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Set to make his second straight All-Star appearance, only this time starting for the Eastern Conference in his home arena, Tyrese Haliburton has been having a sensational 2023-24 season for the Indiana Pacers. In a total of 36 games, Haliburton has averaged 23.0 points and 12.3 assists per game while shooting 39.5 percent from three-point […]

The NBA trade deadline is almost here. Teams have less than a week to make final alterations to their roster. Some will be looking to add reinforcements for a playoff push, while others could wave the white flag and accumulate extra draft picks with their season virtually over. One of the teams that should be […]

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, meaning there isn’t much time left for NBA teams to either add to their roster and make a playoff push or subtract and rack up as many draft picks as they can get. A team that may opt for the latter are the Brooklyn Nets. The […]

Like a select few NBA players, Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley has used podcasting to voice out his thoughts on what goes on around the NBA. Beverley has certainly caught up with what is happening with his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Initially discussing LeBron James’ cryptic hourglass tweet earlier this week, Beverley later […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are not actively pursuing Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan ahead of next week’s NBA trade deadline, team sources not authorized to speak publicly told ClutchPoints. Recently, sources outside the Sixers organization shared that Philadelphia had an interest in DeRozan. It was said that the 76ers would be willing to offer a first-round […]

Currently with a 10-38 record, the San Antonio Spurs are essentially headed towards another lottery finish this season. Victor Wembanyama has been the only bright spot in what has been a horrendous campaign so far. With that said, it makes sense for the Spurs to gauge the trade market ahead of the deadline on what […]

Dereck Lively II recently became the first Dallas Mavericks player to earn an NBA Rising Stars Game selection since Luka Doncic in 2019 and 2020. Lively, who’s dealing with a nasal fracture, learned of the honor while battling his injury. Still, he is “grateful” for the selection. “Sadly, yeah,” Lively said on Friday of finding […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is probable for Saturday’s road matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons missed Wednesday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns after injuring his knee Monday vs. the Utah Jazz, his first game back from a three-month absence due to a back injury. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said the three-time All-Star was […]

The positives keep stacking for the Miami Heat as they finally snapped a seven-game losing streak after beating the Sacramento Kings last Wednesday. It was also announced Thursday night that Heat star Bam Adebayo was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team team. Adebayo is in the midst of one his best seasons as a […]

The clock is officially ticking down until the NBA trade deadline passes. In less than a week, there will be a handful of teams around the league making moves to not only put themselves in a better position to contend in the postseason but continue building for future success as well. Although this year’s trade […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams have only two more weeks to tinker with their roster and add or subtract to it before the offseason. One team that could be looking to make a major addition to their roster is the Houston Rockets. The Rockets and head coach Ime Udoka are firmly set […]

After trading away Terry Rozier and acquiring Kyle Lowry from the Miami Heat, the Charlotte Hornets will likely continue to sell with under a week remaining before the 2024 NBA trade deadline. While the Hornets are reportedly looking to trade a couple of veterans in Kyle Lowry and Gordon Hayward, two other Hornets are gaining […]

The New Orleans Pelicans can win the season series over Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs but the game is just window dressing for the main attractions. Unfortunately, hoops fans might not get to see a second round of Zion Williamson versus Wembanyama. After yesterday’s practice, head coach Willie Green shared that the 2019 NBA Draft’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be one of the most intriguing teams to follow ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Dallas has dealt with an injury-plagued season, yet they are still within distance of making a legitimate run in the Western Conference. The Mavs have been linked to forwards such as Kyle Kuzma and Andrew Wiggins, […]

The 2024 NBA trade deadline is just right around the corner and there is much speculation as to what the Golden State Warriors will do amid their disappointing season so far. Previous reports indicated that everyone not named Stephen Curry could be on the table for the Warriors, with struggling forward Andrew Wiggins identified as […]

The Sacramento Kings have officially entered the rumor mill with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching. Speculation is the franchise is potentially showing interest in Kyle Kuzma and Tyus Jones of the Washington Wizards. There’s even a dream scenario where Sacramento could land both players. General manager Monte McNair has reportedly been taking a look […]

For quite a while now, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen has been streaking. No, it wasn’t anything like indecent exposure. Instead, Allen had taken the reigns of the franchise’s double-double record and run away with it. But all good things eventually have to end, and Allen saw his streak snapped in the Cavs’ 108-101 […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, possibly longer, with a right foot injury. Vanderbilt will undergo further evaluation on his right foot to determine the duration of his absence, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin reported on Friday. A season-ending procedure is on the table. Vanderbilt injured […]

The Phoenix Suns are sixth place in the West at the beginning of February, which will consist of the NBA All-Star break. Phoenix, which is led by Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, is one of the best offensive teams. But the Suns need to shore up defensively to accomplish their championship goals. ClutchPoints […]

