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The Washington Wizards (6-29) lost a heartbreaker to the Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) on Wednesday, but one player saw years of hard work pay off. Two-way (NBA and G League) guard Jared Butler scored a career-high 26 points (11-of-19 FG, 3-of-3 3Pt) with four rebounds and seven assists across 20 minutes, just four days after playing […]

Getting through the NBA’s 82-game slog requires a solid roster, luck, and a bit of rotational savvy. The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are getting funky but still find themselves in a battle for second place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, Ja Morant (shoulder), Desmond Bane (ankle), Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh), and Santi Aldama (ankle) are questionable […]

Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat has 2025 off to a hot start – pun intended – in regards to NBA storylines. The build-up to the trade request had its own unique headlines thanks to Butler’s usage of his own hair to drop hints. Furthermore, Butler and his agent nixed the Memphis […]

The Detroit Pistons have a winning record for the first time since they started the 2023-24 season with a 2-1 record. Currently 19-18 this season, the Pistons could move two games above .500 for the first time since Mar. 30, 2019. With Cade Cunningham leading the charge, there is a clear path to this young, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are patching together rotations while learning how to best use Zach Edey’s skillset. Taylor Jenkins has been juggling injury reports and rehab returns all season while looking for lineups that work around Jaren Jackson Jr. It’s been a mostly successful season as the Grizzlies (23-14) have maintained a second-place level pace in […]

Approximately 45% of the NBA season is in the books and the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are in a dogfight for second place in the Western Conference. Taylor Jenkins has patched together rotations despite Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey missing a combined 46 games. The lack of star power has required […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum boasts a resume that speaks for itself. He’s now an NBA champion and a five-time All-Star, with a sixth selection likely on the way. And yet, former Milwaukee Bucks scorer Brandon Jennings wants more from him. While discussing the three-time All-NBA First Teamer, Jennings argued that Tatum is “soft” and […]

For the first time since 2019, the Detroit Pistons have earned a record over .500 after a 35-game stretch. The team’s momentum is rising after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 113-98. Detroit has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season as their fifth consecutive victory boosted their record to 19-18. The Pistons […]

With Jimmy Butler growing unhappy in Miami, it looks like an era in South Beach is coming to an end. Butler was the focal point for the Miami Heat, leading them to a pair of NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Although the era saw Butler and crew exceed expectations, none of the Finals […]

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Orlando Magic Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Magic NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Magic Odds Minnesota Timberwolves: -4 […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the road to take on the Detroit Pistons Thursday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Warriors-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Warriors-Pistons NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

Poor Dwyane Wade statue. Just when you thought society was finally done shaming the worst athlete “tribute” in the history of sport (or art for that matter), the still-raw wound was reopened yet again during Derrick Rose’s recent interview with Shams Charania. In an exclusive sit-down with the ESPN insider following his offseason retirement, Derrick […]

Throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have remained the best team in basketball. However, despite their status as the cream of the crop, the Cavs have remained under the radar. Before Cleveland hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder, shown nationally on ESPN, the Cavs had only appeared on the worldwide leader once, when the […]

It’s the NBA matchup everyone has been looking forward to: The Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA’s No. 1 team, host the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA’s No. 2 team. In their last outing, the Cavs showcased an “appropriate fear” while dismantling the Charlotte Hornets. The Thunder, meanwhile, stunned the Boston Celtics, further staking their claim as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies know they have a problem as the team is second-worst in coughing up turnovers at 17.3 per game. Perhaps that flaw should not be very surprising though. Ja Morant (shoulder) has been unavailable to lead the offense for almost half of the season and the starting lineup usually includes two rookies. Sure, […]

The days of the Golden State Warriors dominating the Western Conference are no more. With roughly four weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Warriors are expected to be one of the more active teams trying to bolster their roster next to Stephen Curry after seeing their 12-3 start to the year become an 18-18 […]

The NBA’s most anticipated matchup of the season is coming up, with the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5) visiting Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-4). Wednesday night’s game between the Cavs and Thunder features two of the best teams in NBA history season-to-date, combining for a .871 winning percentage through 35 […]

