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PHOENIX— The Utah Jazz might’ve been spooked on Friday’s rendition of Halloween hoops, courtesy of Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. After Booker posted 34 points against the Jazz in a Monday overtime loss, he avenged it with a 36-point masterclass in a 118-96 win. He shot 13-23 from the field and had 12 points […]

At some point, potential stops being enough. For years, Zion Williamson has been a symbol of promise. His rare blend of power, agility, and scoring touch made him seem destined to be the face of the New Orleans Pelicans. As the 2025–26 NBA season unravels with familiar storylines, though, the Pelicans may finally be approaching […]

For the past two seasons, the Western Conference has been dominated by the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets, featuring a young, dynamic powerhouse built around the MVP-level brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić. Yet, while OKC looks every bit the favorite to defend its crown after a perfect 6-0 start, an old contender […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t expect their future to arrive this fast, but here it is, and LeBron James is not the center of it anymore. The Luka Doncic era has officially begun in Los Angeles, and Austin Reaves is proving that the core of this team is already strong enough to compete without the […]

Indeed, five games into the NBA season don’t determine the eventual outcome. But there is no denying that there is something special about the Chicago Bulls, and in particular, their interchangeable guard, Ayo Dosunmu.  On Friday, the Bulls defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 135-125 to start off 5-0. Plus, the last […]

Before his third season officially got underway, Craig Porter Jr. told ClutchPoints that there was much more he could bring to the table for the Cleveland Cavaliers: “It’s all up to me, and that’s good to know.” Just nine days into the 2025-26 campaign with the wine and gold, Porter has excelled in what the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are 2-3 to start the NBA season, despite playing all five games at home. When the Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg, they believed they had a gem who could help them get into playoff contention immediately. While that still might happen, there have been some ups and downs, and the struggles have led […]

For the third straight year, the NBA Cup is back with group play games beginning on Friday, October 31. While two weeks have not even passed by yet in the 2025-26 NBA season, teams will begin their journey to be crowned in-season champions, as this year’s NBA Cup has the potential to deliver some amazing […]

Through four games of the 2025-26 NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs are undefeated for the first time since 2019. And while this young team has talent and promise, one truth stands above all: Victor Wembanyama has arrived as a legitimate MVP frontrunner. Averaging 31 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks per game, Wembanyama is […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr became the youngest player in franchise history to notch 30-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in a game on Tuesday, but something else about his performance went under the radar. The 20-year-old dished five assists for the third straight game, and he’s now fifth among NBA big men […]

For nearly a decade, the Chicago Bulls have existed in a state of limbo, good enough to compete but never good enough to truly matter. The “play-in purgatory” label has clung to them like an unwanted nickname. But this season, something feels different. Four games into the 2025-26 NBA campaign, the Bulls are undefeated for […]

Although there wasn’t much to like about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ latest 125-105 loss to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden, Jaylon Tyson proved to be a bright spot. The Cavs’ second-year swingman drew his third start of the campaign and delivered with Sam Merrill out of action with a right hip contusion, scoring a […]

For the eighth time in his 935 games as a full-time starter in the NBA in 2012, James Harden recorded just one assist in a basketball game. Tuesday night’s loss against the Golden State Warriors was an encapsulation of a horrid shooting night in which the Clippers shot just 18.2 percent from three and didn’t, […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat having another offensive explosion against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, 144-117, there are fans speculating what has led to the team having a fast 3-1 start to the season. Speaking of fast, the Heat’s new up-tempo offense has been the catalyst for the early success, but it doesn’t […]

One week has passed since the 2025-26 NBA season began, and so many storylines exist already across the league. Players are scoring 40 and 50 points like it is nothing, international players are dominating the MVP leaderboard, and NBA fans are flying off the handle with plenty of overreactions about their teams. No matter which […]

For a team with championship aspirations, losing your veteran point guard right before the season starts feels like a nightmare. So much so, that the injury to Fred VanVleet shaved three victories off the Houston Rockets’ projected win total in Vegas. VanVleet was the Rockets’ most valuable postseason performer last year, and the most experienced […]

Donovan Mitchell has been on a scoring mission. Through the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ dynamic guard is averaging 31.3 points in over 33 minutes a night in a four-game sample size with a .564/.355/.788 slash line. While his free-throw percentage should be much better, Mitchell’s relentlessness is on display. […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat had a huge win over the New York Knicks last Sunday, the team came back on Tuesday night and continued their momentum with a 144-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. While fans could see the win as the Heat getting payback for the Terry Rozier situation, star Bam Adebayo […]

After a sluggish start, the Chicago Bulls found themselves in contention with the Atlanta Hawks. Fortunately, Josh Giddey, who was listed as questionable due to a finger injury, was in the starting rotation and finished with a double double (18 points, 13 rebounds). Additionally, Matas Buzelis came around in the second half to come away […]

If the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season is an indication of anything, it’s that this will be some MVP race over the course of the 82-game season. The level of competition in the NBA is at an all-time high right now, and that is reflected through the many historic performances we’ve witnessed over […]

