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The Washington Wizards didn’t luck out in the draft lottery this year, but they struck gold in their trade deadline deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings. They flipped Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, and a 2025 second-round pick for Marcus Smart, Colby Jones, Alex Len, and a 2025 first-rounder that turned into pick […]

One game will be the difference between the Indiana Pacers having an extra 48 minutes to fight for a championship and what could be ultimate postseason disappointment. After losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Indiana Pacers now head home for Game 6 of the series down 3-2 with […]

The New York Knicks just wrapped up their most successful season in 25 years, winning  51 games and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. Given the average age of their core, that bodes incredibly well for the team’s future. Additionally, an Achilles injury suffered by Jayson Tatum limits the Boston Celtics’ ceiling next year. Granted, […]

The Detroit Pistons in recent years have been fixtures in selecting in the first round of draft night. But this year, the franchise won’t be enjoying the same privilege, as they will be selecting in the second round with the 37th overall pick. As a result, they will have to find a potential diamond in […]

There is arguably no NBA team that is worse at drafting and that makes more poor draft day decisions than the Sacramento Kings. The team’s history is full of draft busts, and although they had more success as a franchise when they were called the Rochester Royals, Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City-Omaha Royals, or Kansas City […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reeling after a second straight playoff exit. With Giannis Antetokounmpo rumored to be growing impatient, it seems like the Bucks have to move heaven and earth to keep their two-time NBA MVP happy. However, it’s not promising that they will only have the 47th overall pick to upgrade their roster through […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t exactly have a rich history. However, they turned things around after the arrival of LeBron James followed by the current era that has propelled the franchise back to relevancy. After a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, the Cavs will look forward to the offseason to make […]

As the NBA Finals near a possible conclusion with Game 6 set for Thursday night, ESPN’s Zach Kram proposed a bold four-team trade that would send two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors and four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to the Los Angeles Lakers. The hypothetical deal, designed to reshape the competitive landscape, […]

No NBA team has had worse injury luck throughout their existence than the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has somewhat frequently drafted near the top of the draft, but they’ve regularly selected some of the biggest draft busts in NBA history. Even now, 2023 third-overall pick Scoot Henderson has been looked at as a draft […]

The Houston Rockets cemented themselves as one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA after placing second in the Western Conference with a 52-win season. Unfortunately, their playoff hopes quickly died off after the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Rockets in the first round. On the bright side, they have the option to make some […]

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies hit an obvious crossroads after a disappointing, injury-riddled season, per EVP Zach Kleiman’s exit interview. Taylor Jenkins did not survive the 82-game gauntlet and the first aggressive move to elevate the team back into Western Conference contention was sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple first-round […]

The 2024-25 season did not go according to plan for the Atlanta Hawks. It was a disappointing end to the year for them, as they ended up missing the playoffs entirely after suffering two defeats in the play-in tournament. The Hawks made a name for themselves as the league’s giant slayer this past season, only […]

Kevin Durant’s Phoenix saga looks destined for its next act. After a disappointing 36–46 season that saw the Suns miss the playoffs, the organization stands at a crossroads. With franchises lining up to acquire the 36-year-old superstar, Phoenix is in prime position to steer a transformative rebuild. That’s assuming they can strike the right deal. […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most intriguing organizations in the NBA this offseason. Aside from having a generational talent in Victor Wembanyama and recently taking a major step forward in their rebuild by trading for All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox, the Spurs own an abundance of assets that put them in a position […]

When Desmond Bane was traded, a popular sentiment across social media was to marvel at the return on a good-but-not-great player — especially in comparison to what stars have recently been going for. Four unprotected first-rounders and two productive role players in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony is a very nice haul. The key to […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a disappointing finish to their season after failing to advance past the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It’s safe to say that the Warriors dynasty currently hangs in the balance, despite making a major trade at the deadline for disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. While […]

So many 2025 NBA Draft prospects have pulled their names out of the draft since projections had them going in the second round. NBA teams will draft tons of talent in the lottery and the rest of the first round, but this class is thin when it comes to depth. Because of that, there aren’t […]

Many thought that Kevin Durant would be the first blockbuster trade to happen before the 2025 NBA Draft. Well, that is not the case. The Orlando Magic came out of left field and traded a boatload of first-round picks, along with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. The Magic, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most prestigious team in the NBA. They have been to a record 32 NBA Finals, winning 17 of them. Because of that, the team has obviously had a lot of talent throughout their existence. A number of the best players in NBA history came to Los Angeles at some […]

The unexpected trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in return for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a handful of future first-round draft picks has startled the NBA world. Therefore, Memphis now has the draft capital and young talent to be a formidable player in trade talks, with many teams eyeing another steal from […]

