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Air Jordan and Nike have been releasing some of Michael Jordan’s most iconic sneaker over the last few years in an effort to revamp the classic numbered series. They’ve put a slight pause on new and imaginative colorways while giving fans the OG looks they’ve been waiting for. Up next, we’ll see one of his […]

The NBA Finals MVP is meant to honor the best player at the highest stage of basketball. It is arguably the highest honor a player can earn in the NBA. Recently, another prestigious accolade was created as the league hands out the Larry Bird Trophy and the Magic Johnson Trophy to the best player from […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have numerous questions to answer throughout this offseason, but it’s certain that former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson will be at the center of their plans. Although the 2024-25 season didn’t necessarily go according to plan, Williamson continues to expand his reach over at Jordan Brand as one of their […]

The New York Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in a 125-108 blowout in Game 6. New York technically raised the bar by advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. But they also fell to the lower-seeded Pacers in fewer games than last year, when they lost despite […]

In the modern NBA, the league has been more global than ever, especially with the influx of international talent. As a result, it isn’t surprising that the rest of the world has been slowly closing the gap, basketball-wise. But while international faces have continued to grow quantitively in the league, a handful have even marked […]

The New York Knicks slipped out of the 2025 NBA Finals, losing the crucial game 6 against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks franchise played their first Eastern Conference Final in 25 years but fell short just before the final hurdle. Some fans are eagerly anticipating the Knicks’ Offseason, as a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. It is far from an ordinary championship matchup. Nobody is surprised that the Thunder are here, as Sam Presti executed one of the greatest rebuilds in sports history, which led to Oklahoma City winning 68 games in the regular season. Even so, […]

The New York Knicks stand on the precipice of greatness. After a breakthrough 2024-25 campaign that saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals and post a 51-31 record, the franchise is closer to an NBA title than it has been in decades. But as the dust settles on another playoff heartbreak, the message is clear, […]

Two weeks have passed since ClutchPoints’ 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0 was updated with players seeing their stocks rise and fall after the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. June is now upon us, and there are roughly three weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg will hear his name called as […]

The NBA is arguably the most competitive basketball league in the world. With several NBA players evolving fast, there are plenty of archetypes that have proven to be successful. But while sticking to the mold is always a smart idea, some players simply know how to stand out in their own way. Here is a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back where their fans have long dreamed they’d be: the NBA Finals. For the first time since 2012, OKC is set to battle for the championship. This will cap off one of the most remarkable seasons in recent NBA history. The Thunder flexed their might in the Western Conference Finals, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the cusp of greatness. After back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances, the franchise has established itself as a perennial contender in the West, led by the electrifying Anthony Edwards. Yet, as the 2025 playoffs showed, the Wolves still lack the offensive firepower and playmaking depth needed to break through and capture […]

The New York Knicks crashed out of their first Eastern Conference Finals in more than 25 years at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, who were far better than the Knicks. The Knicks front office has a tremendous task ahead of them in this offseason, as many teams start exploring the NBA Free Agency. As […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made their first NBA Western Conference Final appearance last year, a milestone the franchise had not achieved in its 34 years of existence. This time around, they managed to defeat a couple big-name teams in the West and were playing their second consecutive conference finals, but failed to cross the final hurdle […]

The NBA Finals begin on Thursday as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers for game one of the seven-game series. For the Pacers, it is their first trip to the championship series since 2000, and just their second time making the Finals in franchise history. The Pacers were able to beat the New […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a season that saw them fall short in the Eastern Conference Finals, the franchise stands as one of the NBA’s most talented and expensive rosters, but also one with clear limitations. With nearly all of their payroll tied up in a core of […]

The Eastern Conference is already viewed as much weaker and more talent-depleted than the Western Conference. It could look a whole lot different after the upcoming offseason, too. The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo has already signaled that he is open to being traded. While it wasn’t a formal trade request, his days in Milwaukee are […]

The 2025 NBA Finals have delivered a matchup that few predicted but many now eagerly anticipate, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the West’s top seed and a juggernaut all season, against the Indiana Pacers, the surprise survivors of the East. Both teams are young, dynamic, and play at a breakneck pace, but the Thunder enter as […]

The New York Knicks’ 2024-25 season came to a bitter end on Saturday night. The Indiana Pacers closed out the Eastern Conference Finals in six games with a decisive 125-108 victory. Madison Square Garden became the backdrop of a team falling short in the biggest moment. The Knicks, who had overcome adversity all year long, […]

The New York Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns ahead of this season. It was an all-in move that resulted in the Knicks making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, but they ultimately lost to the Indiana Pacers. Some experts, including Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor, think that New York should again […]