NBA 2K24 MyTEAM is offering a Free Pink Diamond Tyson Chandler to those willing to take on a challenge. For 19 years, Chandler played for eight different teams, earning an All-Star nod and a Championship along the way. Although not the second overall pick player Chicago would’ve hoped for, Chandler’s experience in the NBA made […]

The Utah Jazz are in a complicated situation ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The expectations weren’t high for the Jazz this season, but their recent success in January has propelled them back to relevancy. This has led to questions about whether they should sell or buy at this year’s deadline. Lately, however, some […]

The Dallas Mavericks will battle the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night at the American Airlines Center. Dallas received a plethora of injury updates Friday during practice. Luka Doncic has been removed from the injury report, while Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are both listed as questionable for Saturday’s game. Derrick Jones Jr. and Maxi […]

Just a week remains before the 2024 NBA trade deadline and basketball fans have Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski on notifications as they await some blockbuster deals to go down. NBA fans could probably expect to see breaking news on the Atlanta Hawks, who have been in trade talks for the majority of the campaign. […]

The biggest omission from the NBA All-Star game may not have been the biggest – in terms of height and stature – omission among those not chosen. At 7-foot-4 and with the hype that towers over the field, Victor Wembanyama probably wasn’t the most deserving snub. In averaging 20.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game […]

The New York Knicks are approaching the NBA trade deadline with a lot of options. Their OG Anunoby deal has been a stunning success so far, and now it seems like they are a move or two away from being a legit title contender. One chip the franchise could play is to make an Evan […]

NBA players are clearly the best basketball players in the world. Equipped with special talent and physique combined with the training and experience from the league, these players are easily a cut above the rest of the world, at least individually. However, that hasn’t stopped curious casual ballers from challenging these basketball stars. Although their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers superstar center, Joel Embiid, received criticism over his current knee injury. In fact, he even forced himself to play because of how much scrutiny he got for sitting out games. Now, LeBron James goes ballistic on the media and talking heads after Embiid’s injury only grew worse. Joel Embiid suffered a lateral […]

Next man up has always been a tried but true cliche, especially if you’re the Cleveland Cavaliers. All season long, the Cavs have been dealing with injuries all over their roster, with the latest keeping Darius Garland (jaw) and Evan Mobley (knee) out for over a month. In their duo’s absence, Cleveland didn’t see its […]

Last night, there was a rumor circulating that the Los Angeles Lakers were planning to move LeBron James ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA Trade Deadline, but his agent, Rich Paul came out and shut them down. The Report from David Pingalore, a KTLA Sports Anchor and Reporter from Jacksonville, and he has a history […]

NBA player Tyrese Haliburton found himself at the center of online mockery once again, this time for his pre-game outfit, which featured a bulky knee-length silver coat with shoulder pads, Hotnewhiphop reports. Fans quickly took to social media to compare Haliburton’s look to M. Bison, the iconic villain from the Street Fighter video game series. […]

There are a lot of whispers around the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. While some are likely true, it seems like the Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors are not. “The emergence of bouncy swingman Jonathan Kuminga in Golden State has certainly made the former lottery pick off limits in any Warriors […]

This season has been pretty disappointing for the Los Angeles Lakers. While they’re 25-25 and in the Play-In Tournament, this isn’t what fans had in mind for 2023-24. All those moves they made in the offseason has not panned out they way they envisioned them too. Because of that, there are plenty of trade rumors […]

After some rumors and speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to move LeBron James ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, his agent Rich Paul made it clear that the superstar will not be traded, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. “LeBron won’t be traded, and we aren’t asking to be,” Rich Paul said, […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner and other are plenty of rumors swirling about. The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are two teams that will be linked to several players leading up to the deadline. And, both teams have been rumored to be interested in Marcus Smart, although the Memphis Grizzlies […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Kyle Kuzma ahead of the NBA trade deadline. However, the Sacramento Kings also have interest in Kuzma, and Dallas is reportedly “pursuing a much wider range of players” than Sacramento, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Fischer adds that the Mavericks are still “connected” to Andrew Wiggins and […]

No LeBron James or Anthony Davis? No problem for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday as they captured a wire-to-wire 114-105 victory on the road over the Boston Celtics. Austin Reaves led all scorers with 32 points as the Lakers didn’t look like a team playing without its two best players. LA led by 14 […]

The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Only two weeks are left for teams to add or subtract to their roster before the offseason to either make a playoff push or wave the white flag. The Utah Jazz are in a position to choose one or the other. It may seem like they’re going with […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers were more down on their luck than they ever were at any point this season, Tyrese Maxey swooped in with a masterful performance to rejuvenate the team’s spirits. Joel Embiid’s left meniscus injury, which will continue to sideline him, will be watched closely. It holds the Sixers’ season in the balance. […]

Nowadays, NBA offenses revolve around the three-point line so much that even big men are getting their points from the outside. From undersized power forwards to seven-foot giants, many of those playing the four and the five are a threat from beyond the arc. Still, there’s a small group of traditional bigs making a living […]