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The tight-knit Memphis Grizzlies stood relatively pat through the NBA Trade Deadline. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia are gone, but the core of the squad remains intact. There was no wavering from the plan by GM Zach Kleiman’s front office. The Grizzlies ignored Scotty Pippen Jr.’s shooting slump and stuck with the status quo. GG […]

Luka Doncic’s fiancée is Anamaria Goltes. New Los Angeles Laker Luka Doncic is already in the league’s top-10 players. He finished third in the 2023-24 MVP voting and was the Western Conference Finals MVP as the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the 2024 NBA Finals before losing to the Boston Celtics. He even has 80 career […]

One key reason the Cleveland Cavaliers struggled recently against the Boston Celtics was Dean Wade’s absence. Wade is sidelined with a persistent knee injury. Wade’s impact on the court is undeniable; when he plays, the Cavs outscore their opponents by an impressive 7.2 points per 100 possessions. In contrast, that number drops drastically to just […]

P.J. Tucker’s net worth in 2025 is $30 million. Tucker is a power forward who is currently on the roster for the Toronto Raptors, but after being traded three times in five days, he could be on the move again. Tucker is an NBA champion. Here is a closer look at P.J. Tucker’s net worth […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still balancing out the offense going into the 2025 NBA All-Star break. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane’s chemistry with rookie big man Zach Edey is just part of the equation. Injury streaks and off-aim shots have been an issue for long stretches of the season. Taylor Jenkins has […]

Andrew Wiggins’ net worth in 2025 is $65 million. Wiggins is one of the newest members of the Miami Heat after he was included as part of the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade. Wiggins is a former Rookie of the Year winner, an All-Rookie First team player, an NBA All-Star, and an NBA champion. Here is […]

The New York Knicks helped facilitate a deal that saw Kyle Kuzma land with the Eastern Conference rival Milwaukee Bucks. The main part of the deal saw the Bucks send out Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma, which could very well backfire. The Knicks involvement came after rumors swirled for weeks regarding the availability of Jericho […]

In a matter of days, the Los Angeles Lakers have completely revamped their roster and given themselves a much brighter future for years to come. It’s one of (if not the) most impressive trade deadlines in NBA history. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, they aren’t done. Upon trading Anthony Davis, Max Christie a […]

Jimmy Butler’s ex-girlfriend is Kaitlin Nowak. Butler is a six-time All-Star forward that has been with five different NBA teams in his career. Most recently, the Miami Heat traded Butler to the Golden State Warriors as part of a huge four-team trade. Butler then agreed to a two-year, $121 million contract extension, which should help […]

Jimmy Butler’s net worth in 2025 is $80 million. Butler is the newest member of the Golden State Warriors after he orchestrated an exit from the Atlanta Hawks. He also has a new contract extension that will only help his future net worth. Butler has endured a bumpy ride throughout his NBA career, playing for […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is just a week away, and many folks are preparing for what will surely be an eventful weekend in San Francisco, California. On Thursday morning, the league officially unveiled the jerseys and court for the 74th annual All-Star Game. This season will bring a new format to the All-Star game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers traded rookie guard Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, as reported by Shams Charania. Williams played three seasons with the Hornets, and in 2024-25, he’s averaging career highs in points and blocks through 23 games. The Hornets, […]

Coming off a productive offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers were expected to be premiere contenders for the 2024-25 season. The team managed to lure Paul George away from Los Angeles, forming a star-studded trio of George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. But despite the star power, the Sixers are barely in the playoff picture, sitting at […]

Has there ever been a trade deadline quite like this one in the NBA? Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and De’Aaron Fox are among the list of eight different All-Star talents on the move so far. A total of five players with championship experience find themselves on new teams as well. There was even […]

The Washington Wizards were a young team coming into the season, but now they truly embody the “Wiz Kids” nickname. Hours after landing 20-year-old guard AJ Johnson in the Kyle Kuzma deal, they got fellow 20-year-old guard Sidy Cissoko in the Jonas Valanciunas trade. UPDATE: The Wizards waived Sissoko on Thursday, which opens a roster spot. […]

The Detroit Pistons have a case for being the biggest surprise in the association this season; coming off a 14-68 season, they are currently boasting a 25-25 record, and if the season ended today, they will be making the playoffs outright as the six-seed. Cade Cunningham has been at the heart of the Pistons’ efforts […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison infamously traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers late Saturday night. He received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round pick in return. And he claimed during his press conference on Sunday that he only offered Doncic to the Lakers, which sparked international discourse. But reports of the […]

The Sacramento Kings hit the road to take on the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Kings-Trail-Blazers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Kings-Trail-Blazers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Kings-Trail-Blazers […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Lakers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Warriors-Lakers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Warriors-Lakers Odds […]

