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As the Miami Heat prepare for the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday in the second game of their home stand, they will have to play without starting point-guard Kyle Lowry. He suffered a left hand sprain in Monday’s win to the Houston Rockets according to the team’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account where he suffered […]

Draymond Green spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since being reinstated by the NBA from his indefinite suspension. The Golden State Warriors star ultimately was banned for 12 games after striking Phoenix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic in the face on December 12th, the latest example in an increasingly long line of unsportsmanlike […]

For a while there, it seemed like the Memphis Grizzlies were coming back to life with the return of Ja Morant, who was given a 25-game suspension by the NBA to start the season. The Grizzlies won seven of 10 games when their franchise superstar played and it seemed like they were looking to make […]

With the NBA trade deadline about a month away, speculation and rumors around the league have been coming at a premium. Things change around the league every day, every hour, every minute. Around this time of the year, every rumor and every ounce of speculation can completely flip with one phone call. The trade deadline […]

If the Golden State Warriors are to turn things around this season and have any chance of competing for their fifth title since 2015, they are going to need Draymond Green available and on the court. However, the Warriors are going to need the old Draymond, the one who was a leader on the court […]

After seeing the backcourt pairing of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray for over a season, the Atlanta Hawks are reportedly ready to split the duo up. Murray has surfaced as one of the bigger names on the trade market, with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks reportedly interested in acquiring him […]

The NBA’s Trade Deadline is less than a month away and teams are starting to commit to certain pathways. Contenders are waiting, looking to load up on the cheap. Sellers are starting to strike deals before the market resets and potential trade partners move on to other options. The standings are starting to shake out […]

Problems continue to stack up for the Golden State Warriors, this time regarding future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul. After leaving last Friday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons with a hand injury, it was revealed that Paul suffered a fractured left hand and would require surgery. The 38-year-old underwent successful surgery on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets are making basketball truly a global game, locking horns in front of 15,000 fans in Paris later this week. Until then the Cavs will take in the sights and sounds of France’s capital, starting with a chilly team photo in front of the Eiffel Tower. Otherwise, it’s time to […]

As the Miami Heat get set for their second game of this week’s home stand against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the status of star Jimmy Butler has been monitored since December of last year. He suffered a calf injury on Dec. 18 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and would miss the next four games. Butler would […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe has been diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced Tuesday. After suffering what the team initially called a knee sprain during Sunday’s overtime loss to Portland, Sharpe received an MRI on Monday. The 22-year-old’s knee buckled while landing after contesting […]

In an effort to expand the popularity of the sport of basketball around the world, the NBA has started to play a number of games in other countries in what they call the NBA Global Games. The newest location where the NBA has been having games is Paris, France. This week, the Cleveland Cavaliers and […]

,Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James was left just as incredulous and angry as the Boston Celtics over the wild ending of a game between the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics and the Indiana Pacers Monday night. The four-time league Most Valuable Player did not hold back in expressing his true feelings about what he perceived […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a left leg injury against the Boston Celtics on Monday night and had to be carried off the court by his teammates. Shortly after, the team revealed that Haliburton had suffered a left hamstring strain and would not return the game. It was reported that the he […]

The Charlotte Hornets are having another disappointing season, as they are 8-26 through 34 games. Their star guard, LaMelo Ball, has only appeared in 15 games due to injuries. In his 15 games, Ball has averaged 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He is shooting 44.3 percent from the field […]

With the halfway point of the 2023-24 NBA season approaching, the Detroit Pistons find themselves with a 3-33 record and at the bottom of the standings. Currently the worst team in the league, the Pistons recently made history when they lost 28 straight games, a losing streak that spanned nearly two months. The only thing […]

The Denver Nuggets are 26-12 this season and are on their quest to repeat as NBA champions. The Nuggets are playing at a high level and will be buyers as the 2024 NBA trade deadline approaches. The Nuggets are led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who impacts the game in many ways. Jokic is putting […]

The Boston Celtics have the best record in the league through their first 35 games. At 28-7, Boston is dominating opponents, including a perfect 17-0 record at home. That doesn’t mean Brad Stevens and the Celtics will stay put, though, at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Following a disappointing loss to the Miami Heat in […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers have been in a slump would be an understatement. Ever since winning the first NBA In-Season Tournament on December 9 against the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers have had trouble getting in the win column, losing 10 of their last 14 games. The sky is always falling in Los […]

While Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant had the opportunities throughout his career to join the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency or via trade, two of his former teammates in James Harden and Russell Westbrook actually did. Durant and Harden’s time with the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as the Brooklyn Nets didn’t end as […]

“You’re either all the way in or all the way out. There is no in-between.” Executive Vice President David Griffin stressed that approach during his introductory press conference with the New Orleans Pelicans back in 2019. The remark was directed at Anthony Davis but has since been applied to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. It’s […]

