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We’re back for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for the third meeting between these two squads. The Golden State Warriors (14-12) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) as both teams sit adjacent in the Western Conference standings. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

Trading Dennis Schröder to the Golden State Warriors for an injured player, an undrafted rookie, and draft capital is a loud way to signal that you’re ready to sell what you’ve built for parts. The Brooklyn Nets are 11-16 and 5-14 against other Eastern Conference opponents. The playoffs were certainly not a guarantee and the […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Cup on Tuesday night, finishing the job they were unable to last season. But this version of Antetokounmpo appears to be different than any we’ve seen of him before. He’s still the […]

Injuries come and go in the NBA, and the same can be said specifically for the Phoenix Suns. After Devin Booker left the Suns game on Thursday with a groin injury, it added more gasoline to the injury fire that’s plagued the team since the beginning of the season. While Durant and Bradley Beal in […]

NBA trade season began before the holidays this year, and two deals were made. While Thomas Bryant going to the Indiana Pacers from the Miami Heat was a small, not all-that-important trade, it lead to the Golden State Warriors finding common ground on a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for Dennis Schroder, a player the […]

Riding high after an extended siesta, the still injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers will return to action when Cleveland takes on the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Last time out, the Cavs defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-101. The Bucks, meanwhile, just won the 2024 NBA Cup and are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. This will […]

Nikola Jokic is having another stellar season, making a case for his fourth MVP award. However, the Denver Nuggets are just 14-11, which is good for the sixth seed in the Western Conference. By now, the team has probably realized that the reigning MVP needs more help alongside him, especially with Jamal Murray and Russell […]

Cleveland Cavaliers sixth man Caris LeVert and Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson have been linked to each other since their professional careers began. LeVert’s rookie season with the Brooklyn Nets was also Atkinson’s first time as an NBA head coach. As LeVert’s game grew, so did Atkinson’s coaching acumen. However, according to Atkinson, he didn’t […]

As the Denver Nuggets seek offensive upgrades, they’re eying Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, per Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic. A deal bringing LaVine to the “Mile High City” would spell the end of Michael Porter Jr.’s tenure with the Nuggets. The former is a more potent three-level scorer. Plus, he has […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat on Friday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Heat prediction and pick. The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat on Friday, December 20, 2024, promises to be an intriguing clash. […]

We’re back to continue our coverage of Friday’s NBA slate as we head to the Eastern Conference for our next betting prediction and pick. Two struggling teams will conclude their season series as the Charlotte Hornets take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia leads the series 3-0. We continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-76ers prediction and pick. The Charlotte […]

When Adam Silver and the NBA announced the formation of the very first In-Season Tournament ahead of the 2023-24 season, this idea was met with a lot of criticism. In what turned out to be a successful spectacle during a normal dead period at the start of the season, the league rebranded this event to […]

Jamal Murray has a surprising car collection. Murray is a Canadian NBA star who currently plays for the Denver Nuggets He is a former All-Rookie Second Team player. But more importantly, Murray’s fine play helped the Nuggets win the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship banner in 2023. Although Murray doesn’t have plenty of season awards to […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Every player on the Milwaukee Bucks left Las Vegas $500,000 richer after the franchise took home the second ever NBA Cup this week. Brook Lopez’s club defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, 97-81, to secure the Cup and the winnings that come with it. Not many people go to […]

Trades happen frequently in the NBA. While blockbuster trades usually make headlines and one-sided trades raise eyebrows, there have been players who’ve seen their NBA careers experience a change in scenery. Although this is quite normal, seeing players change teams more than once in a year is quite mind-boggling. Here is a look at 10 […]

The New York Knicks have played relatively well despite facing an easier schedule of late and dealing with size and roster limitations that have hindered their ability to defend and rebound the basketball. They have won seven of their last 10 games, and they have continued their high-octane ways, scoring 115 or more points in […]

Vanessa Bryant is well-known for being the wife of the late NBA star, Kobe Bryant. However, she is also a businesswoman and a philanthropist. Given her fame, have you ever wondered what kind of cars she drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is Vanessa Bryant’s amazing $799K car collection, with photos. According to Celebrity Net […]

Ayesha Curry has an incredible car collection. Curry is popularly known as the wife of the best shooter in the world, Stephen Curry, who is a four-time NBA champion, Finals MVP, and an Olympic gold medalist. On the other hand, Ayesha Curry also has experiences on screen herself. She has appeared in several television shows, […]

