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What could have been in the 2020 NBA Draft? In this piece, we’ll redraft the lottery from four years ago, with a few changes in the top 14 picks. 14. Payton Pritchard – Boston Celtics Actual draft position: #26 overall to Boston Original pick: Aaron Nesmith Why break something if it’s working? Payton Pritchard went to the […]

The Dallas Mavericks closed out the first-half of the regular season on a six-game winning streak. Dallas is hoping to immediately recapture their momentum following the NBA All-Star break. Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II represented the Mavs at NBA All-Star Weekend. Lively participated in the NBA Rising Stars Game, while Doncic played for the […]

29 regular season games — that’s all the Los Angeles Clippers have to survive with a clean bill of health to enter the playoffs as one of the favorites to win the Larry O’Brien trophy. The Clippers have been plagued by injury woes for the past three years, but now, they look healthier than ever […]

The domino effect is alive and well in Brooklyn. The infamous trade of James Harden from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets, in an attempt to form a “Big 3” with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, failed miserably. Top this with hiring a former two-time MVP, albeit an inexperienced Steve Nash to the head […]

The Sacramento Kings are falling down the standings, as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games heading to the All-Star break. Sacramento is 31-23 and in 8th place in the Western Conference. Other teams in the West are on the rise, making this post-All-Star break stretch crucial for Mike Brown’s men. Domantas Sabonis has […]

The Indiana Pacers are making a push in the Eastern Conference, as they sit sixth place in the Eastern Conference at 31-25. Indiana made a blockbuster trade, acquiring All-Star Pascal Siakam to pair with star guard Tyrese Haliburton and their young core. The combination leads to plenty of Pacers bold predictions. Indiana now has a […]

The New York Knicks limped into the 2024 All-Star break, which — from their perspective — couldn’t come soon enough. They suffered a number of challenging injuries that brought them back to Earth after a wildly successful January. Granted, most teams have more than one thing to figure out at this stage of the season, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had all the momentum going into the NBA All-Star break. The squad was 7-1 with a road-heavy schedule and now get to restart the season with three straight home games. They have the 11th toughest remaining schedule but have proven resilient if nothing else over the past few years under third-year […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (33-22) went into the NBA All-Star break on a 7-1 run, with five of those victories coming on the road. The Pelicans return to action with three games in four days, thankfully all in the Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram can use that home cooking to dial into […]

The history of basketball is replete with stories about how a few big talents come together for a run at an NBA Finals appearance. Forming a Big Three is the quickest way to title, or a lot of titled questions when a franchise goes all-in but comes up short. So what goes into a Big […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the most impressive teams in the NBA this season. Entering the NBA All-Star break, they are in second place in the Western Conference at 37-17. The Thunder are a young team full of budding stars. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as one of the best players in basketball, […]

The history of basketball is replete with stories about how a few big talents come together for a run at an NBA Finals appearance. Forming a Big Three is the quickest way to title, or a lot of titled questions when a franchise goes all-in but comes up short. Especially if it’s not once, but […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The LA Clippers are looking to pick up after the All-Star break exactly where they left off: winning games and chasing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Paul George, along with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, has been a catalyst in the Clippers major run towards becoming the best team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans flew under the radar during the NBA All-Star break. Rookie Jordan Hawkins was the franchise’s lone representative, and that came in the undercard Rising Stars game not the main attraction. Well, on the court that is. CJ McCollum was a guest on ESPN’s NBA Today show and had to make a […]

The Western Conference appears to have a firm grasp on the NBA MVP award this season. The fact that Joel Embiid is no longer eligible for the MVP award as a result of games missed due to injury also plays a huge factor in why more attention is being cast on those in the West. […]

It has been a hectic past couple of years for Kevin Love who was bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, then signed by the Miami Heat in hopes to revitalize his basketball career. Since then, it seems as if the former All-Star is truly comfortable in his surroundings with the Heat, especially with […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — When the LA Clippers traded for James Harden, there was certainly a lot homework and calls put in before acquiring a player of his caliber with the recent history he had been through. New Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers says he was one of them. The Clippers’ trade for James Harden […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is behind us and fans got a chance to see the best athletes on the planet showcase their skills on the biggest stage. The weekend is also a massive event for the sneaker world and the stars themselves as they get a chance to showcase their latest signature shoe or […]

The NBA All-Star break has come and gone. Now, all 30 teams in the league turn their attention to the stretch run of the season, a time that is different for every franchise. For teams like the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, this is a time to evaluate what they have moving forward. For others, […]

Back in the day, it’s safe to say that Jacque Vaughn had a journeyman playing career. In 12 seasons, Vaughn suited up for five different teams throughout his career. His career saw stopovers with the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, and the San Antonio Spurs. Vaughn’s greatest accomplishment as a player […]

