NBA Editorials Articles - Page 181

The Orlando Magic is one franchise that has caught the league by surprise as they have elevated themselves as a playoff contender in the Eastern Conference. They are now in eighth place with a 22-19 record, but they are only three games behind the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs have […]

While New York’s City’s Madison Square Garden may be known as the Mecca of Basketball, it’s nearly impossible to find a more storied NBA spot than Boston. Whether the fabled Boston Garden or the current TD Garden, which is located in the same area as the original arena, the city housed some of the game’s […]

The New York Knicks should have been passively engaging teams in hopes of adding another piece via trade before Wednesday. But situations evolve quickly in the NBA. Watching the Indiana Pacers land Pascal Siakam in a deal with the Raptors, the Knicks interest in adding to their roster via trade almost certainly increased a few […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been hit by the injury bug this season, with many key players going down. They have seen injuries to many key players, including Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Marcus Smart. Smart was in trade rumors prior to the injury, and it’s possible he could be shipped ahead of the NBA Trade […]

The Indiana Pacers have made a significant move by acquiring Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster trade. This trade has the potential to reshape the team and make them a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference. However, this might not be the end of their trade dealings. We have […]

If D’Angelo Russell is going to be this dude, the Los Angeles Lakers won’t necessarily need to seek outside reinforcements before the Feb. 8 trade deadline. In 36 minutes on Wednesday, a hyper-aggressive Russell poured in 29 points on 11-of-20 shooting (5-for-7 from 3), leading Los Angeles to an impressive 127-110 win over the Dallas […]

The Boston Celtics have always loved playing at TD Garden, and for good reason. The raucous home crowd has propelled them for decades. In the Celtics’ long history, they’re a stellar 1,987-861 at home, per StatMuse. However, home-court advantage didn’t really exist for Boston last season. The Celtics went a disappointing 5-6 at home during […]

The Toronto Raptors are not exactly going anywhere this season. They are 15-25 on the season, which has them sitting at 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Their -1.8 point differential is nothing to write home about either; it is tied with the Brooklyn Nets for 10th in the East. Their -1.6 net rating ranks […]

Toronto had been rumored to be shopping Pascal Siakam for a while now. And after it was reported Tuesday that the Raps and Indiana Pacers were in advanced talks for a deal that would send the veteran forward to Hoosier State, the deal was finalized on Wednesday. Siakam has been traded to the Pacers for […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang must have known deer season doesn’t end in Ohio until early February. If that were somehow the case, it would help explain what got into Niang in Cleveland’s dominant 135-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the team’s sixth victory in a row. In 27 minutes off the bench, a red-hot […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves faced off with the 4-36 Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, who were without their best player, Cade Cunningham. Despite this, the Pistons raced out to an unbelievable 40 first quarter points. The Timberwolves kept up offensively in a contest initially lacking defense, scoring 39 first quarter points of their own. The second quarter […]

With the February 8th trade deadline approaching, an extended cold stretch has plummeted the Brooklyn Nets to 10th-place in the Eastern Conference. Head coach Jacque Vaughn’s squad has lost 13 of its last 16 games, ranking 26th in offense and 21st in defense during that span. Brooklyn’s growing struggles have led many to believe general […]

Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks are a two-headed snake with Damian Lillard available against the Cleveland Cavaliers. For those who need a refresher, Lillard is one of the biggest offensive forces of nature in the NBA. In early 2023, Lillard droppped 71 points against the Houston Rockets. More than that, he’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a 5-2 homestand and are now preparing to battle the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. Following the Lakers game, the Mavs will play the Golden State Warriors before returning home. Luka Doncic’s availability for the road trip remains uncertain as he deals with an ankle injury, however. Head […]

As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Phoenix Suns and their aggressive new owner, Mat Ishbia, are evaluating all of the options that present themselves to the organization over the next few weeks. This includes trade scenarios revolving around Grayson Allen and Nassir Little, league sources told ClutchPoints. Allen, who was dealt to the Suns […]

Fans in the Crescent City can be forgiven for thinking that a trip to the city cures all ills for NBA All-Stars looking to return from an injury. Ja Morant made not one but two statements in the Big Easy starting with his season debut and ending with a bit of it-happened-again game-winning shot deja […]

As the NBA trade deadline inched closer, the odds of Pascal Siakam being traded by the Toronto Raptors increased. On Wednesday afternoon, Siakam’s tenure with the organization he was drafted by in 2016 came to an end. The Raptors agreed to a three-team trade with the Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans, sending Siakam to […]

The NBA Trade Market is starting to become a lot more active and the New Orleans Pelicans were quick to move on from one former draft lottery pick. Kira Lewis Jr. is headed to the Toronto Raptors as part of the Pascal Siakam trade in exchange for cash considerations in a move that is beneficial […]

After two and a half seasons covering the New Orleans Pelicans under Willie Green, it’s hard to find any similarities between the third-year head coach and The Wire‘s Marlo Stanfield. However, the religiously grounded basketball boss does have one thing in common with the fictional Baltimore shot-caller. They’ve both had to deal with what “sounds […]

