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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse fully supports Sixers guard Kelly Oubre, Jr. amid the latter’s  hit-and-run incident. Kelly Oubre, Jr. was the pedestrian who was struck by a silver vehicle as it turned right onto Hicks Street this past weekend. The driver’s side mirror hit Oubre on the chest before speeding off, per The […]

Jordan Poole has been a lightning rod for criticism over the past few years. His wild shot selection, nonchalant demeanor, and overall carelessness on the court have all made him an easy target for vitriol. And despite being away from the eye of one of the most raucous fanbases in the league after the Golden […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers faced a tough matchup against the Boston Celtics on the second leg of a back-to-back. Needing to get fresh legs into the game, Nick Nurse turned to Jaden Springer, who wasn’t enough to help the Sixers get the win but did have an individually great performance. When he was on […]

Trae Young has been on the hunt to stay consistently atop the NBA. He got his first taste of the Eastern Conference Finals just a few years back and is pouring out his soul such that the Atlanta Hawks surpass that benchmark. In this search, he has developed his skills in being an elite floor […]

Philadelphia 76ers wing Kelly Oubre Jr. was involved in a scary situation last week after reports came out that he had been hit by a vehicle. Oubre then reportedly sustained serious injuries to his ribs, although the Sixers forward is in stable condition and is now working towards his eventual return to the hardwood. However, on […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been a lot of hotheads. You need tough players who are going to stand up for themselves and keep the referees in check, and sometimes, a technical foul can even motivate your team. However, a number of players have taken it way too far and have been […]

The Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls in a nail-biting Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls found themselves down by 20 points earlier in the game, but Zach LaVine helped them tie the game with a few seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. It was futile though, as Paolo Banchero closed with authority. Paolo Banchero helps […]

The Chicago Bulls came into their Wednesday night matchup with the Orlando Magic needing a win, and they came in as narrow 1.5-point favorites. The Magic jumped ahead early and held separation all the way until the final minutes of the game when the Bulls made their final surge. Orlando looked like they had things […]

When tempers flared during the Golden State Warriors’ Tuesday night tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves, one would think that Draymond Green would get involved in the proceedings one way or another. However, Green, despite not being involved in the main altercation, inexplicably decided to put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold in an “attempt” to act […]

The Los Angeles Clippers haven’t won yet with James Harden in their active lineup, but there are a few signs that the team is starting to figure it out. They put up a spirited effort against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, after all. Nevertheless, the growing pains continue for a Clippers team that’s still […]

New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes started Wednesday night against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on the road, but he was not able to finish the contest after suffering an apparent upper-body injury in the second half. Grimes was declared done for the rest of the night by New York shortly after he headed […]

This 2023-24 NBA season for the San Antonio Spurs is all about Victor Wembanyama’s rookie campaign. Every Spurs game will highlight and showcase the spectacle of the French phenom. This team does not intend to compete. Though Wembanyama’s talent alone can somehow win them some games and potentially be in the mix for a play-in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the best teams in the NBA to start the 2023-24 season. They’re currently 8-3 and in third place in the Western Conference. Last season, they missed the playoffs after trading for Kyrie Irving, but getting that lottery pick was a blessing in disguise for them. That enabled the […]

The fight between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves seems to be resolved. Adam Silver handed out suspensions which will hamper their ability to win games such that they do not repeat these actions ever again. But, these measures do not seem to stop Draymond Green. Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a massive truth bomb about […]

The Dallas Mavericks took on the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in D.C., and a potentially scary situation unfolded regarding guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. and his leg. Prior to the game, Mavs star guard Kyrie Irving was ruled out due to a foot injury. On Wednesday, Hardaway scored 31 points, a team high for Dallas, but […]

The Golden State Warriors lost a home matchup to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, but Draymond Green’s MMA style choke attempt on Rudy Gobert has garnered most of the headlines ever since. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce offered a show of support for Green following the game. Green’s five-game suspension was handed down by […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (8-3) faced the Boston Celtics (9-2) for the second straight week, though without two of their second- and third-leading scorers. The Sixers came out with no energy but eventually stumbled into a close game that they lost 117-107. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss to the Celtics. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: […]

The NBA lowered the boom on the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels for their antics on Tuesday. The league office also didn’t spare Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert one day after their fracas at Chase Center. Draymond Green received a hefty five-game suspension for his chokehold on Rudy Gobert in […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to take the next step this season as they narrowly missed the playoffs last year after going down in the play-in tournament. Chicago has some talent on this roster, but they are off to a bit of a rough start. Through 11 games, the Bulls are currently sitting at 4-7, […]