Mixing sports and artificial intelligence is all of the rage these days. When it comes to basketball discussions, NBA fans love to consider the most overrated players of all time. These are players who were given a lot more credit than they deserved. We here at ClutchPoints certainly have our own opinions on who has […]

The NBA debate of the greatest player of all time is one of the most heated topics among hardcore NBA fans. Currently, the conversation involves LeBron James and Michael Jordan, with some Kobe Bryant in the mix. Here is a look at 10 NBA stars who also should be considered in the GOAT debate. Check […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season. The Rockets recently advanced to the elimination round of the NBA Cup, before losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the loss, there is plenty for the Rockets to build upon going forward, but as the NBA trade deadline […]

The cursed, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans are running out of time and options this season and it’s not yet Christmas. Dozens of games missed by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III have taken a toll. Fans are in a frenzy and other front offices are calling to ask which […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are fielding calls for practically everyone on the roster according to several reports. Fans can rest easy knowing Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III are seemingly safe. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum could be on the move if the price is right. That exception is […]

Celebrating and showboating after a nice play have always been a big part of the NBA, and Jordan Poole is especially known for that. However, famed TV personality Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think the Washington Wizards guard has earned the right. Poole won’t stop being himself, though. I asked Jordan Poole how he felt about Stephen […]

Playing in the NBA is a dream for many aspiring ballers. But while only a handful get to play in the NBA, surprisingly, there are players that don’t want to be in the league even if they’re good enough to be in it. Here is a look at Evan Fournier and nine other ballers who […]

It’s rare to see a new colorway of any retro Air Jordan silhouette outperform the original colorways worn by Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls. However, once in every blue moon, a colorway comes along and captivates sneakerheads with its innovative color scheme and wearability in the streets. For the first time since 2013, we’ll […]

Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant has been in the news recently for his comments regarding the NBA’s updated All-Star game format, but there’s no complaints on his end regarding each year’s celebration of Christmas Day in the Association. Each year, the NBA showcases its top talents during the holidays and players get a chance to […]

The entire league took a day off after the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Cup. Now it’s back to business, and a showdown between Ja Morant’s resurgent Memphis Grizzlies and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors might be the best game on the Dec. 19 docket. Morant missed the first Grizzlies-Warriors meeting, a 123-118 loss in […]

Winning an NBA championship is a difficult feat. However, defending the title is another monster altogether. Only a handful of teams in NBA history have been able to win back-to-back titles. While rejigging the roster for some improvements could extend a team’s championship reign, making roster changes can also do more harm than good. Here […]

Despite giving Father Time a tough workout, LeBron James is already nearing 40 years old. As a result, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has slowly teased the idea of retirement. Given his stacked list of accolades, there’s no question that The King is a lock to be inducted into the Basketball of Fame. With James […]

In 2022, the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Jerami Grant in one last-ditch effort to surround Damian Lillard with as much talent as possible. In the end, it was all for naught, as the Blazers finished with a 33-49 record amid another lost season. Trade rumors surrounding Lillard were only growing louder, but the Blazers still […]

For quite some time, Jonathan Kuminga has been a fixture in trade rumors. With the Warriors giving up several of their young guns including James Wiseman and Jordan Poole, there’s a strong possibility that Kuminga is next. The seventh overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft endured a slow development. However, the NBA champion is […]

The Golden State Warriors have already kicked off trade season by swinging a deal for Dennis Schroder, giving them some much-needed additional playmaking, scoring, and point-of-attack defense, helping compensate for the season-ending injury of De’Anthony Melton. Schroder is already drawing rave reviews from Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr, and he is expected to immediately step […]

Fresh off of capturing championship banner no. 18, the Boston Celtics are looking like the team to beat in the 2024-2025 season once again. The defending champions are currently second in the Eastern Conference, posting a solid 20-5 win-loss record. With the Celtics basically running back their roster, it doesn’t come as a surprise that […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Kings prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup on Thursday, December 19, 2024, between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings promises to be a […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup on December 19, 2024, features the Denver Nuggets visiting the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. […]

The NBA Cup is behind us as the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs meet in a rare battle down in Texas. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Spurs prediction and pick. The last two games the Hawks played in were for the NBA Cup playoffs. Atlanta took down the New […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The New York Knicks (16-10) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11) on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Target Center in a clash […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Indiana Pacers and the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Suns prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns on Thursday, December 19, promises to be an intriguing clash. The Suns […]