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Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons doesn’t know when he will be able to return to the floor amid a six-week absence due to a back injury. The Nets announced Wednesday that Simmons has “displayed consistent strength improvement” and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. However, the three-time All-Star said Friday that he has not […]

A lot of NBA franchises never escape rumors of relocation. It was the Dallas Mavericks moving to Las Vegas first after Mark Cuban’s set of business moves. It never happened. Now, it is the Washington Wizards that have gotten involved and it might be a move to Virginia. This may hold more water than others […]

The 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame candidates were announced on Thursday and, while no one is really debating the candidates, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has a question. The Lakers great shared took to social media to ask about the Hall of Fame’s waiting period: “Why do players have to be retired before […]

In a season fans probably already can’t wait to erase from their memories, the Detroit Pistons find themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. With a disheartening record of 2 wins and 26 losses, including an ongoing, staggering 25-game losing streak, the Pistons are enduring one of the toughest stretches in NBA history. […]

In a lighthearted exchange before the highly anticipated clash between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers, Celtics icon Paul Pierce added a playful twist to the pre-game atmosphere. As captured by ClutchPoints’ own Tomer Azarly on social media, Pierce was seen greeting Jaylen Brown with a mischievous grin, hinting at a potential comeback […]

The Memphis Grizzlies received a massive boost in production with Ja Morant back in the lineup. So far, they’re 2-0 since his return and the team hopes to get back on track for the playoffs. But Morant’s presence seems to be building up confidence for his teammates as well. At least, that’s the case for […]

Jason Richardson carved out a respectable NBA career, during his playing days. Thanks to his athleticism, Richardson was able to dunk his way to two consecutive Slam Dunk Contest Championships. Given Richardson’s popularity, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Jason Richardson’s $1.9 million former […]

Klay Thompson’s car collection is $700,000. Klay Thompson is a star wing player for the Golden State Warriors. He is a four-time NBA champion, five-time All-Star, and one-half of the Splash Brothers with Stephen Curry. In Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Thompson sustained a left ACL injury and missed the entirety of the […]

Third-year head coach Willie Green is admittedly still getting used to some of the on-job adjustments. It’s not a slight to a coach in their first lead chair position, just a part of the ongoing evaluation process for the New Orleans Pelicans. However, there is one area that needs attention. Green is not getting the […]

With the new year just around the corner, winter will be here and gone before we know it. Jordan Brand and Nike have recently announced their Air Jordan Retro Collection ahead of Spring 2024, a reimagined look at some of Michael Jordan’s most classic silhouettes. The colorways will feature some classic iterations as well as […]

Phoenix Suns forward Udoka Azubuike excited Kevin Durant enough for him to leap out of his seat and pump his fist. Then, Durant received a technical foul for walking on the court. Suns guard Devin Booker, who complained about Durant’s technical, did right after. During the Suns vs. Kings game, Kevin Durant (on the bench) […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-way deal with forward Kenneth Lofton Jr, per Adrian Wojnarowski at ESPN. He spent the past two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, working through their affiliate G-League roster. Lofton will serve as a depth piece for the 76ers’ front court, backing up one of the best centers in […]

The family of the man heavily responsible for the San Antonio Spurs’ existence in the city is back in the fold. The McCombs family is joining the Spurs investor group as its newest strategic partner in a move that has been approved by the NBA Board of Governors and executed. The move continues a historic […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers are kicking off a long road trip by taking on the Miami Heat on Christmas Day. While Joel Embiid’s status has not yet been announced, he is coming into the prime-time game with an ankle issue to keep an eye on. Nick Nurse said that Embiid did not participate […]

The Portland Trail Blazers continue to work on their identity and connectedness in a season that is widely understood to be more about player development than wins and losses. As they take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the Blazers will be focused on an additional area of focus – getting out to […]

An iron man no more. Kawhi Leonard’s perfect attendance record through the first quarter-plus of the 2023-24 season is over and could be trending in a worrisome direction. He will miss his second-consecutive game after being ruled out with a hip contusion for the Los Angeles Clippers’ big Saturday showdown with the Boston Celtics, per […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies will go head-to-head Saturday at 7:30 PM EST. Hawks guard Dejounte Murray’s status is in question for the game as he battles an injury, however. Atlanta holds a 12-16 record in 2023-24. They were most recently defeated 122-113 by the Miami Heat, a loss that snapped a two-game winning […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been playing better since going on a five-game losing streak to start the month of December but are still unequivocally one of the season’s biggest disappointments to this point. They are 12-16 and reside in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Difficult decisions will have to be made if there is […]

The book of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry is one the length of the menu from The Cheesecake Factory, and there are just as many tasty moments in Boston-LA history as there are delicious dessert options. The Celtics and Lakers have won a combined 34 NBA Titles in the NBA’s 77 seasons, and these two prestigious franchises […]

