NBA Editorials Articles - Page 128

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 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made some bold moves this offseason. First, the front office doubled down on the Go Big in Grind City approach by drafting Zach Edey. Re-signing Sixth Man of the Year candidate Luke Kennard shored up the rotations in anticipation of Ja Morant’s return to the lineup. Other than some two-way contract shuffling […]

Malik Monk’s net worth in 2024 is $3 million. Monk is a shooting guard for the Sacramento Kings. He is a former first-round pick in the NBA and a runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year. Let’s take a closer look at Malik Monk’s net worth in 2024. Malik Monk’s net worth in 2024 (estimate): […]

Releasing his debut signature sneaker and becoming the face of Adidas Basketball all in the span of a year, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards is gearing-up for an MVP-caliber year as he tries to win his first NBA Championship. His Adidas AE 1 sneakers are on the shortlist for the best sneakers out right now […]

The LA Clippers 2024-25 schedule has officially been released. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Co. are headed towards a new era with the departure of Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Aside from the schedule’s release, the Clippers opened up their brand new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Their new, state-of-the-art home […]

The end-of-year holidays are always a busy time for sneakerheads as they stock-up on all the upcoming releases and buy for loved ones during the season of giving. It’s become commonplace to see a slew of releases from Jordan Brand around the Christmas holiday and this year will be no different. In classic Jordan fashion, […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have been linked to one another throughout their Hall-of-Fame careers. Once known to be a bitter rivalry when Curry’s Golden State Warriors faced off against James’ Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals for four straight seasons from 2015-18, these two superstars have formed a very strong friendship. Keep your friends […]

The memory of NBA legend Kobe Bryant consistently lives in the memories of all basketball fans and professional athletes alike. Countless people were touched and inspired by the Mamba, honoring him any way they can with statues, tattoos, and yes, basketball shoes. Dallas Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving is next to pay homage to the Great, […]

The next two years are shaping up to be one of the most eventful stretches in Nike and Jordan Brand’s history as they continue to bring back the most classic Air Jordan sneakers worn throughout Michael Jordan’s legendary career. Now, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their original release, Nike will release an Air Jordan 1 […]

Guerschon Yabusele is heading back to the NBA, riding his stellar play in the 2024 Olympics into a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Yabusele has developed into a key contributor for Real Madrid since his first NBA run which lasted two seasons with the Boston Celtics and ended in 2019. The 28-year-old has been […]

The NBA recently revealed each team’s schedules, including the Dallas Mavericks for the 2024-25 season. The Mavericks are coming off an NBA Finals run wherein they lost to the Boston Celtics 4-1. While losing in the biggest stage could be heartbreaking, we feel that Dallas’ 2023-24 season was a success. Luka Doncic finished third in […]

The Washington Wizards will once again be one of the worst teams in the 2024-25 NBA season. With that being said, let’s make some Wizards 2024-25 predictions. The team is in safe hands with head coach Brian Keefe. With the Wizards prioritizing player development amidst its rebuild, the 48-year-old’s track record shows that he’s the […]

The Houston Rockets are entering the 2024-25 NBA season with plenty of reasons for renewed optimism. After an offseason of mostly standing pat, the front office is betting on the development of their young core to make significant strides in the Western Conference. Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Steven Adams will serve as the veteran […]