The Dec. 15 newly signed player trade restriction date has come and gone. When that happened, 85 players became eligible to be traded that previously couldn’t be moved. Now, trade season is really picking up, and the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline is just around the corner. That is when the majority of in-season trades […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and pick. In a pivotal Western Conference clash, the Los Angeles Clippers travel to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. The […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Pelicans prediction and pick. In a battle of struggling Western Conference teams, the Portland Trail Blazers visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the […]

Where will Jimmy Butler end up? This is the question that everyone around the NBA is asking ahead of the trade deadline with Butler’s time as a member of the Miami Heat coming to an end. The Heat are pressed to decide on Butler’s future quickly, yet the All-Star does have a little bit of […]

Walker Kessler is a starting center for the Utah Jazz. He is in his third year with the team but is likely better known for his college career at Auburn. Kessler has come into the limelight again recently, as the world discovered his girlfriend was recent Miss America 2025 winner Abbie Stockard. Kessler was a […]

The Washington Wizards are on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-76ers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-76ers […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Bucks prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs (18-18) face the Milwaukee Bucks (19-16) in a compelling Wednesday night matchup at Fiserv Forum. Victor Wembanyama […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Nets prediction and pick. In a pivotal Eastern Conference clash, the Detroit Pistons (18-18) look to extend their four-game win streak against the struggling Brooklyn Nets […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to the Midwest to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Thunder-Cavaliers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Thunder-Cavaliers Odds Oklahoma […]

In the NBA, the trade deadline just means more than it does in other sports, and it captivates the entire basketball fandom because tons of trades – both big and small – are made every season. We’ve already seen some moves around the NBA, including the D’Angelo Russell trade to the Brooklyn Nets and the […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, California. Unlike previous years, the NBA has switched this up this season regarding the All-Star Game format, and 24 players from both the Eastern and Western Conferences will be evenly split into three teams of eight players for a […]

There are plenty of NBA players who’ve reached a high level while playing in the NBA. As a result, most of the time, these players will always have a place in the league. However, even former NBA All-Stars and NBA award winners can find themselves out of the NBA. With the ever-growing evolution of the […]

Jarred Vanderbilt is coming up on a full calendar year since the last time he played basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers. In that time, the team has fired its coach, hired a new one, finally made a trade and now operates under a completely new identity — one he fits rather well into. According […]

We at ClutchPoints have already looked at the 10 most overrated players in NBA history, but why focus on the negative when you can embrace the positive? Now, we wanted to look at the 10 most underrated players in NBA history, and we once again went to ChatGPT to see what artificial intelligence had to […]

After the Sacramento Kings parted with head coach Mike Brown, star guard De’Aaron Fox is at the center of league-wide trade chatter. The Miami Heat are a team mentioned prominently among potential suitors for the former All-NBA guard. “Along with the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs being prime destinations for him, Fox would also […]

The Brooklyn Nets started the 2024-25 NBA season with cautious hope. They aimed to build on their mix of promising young players and experienced veterans. However, a 13-23 record through the first 36 games has made it clear that significant changes are required to keep the team’s playoff aspirations alive. Sure, there have been moments […]

The Orlando Magic are fourth in the Eastern Conference at 21-16 despite injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The Magic could be active in the trade market and solidify their roster to contender status in the East. Orlando has a ton of depth in the rotation, which has helped them stay afloat during Banchero […]

The Golden State Warriors are struggling for a second straight season, as they haven’t landed Stephen Curry a co-star. The Warriors added Dennis Schroder in a trade with the Nets to improve their roster, but that can’t be their final move. The 36-year-old Curry is still playing at a superstar level. the Warriors must be active […]

The Houston Rockets head to the nations capital to take on the Washington Wizards Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Wizards Odds Houston […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been disappointing this season, as they’re fifth in the Eastern Conference at 17-16. The Bucks won the NBA Cup, but they’ve struggled with consistency, making them a potential active team at the trade deadline. Milwaukee is led by one of the best players in the league, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo is in […]

The Toronto Raptors began the 2024-25 NBA season with a mix of cautious optimism and underlying uncertainty. A youthful core, highlighted by emerging talents and the steady leadership of RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes, gave fans hope that the team could push for a playoff spot. However, injuries, inconsistent performances, and defensive vulnerabilities have transformed […]