While Tre Jones welcomes the chance to start at point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, it doesn’t consume him. In fact, ask Jones if he sees this as an opportunity to solidify his role as the team’s starting PG and the answer isn’t any kind of a clarification. ClutchPoints would know. “Every game I […]

Larry Nance Jr. is not surprised the New Orleans Pelicans are coming back to the Smoothie King Center sporting three more wins in the standings. In fact, the Wyoming alum expected more out of this team and he’s not alone. So does head coach Willie Green but this Pelicans locker room is not getting worked […]

The Indiana Pacers had been aggressively pursuing Toronto Raptors two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam leading up to the NBA trade deadline. A deal is now being finalized to send Siakam to the Pacers. In exchange for the All-Star power forward, the Raptors will receive Bruce Brown Jr., Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks from the Pacers, […]

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly finalizing a Pascal Siakam trade to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team deal. The Dallas Mavericks were initially listed as a potential suitor for Siakam, but if no setbacks occur then he will be joining the Pacers soon. Dallas may still be active in trade talks, however. “The Mavericks continue […]

As the end of January approaches, the NBA is rapidly nearing two major events in its immediate future — the All-Star Game and the NBA trade deadline. While the former is predominantly a form of entertainment, the latter has very real consequences for teams that engage, as well as teams that don’t. For the New […]

The Houston Rockets are in desperate need of elevating their depth. When starters in Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, or Dillon Brooks are on the bench, the amount of production is cut nearly in half. With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching, taking advantage to reshape the back end should be the Rockets’ primary goal to support […]

Hairstyle can reflect a person’s personality. Furthermore, it is a great form of expression. A lot of NBA players entered the league with hair. However, a lot of them would eventually go bald. For some, it was a matter of choice. But for others, it was simply due to age. Regardless, these NBA players had […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade led their respective teams, the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat, to plenty of success during their playing careers. In fact, Nowitzki and Wade are remembered among the best players in Mavericks and Heat history. Nowitzki and Wade recently addressed their beef from the 2006 NBA Finals on Wade’s new podcast, […]

The latest matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets did not disappoint. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic were each brilliant in their own right but Embiid had the upper hand and pulled out the 126-121 win on the second night of a back-to-back. Embiid ended his 30-point-10-rebound streak but did so in style with […]

The Brooklyn Nets have fallen to 10th place in the Eastern Conference amid a 3-13 stretch over their last 16 games. With the Feb. 8. trade deadline approaching, the team is expected to field trade offers for sought-after veterans, namely Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale. The Cleveland Cavaliers have presented themselves as a suitor for […]

If there is one thing we can always count on Draymond Green for, it is to freely speak his mind, especially when it pertains to the Golden State Warriors struggles. Recently returning from his suspension, Green is looking to help change the Warriors’ recent misfortunes, as the team has dropped eight of their last 11 […]

Former Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, but there’s still a way he can help his old team out. Ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 8th, the Celtics could opt to use the $6.2 million trade exception (TPE) generated from the Williams sign-and-trade. Although the Celtics […]

Perhaps no name is spicier on the NBA trade market right now than Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri has already engaged in trade talks with several teams involving Spicy P. Last week, the Raptors were reportedly in discussions with the Sacramento Kings on a potential deal that would […]

You never know what to expect when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Last season, we saw the likes of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook on the move. So far this season, it appears as if several different All-Star talents could be moved, with Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray being the […]

NBA players these days earn millions the moment they are drafted. While some players on expiring deals sign the first guaranteed long-term contract that becomes available, there are players who bet on themselves to try and squeeze out that extra dollar. And there are times it does work out. However, we’ll take a look at […]

One unfortunate development has beset the Golden State Warriors organization in the lead-up to their Wednesday night contest against the Utah Jazz. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic has been hospitalized due to a “sudden and serious” health issue. Per Wojnarowski, “the health episode” for the Warriors assistant coach occurred […]

When Doug McDermott hit five of six three-pointers to help the San Antonio Spurs to their first win of 2024 and only their sixth of the season, it was impressive enough. More impressively, though, in that January 10th victory at Detroit, is that the 10-year veteran hadn’t played a minute in the team’s previous two […]

Anytime the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, there are bound to be mentions of the 2019 trade that sent Paul George to Los Angeles and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Oklahoma. Despite the trade now being almost five years old, there are still members of the fanbase who will throw up the trade […]

Andrew Wiggins is back in the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup, opening his team’s last three games after initially getting benched in mid-December. The Dubs have gone 1-2 since Wiggins returned to the starting five, using a dominant second half to beat the Chicago Bulls before falling to the Milwaukee Bucks without Stephen Curry and […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Ivica Zubac has been an iron man throughout his NBA career, but the Los Angeles Clippers center is going to miss some significant time for the first time in his career. On Tuesday, the LA Clippers announced Ivica Zubac would miss at least the next four weeks with a right calf […]