It was a great weekend for Miami Heat big-man Bam Adebayo as he was selected to his third All-Star game and even started the contest because of the injury to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Despite the game being an exhibition, Adebayo joked about his teammates on the Eastern Conference saying that they needed to […]

Jacque Vaughn’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Vaughn is a former NBA player who suited up for the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He also has been a head coach in the NBA and was recently fired by the Brooklyn Nets. As […]

The Brooklyn Nets have dismissed head coach Jacque Vaughn, the team announced Monday. The decision follows a 50-point loss to the Boston Celtics Wednesday, the second-worst in franchise history, after which Mikal Bridges didn’t hide his feelings about Brooklyn’s coaching. “We’ve got to know what we’re doing. We’ve got to come as a team, as […]

With Indianapolis serving as the center of the basketball world during NBA All-Star 2024, rumors and speculation are bound to pop up. For once, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t at the center of it according to reports coming out of the Star of the Snowbelt. “Over in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised into the 2024 NBA All-Star break on an impressive four-game win streak despite being on a long road trip. Sitting atop the Western Conference, Minnesota’s 39 wins marks the most in franchise history at the All-Star break, and it’s safe to say they have managed to prove their critics wrong so […]

At the NBA All-Star break, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves as one of the most unique teams in the league. While they may be young and have very little experience on their roster, the Thunder have made it clear that they are legitimate threats in the Western Conference with their 37-17 record. Some may […]

After the best start in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves were rewarded with a busy 2024 NBA All-Star weekend. Due to their top spot in the West, Chris Finch was named the Western Conference All-Star game head coach. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, two key factors behind Minnesota’s success, were also named 2024 All-Stars. With […]

The Detroit Pistons desperately need to need to pull off some bold accomplishments to close the rest of the season. A league-worst 8-46 record was not the expectation by anybody coming into the 2023-24 campaign. After a rough start featuring injuries, major roster turnover, and an infamous 28-game losing streak, the Pistons must find a […]

Reviews for the 2024 Slam Dunk Contest are in, and minus some solid dunks by the now back-to-back champion, Mac McClung, fans are not thrilled with the performances of this year’s participants. This is especially true because many feel the contest was predetermined to have Jaylen Brown make it to the final round. The Slam […]

When thinking about the modern era of the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James always comes to mind first. It makes sense considering James is the greatest player in the franchise’s history and arguably the greatest player of all time. James won the Cavs’ first championship in 2016, bringing Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio its first championship in […]

Even though it was an open secret that Damian Lillard was likely headed to the Miami Heat this past offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks swooped in and acquired the superstar guard to pair him up with Giannis Antetokounmpo. NBA pundits had the Bucks as the convincing favorite to win the 2024 NBA Finals, but that has […]

NBA All-Star weekend attracts all of the biggest names in the game, whether it be the bright young stars leading the way currently, or the ones of the league’s past. Thanks to the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) and their Legends Media Day event, ClutchPoints had the opportunity to speak with former three-time NBA […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star weekend is underway. The Rising Stars Game, along with the events of All-Star Saturday night, have already wrapped up, and the 2024 All-Star Game is just hours away. All-Star Weekend was in Indianapolis, Indiana this year, but some fans are curious about the game’s future after this year. So with that […]

The 2023 Slam Dunk Contest ended up being a unique one, as it was the first one where an NBA G-League player won the highly-anticipated event. Mac McClung completed phenomenal jams that wowed the crowd, which opened up discussions about whether people from outside the association should be considered for future iterations of the event. […]

The Indiana Pacers entered the 2023-24 campaign as one of the more intriguing teams in the NBA. With the All-Star break currently upon us, the Pacers are sixth place in the Eastern Conference, which is certainly better than fans could have hoped for ahead of the season. Tyrese Haliburton has been the head of the […]

The Sacramento Kings are one of the few teams that decided to run it back from last year and focus on building around their current core. Some folks believed that the 2022-23 campaign was just the first season in an extended run of success for the Kings talented roster, while others thought that they were […]

The 2024 NBA Dunk Contest was definitely… a dunk contest. Like many of it’s predecessors, the finale of All-Star Saturday proved to be disappointing yet again. Mac McClung stole the show with some nasty dunks, but lackluster showings from other competitors  soured the once-hyped contest again. The NBA Dunk Contest being an utter disappointment has […]

The New York Knicks made a flurry of moves before the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. And they are a much better team as a result. But while their trades clearly improved the roster, they made one major mistake — they failed to add a back-up point guard.  *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click for […]

After turning heads and kicking off NBA All-Star 2024 during the Rising Stars Competition, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie forward Emoni Bates has one more left in him. On the final day of events, Bates will again be the Cavs’ opening act, participating in the NBA G League Up Next Game. The event features an exciting new […]