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As the NBA trade deadline inched closer, the odds of Pascal Siakam being traded by the Toronto Raptors increased. On Wednesday afternoon, Siakam’s tenure with the organization he was drafted by in 2016 came to an end. The Raptors agreed to a three-team trade with the Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans, sending Siakam to […]

The NBA Trade Market is starting to become a lot more active and the New Orleans Pelicans were quick to move on from one former draft lottery pick. Kira Lewis Jr. is headed to the Toronto Raptors as part of the Pascal Siakam trade in exchange for cash considerations in a move that is beneficial […]

Despite the way their partnership in Cleveland ended, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving still share a special bond after they led the Cavaliers to their first ever NBA championship back in 2016. The bond was so special that Irving reportedly wanted to reunite with James this past summer […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic has passed away at the age of 46, and reactions and tributes are pouring in. Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has shared his thoughts on the late coach on social media: “You changed my life in such a short time. The most important thing you ever told me was to just smile! […]

After two and a half seasons covering the New Orleans Pelicans under Willie Green, it’s hard to find any similarities between the third-year head coach and The Wire‘s Marlo Stanfield. However, the religiously grounded basketball boss does have one thing in common with the fictional Baltimore shot-caller. They’ve both had to deal with what “sounds […]

Pascal Siakam’s tenure with the Toronto Raptors came to an end on Wednesday afternoon with a blockbuster trade. The former All-NBA player was moved to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for three role players and three first-round picks. It seems Siakam worked through tough issues with Toronto. Pascal Siakam and the Raptors were at a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made his long-awaited return from a 16-game layoff against the Memphis Grizzlies on MLK Day. Though the Warriors suffered perhaps their worst defeat of the season on Monday, Green still found a way to talk smack about the Grizzlies fans. On The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors veteran revealed […]

While Tre Jones welcomes the chance to start at point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, it doesn’t consume him. In fact, ask Jones if he sees this as an opportunity to solidify his role as the team’s starting PG and the answer isn’t any kind of a clarification. ClutchPoints would know. “Every game I […]

After rumors and plenty of trade buzz, the Toronto Raptors traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers. The package includes Bruce Brown and three first-round picks going to Toronto in the huge blockbuster deal. The New Orleans Pelicans were also involved as a third team in the deal. After months of discussions, early signs are […]

Larry Nance Jr. is not surprised the New Orleans Pelicans are coming back to the Smoothie King Center sporting three more wins in the standings. In fact, the Wyoming alum expected more out of this team and he’s not alone. So does head coach Willie Green but this Pelicans locker room is not getting worked […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic has passed away at the age of 46, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. ‘Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojevic has died. Milojevic, 46, was hospitalized Tuesday in SLC in critical condition. After a decorated 15-year playing/coaching career, the Serbian native joined Warriors staff in 2021. He was a […]

The Indiana Pacers had been aggressively pursuing Toronto Raptors two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam leading up to the NBA trade deadline. A deal is now being finalized to send Siakam to the Pacers. In exchange for the All-Star power forward, the Raptors will receive Bruce Brown Jr., Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks from the Pacers, […]

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly finalizing a Pascal Siakam trade to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team deal. The Dallas Mavericks were initially listed as a potential suitor for Siakam, but if no setbacks occur then he will be joining the Pacers soon. Dallas may still be active in trade talks, however. “The Mavericks continue […]

As the end of January approaches, the NBA is rapidly nearing two major events in its immediate future — the All-Star Game and the NBA trade deadline. While the former is predominantly a form of entertainment, the latter has very real consequences for teams that engage, as well as teams that don’t. For the New […]

The Houston Rockets are in desperate need of elevating their depth. When starters in Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, or Dillon Brooks are on the bench, the amount of production is cut nearly in half. With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching, taking advantage to reshape the back end should be the Rockets’ primary goal to support […]

Hairstyle can reflect a person’s personality. Furthermore, it is a great form of expression. A lot of NBA players entered the league with hair. However, a lot of them would eventually go bald. For some, it was a matter of choice. But for others, it was simply due to age. Regardless, these NBA players had […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade led their respective teams, the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat, to plenty of success during their playing careers. In fact, Nowitzki and Wade are remembered among the best players in Mavericks and Heat history. Nowitzki and Wade recently addressed their beef from the 2006 NBA Finals on Wade’s new podcast, […]

The latest matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets did not disappoint. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic were each brilliant in their own right but Embiid had the upper hand and pulled out the 126-121 win on the second night of a back-to-back. Embiid ended his 30-point-10-rebound streak but did so in style with […]

The Brooklyn Nets have fallen to 10th place in the Eastern Conference amid a 3-13 stretch over their last 16 games. With the Feb. 8. trade deadline approaching, the team is expected to field trade offers for sought-after veterans, namely Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale. The Cleveland Cavaliers have presented themselves as a suitor for […]