The Sacramento Kings came into this season looking to build off last year during which they had one of their best regular seasons in franchise history and snapped the NBA’s longest active streak of missing the playoffs. So far, the Kings have gotten off to a 5-4 start but they are on a recent three-game […]

The hate for Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been building up significantly after his chokehold on the Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert. Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce shared his thoughts on Green’s antics on Wednesday. “Everybody is this ERA scared of Draymond,” Pierce posted on X, formerly Twitter. Earlier, Pierce also wrote: […]

After Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green nearly turned Tuesday’s game against Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves into a full-blown UFC main event, the question most people have is not whether Green would be suspended but how many games his seemingly inevitable suspension would last. We finally have an answer to that, with Adrian […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a rough start this season as they currently have a 4-7 record through the first 11 games of the season. Chicago made it to the play-in tournament last season, but if they are going to have similar success this year, they will need to be better. There are currently […]

Phoenix Suns fans will have to wait for a little bit more before they can watch their new Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal play together for the first time. This is after Beal was ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Beal has played in their last three […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green has been suspended five games for his involvement in Tuesday night’s altercation against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA announced on Wednesday night. 🚨 BREAKING: Draymond Green has been suspended for 5 games for his altercation with Rudy Gobert, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/AdpEdoXtN6 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 16, 2023 “Draymond […]

The Portland Trail Blazers came into the 2023-24 NBA season ready to hit the rebuild button by trading away franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard and stocking up on young players and draft picks. The Blazers have yet to really see one of those young players this season though as Anfernee Simons has been sidelined with a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are enjoying their reign atop the Eastern Conference standings. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey’s triumph comes with much merit after they had just battered down the stacked Boston Celtics roster led by Jayson Tatum. But, there are still some doubters who have yet to embrace the true championship-contending nature of this Sixers […]

After an underwhelming 2-4 start to the 2023-24 season, the New York Knicks have slowly regained their footing over the last couple of weeks. They’ve gone 3-1 since then and the Knicks are slowly establishing their identity, especially on the defensive side of the floor. The Knicks currently have the third best defensive rating in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers recently parted ways with veteran guard Danny Green, but there seems to be a potential for him and the Sixers to reunite. “I root for my friends on the team that I left, I still want to see them do well,” Green said of the Sixers when he recently made an appearance […]

“F**k this s**t.” It is safe to assume the phrase had never before been uttered on the record by any member of the San Antonio Spurs. It wasn’t said in frustration following Tuesday night’s 36 point loss in Oklahoma City. The expletive sandwich came over the weekend after practice when Jeremy Sochan responded to questions […]

The Golden Warriors have lost their last four games to emerging playoff contenders. It is quite uncharacteristic for a Stephen Curry, and Chris Paul-led squad to go on such a streak but here they are. A lot of factors can be the reason behind their skid. But, Kendrick Perkins suggested the biggest disappointments amid the […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas indeed has no chill. In a recent episode of the Gil’s Arena, the former Washington Wizards guard tried to troll Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves by putting a neck brace on. Of course, at this point, everyone already knows of the mini-Royal Rumble that occurred in Tuesday night’s game […]

Amid rumblings that the Chicago Bulls are open to trading Zach LaVine, a couple of reports emerge about the locker room concerns surrounding the superstar guard. While a deal has yet to be made and there are no news so far if teams interested in LaVine have started discussions with the Bulls, the veteran guard […]

The Boston Celtics will be without both Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis for tonight’s matchup on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Jaylen Brown is missing the game for the Celtics due to being sick, while Kristaps Porzingis is missing the game due to a right knee contusion, according […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night to win their sixth game in a row, more good news is coming their way. The team announced via their X (formerly known as Twitter) account that forward Caleb Martin will be available for tomorrow’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. From the Heat themselves: Caleb […]

Former NBA big man Glen “Big Baby” Davis has reportedly been convicted on multiple charges of wire and tax fraud. “Former Boston Celtics forward Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis was found guilty of health-care fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to make false statements, and conspiracy to commit health-care fraud and wire fraud,” Robert Raiola of tax firm […]

Stephon Marbury was certainly a household name in the NBA during his peak. He was a two-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA team player. Afterwards, Marbury established himself in China, becoming a certified basketball attraction at the CBA. Given Marbury’s accomplishments in basketball, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans 131-110 on Tuesday. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the offense failed to find any kind of rhythm while the defense struggled versus New Orleans. The Mavs will play in the second of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, but Irving’s status is […]

Trade season is approaching. Though teams are able to make trades whenever they please, the trade market really opens up on December 15th when free agents signed in the summer become trade eligible. This could really help a team like the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors poked their head around the Damian Lillard sweepstakes before the […]