The Detroit Pistons, currently struggling with a dismal 3-33 record in the 2023-2024 NBA season. As such, they are in dire need of a catalyst to revitalize their performance. This is where Pascal Siakam, the Toronto Raptors’ power forward, enters the picture. He has become a focal point in various trade speculations. In this piece, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are approaching a crossroads with the luxury tax and the Feb. 8 trade deadline is just over a month away. Big names like O.G. Anunoby have already been moved. There are of course a lot of moving parts but, save for a Kira Lewis Jr. salary dump to avoid the luxury […]

The ongoing speculation surrounding the possible departure of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has escalated as the team navigates a turbulent 2023 NBA season. Despite Kerr’s integral role in the Warriors’ storied history, recent challenges have ignited fervent discussions about the necessity of a coaching change. The team’s current record of 17-19 serves […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has fond memories of playing alongside Ricky Rubio, who just recently announced his retirement from the NBA. After all,  Towns was able to catch the tail end of Rubio’s stint in the Twin Cities, as they played together in Minnesota for two seasons from the 2015-16 to 2016-17 campaigns. […]

What more can we say about the Houston Rockets starting center? Alperen Sengun at just 21 years old is putting together a terrific All-Star campaign in his third season. To top this all off, the NBA awarded the Turkish center the Western Conference Player of the Week. He is the youngest player in franchise history […]

In their first home game of the New Year in 2024, the Miami Heat handle business against the Houston Rockets, 120-113. This brings their record to 21-15 on the season as they try to climb the rankings of the Eastern Conference. Going into Monday night, the Heat’s next 13 of 18 games would be at […]

Every NBA team’s season has its ebbs and flows, some just vary more than others. Thankfully for the Crescent City, the doom and gloom around the 2023-24 New Orleans Pelicans never lasts very long. This locker room has suffered through a few gut punches and one NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal haymaker yet still they stand […]

Yuta Watanabe is a Japanese basketball star who signed with the Phoenix Suns this offseason. Watanabe is in his sixth NBA season and is reuniting with Kevin Durant, whom he played with for 26 games before the superstar’s trade to the Suns.  Now, Yuta Watanabe sat down with ClutchPoints to discuss his shooting slump that […]

The New York Knicks are probably still on the hunt for another trade piece to bolster their bench in hopes of making a playoff run this season. Well, there are plenty of options for the Knicks to choose from including Dejounte Murray and Malcolm Brogdon. But that’s not all. Bojan Bogdanović and Bogdan Bogdanović could […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were up on the Sacramento Kings by 50 points with just 9:40 remaining in the game but did not pull their final starter until three minutes later. Naji Marshall replaced Trey Murphy III, so it was hardly a reprieve for Mike Brown’s Kings. Willie Green’s Pelicans were focused solely on their […]

The phrase “living and dying by the three” becomes more applicable to the NBA each season with the league shifting towards a fast-paced, perimeter game. While the term typically refers to offensive strategy, it has also applied defensively for Jacque Vaughn and the Brooklyn Nets this season. Brooklyn reinvented its defense in 2023-24 after ranking […]

There are new rules and criteria in place for end-of-season awards and accolades in the NBA this season. To qualify for this season’s MVP award, a player must appear in at least 65 games. Pretty much every player in the NBA MVP rankings has been available all season long, some missing just a game or […]

After missing 17 games with a foot injury, Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine returned to the court this past Friday night. In a 104-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, LaVine recorded 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 30 minutes off the bench. With the Bulls on a hot streak as of late, LaVine’s […]

Over a week into 2024, it has become abundantly clear that the Oklahoma City Thunder are real championship contenders. Although they are one of the younger teams in the NBA, this Thunder roster is filled with high-IQ players who understand their roles on both ends of the court. It also helps to have a player […]

Darvin Ham and the Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news quite a bit in recent weeks. However, it has been for all the wrong reasons. Since claiming the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament championship, the Lakers have posted a 4-10 record, falling to 18-19 on the season. While they did pick up a much-needed […]

HOUSTON – Since Villanova product and 20th overall pick Cam Whitmore got recalled to the Houston Rockets on December 22nd, the 19-year-old rookie has done everything he possibly can to earn minutes. And finally, it appears to have been worth the wait. While in the beginning of the season, Whitmore appeared lost and unable to […]

Trades have helped shape the fabric of the NBA since its beginning in 1946. Each franchise has its share of good and bad moves. With the art of the deal, some teams have better luck than others. Here are the best NBA trades made by each team in league history. Atlanta Hawks land Dominique Wilkins […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have lost another rotation player for an extended period Sunday, with emerging center Day’Ron Sharpe suffering a knee injury during a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 22-year-old’s knee buckled while landing after contesting a layup. Sharpe was in clear pain and needed to be helped to the locker room. […]