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The New York Knicks acquired one of the most prized free agents in the 2022 class as Jalen Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract from the Dallas Mavericks. Brunson had a fantastic 2022-23 campaign, which earned him the unique opportunity of being the starting point guard of Team USA for the 2023 FIBA World […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard recently confirmed that he had in fact requested a trade, declining to elaborate further. While this may be music to the ears of Miami Heat fans, it appears that Portland is still not budging. The Blazers have reportedly “expressed no enthusiasm for the Heat’s assets” up to […]

The Boston Celtics star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown has at least one critic among their NBA counterparts. Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley, never one to be short on opinions, recently shared his thoughts on Brown and Tatum, and what he had to say might ruffle some Celtics feathers. Beverley was recently approached […]

More than 50 years into their existence, the Phoenix Suns are still yet to achieve the ultimate success. They have, however, been a consistent presence in the playoffs for large swathes of that time – the 2010s being a notable exception – and a number of free agency signings have helped to either take them […]

For the longest time, many NBA fans believed that Giannis Antetokounmpo will forever remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis was one of the only players left that seemed to value loyalty. Him signing a contract extension with Milwaukee a few years ago seemed to cement that. However, his tune has slightly changed from recent memory, […]

Anthony Edwards is one hell of a guy. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is never afraid to say what’s on his mind at all times. Sometimes, though, these comments get him in some hot water. Recently, Anthony Edwards’ comments about coming off the bench for Team USA went viral. Here’s the quote: “I mean, of course […]

Kobe Bryant, one of the most influential figures in the history of basketball, played 20 years in his NBA career. Tragically, he passed away in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020. Since then, NBA fans have honored the basketball legend on the 24th of every August, the eighth month of the year. Bryant wore […]

Dillon Brooks, formerly of the Memphis Grizzlies, made the big mistake of putting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on blast before their playoff series earlier this year, calling The King “old”. Brooks also said he won’t respect any player until they score 40 on him. While Bron didn’t do that, he certainly made Brooks’ […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers figure out what to do with James Harden, Tyrese Maxey is in the lab working on his game. As he prepares for the season, the Sixers’ young star isn’t ignoring what’s going on with his team. Maxey noted on his podcast “Maxey on the Mic” that the Sixers are no strangers […]

On 8/24, or Mamba Day, it has been officially announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will be getting a statue to commemorate his legacy. Although this is the biggest news of Mamba Day, a clip of Tracy McGrady reflecting on the time Kobe Bryant ‘demolished’ him in one-on-one in Paris is making the […]

It was officially announced on Thursday that Kobe Bryant will be getting a statue in order to commemorate his legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant’s former teammate Lamar Odom took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the Lakers legend getting a statue, sharing his heartfelt reaction. “We all knew this day would come. […]

Who in the world would want to trade for James Harden? The Philadelphia 76ers front office has surely asked itself this question repeatedly as Harden makes it clearer and clearer that he wants to be traded from the Sixers. In an appearance on the Clap You Hands podcast, longtime NBA reporter Howard Beck said that […]

South Sudan will make history when they step on the floor in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. 16-year-old Khaman Maluach, who is considered a top prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft, is the third-youngest player to make any roster for this tournament since 1950, per ESPN. He is expected to be a key player for […]

At 8:24 a.m. PT on 8/24 — Kobe Bryant Day, aka Mamba Day — the Los Angeles Lakers announced that the long-awaited Kobe statue would be unveiled on Feb. 8, 2024, in a ceremony outside Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets that evening. “As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is a great opportunity for Paolo Banchero to grow. The Orlando Magic forward will be playing in highly competitive matchups in a new position for Team USA. Banchero has been tasked with playing center for Team USA. While Jaren Jackson Jr. mans the starting lineup, the reigning Rookie of the […]

The city of Los Angeles is celebrating Kobe Bryant Day in honor of the late Lakers star Thursday. The day became extra special when Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, announced that the statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto.com Arena will be unveiled in on February 8th, 2024. ESPN First Take host Stephen A. Smith reacted […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe will play for the Japanese national team in this summer’s FIBA Basketball World Cup. Yuta is representing his home country of Japan in the @FIBA World Cup, with games starting this Friday! 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/Qw1SrXeIBS — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 23, 2023 Watanabe, who signed a two-year contract with the Suns […]

The Boston Celtics still have two open roster spots, and they’ve recently gathered a handful of candidates to fill those vacancies. In fact, the C’s just worked out 2017 Slam Dunk Contest champion Glenn Robinson III, per New York Knicks reporter Ian Begley. Despite being just 29 years old, Robinson has played for six different […]

The NBA’s Charlotte Hornets franchise hasn’t been around for a very long time. Its first season as a franchise was back in the 1988-89 season, less than 40 years ago. The Hornets have yet to win a championship as a franchise or even make it to the NBA Finals. They have 10 playoff appearances as […]

The SuperSonics are often known for their botched deals: notably giving up Scottie Pippen on draft night and the minimal return the team got in exchange for Ray Allen. But the Sonics franchise also won the NBA Finals in 1979 (while also making the Finals in ’78 and conference finals in ’80) and was the […]

