the NBA Finals this season. The year prior, they not only made the championship series, but they also won their first title. Denver has an understanding of how to win it all, and they have the itch to get back to the NBA’s highest stage. For the most part, Denver […]

The Houston Rockets enter the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 3 overall pick thanks to the James Harden trade back in 2021. Now, the Rockets may turn around and trade this pick as well in order to get an established veteran instead of yet another developmental youngster. If general manager Rafael Stone decides to […]

The Orlando Magic’s rebuild is nearly complete. In only two seasons they went from winning 22 games and owning the number one pick in the NBA Draft to making the NBA playoffs and advancing to a Game 7 where a win would have advanced them to the second round. The team is improving and has […]

It is finally the day as the first round of the NBA Draft starts Wednesday with the Miami Heat looking to make moves to kick off what will no doubt be an eventful summer. As they currently have the 15th overall pick in the first round, here are last minute bold predictions for the Heat […]

It is officially draft day in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks still hold the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, although they have been discussing every possible scenario presented to them leading up to the draft, including the option of possibly moving the first overall selection. The debate of Zaccharie Risacher vs. Donovan Clingan […]

The New York Knicks just pushed their chips to the center of the table. New York added Mikal Bridges, sending a number of future draft picks and Bojan Bogdanovic to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for the rising star. Bridges is an elite three-and-D player, and he likely represents the Knicks’ “final piece”. But there […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is here, marking the beginning of a very important offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers have the 16th and 41st overall selections. This is the first time they’ve had a draft pick in both rounds since 2021 and the first time they’ve had a top-20 selection since Daryl Morey became […]

The Brooklyn Nets shook the NBA world Tuesday night, trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2027, 2029, 2031), a protected 2025 first-rounder from the Bucks, a 2028 unprotected pick swap, and a 2025 second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In a separate deal with […]

With the 2024 NBA draft rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia 76ers’ entire strategy was shaken up considerably thanks to Leon Rose and the New York Knicks, who traded away a half dozen picks to their cross-river rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, to acquire Villanova alum Mikal Bridges, who Brett Brown actually selected 10th overall in 2021 before […]

The offseason is a time of speculation and anticipation with trade rumors swirling around the NBA’s 30 front offices. The days going into the NBA Draft are usually ripe with speculation, smokescreens, and eventually a few deals get filed with league headquarters. There is always one trade that catches everyone off guard but many are […]