NBA Editorials Articles - Page 14

The Los Angeles Clippers recently made headlines by trading for John Collins in a three-team deal. The trade saw them lose a 2027 second-round pick as well as Norman Powell, who produced a career season last campaign, averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. The versatile Collins is understood to have been on the […]

The Washington Wizards trading for veteran center Kelly Olynyk this summer made sense on paper, but it wasn’t a marriage meant to last. They rerouted the 34-year-old to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in a move that builds upon their already-flexible financial situation. The full trade details are below: Wizards get: G Malaki Branham […]

Things may very well get worse for the Brooklyn Nets before they get better. The 2024-25 season was not yet rock bottom for the Nets. That was a roster that still had quality players such as Cam Johnson and even D’Angelo Russell did some damage for them towards the end of the season. Cam Thomas […]

The Utah Jazz have been stuck in neutral over the past three seasons, and considering how stacked the Western Conference is, there is no way anyone can look at their roster and think that they’re ready to challenge for a playoff spot anytime soon. This is especially the case in the aftermath of the trade […]

In the early hours of Monday, the Miami Heat found themselves involved in a deal that was, quite frankly, difficult to pass up on. The Heat acquired fringe All-Star-caliber player Norman Powell in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers and needed to give up just Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, and […]

The Detroit Pistons went 44-38 last season, good for the sixth seed in the East. They pushed the New York Knicks to six games behind a monstrous series from Cade Cunningham in his postseason debut. However, Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon did not rest on his laurels last season. However, there are still players on […]

It wasn’t even the end of the NBA Finals yet when the Memphis Grizzlies pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, three first-round picks and a pick swap — signaling a change of roster-building ethos for the Grizzlies front office. This did not […]

Kevin Durant is about to enter his 19th season in the league with a fresh start, landing with the Houston Rockets via a blockbuster trade that involved seven teams. The Rockets won 52 games this past season and was the two-seed in the Western Conference, and they added a future Hall of Famer who still […]

No other footwear company was touching Nike during the 1990’s in terms of design and innovation and 30 years after the fact, those same designs are once again gaining popularity as fashion trends continue to cycle. Set for a 30th anniversary of their own, the people over at Nike will be bringing back the iconic […]

NBA Free agency has been far from normal this offseason. The Brooklyn Nets came into the offseason as the only team with cap space, and with so little money to go around, there are still a number of great players available on the open market despite the fact that the negotiation period opened up back on […]

With NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put in Milwaukee with the Bucks, the window is set for the Greek Freak to bring his adopted city yet another championship ring. Antetokounmpo is also starting a new chapter with Nike after rumors back in March about a new addition to his signature sneaker line. Just a few […]

The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and have now given him a $239 million rookie max extension, potentially rising to $287 million with supermax incentives. It is a franchise-defining move that showcases trust in the team’s philosophy and core values. The Magic roster battled […]

The NBA free agency market has stalled since the window to negotiate new contracts first opened in the evening on June 30. Overall, this has been an underwhelming offseason for change, yet the league is still awaiting decisions to be made in two key areas: Restricted free agents and veteran players who are still mulling […]

Always known as the main competitor to Nike, Adidas has officially branched off into a new stratosphere in terms of their influence on sports, culture, and lifestyle. Not only are they home to some of the biggest names in sports around the world, but they also have their own team of celebrities and influencers constantly […]

In a summer filled with seismic shifts across the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks quietly orchestrated one of the most intriguing offseasons in recent memory. For a team that’s hovered on the edge of relevance since its surprising Eastern Conference Finals run in 2021, this summer of 2025 represented both a crossroads and a chance for […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come and gone. While the majority of big-money moves have already been made, there are still a lot of talented players left on the open market. In fact, rarely is so much talent available this deep into free agency. That is because the Brooklyn Nets came into […]

Although the NBA takes a break during the offseason, blockbuster trades are something to look out for. Offseason trades have the potential to alter the championship landscape. And while some deals have resulted in titles, others have ended up disappointing. Here are the 10 biggest blockbuster offseason trades that never led to an NBA title […]

After a flourish of activity early in free agency, landing Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia, the Los Angeles Lakers have stalled out a bit with work still clearly needing to be done. According to sources with an understanding of their offseason plans speaking on the condition of anonymity, the team is hoping to reignite trade […]

A lot of basketball fans will agree that undrafted NBA players don’t have a high ceiling. More often than not, undrafted prospects usually stay in the NBA for a short time, mostly as a journeyman or reserve, before taking their talents elsewhere. However, there have been a select few who defied the odds and found […]

This summer, the Washington Wizards have done what any team coming off an 18-64 season should do: overhaul its roster. Not only did they deal Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey to the New Orleans Pelicans, but they later lumped that with a Houston Rockets trade that brought them Cam Whitmore. The full trade terms are […]

