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Speaking to reporters for the first time since signing a five-year, $260 million extension to stay with the Charlotte Hornets, point guard LaMelo Ball reveals his thoughts on the state of the franchise and why he decided to commit to the team long-term “Where we at, I feel like we are all growing together,” Ball […]

The Phoenix Suns are the NBA’s only team that does not have a G League affiliate. That could be changing relatively soon, as the Suns are looking into getting a team as soon as 2024-2025 according to owner Mat Ishbia. “Bringing a G League team to the Valley has been a priority for us, and […]

The New York Knicks have made an intriguing move for the fringes of their roster on Wednesday, signing center Nathan Knight to a two-way contract, per SportsNet New York insider Ian Begley. Sources confirm Nathan Knight will sign a two-way deal with the Knicks. It will be a one-year pact, per sources. Teams can have […]

A Jarace Walker injury report won’t make Indiana Pacers fans happy after the rookie was one of the stars of the Pacers’ 2023 NBA Summer League. The team is looking for the former Houston Cougar to have a big rookie season, but before that happens, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the No. […]

There’s somehow still over half the offseason left before the Golden State Warriors begin official preparations for 2023-24. En route to winning the American Century Championship, though, Stephen Curry briefly shifted his focus away from summer golf last week, setting an early tone of what will be expected from his rebuilt team once training camp […]

Another NBA Summer League has gone for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng. Thunder fans are undoubtedly intrigued to see this team next season with Chet Holmgren coming back at full strength. In the same way, Dieng’s progression is also an interesting thing to look out for after his rookie season. They must have been pleased […]

Julian Strawther and the Denver Nuggets are now done with 2023 NBA Summer League, and we’ve learned some things. The former Gonzaga junior showed off many of the skills that made him the No. 29 pick in the NBA Draft. However, his shooting was hit or miss throughout his time in Las Vegas, and if […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton opened up about his feelings following the team’s elimination from the postseason in an interview with Eyewitness News Bahamas. Ayton is from the Bahamas and did the interview after he donated $10,000 to Junior Achievement Bahamas. “I can feel the whole world hating me, in a way,” Ayton said, “where […]

Michael Jordan loves investing in items that only he can afford. You’ve heard about him having an $80 million super yacht, a private jet, and one of the rarest cars in the world. Like every billionaire, some of that money goes to real estate, and Jordan is no exemption. There’s the iconic mansion in Chicago […]

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is over, which means things across the NBA are about to settle down for the remainder of the offseason. Of course, there are still rumors and conversations being had regarding potential Damian Lillard and James Harden trades, but the focus for many around the league coming out of Summer […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a very successful offseason, kickstarted on draft night. Though Dereck Lively II wasn’t who *I* would’ve selected at 10th overall, he’s who the Mavs targeted. Being able to select him *and* ditch Davis Bertans’ contract off of their books was great business. Even better business was sliding back into the first […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is one of the most outspoken people in the basketball world, often taking to his own podcast to discuss the league’s hot topics. In a lengthy VladTV interview, Arenas again tackles quite a few topics, including how he felt about Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons trolling the Philadelphia 76ers after […]

Another NBA Summer League has gone for Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe. The Blazers have their primary focus on finding a new home for disgruntled star Damian Lillard and Portland fans can’t wait for the trade to go down. But they also had their eyes on the incoming sophomore to see the progress he […]

“I’m gonna be honest with you bro, I just almost fell on my a** in this hotel room,” said Black Panther director Ryan Coogler with a laugh. This comment was in reference to when I asked Coogler if his basketball shot improved upon watching Stephen Curry footage during the production of the new documentary, Stephen […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been embroiled in some of the biggest rumors of the NBA offseason. Ever since James Harden optioned into his deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and it was announced that he and the Sixers were going to work on a trade for the disgruntled star, the Clippers were said to be […]

As 10-time All-Star James Harden attempts to force his way out of a franchise for the third consecutive time, the rumor mill is churning, with multiple insiders painting a bleak picture of Harden’s future outlook with the Philadelphia 76ers. At this point, Harden is expected to eventually be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, a […]

As James Harden sits and hopes to be traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers, the veteran star is making it known he wants out from the Sixers. Although he spent time this offseason with some of his Philly teammates, he is so dissatisfied with the front office that he is ready […]

A former National Basketball Association (NBA) player has risen in the ranks to be the successor to former coach Jeff Van Gundy as an analyst for ESPN’s league broadcast. Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy reported that JJ Redick “has zoomed to the top of the contenders’ list to join ESPN’s top NBA game broadcast team.” […]

The Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade Jordan Poole was probably for the best, as Draymond Green and Poole’s father recently got into a Twitter feud. Although Green has endured his problems with new Warriors guard Chris Paul in the past, his relationship with Poole has seemingly been deteriorating ever since their altercation this past […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a very interesting season coming up with the suspension of Ja Morant for the first 25 games. After trading away Tyus Jones and adding Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose into the backcourt, it is clear that the Grizzlies want a more established, veteran locker room. They also are making it evident […]

Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang had a great NBA Summer League, averaging 17.8 points per contest. He has now been rewarded for his play, as he is returning to the Jazz on a two-way contract, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Johnny Juzang spent most of his rookie season playing in the G-League, and he will now […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been happy with their NBA offseason so far after selecting Brandon Miller No. 2 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak is so happy that he believes that Charlotte could make the postseason this year, reports The Observer’s Rod Boone. “I think we can be a playoff […]

As the free agency buzz surrounding veteran big man Christian Wood begins to heat up this summer, the Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the favored destinations for the Long Beach-born Nevada native. A gifted scorer at 6-foot-10, Wood has averages of 18.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game over the past three […]

A lot has been said about trade talks surrounding James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers. After initially opting into his contract for the 2023-24 season in order to work on a potential trade with the Sixers, Harden remains on Philadelphia’s roster nearly three weeks later with zero progress made. The Sixers […]

It’s been nearly a year since Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green laid out Jordan Poole in training camp. While we don’t exactly know what was said to trigger him, Dray gave some insight into the situation this week on the PatBev Pod. Well, Poole’s father, Anthony Poole, didn’t appreciate that and proceeded to call […]

Sometimes a tragedy can end up being a blessing in disguise. Stephen Curry: Underrated is the new Steph Curry documentary about the legendary Golden State Warriors point guard, and ClutchPoints was supposed to speak to director Peter Nicks. A situation came up, and Ryan Coogler, who served as a producer on the documentary, stepped in […]

Draymond Green’s intensity goes with him wherever he goes, on and off the court. This time, the Golden State Warriors star’s fire got the best of him after thinking Kevin Garnett called him out. A fake tweet from @TheNBACentel, a parody of the popular aggregator @TheNBACentral, fooled Green into thinking Garnett was taking a shot […]

Bonjour! The Brooklyn Nets are going international. The NBA announced the Nets will travel to Paris this season to face off with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 11. The matchup will mark the NBA’s third regular season game in the French Capital at Accor Arena. It will be the Nets’ second trip to Paris, having played […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis did not have thumb surgery, contrary to comments made by Lithuanian coach Kazys Maksvytis last week. Maksvytis told reporters that Domantas Sabonis wouldn’t play in the FIBA World Cup tournament because he underwent a procedure on his fractured right thumb. Kings General Manager Monte McNair confirmed reports that Maksvytis misspoke. […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green continues to make headlines with his words throughout the NBA offseason. The latest instance is now in regards to his new teammate Chris Paul and the long-standing beef between the two, via The Pat Bev Pod. Just because they’re teammates now doesn’t mean Draymond has to pretend the Chris […]

Due to a Cinderella season in 2022-23, the Sacramento Kings transformed themselves from a bottom-of-the-rung and can’t-get-right franchise into one with a riveting team led by hard-nosed players. However, if the Kings want to keep up their success — let alone build off of it — then they may need to upgrade their roster. After […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a large man. He is listed at 7-foot-1 and reportedly weighed around 350 pounds during the prime of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this week in Hawaii, O’Neal was in a pool at a resort in Honolulu. He acted like he fell in and could not get out […]

Keegan Murray burst onto the scene as a rookie for the Sacramento Kings last season. Ahead of his second year, Kings GM Monte McNair issues Murray a challenge to step up his game, reports The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Sam Amick. “We know we need Keegan [Murray] to take another step. And one of the […]

Many people forget how great of a player Moses Malone was. The legendary big man, who had his best days in the NBA with the Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers, died in 2015, but many of the players who played with and against him have plenty of stories to tell to remind us just […]

Youth and potential are the two building blocks of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise and suddenly, this is a team on the rise in the NBA. Led by their All-NBA First Team guard in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder reached the Western Conference Play-In Tournament this past season with a 40-42 record after two consecutive seasons […]

In many ways, today’s version of the NBA is unrecognizable compared to how the game was played when Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls were winning championships year after year. The 3-point shooting around the league is at the top of the list. While teams in 2023 are looking to attempt as many 3-pointers as possible, Bulls […]

The Miami Heat became the second 8-seed ever to reach the NBA Finals when they got there this past season. The first? That would be the New York Knicks back in 1999. ClutchPoints had a chance to sit down with former Knicks guard Charlie Ward at Vegas Summer League to talk about the team’s run […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been on quite the global tour ever since the NBA season ended. His most recent stop was in Puerto Rico, and he made a fan’s day by giving her a kiss on the hand. This young fan from Puerto Rico couldn't believe she got a kiss on the […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star guard Archie Clark was one of the best players in the league at one point, earning an All-Star selection in his second career season and an All-NBA selection in 1972 with the Baltimore Bullets. Playing 10 seasons in the NBA despite entering the league at 25 years old (a byproduct […]