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The Dallas Mavericks have potential. With Luka Doncic on the team, the Mavs should be able to make a playoff run. The trade for Kyrie Irving didn’t lead to the results they wanted though, but former NBA player and current analyst/podcaster JJ Redick recently revealed how he believes Dallas must build around Luka, per “The […]

With all of Serbia still waiting for native son and Denver Nuggets savior Nikola Jokic to return, his hometown of Sombor is making sure he receives a hero’s welcome when he finally does arrive. A billboard in Nikola Jokic's hometown of Sombor, Serbia welcoming home the Finals MVP 🇷🇸 (via @SerbsInSports) pic.twitter.com/4rIDZxqIng — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat have emerged as finalists in the Bradley Beal sweepstakes. All indications are the Washington Wizards want to move him as soon as possible, finally beginning a full-scale rebuild that’s already years overdue. If discussions with the Suns and Heat hit an unexpected snag, though? The Golden State Warriors “could […]

The Washington Wizards sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world on Saturday after it was revealed that Bradley Beal now appears to be on his way out of the Capital. The Wizards are reportedly pulling the plug on this failed experiment, with the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat emerging as the top two potential landing […]

If Damian Lillard ends up asking for a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers, things could get tricky for the Washington Wizards and their bid to move Bradley Beal. The Wizards are said to be in “serious” talks with the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns for a Beal trade. However, if Lillard suddenly becomes […]

It now appears that the Bradley Beal era with the Washinton Wizards is coming to an end. This is after reports came out on Saturday that the team has been in “serious talks” regarding a blockbuster trade for the three-time All-Star. These same reports indicate that the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat are the […]

Chris Paul is one of the smartest players in the NBA today. His playmaking is elite, and the way he manages the floor to put his teammates in a position to succeed has been well documented. There’s a reason he’s called the Point God. With those qualities, it’s no wonder why many see him as […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ plans with the No. 3 overall pick remain unknown as the 2023 NBA Draft fast approaches. With trade winds swirling across the NBA world, though, there remains a possibility Damian Lillard’s sudden availability turns them into a league-wide tornado. There is “legitimate concern percolating” that Lillard could finally request to leave […]

With the Atlanta Hawks now linked to Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam, the question is what a trade between the two sides could look like with the Hawks trying to capitalize on their momentum and the Raptors at a crossroads. With that in mind, the Hawks are unwilling to surrender either half of their […]

A Bradley Beal trade between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns might very well hinge on Chris Paul. It’s not Beal’s desire to play with the point god that could prevent a deal from ultimately getting done, though. On the contrary, Paul’s inclusion as the salary centerpiece of a trade could be what gets discussions […]

The Phoenix Suns have emerged as a “serious threat” to trade for Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Beal has a no-trade clause and the right to approve or deny a trade he is included in. The Miami Heat are also contenders to land Beal, Charania reported. The pathway to […]

The Miami Heat are hoping to bring in Bradley Beal without blowing up their existing core. Already having emerged a finalist in the sweepstakes for the three-time All-Star, Miami is reportedly offering the Washington Wizards a trade package that doesn’t include starting shooting guard Tyler Herro. “As expected, the Heat is trying to get the […]

With the Washington Wizards in talks with star shooting guard Bradley Beal on a potential offseason trade, the Miami Heat have emerged as very aggressive suitors for the three-time All-Star, sources told ClutchPoints on Saturday. Signing a five-year, $251 million max contract with the Wizards a season ago, Beal’s future in Washington became questionable this […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games by Adam Silver and the National Basketball Association for “conduct detrimental to the league” after an investigation confirmed that the 23-year-old flashed a gun for the second time on his Instagram Live on May 13. The video was later deleted, but the damage was done […]

Ever since it was reported that the New Orleans Pelicans had interest in moving up to select Scoot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft, there’s been speculation that Zion Williamson could be traded for the No. 2 or No. 3 overall pick. Because the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Blazers own those draft picks, it only […]

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls could be made available this offseason. Although the Bulls would like to contend soon, trading LaVine is still a realistic option. If LaVine is dealt away ahead of the 2023-24 season, the Miami Heat are the betting favorites to acquire him, per Betonline. Miami has odds of +300 to land […]

The Miami Heat are seen as a serious favorite to trade for Bradley Beal, but there are two key free agents they will need to make a decision on this summer – Gabe Vincent and Max Strus. Both players performed very well in 2022-23 and deserve significant paydays after helping the team make an improbable […]

The Washington Wizards are reportedly in “serious talks” with the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat about a potential Bradley Beal trade, per Shams Charania. Although the Suns are reportedly a “serious threat” to land the Wizards’ star, Beal does have a no-trade clause. Phoenix and Miami both have bright futures and would benefit from adding […]

Oftentimes in life we come at a crossroads, with a major decision standing right in front of us. The New Orleans Pelicans stared at two potential franchise trajectories last offseason when pondering what do about Zion Williamson. Before ultimately singing the 22-year-old to a five-year contract extension worth a whopping $195 million, the Pelicans explored […]

