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The Detroit Pistons have not made many moves during the first weekend of the 2023 NBA free agency. Not surprisingly, there are still some areas of concern that the Pistons need to address to become a more competitive team in the upcoming season. In this article, we will discuss the biggest need that the Pistons […]

It’s that time of year again when the whole nation celebrates its liberty from any and all oppressors that want to step on the American dream. This only means that the fireworks are going to be in abundance and of course, barbecue grills will be grilling. This appears to be the case for former NBA […]

After James Harden decided to opt into his $35.6 million option with the Philadelphia 76ers, it was reported that the two sides will work on a trade to get The Beard out of Philly. While the Sixers are talking to teams, however, there hasn’t been much progress when it comes to moving Harden. Apparently, though, […]

One could argue that Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time. As a matter of fact, in terms of career earnings, the 47-year-old stands out as the most profitable golfers in the history of the sport. Well, in case you were wondering, Woods’ $157.3 million career earnings (per Spotrac), is actually almost the […]

The Denver Nuggets won the 2022-2023 championship on the strength of their maturity and unselfishness as a team. Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, the since-departed shooting guard Bruce Brown and others exemplified this incredible team dynamic. The Nuggets are a big-time favorite for the 2023-2024 NBA championship, but the team still has […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a busy start to the 2023 NBA free agency, making moves to strengthen their roster. However, despite their efforts, there is still a pressing need that the team must address. In this article, we will explore the biggest need that the Milwaukee Bucks must still address after the first weekend […]

The Sacramento Kings are coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history. With new head coach Mike Brown at the helm, the team finished in the top three in the Western Conference Standings and pushed the defending champion Golden State Warriors to seven games in the first round of the playoffs. The next […]

Draymond Green has been in the game for quite some time now. As a matter of fact, at age 33, the $100 million, four-year deal he recently signed with the Golden State Warriors is likely to be the last big-money deal of his career. With his tenure comes the opportunity to play with some of […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had a busy first weekend of the 2023 NBA free agency. They re-signed Cam Johnson and brought in Dennis Smith Jr and Lonnie Walker IV. However, there are still several areas that they need to address to improve their roster for the upcoming season. Here we will look at the Nets’ […]

The first weekend of NBA free agency has come and gone and with it most of the free agent money as well. Most of the top free agents have all agreed in principle to deals already as contracts cannot become official until July 6. Most of the best remaining free agents are the restricted free […]

The Phoenix Suns biggest question mark following their blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards for Bradley Beal was their depth. It was a key question mark last season as well even after adding Kevin Durant at the trade deadline. The Durant and Beal trades left the Suns very top heavy but not much in the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are two franchises with multiple Super Bowl wins, a rarity in the National Football League. The team’s greatest coaches lists include Bill Belichick and Andy Reid at or near the top, since both have had incredible success. Reid has relished his time in the spotlight, taking time […]

While most other teams have been heavily involved in NBA free agency, the Boston Celtics have been relatively quiet. They have added a couple of guys to the squad, and they did sign Kristaps Porzingis to that massive extension, but it’s not like Boston has been going on a spending spree like the Houston Rockets. […]

As expected, most of the big names have already been plucked off the market in the first few days of NBA free agency. However, there are still a handful of notable players that remain unsigned. One of them is Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, who according to reports, is still a highly sought-after player as […]

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Jaden Hardy is coming off a promising rookie campaign in the NBA, and based on what the Mavs are seeing this offseason, he should turn even more heads in his second year in the league. Mavs assistant coach Jared Dudley can attest to that after getting blown away by what Jaden […]

No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick and the Charlotte Hornets first selection from the 2023 NBA Draft, Brandon Miller, still has an incredibly high-celling. However, he picked up seven fouls in his NBA Summer League debut. Miller endured his ups and downs during the game, flashing his superb talent at times, but the storyline was […]

There’s a lot of attention on the NBA Summer League right now as the young guns take center stage with the hope of making enough of an impact to warrant a spot in their respective team’s final roster. Well, it’s about to get a whole lot crazier now that we have a date set for […]

Jersey swaps and teammate graphics on editing software are the first things that NBA fans see whenever a trade or signing pushes through in NBA Free Agency. Seeing Houston Rockets stars Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet working out together in the heat of the summer has got to be a treat for most of their […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been making moves this offseason. So far, the big highlight is their success in retaining the services of Kyrie Irving amid rumors of his potential exit. This came out to the tune of a $126 million contract for three years, which is no small amount, obviously. However, the important thing for […]

Yuta Watanabe is no star. However, the 28-year-old emerged as a fan favorite during his stint with the Brooklyn Nets this past season. This is probably why more than a few Nets fans were sad to see him go in NBA free agency to follow former Brooklyn superstar Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. It […]