Playing for Team USA rarely comes easy for those who have grown accustomed to commandeering their own teams. Teaming up with other stars usually means that star-caliber player themselves usually take backseats, settling into a hierarchy despite the coaching staff’s attempts to install an egalitarian offense. But Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards seems hell-bent on […]

The NBA offseason is basically at a standstill. However, the question still remains about whether or not Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is going to be traded. The rumors have circulated for the entire offseason, and again and again, the Miami Heat have been the primary team linked to Lillard in a potential trade. […]

It is 8/24 day, so naturally it is Mamba Day in celebration of Kobe Bryant. In order to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers legend, watch eight Kobe Bryant buzzer beaters from throughout his career. 8 Kobe Bryant buzzer-beaters on 8/24 🚨 (via @Lakers)pic.twitter.com/Khl9QYBX1e — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 24, 2023 Each clip is as amazing as […]

On Kobe Bryant Day, the Los Angeles Lakers made the official announcement about the statue that will sit outside of Crypto.com Arena. Vanessa Bryant released the details courtesy of the Lakers’ official release, and the statue will be unveiled on February 8, 2024, which is 2-8-2024. The announcement was timed perfectly and came at 8:24 […]

Prior to his tragic death in 2020, Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA icon Kobe Bryant amassed an incredible net worth of $600 million, according to Forbes. That’s over half a billion dollars. This does not come as a surprise, considering not only how outstanding he was on the basketball court, but also, how marketable […]

The Golden State Warriors doubled down on Stephen Curry’s extended prime this summer, completely scrapping their two-timeline dreams to focus firmly on winning as much as possible while the greatest player in franchise history is still near the top of his game. Does that strategy carry inherent risk as Curry approaches his late 30s? Of […]

Former NBA commissioner David Stern had an idea of switching the official game ball for the first time in over 35 years. His experiment lasted only two months after the NBA Players Association filed two unfair labor practice charges against the league. On June 28, 2006, the league made a sudden announcement at the NBA […]

Charles Barkley was reported to have signed a massive 10-year contract with Warner Brothers Discovery [WBD] to remain on Inside the NBA and NBA on TNT pre and post-game coverage. However, Barkley wants it to be clear that he has no intention of working all 10 of those years, reports Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina. “Well, […]

The NBA 2K24 MAMBA MOMENTS allows players to re-live through some of Kobe Bryant’s greatest games throughout his illustrious 20 year career. Today, the NBA 2K24 team released more details on the mode. MAMBA MOMENTS comes to all versions of the game on all platforms. While current-gen players won’t get access to ProPLAY, they still […]

The friendlies are finished for the United States men’s national basketball team, and now we move our focus to the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup starts on Aug. 25. Team USA’s first action will be the following day, an Aug. 26 first-round matchup in Group C against New Zealand. This […]

August 24 is a special day for Los Angeles Lakers fans, especially for everyone who idolizes and looks up to the great Kobe Bryant. The Black Mamba would have turned 45 on Wednesday (Aug. 23). The following day of his birthday is also regarded by many as Kobe Bryant Day, as he used to play […]

The creative team behind season two of MAX’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” compiled a companion guide outlining the historical accuracy of each episode, which they provided to ClutchPoints’ Lakers reporter. “We felt it important to show our work out of respect for the many living characters depicted,” the creators wrote in a […]

Entering the 2023 NBA playoffs, not too many penciled in the Denver Nuggets as the favorite to win the title. After all, Nikola Jokic and company entered the postseason on shaky ground. Count Shawn Marion, the 2011 NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks, among those who needed some time to be convinced that the Nuggets, […]

The 2011 season was one of the best that the Dallas Mavericks have ever seen. The Mavs finished the season 57-25 and entered the postseason as the three seed in the Western Conference. Dallas would eventually go on to play the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, and after trailing 2-1 in the series, the […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers are currently at odds over the future of the 2018 NBA MVP. Harden wants out of Philly and has demanded a trade, and while the Sixers seemed to try at first, they eventually decided to end the trade talks and instead try to bring the guard back for training […]

The NBA has been home to some of the most aesthetically pleasing jumpshot forms in basketball history. When the topic of most beautiful-looking jumpshot becomes the point of discussion, Klay Thompson, Reggie Miller, and Ray Allen are usually the names fans bring up. But when it comes to the exact opposite of what constitutes a […]

Miles Bridges brought a great deal of controversy upon himself and the Charlotte Hornets franchise over the past year or so. But he may not be done haunting Hornets fans’ dreams just yet, even on an incredibly lower scale. The 25-year old forward, fresh off re-signing with the Hornets on the qualifying offer, wished upon […]

Michael Jordan is known as the ultimate competitor. So of course he had to weigh in on the best point guard of all time debate. However, his choice of Magic Johnson has drawn mixed reactions from NBA fans. First, let’s rehash how we got here. On Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, current Golden State Warriors star Stephen […]

The Kobe Bryant tributes have poured in from around NBA Twitter and Instagram, in commemoration of what would have been the Lakers legend’s 45th birthday. Bryant, the NBA superstar who won five titles with the Lakers, passed away in January 2020. His former teammate Pau Gasol had a heartfelt tribute and photo for him on […]