The NBA offseason is full of crazy trade ideas from fans that can’t wait for the season to start. It’s been less than two months since the offseason officially started, but we’re already seeing some insane trade ideas. One of these wacky trades involves the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans, and it features […]

The Sacramento Kings have been relatively quiet this offseason. However, the Kings may be willing to make a move for Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby, an elite defender that averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals per game during the 2022-23 season. Anunoby, who also shot 47.6 percent from the field and […]

Amid constant questions about their approach to building around four-time NBA champion LeBron James and All-Star big man Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers continue to be regarded as a potential destination for marquee players that they might acquire via trade or free agency. However, recent rumors regarding suggest that the Lakers would have financial […]

Are the Toronto Raptors about to blow up their team? The hiring of Darko Rajakovic, a first-time head coach with a background in player development, seems to indicate so. After the 2019 championship, the team might feel like they need a bit of a reset. The general opinion seems to be that a Toronto rebuild […]

The 2020 NBA Bubble was unlike anything NBA players had experienced in their basketball careers. It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic at the time, so the NBA decided to finish the 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World in Florida to protect their players from the illness. The final eight games of the regular […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games by the NBA after flashing a gun on his Instagram live for the second time — and it turns out he filmed himself holding a toy gun the day after in an effort to show his family and friends that it was not a real […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft only five days away, trade rumors have heated up around the league as of late. And maybe the most notable recent trade rumor pertains to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading up in the draft for a top-3 pick in order to select guard prospect Scoot Henderson, per The […]

Amid rumors that Zion Williamson could be available for the right price, ESPN has come up with various hypothetical trade scenarios involving the New Orleans Pelicans’ star. In one trade idea, the Atlanta Hawks pair Williamson with Trae Young, sending two players and two draft picks to the Pelicans. The exact Pelicans-Hawks trade, engineered by […]

New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones, who was arrested Friday after two firearms were found in his luggage at Logan Airport in Boston, is being labeled a hypocrite after an old tweet criticizing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant resurfaced. Here’s what the Patriots corner said in his Twitter post, which was sent out on May […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft only five days away, trade rumors have heated up around the league as of late. And maybe the most notable recent trade rumor pertains to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading up in the 2023 NBA draft for a top-3 pick in order to select guard prospect Scoot Henderson, […]

The Toronto Raptors last won an NBA Championship in 2019, but one can easily forget that OG Anunoby was missing from the playoff run because of an appendectomy. Ever since Kawhi Leonard’s departure, Anunoby has been thrust into the spotlight as one of the key cogs of the Raptors organization. He is a fantastic versatile […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft less than a week away, trade rumors have been reported left and right lately. And perhaps the most notable recent trade rumor pertains to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading up in the draft for a top-3 pick in order to select guard prospect Scoot […]

What will the Portland Trail Blazers do with their third overall pick? The prevailing rumor right now is that the team will trade said pick (along with some assets) to a different team to give Damian Lillard some help. However, these are just rumors: Portland might just end up picking a rookie with their pick. […]

New Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel has started filling his coaching staff vacancies, and of course the first place he looked at was the Los Angeles Lakers. When the Suns hired Vogel to replace Monty Williams, there have been reports that he could try to poach his former assistants when he won the title with […]

Former NBA guard JJ Redick is really high on 2023 NBA Draft prospect and consensus no. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, and for good reason. While speaking on his The Old Man & The Three podcast, Redick compared Wembanyama to Luka Doncic in the aspect that they were both able to thrive in their respective leagues […]

Former Chicago Bulls wing Tony Snell revealed he has autism spectrum disorder, according to ESPN. Friday on NBC’s “Today” show, Snell said his 2-year-old son Karter was diagnosed with autism as an infant, so he decided to have himself screened as well. “I was not surprised, because I always felt different,” Snell said. “I want […]

As the trade rumors surrounding John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks continue to swirl, the possibility of a new destination for the talented forward opens up a world of intrigue. After several years of speculation, it seems the Hawks are finally ready to explore a trade involving Collins. With his impressive scoring ability, versatile playstyle, […]

The NBA Draft is not until June 22 and it is absolutely no secret who the No. 1 overall pick will be. Victor Wembanyama has been projected as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft for quite some time now. He is considered a generational prospect and head and shoulders above, quite literally and […]

In the realm of basketball, the ever-changing landscape of team rosters often sparks speculation and excitement. The recent news that Malcolm Brogdon of the Boston Celtics is on the trading block has ignited a flurry of discussion among fans and pundits alike. As the Celtics contemplate a potential rebuild, we try to see the four […]

Former NBA star Dwyane Wade doesn’t think Michael Jordan’s dominance when he returned and joined the Washington Wizards is comparable to what LeBron James has achieved and done with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked if LeBron’s current status with the Lakers reminds him of Jordan’s time with the Wizards, Wade said “no,” and for […]