Luka Doncic isn’t the only one who wanted Kyrie Irving back on the Dallas Mavericks. As youngster Jaden Hardy said, everyone on the team were hoping that he would return and run it back with the franchise. Irving re-signed with the Mavs at the start of free agency, inking a $126 million deal that will […]

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is where the greats become legends. Names like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant among others are forever immortalized as they are inducted into it. However, stars in today’s era like Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler do not want to take it seriously. Boston Celtics […]

The San Antonio Spurs are hoping that Victor Wembanyama turns out to be the Joey Chestnut of the NBA. It’s a comparison that the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft might find extremely flattering, given what Victor Wembanyama had to say about Chestnut’s 2023 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest victory. Wembanyama gave Chestnut […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ free agency has been active but not all that impactful so far. The team has signed a few fringe players, re-upped a key piece, and brought in a couple of new players. These NBA free agency moves all address the Timberwolves’ needs, but none deal with the elephant in the room. That’s […]

Goran Dragic carved out a respectable NBA career. The Slovenia native is a one time All-Star and a Most Improved Player of the Year winner. With Dragic’s accomplishments in the NBA, have you ever wondered how an international basketball star like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Goran Dragic’s $20 million mansion […]

It’s no secret that Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is extremely close to LeBron James. So much so, that some folks have come out to criticize his relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers talisman in that it could serve as a distraction or a hindrance when they battle each other on the basketball court. […]

Despite showing flashes of his massive potential in 2022-23, young big man Bol Bol finds himself without a team once again. That is after the Orlando Magic decided to waive him on Tuesday. The Magic decided to release Bol in order to cut its roster down to 15, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. […]

The Washington Wizards announced their Summer League roster on Tuesday. Official: Our 2023 NBA Summer League roster has been announced ☀️🏀 📰 Read more → https://t.co/7qXnBHVEkd#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/kmEplGQwZi — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 4, 2023 Along with a few returning players from last year’s Wizards team, Washington’s roster will feature plenty of G League […]

James Harden (and many others) beware! The NBA is cracking down on flopping, and it starts at Summer League. The league’s annual offseason showcase isn’t just a proving ground for young players and coaches, it’s also a place where the league tests Summer League rules to see if they’ll work in the league. And that’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren was one of the most exciting prospects heading into the 2022-23 season. However, he suffered an injury prior to the season following the NBA Draft, and ultimately missed the entire year. Holmgren is now preparing for his rookie season one year after being drafted. He recently commented on […]

Anthony Edwards has a message for the “females” after inking his five-year, max contract extension worth up to $260 million. Edwards posted a video on his Instagram of himself and his girlfriend, which is when he made a loyal declaration. "She the only one." Anthony Edwards has a message to the females trying come up […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the biggest losers at the start of 2023 NBA free agency. Fred VanVleet left the Raptors for a three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Toronto failed to adequately replace the point guard, leaving a glaring need at the position. The Raptors have the rest of the offseason […]

The Indiana Pacers released their NBA Summer League roster in June. summer league coming soon. 🌴https://t.co/z3j17O5Dk4 | #PacersSummer pic.twitter.com/agH4epKGo8 — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 27, 2023 Highlighted by four selections from the 2023 NBA Draft and a few members from last year’s Pacers squad, Indiana will have plenty of newer and more familiar faces to […]

James Harden recently requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, but a photo of Harden talking with 76ers owner Josh Harris at Michael Rubin’s 4th of July party. James Harden chatting with Sixers owner Josh Harris at Michael Rubin’s 4th of July party 👀 (via @aidanlaporta69) pic.twitter.com/untS8R5cWH — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 4, 2023 It has […]

The Toronto Raptors are in an interesting spot this offseason, having managed to retain a key free agent in Gary Trent Jr. while losing Fred VanVleet and replacing him with the streaky Dennis Schroder. They also added sharpshooter Gradey Dick in free agency, helping shore up a key area of need. However, they’re still entertaining […]

When he entered the league in 2020 as the third overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, many were questioning if LaMelo Ball had what it took to lead a franchise and be a primary scoring option offensively given that he was not known to be an electric shooter. Well, LaMelo killed these discussions when he […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade to the Miami Heat. The Heat want to send Tyler Herro to the Blazers as the centerpiece of the trade. Portland doesn’t want Herro. So here we are at a classic impasse. This means that for a deal to get done, a third team will have […]

Looking to immediately improve their roster around All-Star point guard Trae Young this NBA offseason, the Atlanta Hawks are fixated on Toronto Raptors star big man Pascal Siakam, league sources told ClutchPoints. Siakam, who is entering the final year of his contract this summer, has expressed his interest to re-sign with the Raptors and remain […]

With Kyrie Irving signing a long-term contract, he’ll be playing alongside Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks for the foreseeable future. As Irving and Doncic look to rebound from last year’s disappointment, the Mavericks guards now seem to be seeing eye-to-eye. Last year, Doncic and Irving struggled with having to share ball-handling responsibilities. With Doncic […]