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The much-awaited return of Bradley Beal to the lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night did not go as seamlessly as the Phoenix Suns had planned. Beal struggled, shooting just 3-12 from the field in 24 minutes of play, and the Bulls kept on knocking on the Suns’ door, even forcing overtime via a […]

Two of the biggest sports personalities came together in the lead-up to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ Wednesday night matchup against the New York Knicks in the Mecca of Basketball. Wembanyama was able to meet up with Tom Brady, arguably the greatest quarterback the NFL has ever seen, causing much fanfare for, primarily, […]

The Charlotte Hornets suffered their second straight loss to the Washington Wizards 132-116. A lot just went wrong fast for a team that was trying to get back into the win column. They were up by five entering the second quarter, but that’s when the Wizards started to thrive. Washington put up 41 points to […]

The Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns met up at the United Center on Wednesday night, and the game did not disappoint. The Suns came into the game as narrow favorites, and besides the first quarter, it was a tight battle throughout. The Suns jumped ahead early and dominated the first quarter of the game. With […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner entered Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic territory after Indy’s 134-118 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Yes, we’re talking about the reigning NBA MVP and a former two-time NBA MVP. Myles Turner became just the third center after Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to score 20 points in a […]

The Boston Celtics found themselves in another tight contest on Wednesday night, this time bumping heads against old nemesis Philadelphia 76ers. Down by six with 34 seconds to go, Jaylen Brown nailed a triple to pull within three, and then the Celtics pulled off a strong defensive stop in the subsequent possession, with Brown swatting […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon was forced to leave Wednesday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings due to a leg injury. Brogdon started for the Blazers and was poised to have a big night, but his appearance was cut short after he sustained a hamstring injury five minutes into the contest. The Blazers eventually ruled […]

The Boston Celtics no longer sit atop the Eastern Conference standings, as they were dethroned by the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night in a 106-103 loss. Although the margin of defeat was only three, Philly largely dominated the contest until the final minutes of the fourth quarter. By the time the C’s tried to mount a […]

During the Milwaukee Bucks’ Wednesday night tussle against the Detroit Pistons, Giannis Antetokounmpo became the subject of a controversial call early on in the third quarter. Rampaging in transition, Antetokounmpo hammered down an incredible one-handed poster jam over Isaiah Stewart and proceeded to (justifiably) flex his muscles right in front of the Pistons big man. […]

Dillon Brooks is still Dillon Brooks. The desire to troll is still very much in there for the Houston Rockets forward, who has quite a history of trying to get under the skin of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. On Wednesday night, Brooks went toe-to-toe again with the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, and […]

The James Harden gamble has yet to translate into success for the Los Angeles Clippers. The Brooklyn Nets made sure that the new-look Clippers will stay winless since the trade of the former league MVP from the Philadelphia 76ers to Los Angeles, as they brought down Harden and company at Barclays Center Wednesday night, 100-93. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks battled the Detroit Pistons in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. The Pistons have taken a backseat in recent years while the Bucks have surpassed them as a power of the Eastern Conference. The veteran Bucks led the Pistons by nearly double digits as the third quarter wound down at the Fiserv […]

The Brooklyn Nets have played eight of their nine games to open the year down at least two starters, with Nic Claxton and Cam Johnson sustaining injuries during their season-opener. Claxton and Johnson’s absences are a significant blow to Brooklyn’s size, defensive versatility, and floor-spacing, three focal points of their new-look identity. However, both players […]

There is no question that the Minnesota Timberwolves are Anthony Edwards’ team. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick has proven with his play this 2023-24 NBA season that he is the undisputed franchise star in Minnesota. He has led the Timberwolves to a 4-2 start and these include wins over the two best teams in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NBA, not just for what happens on the court but also what happens off of it. Anthony Davis got a crucial injury report update ahead of the Lakers’ matchup with the high-flying Houston Rockets. Rockets forward Dillon Brooks attempted […]

In a matchup of two of the best teams to start the 2023-24 season, the Philadelphia 76ers (6-1) hosted the Boston Celtics (5-2). In their first big test of the season since their season opener, the Sixers juuuust passed by a score of 106-103 and (for now) have the top seed in the Eastern Conference. […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a 3-5 start so far in the 2023-24 season. Chicago had a surprisingly successful season a year ago as they ended up squeaking into the play-in tournament, and they are hoping for similar success this year. On Wednesday night, the Bulls are taking on the Phoenix Suns, and for […]

Kendrick Perkins was an offensive liability even before suffering a torn ACL in Game 6 of the 2010 NBA Finals. Further sapped of mobility and overall athleticism for the remainder of his career, the big man was never quite the same, sweeping offensive issues making him almost unplayable as his once-stellar defensive impact waned. You […]

The Miami Heat had a strong start to make their season record break even. Erik Spoelstra and Co. exited the first half with a seven-point lead against the Memphis Grizzlies. But, as luck would have it, the injury bug would hit the Jimmy Butler-led squad. They would lose Tyler Herro to what looks like an […]