Rumors involving Kevin Durant and his inevitable trade are starting to ramp up. The Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks appear to be Durant’s most likely landing spots, with the former team reportedly being the most aggressive pursuer. However, reports suggest that Durant doesn’t want to play in […]

The 2024-25 season served as a wake-up call for the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite showing signs of consistency with a promising core, the team has been exposed in several areas: particularly depth, perimeter defense, shooting, and physicality. Now equipped with high-value draft capital (via Orlando) and a new coaching regime under Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies are […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had no reason to wait for the NBA Finals to wrap up before making a significant offseason move. Getting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-rounders plus a swap option from the Orlando Magic for Desmond Bane was too good of an offer to pass up. There are plenty of reasons to […]

As the NBA offseason heats up, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. With Durant reportedly preferring to land with the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, or Houston Rockets, the Suns find themselves at a franchise crossroads. While Phoenix is open to dealing Durant to his preferred destinations, they remain committed to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ blockbuster trade with the Orlando Magic, which sent Desmond Bane to Florida in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a haul of draft picks, including the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has reshaped the franchise’s trajectory overnight. With this newfound draft capital, Memphis is positioned to reload around […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Jared McCain was selected to be a media correspondent for the 2025 NBA Finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The series, which is seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton battle it out to lead their respective squads to their first NBA Championship, is tied at 2-2 heading into […]

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies are in an interesting position after being swept from the postseason. Ja Morant figuring out the Oklahoma City Thunder before getting undercut by Lu Dort provided a little comfort going into the summer break. However, to truly contend in the Western Conference, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman thought a shake-up was needed. There […]

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most exciting opportunities to rebuild in the current off-season and shape the franchise’s future after another abysmal season. With a record of 26-56 in the previous season, a perfect opportunity has presented itself in terms of Draft capital in the 2025 NBA Draft and cap space to explore […]

The Memphis Grizzlies sent shockwaves through the NBA by trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in a blockbuster deal that netted Memphis Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap. With Bane gone, the Grizzlies are left with two franchise cornerstones: Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. The question […]

Nike and Jordan Brand are gearing up for a strong second-half of 2025 as they continue their announcements for drops and new releases coming later this year. This upcoming release had been teased back in 2024 with murmurs of a 2.0 updated look, but as it turns out, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 will […]

NBA front offices have just about one week left to devise their final plans and team draft boards before the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25. In what many around the league are preparing to be one of the most volatile and unpredictable drafts in recent years, all 30 organizations are in the final stages […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a newly named MVP of the NBA and is participating in his first ever NBA Finals this season. Despite the rise to superstardom, he hasn’t forgotten the very fans who come to watch him every game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is known for taking his time to sign autographs for […]

Nike has been resurrecting some of their most classic sneaker silhouettes from the 1990’s in seeing past trends come to the forefront once again. Aside from just the Air Jordan numbered line, Nike was hard at work creating some of the most futuristic and eye-catching models throughout the decade. Recently, in 2025, we saw the […]

Any time that a starting-caliber center or superstar big man gets brought up in trade rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers will be the first team that fans think of as a trade partner. The team led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic is desperate for a center, as they were forced to play Jaxson Hayes, […]

Prior to his arrival as the NBA’s next rising superstar, Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards also had dreams of making highlight-reel plays on the gridiron. Being a standout football player from a young age, it comes as no surprise that Anthony Edwards could manage becoming a dual-sport athlete, but given his massive success in The Association, he’ll […]

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t necessarily come into the offseason as sellers, but they were offered a package for Desmond Bane that they couldn’t refuse. The Orlando Magic sent the Grizzlies four first-round picks, a first-round pick swap, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony in exchange for Bane. Despite the trade, the Grizzlies are reportedly not interested […]

The Indiana Pacers led Game 4 of the NBA Finals for the majority of the three quarters. However, the Thunder came back with a bang in the fourth quarter to win Game 4 and level the series 2-2, heading for Game 5 at Paycom Center. The Thunder struggled to keep up with the relentless Indiana […]

Sharing touching moments is something everyone can appreciate; hearing a handful from a hoops family is a blessing. Well, highly valued Atlanta Hawks veteran Larry Nance Jr. marked Father’s Day 2025 with a poignant tribute to his NBA journey, sharing his top five career moments with ClutchPoints on social media. Each memory (except one) reflects his […]

The stories and lore surrounding NBA G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan could be told for days on end – from his cut-throat performances in the NBA Finals to his dominance on an international stage with USA’s Dream Team. However, one occurrence stands out in sneaker lore forever with the moment Jordan shattered the backboard long before anyone […]