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The New Orleans Pelicans have made regular-season progress every year that Willie Green has been in charge. The coaching staff has seen some turnover, but Green’s consistent message and steady resolve have been credited for leading the locker room through some very challenging situations. Green has dealt with injury-plagued seasons and slow starts yet still […]

The jockeying for playoff positioning is really starting to ramp up in intensity and there is one new development: The New Orleans Pelicans are no longer a running joke in the national media’s most uninformed conversations. The small-market squad is 15-5 over the past 20 games with the locker room’s main attractions are leading the […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets set a Moody Center attendance record on Friday. 16,223 fans showed up in Austin, Texas, to watch the NBA’s defending champions face the league’s team from down I-35. Denver took control early and was never truly threatened in the 117-106 outcome. Spurs get warm reception in Austin The […]

Continuing their road trip, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves taking on the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. In the first of a baseball-styled road series with the Jazz, the Timberwolves flexed their muscles with a convincing 119-100 win over the Western Conference foe. Former Jazz point guard Mike Conley showcased his skill […]

The stage appeared set for another classic finish between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors — who also happen to be neck-and-neck in the West — especially once LeBron James pranced into a corner 3 over Stephen Curry to bring L.A. with four points with 2:07 to go, in front of a star-studded […]

Derrick Rose is no longer a premier player in the NBA for some time now. But even though he rarely gets the spotlight these days, he is still very much around in the league. He still has a career, a fact that Chicago Bulls broadcasters seemed to have forgotten Saturday night when they fell for […]

Guess who’s making a return to the NBA> Isaiah Thomas is headed back to the big leagues, this time with the Phoenix Suns, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. “IT is back: 11-year vet and two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is planning to sign a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell@TheAthletic @Stadium. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 126-119 on Thursday. There were some positive takeaways from the game, however, as Dallas displayed they could compete with one of the best teams in the Western Conference despite Luka Doncic’s injury absence. Kyrie Irving was excellent in […]

Jalen Brunson is having a career year. Despite a polarizing season in which he’s been criticized for not being a 1A player by certain media personalities, Brunson has humbly spearheaded a strong season for the New York Knicks, who are currently in fourth place despite numerous injuries to vital teammates. But has he done enough […]

Luka Doncic missed Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with hamstring soreness. On Saturday, it was revealed that Doncic will be questionable for Sunday’s game with right hamstring soreness against the Denver Nuggets. Luka also practiced on Saturday, which is certainly a positive update. Dante Exum is also listed as questionable with a right […]

It was a sigh of relief for the Miami Heat Friday night as they snapped a four-game losing streak as they beat the Detroit Pistons, 108-95. With the team in the midst of the home stretch of the season, every game matters and the Heat can’t afford to overlook anybody, even a team like the […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Phoenix Suns by a score of 107-96 on Friday night, but there is always some kind of silver lining in these late season games for the Hornets. In this one, Brandon Miller was able to reach the 1,000 point mark in his rookie campaign, and Vasilije Micic dropped 20 […]

The Charlotte Hornets have endured two injury-riddled seasons from LaMelo Ball, and Mark Williams, the team’s nascent rim protector, has failed to avoid the injury bug as well. As a result, the Hornets, a franchise that was on the precipice of making the playoffs not too long ago (they won 43 games during the 2021-22 […]

Miami Heat star Kevin Love has always been an advocate for mental health when it comes to every body and especially players in the entire NBA. Just recently, he talked about the importance of strengthening one’s mental health as the Heat unveiled a “Mindfulness Sanctuary” at Miami Jackson High School. According to a press release […]

Prior to Julius Randle and OG Anunoby going down with prolonged injuries at the end of January, the New York Knicks found themselves in a position to contend at the very top of the Eastern Conference standings as the 3-seed. Although they stumbled a little bit, posting a 4-8 record in the month of February, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a hard team to figure out on a night-to-night basis but the underlying strategy is pretty straightforward. This team’s potential is capped by the capacity of Zion Williamson to perform at an All-NBA level consistently. Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum can only do so much, as evidenced by their previous […]

The David Griffin-led New Orleans Pelicans front office is starting to develop a reputation for unearthing late second-round or undrafted gems. Herb Jones has been an All-Defense, better than 40% from beyond-the-arc revelation. Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado provide an energy and attitude rarely found in lottery picks but definitely appreciated in the Crescent City. […]

Don’t look now, but here come the Houston Rockets. After a season-ending injury to centerpiece Alperen Sengun, it looked like all was lost for the Rockets this season. However, things haven’t fell apart yet. Following a convincing home win against the Washington Wizards, the Rockets reached 31 wins—the first time with at least 30 wins […]

There is no doubt that the Miami Heat got arguably the steal of the last NBA draft in Jaime Jaquez Jr. who has been a standout in his first year playing professionally. One player that has noticed the talent of Jaquez on and even off the court has been star Bam Adebayo, the Heat’s captain […]