Just one game into the 2025-26 season, Willie Green found himself addressing a painfully familiar narrative with resigned acceptance. The embattled New Orleans Pelicans coach, standing before reporters after Zion Williamson’s squad was taunted by Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies, delivered the same message repeated throughout his tenure. It was expected since Kevon Looney, Karlo Matkovic, […]

Since taking over as head coach, Kenny Atkinson has always been constructive in his criticisms of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This endearing quality has earned him the buy-in of his players, the adoration of the fan base, and the trust of the organization. But Wednesday’s words before the wine and gold’s season opener against the New […]

If we can make one conclusion from the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season, it’s that we should expect plenty of close matchups in the Western Conference and for offenses to reign supreme. There are plenty of storylines to pull from the first week of games, but as far as the NBA power rankings […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat blew out the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday to get their first win of the season, the team followed that with an early statement victory over the New York Knicks in Sunday’s home opener, 115-107. Despite the Heat being surrounded by rumors involving Terry Rozier’s arrest from last Thursday, the […]

For a new coach in the NBA, the first few games are a Rorschach test of potential. Fans of Ja Morant’s finger-pointing Memphis Grizzlies are still trying to get a full grasp on what kind of picture Tuomas Iisalo is trying to paint though. An Opening Night triumph against the New Orleans Pelicans ignited the FedExForum […]

The opening moments of an NBA game can often reveal a team’s intentions. For the family-focused New Orleans Pelicans, their starting defensive strategy in the season opener sent a clear message: Zion Williamson is being asked to lead on both ends of the court. On the second play of the game, the All-Star forward blitzed to […]

After a flat-out unacceptable performance in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season opener, Jarrett Allen let his game respond for him on Friday in familiar territory at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. “I’m used to the lights at the Barclays Center,” Allen joked after the Cavs’ 131-124 win over the Brooklyn Nets. “I played here for three […]

While the NBA is coming to grips with the FBI investigation into illegal gambling activities, everyone should take a page from Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic. On Friday, the soon to be 35 year old big man didn’t mince any words when asked about the situation, per Grant Mona of Sports Illustrated. Essentially, Vucevic said […]

For an NBA rookie, the initial whirlwind of preseason games, new cities, and facing off against childhood idols can be overwhelming. For New Orleans Pelicans new go-to guard Jeremiah Fears, the antidote to that chaos has been a simple, powerful constant: family. Over a dozen family members gathered in Memphis to watch the 19-year-old’s NBA […]

Allen Iverson’s shadow looms large over basketball’s pantheon, a six-foot-flat blur of cornrows, crossovers, and unyielding heart that redefined the scoring guard position. Two decades later, another undersized assassin with a penchant for pull-ups steps into that lineage, not by imitation, but by inheritance. At least that is how the New Orleans Pelicans hope things […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards didn’t have their finest outing in Wednesday’s season opener, but a narrative within the fan base gained momentum. Second-year wing Kyshawn George was one of their best players in the 133-120 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, tallying 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3-point) with nine rebounds, four assists, two […]

After an informative film session on Thursday afternoon, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson felt better about his team’s season opener. Sitting down with ClutchPoints and two other reporters inside the Baruch College gymnasium, Atkinson delivered a complete diagnosis of the Cavs’ 119-111 loss to the New York Knicks. “I’m actually more positive after watching […]

The team over at Adidas Basketball has been putting together some of their most creative and viral content in recent memory in backing Minnesota Timberwolves’ franchise player Anthony Edwards. With the release of his debut signature sneakers, the Adidas AE 1, the sneaker brand threw the entire marketing team at making Anthony Edwards the face […]

In the days leading up to the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, many teams and front-office personnel were involved in negotiations with players from the 2022 NBA Draft class. Many players, such as Dyson Daniels, Christian Braun, Bennedict Mathurin, and Tari Eason, found themselves entering the final years of their respective rookie contracts and […]

CULVER CITY, CA — Amazon is set to kick off their coverage of the NBA on Prime on Friday as part of the NBA’s Opening Week schedule. Former Los Angeles Clippers big man Blake Griffin is set to be one of the high-profile analysts for NBA on Prime’s coverage this season alongside greats like Dirk […]

SAN FRANCISCO – According to Steve Kerr, the jumbo lineup the Golden State Warriors employed late in the fourth quarter and in overtime was a combination the coaching staff had not previously discussed using before the game. But with Stephen Curry as the only traditional guard on the floor, three forwards in Draymond Green, Jimmy […]

It takes a lot to push through the professional mask athletes wear on game night. However, a shout following pregame warmups would stick with Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans until long after the final buzzer. For just a few seconds before facing Ja Morant’s trash-talking Memphis Grizzlies, the night belonged to a simple, good-natured moment. […]

The NBA officially returned to NBC on Tuesday night to kick off the 2025-26 NBA season. With the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors, opening night was a highly anticipated event for the NBA, which made its return to NBC for the […]

LeBron James may just be the biggest elephant in the room this NBA season. Although Luka Doncic has brought new championship expectations with him to the Los Angeles Lakers since last season’s blockbuster trade, LeBron’s immediate future continues to be the No. 1 topic in LA. Then again, isn’t James always the talk of the […]