It’s difficult to deny the massive impact artist Travis Scott has had on the sneaker world. At the height of his fame, seemingly every shoe Scott put on his feet became a sought-after pair thanks to his influence. That influence manifested itself into an ongoing collaboration with Air Jordan, where Scott has consistently re-imagined the […]

Paul George has long been one of the best players in the NBA, but playoff success has somewhat eluded him throughout his career. George was able to lead the Indiana Pacers to some deep playoff runs early in his career, but LeBron James and the Miami Heat prevented him from reaching the NBA Finals. After […]

Nike has created countless of timeless sneaker silhouettes throughout their 61-year history and is widely regarded as the most recognizable brand on the planet. However, many of their classic models can get lost in their massive and constantly growing catalogue, so it’s no surprise that we’ve been seeing some sneakers re-released into the public to […]

It is well known that the Los Angeles Lakers are desperate for a starting center. The question is just how desperate are they? Now that the Minnesota Timberwolves have been eliminated from the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season, some have wondered if Rudy Gobert will be put on the trade block. The […]

As the Miami Heat enter a crucial offseason where they look to vastly improve after a tenth seed finish and a dreadful sweep in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there is a lateral move to make that would be a solid first step. While the Heat are surrounded by Kevin Durant rumors and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter this offseason at a crossroads, frustrated by another early playoff exit, yet far from lost. Their second-round loss to the Indiana Pacers has intensified trade speculation surrounding Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, but despite the noise, the most prudent path forward for the Cavs may be one of patience, not panic. […]

Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate this offseason. Dallas is expected to select Cooper Flagg first overall after winning the NBA Draft Lottery. Flagg and Washington play similar positions, and the Mavs need extra guard help amid Kyrie Irving’s injury, so the idea of a Washington trade has […]

The New York Knicks are on the brink of elimination in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoffs, but after winning Game 5 and notching their series at 3-2, they still have a chance to bring The Big Apple their first Finals berth since 1999. Jalen Brunson will have the weight of an entire city on his […]

This offseason, major changes appear to be afoot for the Boston Celtics this offseason. Facing a slew of potential financial troubles brought forth by the second tax apron, the Celtics front office may have to trim player payroll, especially with Jayson Tatum’s injury making it very unlikely for the team to compete for a title […]

There are now less than four weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft. Between now and then, there is going to be a lot of talk about which teams around the NBA will explore the possibility of making trades up and down the draft board. Multiple rumors also will include various trade scenarios involving All-Star-level talents […]

The NBA 20K points club is filled with Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame players. Joining the club requires maintaining a high scoring production for a good amount of period, which isn’t easy to do in a competitive league like the NBA. While the majority of the players who’ve scored 20,000 career points are mostly superstars […]

There’s a certain energy that fills the room when players truly believe in what they are building, and that energy was everywhere Thursday morning as the Minnesota Timberwolves talked about their future. The season was over, but the optimism was just beginning. This team faced doubt all season—and showed it can overcome the obstacles. “Nobody’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves crashed out of the second consecutive Western Conference Finals in a humiliating fashion at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, this time, they had a slimmer chance of progressing against the Thunder than they did against the Mavericks last year. At the end of the day, the Timberwolves were simply […]

Prior to the NBA Draft, basketball fans usually have an idea on which prospects would transform into NBA stars. Especially with analysis, mixed tapes, and experts freely expressing their predictions, determining a player’s ceiling has been more advanced than ever. However, while scouting reports and social media can still affect a player’s trajectory, some find […]

The New York Knicks were razor sharp on Thursday night, defeating the Indiana Pacers 111-94. The Knicks crept back into the Eastern Conference Finals, swinging momentum in a (now) 3-2 series. New York led for the entirety of Game 5, and they held Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton to eight points on seven shot attempts. As […]

LeBron James has had plenty of high-profile teammates throughout his career, a handful of which has helped him capture gold, including the likes of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis. This time around, James enjoys another superstar teammate in Luka Doncic after the Lakers traded Davis for Doncic. While their partnership remains […]

Asa Newell was one of three five-star prospects entering the NCAA ranks from Montverde Academy in 2024. The other two were Cooper Flagg, who will be the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Derik Queen, who is expected to be a lottery pick. Like his close friends, Newell is also hoping to hear […]

There are few two-word phrases NBA fans should be more afraid of than “two timelines.” So long as any other team is focused on maximizing their singular timelines, those teams splitting their attention are going to fall behind in their goals. Between the end of the LeBron James era and the beginning of Luka Doncic’s, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers hold the No. 30 pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, which can be looked at as an opportunity to improve their roster. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Nuggets, and with one of the oldest rosters in the NBA, the Clippers need to inject some […]