Luka Doncic is expected to return Saturday versus the San Antonio Spurs after missing Friday’s game with an injury, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. Dallas was defeated 122-96 by the Houston Rockets on Friday night with Doncic, Irving, and a number of other key players out due to injury. Doncic will try to help the […]

Merry Christmas, New York Knicks fans! Santa Claus has brought some presents early this year. Yes, that’s right. For 2023, you get not one, but two consecutive games against the star-studded Milwaukee Bucks.   In a jolly turn of events, the Knicks will engage the Bucks in back-to-back games at Madison Square Garden on Saturday […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is out until January. The team is not looking good without its third star on the floor. Beal, who was expected to be a missing piece for the Suns to win a title, has only played six games. He suffered a right ankle sprain Dec. 15 against the New York […]

The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to former guard Jordan Poole, who was traded from the team during the 2023 offseason. Poole helped the Warriors secure the 2022 NBA title, serving as a prominent sixth man in the lineup. He’s since been the No. 1 option for a substandard Washington Wizards team, after being rewarded […]

Duncan Robinson is an important piece in the Miami Heat’s rotation as one of the best spot-up shooters in the NBA today. As a 40 percent career 3-point shooter, Robinson has help the Heat make two NBA Finals appearances in the last four seasons. Given Robinson’s success in Miami, have you ever wondered how a […]

The Phoenix Suns recent struggles continued in their 120-105 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, despite a fairly strong outing from Kevin Durant (28 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 9-14 FGM). The Kings were doing everything they could to slow down Durant, which led to a hilarious interaction between himself and Sacramento’s head […]

The Phoenix Suns in December are 14-14, good for 10th place in the Western Conference, and have had their Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal on the floor for just four quarters. Frustrations are beginning to mount. In a story by Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, Suns guard Eric Gordon, who took […]

Since Tom Gores purchased the Detroit Pistons for $325 million back in 2011, you could make the case that there hasn’t been a worse team in the NBA. And trust me, you don’t need a child’s active imagination to arrive at that point, either. It’s actually quite clear when you look at the objective data: […]

For the first time since he was traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Washington Wizards, Jordan Poole faced off against the team that drafted him on Friday night. The 24-year-old was solid in the contest, scoring a team-high 25 points and adding three rebounds, three assists and two steals. But it was Stephen […]

In an era of basketball where most players seem to be friends with one another, one rivalry stands out. Luka Doncic versus Devin Booker has drawn plenty of headlines over the past few years. And the Doncic-Booker beef has emerged as the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. Let’s take a deep dive into the […]

Since 2008, the NBA has annually gifted hoops fans with a holly, jolly quintuple-header of games on Christmas Day. Now it doesn’t always work this way, but the ten teams chosen to play on December 25th are generally considered to be the league’s biggest draws or most intriguing teams ahead of the season. Look at […]

We might have ourselves the Dunk of the Year, ladies and gentlemen! Malik Monk might be more known for his shooting, but the Sacramento Kings guard reminded us of his freaking hops on Friday night. Against the Phoenix Suns, Monk rose up for a vicious poster dunk over Drew Eubanks. It was a ferocious dunk […]

It might be getting snowier on the shores of Lake Erie but within the confines of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cleveland Cavaliers are making it rain. Since returning home from a three-game losing road trip losing streak, on top of losing Evan Mobley and Darius Garland until early 2024, the Cavs have been letting it […]

To say that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on a hot streak would be like saying that Rudolph’s nose is a touch red and slightly illuminated. No, Rudolph’s schnoz shiny and bright red, and Joel Embiid is on an historic run that has vaulted him past Nikola Jokic for the best MVP odds in […]

After missing out when the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell will be unavailable when the team takes to the Windy City to face the Chicago Bulls due to an illness. The illness Mitchell is dealing with is thankfully not COVID-related. But this still will be the tenth […]

Things have not been going well for the Phoenix Suns as of late, as they have lost eight of their last 11 games, with their latest loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night bumping their record down to .500 at 14-14. It’s clear Phoenix is slumping as we approach Christmas, but head coach Frank […]

It’s natural to link Victor Wembanyama with fellow San Antonio Spurs top overall draft picks Tim Duncan and David Robinson. As far as Gregg Popovich and his coaching staff are concerned, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis provide better rookie season blueprints while Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and the likes of Kevin McHale provide […]

Jordan Poole’s exit from the Golden State Warriors was… messy, to say the least. Between all of the Draymond Green drama and the supposed friction between Poole and the other vets, many expected bad blood between the two parties. However, there wasn’t any drama seen in Poole’s first game against the Dubs. Prior to the […]

After their magical run last season, there was one burning question about the Sacramento Kings. Are they for real? We’ve seen many playoff teams fall off after the luster of their Cinderella run fades. In their second season, Sacramento is proving that they are, indeed, for real. A big reason for their continued success is […]

In basketball, there will always be top prospects among the youth. Some make it as stars in the NBA, just as everyone predicts. Some end up as busts, with forgettable careers, while some never make it to the league at all. One such name was Lenny Cooke, widely known as the No. 1 prospect in […]