When the Atlanta Hawks traded for guard Dyson Daniels, they knew they were getting a young, defensive-minded guard. But did anyone see the kind of explosion that earned him the Most Improved Player of the Year award? Daniels did, and he says there’s more to come. The Hawks have retooled around star guard Trae Young […]

Without question, the news that Indiana Pacers’ guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the 2025-2026 season was a significant blow. This comes after Haliburton tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Recently, he underwent surgery to repair his Achilles. While he may be out for an […]

The Chicago Bulls are in a transitional phase for the franchise, having traded away stars like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine in recent years while trading for Josh Giddey, drafting Matas Buzelis, and Noa Essengue in recent drafts. Now entering his season, Buzelis is looking to take a jump. Bulls’ Matas Buzelis looking to take […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were aggressive in their pursuit of Kevin Durant, but the Phoenix Suns instead traded Durant to the Houston Rockets in a never-before-seen seven-team trade. The Timberwolves, who have lost in the Western Conference Finals in each of the last two seasons, are clearly looking for a superstar who can get them over […]

It has been a busy offseason in the NBA. The 2025 NBA Draft was vastly improved in comparison to last year’s class. Some teams nailed what was the second year of two days of drafting, while others made questionable decisions. There were also some big-name free agents this offseason, most of whom have already signed […]

No one is more excited for the upcoming NBA season than Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards as it marks a new opportunity for him to chase his first NBA Championship. With a number of deep playoff runs already under his belt, Edwards will be looking to reach a new level in terms of his game. […]

As the Thunder ride the momentum of a historic championship, General Manager Sam Presti faces one last decision in this 2025 offseason: should the team add a complementary veteran piece? They’ve already locked in their core through massive extensions for Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Jaylin Williams, and Ajay Mitchell, and bolstered the roster with talented rookies from […]

More often than not, the Top 10 picks of the NBA Draft could be best described as the cream of the crop. Throughout the years, these selections have found plenty of success in the league. However, they also carry heavy expectations, leading to possible busts. Here is a look at the best and worst NBA […]

When the final buzzer sounded inside Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, the home of Louisville Basketball’s arch-nemesis, a season of triumph and exultation turned to sorrow for the Cardinals. This loss stung for a multitude of reasons. Still, this feeling of despair was quickly transformed into a moment of acknowledgement for Pat Kelsey, senior leader […]

As the Miami Heat acquired Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade including the Utah Jazz, it no doubt marked the team’s first big move this summer. While there are other rumors about the Heat in the aftermath of the trade for Powell, let’s take a look at how the deal […]

As NBA free agency opened up last week, there was a flurry of moves across the league. That came on the heels of a wild NBA Draft, which was preempted by the stunning Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets. But on Monday, the Utah Jazz got in on the action by making a stunning […]

Blockbuster trades are more common in the NBA than ever before, especially when it comes to deals involving superstars. Likewise, massive trades involving multiple teams have become the norm. The league’s CBA has made finding financial loopholes in big trades a common practice during the offseason. The latest massive deal involved a record-breaking seven teams […]

The Golden State Warriors are amid a period of uncertainty with superstar Stephen Curry still recovering from a hamstring injury and the front office still looking for pieces to soup up the roster. While it’s quite feasible that Curry will return in full health for next season, it remains to be seen how the said […]

A new era is about to begin for the Phoenix Suns. After trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a historic seven-team trade that was finalized on Sunday afternoon, the Suns and three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal are expected to finalize a buyout agreement, league sources told ClutchPoints. Talks of Beal and the Suns […]

New York is finally back to relevance. For years, Madison Square Garden felt more like a haunted house than the Mecca of basketball. Now, though, there’s real hope. After a 51-win regular season, the Knicks looked poised for a deep postseason push. Jalen Brunson blossomed into a true franchise cornerstone. OG Anunoby solidified their defense. […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been here before. Not quite championship-ready, but not rebuilding either. The organization is right in that murky middle zone where one bold move could accelerate a leap into title contention. This time, though, the context is different. Now, they have Victor Wembanyama. Everyone can see him as a once-in-a-generation talent […]

To say the Houston Rockets had a strong offseason is a major understatement. The Rockets transformed themselves into a legitimate contender with the trade for Kevin Durant. Not only that, but the Rockets had a strong NBA free agency period as well with the signing of Dorian Finney-Smith as well as bringing back veterans Aaron […]

Thanks to the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks are equipped to go all-in on their future with number one overall pick Cooper Flagg as the cornerstone of their franchise. He’s already the upcoming face of the team and prior to even stepping onto an NBA court, New Balance Basketball has made Flagg their incoming […]

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns agreed upon a deal on June 22 that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets. The trade in and of itself was massive, but it was just one of many transactions across the league over the early days of the offseason. The blockbuster trade wasn’t eligible to be made official […]