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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 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still learning how to flex their muscles amid a largely successful bounce-back season. Although Ja Morant is the headlining name on the FedEx Forum marquee, a significant offensive boost must be credited to Jaren Jackson Jr.’s evolution into a formidable playmaker. Taylor Jenkins has expanded Jackson Jr.’s role this year, diversifying […]

With the 2025 NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the Utah Jazz are at a crucial juncture in their franchise’s development. Sporting a disappointing 11-37 record, their playoff aspirations are virtually nonexistent. This leaves the front office to decide whether to continue nurturing their young core or shake up the roster to expedite the rebuild. Right […]

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

As the NBA Trade Deadline drama winds to a close, Ja Morant’s injury-juggling Memphis Grizzlies are already reaping the benefit from a big roster upgrade that required no negotiating. GG Jackson’s return has provided a huge boost to the team’s rotations amid a rough regular season run. It is undeniable after spending time around the […]

The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching. With several blockbuster deals already shaking up the league, all eyes are on the next wave of potential moves. The Toronto Raptors have been at the center of much of this trade buzz as Thursday’s deadline nears. Armed with valuable expiring contracts and rumored connections to notable […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pelicans-Nuggets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pelicans-Nuggets Odds New Orleans Pelicans: +10 (-110) Moneyline: +360 […]

Necessity is the mother of all invention, even on the basketball court. Getting around a notoriously unfriendly Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs was going to require a group effort from Ja Morant’s injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies when it came to chopping down the presumptive NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner. Taylor Jenkins has continually found […]

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

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Hawks prediction and pick. Wednesday’s Spurs-Hawks matchup features two teams seeking momentum in a clash of contrasting styles. San Antonio (21-26) arrives with newly acquired […]

EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Lakers introduced new superstar Luka Doncic on Tuesday morning, but it was Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber who made strong statements after leaving the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic’s teammates, who came over from Dallas in the Anthony Davis trade, made sure to defend their teammate during the team’s introductory […]

There have been some non-NBA Trade Deadline frustrations bubbling up around the FedEx Forum lately. Ja Morant (shoulder), still trying to find a rhythm against top competition as the NBA All-Star break approaches, has been sidelined recently with sporadic injuries. The All-World engine that drives the relentless Memphis Grizzlies offense sent the league a reminder […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history. His accolades and records speak for themselves. Despite being 36 years old and suffering a torn Achilles in 2019, Durant has continued to look like one of the best players in the league, and it doesn’t appear he is slowing down anytime soon. […]

Derrick Rose’s net worth in 2025 is $90 million. Rose is a point guard that most recently played for the Memphis Grizzlies. In September 2024, he announced his retirement from pro basketball after 15 injury-plagued seasons. He is a former MVP and Rookie of the Year with the Chicago Bulls and a three-time All-Star that […]

Cade Cunningham’s net worth in 2025 is $8 million to $10 million. He is the leading scorer for the Detroit Pistons and just agreed to a max extension with the Pistons. Cunningham just was named to his first All-Star team and was a member of the All-Rookie First Team. Here is a look at Cade […]

NBA fans are already calling the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade the worst trade in NBA history, and the two stars haven’t even stepped on the court for their new teams yet. Fans feel that way because it is hard to wrap your head around why the Dallas Mavericks could think it was a […]

Jamal Murray’s net worth in 2025 is $60 million. Jamal Murray is a point guard for the Denver Nuggets and just signed a big contract extension. Murray also won a title with the Nuggets and was a member of the 2016-17 All-Rookie Second Team. Here is a closer look at Jamal Murray’s net worth in […]