The Orlando Magic hit the road to take on the Denver Nuggets Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series as we give you a Magic-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Magic-Nuggets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Magic-Nuggets Odds […]

The San Antonio Spurs made a significant organizational shift with the recent acquisition of NBA All-Star De’Aaron Fox. However, the trade with the Sacramento Kings also meant the Spurs parted ways with three players who have left an indelible mark on the team: Tre Jones, Zach Collins, and Sidy Cissoko. Interim head coach Mitchell Johnson […]

After a nightmare start to the 2024-25 season, the Milwaukee Bucks are slowly coming back to life. They’re currently the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 26-22 record. Milwaukee also emerged victorious at the NBA Cup, replenishing its hopes to win another championship. But although the team is finally playing like a playoff […]

For the past few seasons, the Washington Wizards have been downright terrible. It’s the same story this year, as they sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with an 8-41 record. With the franchise gearing towards a rebuild, expect the team to be major sellers at the trade deadline as they try to get […]

The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline will go down in the record books as one of the most shockingly entertaining weeks in league history. Amid the swirling rumors, ClutchPoints got a moment with Mitchell Johnson after the San Antonio Spurs made the move for De’Aaron Fox. The interim head coach shed some light on how the […]

Supermax contracts are one of the NBA’s most prized accomplishments, reserved for players who meet specific criteria, including All-NBA selections. Even the notion of a supermax deal isn’t just about money; it’s a testament to a player’s elite status. Taylor Jenkins believes that honor is a good bet for Beale Street’s most dominant big man. […]

Roughly 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do. Sources close to the team say that internally, there is a different sense of optimism about competing now, as well as the added runway trading for a 25-year-old Luka Doncic gives the team. The Lakers do still […]

Looking to bounce back from a frustrating loss to the Boston Celtics, the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting the road to take on a familiar rival: the Detroit Pistons. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Celtics 112-105, with injuries taking their toll on Cleveland. The Pistons, meanwhile, have been resting after losing […]

While the NBA’s Western Conference standings may be flattering, fans should not be deceived: The Memphis Grizzlies are a work in progress going into the NBA All-Star break. Injuries have wrecked the planned rotations since training camp but this 12-deep squad has persevered despite juggling Ja Morant’s sporadic absences. The All-Star point guard has missed […]

After months of rumors and speculation, the Washington Wizards finally dealt Kyle Kuzma on Wednesday. The full details are now out, via ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “[Milwaukee] Bucks get: F Kyle Kuzma, F Patrick Baldwin Jr., 2025 second-round pick (second-most favorable of WAS’ collection) Wizards get: F Khris Middleton, G AJ Johnson, MIL 2028 1st swap […]

For two seasons, the injury status of Milwaukee Bucks’ franchise cornerstone Khris Middleton has been a daily question. Will he play? Will his minutes be restricted? Can he handle playing back-to-backs? It added up to a lot of uncertainty and limited production from a player who’s nearing the end of his career and earns a […]

The muscled-up Memphis Grizzlies have transformed the offense around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. this season. Incorporating Zach Edey into the Grizzlies locker room was always going to take some time. Veering away from the traditional point-guard-center pick-and-roll action that dominates the modern NBA created an extra layer to the challenge. However, after a […]

With a record of 11-37, it’s clear as day that the Utah Jazz aren’t going to win a lot of games this year. Given that the team is setting its sights on the future, Utah is expected to make some moves to ship away its veterans. In fact, they’ve already been part of some major […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Raptors prediction and pick. The Memphis Grizzlies enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors with a potent offense averaging 123.4 PPG (1st in scoring splits) and […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers decided to trade Caleb Martin to the Dallas Mavericks for Quentin Grimes and a second-round pick mere months after “stealing” him away from the Miami Heat on a four-year, $32 million contract, it turned heads around the NBA. After watching Miami botch their negotiations with the veteran wing in a major […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick. The Miami Heat visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in a matchup with playoff implications for both Eastern Conference teams. Miami enters […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Nets prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in a matchup of struggling Eastern Conference teams. Both rank near the NBA’s bottom in defensive […]

The Washington Wizards have faced a grueling season, marked by relentless challenges and minimal payoff. However, with the 2025 NBA trade deadline on the horizon, there’s a spark of optimism in the air. The front office is eager for a transformative move that could breathe new life into the floundering franchise. Amid a season rife […]

As the annual NBA trade deadline fast approaches, teams are making bold moves to strengthen their rosters. While the Cleveland Cavaliers may not aim for the same high-profile NBA trades as the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, there are certainly opportunities for the Cavs to enhance their lineup. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a formidable frontcourt with elite defenders Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, setting a high standard for defensive play each night. This successful blueprint seems to have influenced the Dallas Mavericks, who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Despite their defensive struggles during their recent […]