The National Basketball Association banned former Clippers owner Donald Sterling on April 29, 2014 amid a racism related scandal that sent shockwaves across the country. Sterling was caught on tape making racist remarks. The Clippers franchise is now owned by Steve Ballmer, who revealed his ambitious plan to change the in-game NBA experience recently. The […]

Brooklyn Nets fans have no chill. Early in the first quarter of the game between Brooklyn and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center Wednesday night, Nets fans chanted “Daryl Morey” in unison while James Harden was taking his free throws. Of course, Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers executive did not see eye to […]

The Chicago Bulls season is now in full swing, and so far, it has gone the way that most people have expected. Chicago had a successful season last year getting into the play-in tournament, but they are expected to take a bit of a step back this season. Through eight games, the Bulls are 3-5, […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers are not playing, LeBron James likes to catch up on all the events in the world of sports. He has been keeping a good eye on the Pittsburgh Steelers. A lot of the players on Mike Tomlin’s squad have gotten word of The King comparing their team to his. One […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics after a rather gruesome finger injury. Batum sustained the injury in the second quarter of the game after contesting a Kristaps Porzingis dunk. As ClutchPoints Sixers beat reporter Sam DiGiovanni noted, Batum asked to come out of the game following […]

San Antonio Spurs super rookie Victor Wembanyama is making his first NBA appearance at the Mecca of Basketball Wednesday night, as his team takes on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Prior to the game, Wembanyama was asked about his thoughts on his upcoming debut at the said arena and admitted that he […]

Draymond Green isn’t the only All-NBA caliber defender the Golden State Warriors will be missing for Wednesday’s highly anticipated clash with Nikola Jokic and the defending-champion Denver Nuggets. Gary Payton II has officially been ruled out against Denver on the Warriors’ final injury report, sidelined due to illness. Payton was initially listed as questionable to […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the worst teams in the NBA the past couple of seasons, but they have reason for optimism. They have one of the brightest young cores with high upside. Cade Cunningham has been off to a strong start to the year and Ausar Thompson is already setting rookie records. […]

Ben Simmons will miss his second of the Brooklyn Nets’ last three games after being ruled out with hip soreness Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Simmons received a rest night on Saturday against the Boston Celtics with Brooklyn on the back end of a back-to-back. However, head coach Jacque Vaughn said Wednesday’s absence resulted […]

Victor Wembanyama’s debut at Madison Square Garden isn’t the only major San Antonio Spurs story surrounding Wednesday’s matchup with the New York Knicks. After missing the last two-and-a-half games with an adductor injury, Spurs guard Devin Vassell will warmup in hopes of playing against the Knicks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM. […]

Anthony Davis has landed on the injury report for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into their Wednesday night matchup against the Houston Rockets, winners of three games in a row. Davis had a rough go during the Lakers’ Monday night game vs. the Miami Heat, so fans will be patiently tuning into his injury status […]

The past couple of seasons, the New Orleans Pelicans have been hit with injury woes. It’s mostly centered around franchise star Zion Williamson who has only played more than 29 games in a season once in his career. This season, Williamson has been relatively healthy but the Pelicans have had multiple rotation players sidelined. What […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is set to miss the whole month of November due to hamstring injury. Murray missed the Nuggets’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday as a result of the health issue, and head coach Michael Malone did note that it could take some time before he returns. Now, there […]

Last season, Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler made a very late run for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award. Kessler was never a serious threat to win, but the fact that he put his name in the conversation was impressive in itself. Jazz fans were understandably expecting a big second season for Kessler, […]

The Boston Celtics went all out this offseason, trading multiple key pieces in order to gear up for the 2023-24 season. One of the major players dealt was center Robert Williams III, a high-flying big man sought after by numerous teams. Just days before training camp, the C’s sent Williams to the Portland Trail Blazers […]

Bradley Beal has yet to suit up for the Phoenix Suns during the 2023-24 regular season due to back injuries that have been plaguing him dating back to the preseason. Beal has missed the first seven games of the Suns’ season, so fans of the team will be raring to know what the answer is […]

What are the odds? Or maybe this is the way it’s supposed to be. 39 years ago to the date that Michael Jordan dazzled in his Madison Square Garden debut, Victor Wembanyama plays his first-ever game at the “Mecca of Basketball.” But, fair or not, it’s another one of the game’s greatest players with whom […]

Although he has missed a lot of time through the years, Ben Simmons has been healthy for the Brooklyn Nets to begin the 2023-24 season. So far, the former three-time All-Star has played well and Simmons’ impact has been felt as a tripe-double-like threat due to his rebounding and passing abilities. On Wednesday night, the […]

After an entire offseason and preseason of speculation, the Philadelphia 76ers finally completed a James Harden trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. In return, the Sixers received Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, Marcus Morris Sr. and K.J. Martin. After a brief interlude due to a personal matter, Batum made his Sixers debut this week. He immediately […]

Chauncey Billups is known for his role in the Detroit Pistons’ historic 2004 championship team, taking the NBA Finals MVP honors. The knockdown shooter is also a five-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA player. Nowadays, Billups utilizes his knowledge of the game on the Portland Trail Blazers’ sidelines as the head coach. Given Billups’ contributions […]