If there is one thing we can always count on Draymond Green for, it is to freely speak his mind, especially when it pertains to the Golden State Warriors struggles. Recently returning from his suspension, Green is looking to help change the Warriors’ recent misfortunes, as the team has dropped eight of their last 11 […]

Former Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, but there’s still a way he can help his old team out. Ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 8th, the Celtics could opt to use the $6.2 million trade exception (TPE) generated from the Williams sign-and-trade. Although the Celtics […]

Perhaps no name is spicier on the NBA trade market right now than Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri has already engaged in trade talks with several teams involving Spicy P. Last week, the Raptors were reportedly in discussions with the Sacramento Kings on a potential deal that would […]

You never know what to expect when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Last season, we saw the likes of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook on the move. So far this season, it appears as if several different All-Star talents could be moved, with Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray being the […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic was hospitalized on Tuesday night after suffering a medical emergency at a private team dinner. Due to concerns over Milojevic’s health and the team being by his side, the NBA has announced that Wednesday night’s game between the Warriors and Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City has been […]

NBA players these days earn millions the moment they are drafted. While some players on expiring deals sign the first guaranteed long-term contract that becomes available, there are players who bet on themselves to try and squeeze out that extra dollar. And there are times it does work out. However, we’ll take a look at […]

NBA 2K24 Releases its latest Season Rewind today in MyTEAM, giving players a chance to receive player items such as a Pink Diamond Jaylen Brown. Additionally, other notable players include a Pink Diamond version for Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid, and Desmond Bane. While there’s no guarantee you’ll pull these cards immediately, you still have a […]

One unfortunate development has beset the Golden State Warriors organization in the lead-up to their Wednesday night contest against the Utah Jazz. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic has been hospitalized due to a “sudden and serious” health issue. Per Wojnarowski, “the health episode” for the Warriors assistant coach occurred […]

When Doug McDermott hit five of six three-pointers to help the San Antonio Spurs to their first win of 2024 and only their sixth of the season, it was impressive enough. More impressively, though, in that January 10th victory at Detroit, is that the 10-year veteran hadn’t played a minute in the team’s previous two […]

The Brooklyn Nets are searching for a solution behind Nic Claxton after emerging center Day’Ron Sharpe went down with a hyperextended knee. Head coach Jacque Vaughn has opted to roll with Dorian Finney-Smith as a small-ball five in the team’s two games following Sharpe’s injury. Without Sharpe, the coach’s traditional center options are minimum signing […]

The Phoenix Suns put up a lifeless performance in the first half of what ended up being a historic 119-117 comeback victory over the Sacramento Kings. This was disappointing, as the Suns were at home. But the team tried to lift the spirits of the crowd at Footprint Center by holding a puppy race during […]

Anytime the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, there are bound to be mentions of the 2019 trade that sent Paul George to Los Angeles and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Oklahoma. Despite the trade now being almost five years old, there are still members of the fanbase who will throw up the trade […]

The Los Angeles Clippers took a huge 128-117 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, but the win wasn’t as comfortable as the final score would suggest. The Thunder were able to take a 115-114 lead late in the final frame, but that only served to set up Paul George’s late-game heroics. George’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has changed the way the team plays basketball, and has allowed Kawhi Leonard as well as Paul George to be the best versions of themselves. Harden, however, has a very important decision to make with his contract this offseason. Following Kawhi Leonard’s extension last week, it’s widely expected that […]

For much of the Phoenix Suns’ Tuesday night contest against the Sacramento Kings, Kevin Durant looked a bit out of sorts, especially when compared to the usually lofty standards he has set for himself. Durant was missing shots he would usually make from midrange, and to make matters worse, he had troubles in taking care […]

The love for basketball runs in the Nance family. Following the footsteps of Larry Nance back in the day, Larry Nance Jr. continues to carve out a career for himself in the NBA. Now, it seems that a third Nance is set to play in the big league. On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed big […]

Much of the discourse nowadays surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers’ blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George in the summer of 2019 has revolved around the idea that the Clippers were fleeced. After all, the Thunder didn’t just get a boatload of first-round picks from the Clippers, they also received Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, […]

When De’Aaron Fox made a three-pointer to put the Sacramento Kings up by 22 points with 8:22 left in the fourth quarter of their Tuesday night contest against the Phoenix Suns, they had a 99.7 percent chance of winning the ballgame. With eight minutes to go, it would have taken a colossal collapse from the […]

The battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets did not disappoint. Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid were going at each other for the whole four quarters. Neither of the superstars was willing to give up another loss in their record. But, it was noticeable that the Serbian MVP was not as aggressive in getting […]

Joel Embiid took center stage on Tuesday night, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a hard-fought 126-121 win against the defending champion Denver Nuggets. His magnificent, statement-making outing included 41 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, in what was a highly-anticipated showdown with Nikola Jokic. But Embiid was not single-handedly responsible for Philly’s big victory. Tyrese […]