Although this season has not gone as the Golden State Warriors had imagined, Jonathan Kuminga has been a bright spot for them. In his third season with the Warriors, Kuminga has truly been one of the league’s best breakout performers. He has started in a career-high 38 games this year, and the 21-year-old is also […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell 126-119 on Thursday night to the Oklahoma City Thunder. One of the biggest reasons for this defeat was due to the Mavericks being without superstar Luka Doncic, who sat out this game after suffering a hamstring injury in the team’s 109-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Luka, […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has received a ton of criticism through the years. Oftentimes viewed as the Robin to Jayson Tatum’s Batman, Brown has made it a personal mission to prove that he can be a superstar talent. After making his third All-Star appearance in the last four seasons, the 27-year-old has proven to […]

The race for the top spot in the Western Conference standings is going to dominate headlines as the 2023-24 NBA season comes to a close. The Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves have all taken their respective turns sitting above everyone else in the West over the last couple of weeks coming out […]

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White is set to miss Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a mild hip strain, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Coby White’s MRI revealed a mild hip strain, per @wojespn. He could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday's Bulls-Wizards game. pic.twitter.com/LfCM87gor7 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went into the NBA All-Star break on a 7-1 roll. They have sputtered out of that week off in stops and starts for a 6-4 record over the last 10 games. Three of those losses being at home is a concerning development. So is the team’s three-point shooting, which has come […]

Luka Doncic exited Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors with hamstring soreness. Doncic reportedly remained in Dallas and will not play in Thursday’s game, the second of a back-to-back, against the Oklahoma City Thunder, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Luka was not listed on Wednesday’s NBA injury report. He even played most of the […]

It was a less than ideal outing for the Miami Heat Wednesday night as they dropped their fourth straight game against the Denver Nuggets inside the Kaseya Center, 100-88. One of the few standouts from the Heat was star big-man Bam Adebayo who spoke after the game about the team’s performance and where the team […]

What comes to mind when you think about the city of Louisville, Kentucky? For many, bourbon whiskey and the infamous Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs are the first two things. For Toronto Raptors forward Jordan Nwora, home is the best way to describe Derby City. Well, Nwora’s real home is actually Buffalo, New York, as […]

Veteran point guard Chris Paul has always been one to voice out his feelings whenever he’s out on the hardwood. The Golden State Warriors floor general is someone who wears his heart on his sleeves, and this has manifested itself in how vocal he is when it comes to disagreeing with plenty of calls from […]

The Orlando Magic achieved a crucial 114-106 win against the Brooklyn Nets, bouncing back strongly from a recent setback, a 111-97 defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. This victory was especially significant, drawing on the collective strength and skill of key players Wendell Carter Jr., Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and,notably, the team’s first-time […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Golden State Warriors 109-99 on Wednesday night. Kyrie Irving led the charge for Dallas, as he fell just two rebounds shy of a triple-double. Still, Irving recorded 23 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in what was an all-around quality effort. He added a steal and a block […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their momentum from a two-game win streak on Wednesday night, as they got tripped up by the Sacramento Kings in a 120-1076 road loss to their Pacific division rivals. After the game, Los Angeles head coach Darvin Ham revealed what he told LeBron James and the rest of the Lakers […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a strong 109-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. However, Luka Doncic left the game with hamstring soreness, and his status for Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder is currently not known. Still, the Mavs will head into Oklahoma City with confidence as they look […]

The Golden State Warriors fell to the Dallas Mavericks 109-99 on Wednesday, no surprise considering Draymond Green joined Stephen Curry on the proverbial sidelines shortly before tipoff due to back soreness. The depleted Dubs kept the game close for three quarters, their dogged defense forcing Luka Doncic into an off shooting night while Jonathan Kuminga […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors are facing off on Wednesday. Two of the best points guards of in NBA history will be on the floor, with one standing near the Mavs bench and the other running point for Golden State. Before the game, Jason Kidd, Dallas’ head coach, was asked about […]

Shaquille O’Neal was one of the several most dominant players ever during his prime, an unstoppable force of size, power, quickness and skill on the interior who guaranteed his team contention. Even after transitioning to a more supporting role after winning his fourth and final championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, O’Neal remained a […]

The LA Clippers embarked on a quick, two-game road trip that will take them East where they’ll face the Chicago Bulls on the first night of a back-to-back set. Some of the biggest question marks surrounding the Clippers right now are the injury statuses of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. The team has put out […]

Clint Capela’s net worth in 2024 is $20 million. Capela is a center for the Atlanta Hawks. He once led the NBA in rebounding. Let’s take a closer look at Clint Capela’s net worth in 2024. What is Clint Capela’s net worth in 2024?: $20 million Clint Capela’s net worth in 2023 is $20 million. […]

You’ve probably heard, but the New York Knicks have been uncharacteristically banged up since February. As a result, they’ve done what any team in their position would do, played their role players more. And instead of being celebrated for maintaining the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race despite the injuries, the Knicks are […]