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The Portland Trail Blazers are clearly on the upswing. They seemed to figure something out in the middle of the season when they were threatening to push for a spot in the play-in tournament before they faded late and finished with a 36-46 record. This offseason, it’s clear that the Blazers are looking to take […]

Star Dallas Mavericks shooter Klay Thompson continues to live his best life, and the universe cannot do anything about it. Thompson recently made headlines after it was revealed that he is dating rapper Megan Thee Stallion. While the pair may seem like an unlikely one due to their contrasting personality types, plenty of fans of […]

In one of the most feel-good stories of the offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers have reunited with Damian Lillard after two years of being apart. After the Milwaukee Bucks decided to waive and stretch Lillard’s contract to open up the space to sign Myles Turner, Lillard angled for a move back home, and he got […]

In a bombshell turn of events two years ago, Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers after 11 seasons with the franchise. The Blazers were rebuilding at that point, and Lillard, who was entering his age-33 season, wanted to leave for a shot at competing for a championship. Lillard specifically wanted to […]

In a summer filled with feel-good stories across the NBA, Chris Paul’s decision to leave the San Antonio Spurs to play out his (likely) final season with the Los Angeles Clippers might just be the best one. Though Paul didn’t begin his career in LA, instead being traded to the organization after then-Commissioner David Stern […]

As they say, home is where the heart is, and Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard would definitely agree. Lillard is back in Rip City after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. While he’s likely to sit out the upcoming season due to an Achilles injury, […]

When it comes to thrills at Summer League per minute, few players came remotely close to Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe. Coming out of Baylor with a theatrical game built on big plays above the rim at both ends of the court, fans in Philadelphia knew they were getting a player who would occasionally […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made it official on Monday afternoon, officially signing Chris Paul to a deal that will bring back one of the franchise’s best and most important players. Paul will be playing his 21st season in a Clipper uniform, and it comes with an understanding on what his role will — or won’t […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a target on their back next season following their impressive title run, capturing the franchise’s first Larry O’Brien trophy since 1979, when they were still the Seattle Supersonics. The Thunder really came into their own last season, topping the Western Conference with a 68-14 win-loss card, the best finish […]

As the NBA world reacts to Portland Blazers guard Damian Lillard’s surprising reunion with the team that drafted him in 2012, one of his newest teammates, Scoot Henderson, is reportedly looking forward to Lillard’s arrival. With the nine-time All-Star ruled out for most of next season due to a ruptured Achilles, Henderson will have an […]

Veteran center Al Horford has been a calming presence within the Boston Celtics‘ locker room for nearly half of his 18-year career. However, the C’s might not be able to rely on him for much longer. The 39-year-old is currently an unrestricted free agent and has reportedly grown very friendly with the Golden State Warriors […]

Team USA Basketball has one clear-cut goal every four years: Dominate the game on all levels and continue the tradition of the best basketball coming from the United States. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA did exactly that in heroic fashion as they brought home the 17th gold medal in the country’s history. In […]

Sometimes you win in Las Vegas, and most of the time, you lose. Inside the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, there were a handful of individuals and teams ending up as the biggest winners at NBA Summer League. Aside from the constant trade and free agency roundup many of us participate in during […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant is looking forward to the upcoming season and another opportunity to showcase his one-of-a-kind skill on the basketball court. He’s been one of the biggest stars in the NBA since his arrival and he’s also made an impact on the sneaker landscape, already preparing for his third Nike Ja […]

After watching the Los Angeles Lakers sign veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal, NBA analyst Zach Lowe wonders if they gave up too soon on Jordan Goodwin. Goodwin was waived to make room for Smart as the Lakers hope the veteran defensive specialist can bolster their identity ahead of a critical […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy making moves this offseason, including most recently signing free agent guard Marcus Smart after his buyout with the Washington Wizards. Smart joins Deandre Ayton as Lakers buyout market acquisitions that the team hopes will bolster its depth heading into the 2025-26 season. Even after the signing of Ayton, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics have been two of the most active teams this offseason, both making big trades that will swing the direction of their franchises. The Grizzlies got things started, responding to a first-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder by trading star scorer Desmond Bane to the […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers reunited with Damian Lillard, other young up-and-coming players are hoping to improve heading into next season. While fans are excited to see such players as Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen develop, another one who is ready to break out is Shaedon Sharpe, a player who got compared to Boston Celtics […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have improved their team over the past few weeks, and their most recent signing was Chris Paul, who had a stint with the franchise during his prime years. Paul was a part of one of best eras of Clippers basketball, which was called Lob City, and had high flyers such as […]

Amid reports of the Sacramento Kings signing Russell Westbrook after acquring Dennis Schroder, they added veteran shooter Doug McDermott to their roster. The Kings and McDermott agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal as he returns to Sacramento after coming off of his one-year deal in 2024-25. He’ll be entering his 12th NBA season after […]

After Paul George gave Utah Jazz rookie advice before the NBA Draft about the lack of workouts leading to his draft stock lowering, the Philadelphia 76ers star has since walked back his comments. As the young Jazz star in Bailey has had his critics along the way, George would change his mind on the subject […]

Brooklyn Nets top draft pick Egor Demin is attempting to carve out a legacy as the centerpiece of the team’s rebuild. The Russian floor general recently revealed which NBA players he drew inspiration from during his youth. The list includes two point guards with close ties to the Nets organization. “I have guys I like. […]

The Detroit Pistons made the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season, and the franchise hopes to continue building momentum for deeper playoff runs in the future. It appears the club is done adding talent to the roster this offseason. However, the latest rumors are speculating the front office could trade Jaden Ivey […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Houston Rockets, headlined by their blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package centered around Jalen Green. Additionally, the Rockets have made some savvy lower profile signings, including poaching Dorian Finney-Smith away from the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Recently, ClutchPoints’ […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to enter a new era after the team shipped away Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic. However, it looks like the Purple and Gold are contemplating on entering a full rebuild around Luka, placing a ticking timetable on James’ tenure in Los Angeles. With plenty of chatter […]

The Chicago Bulls have an important decision to make, and the sooner the better. Josh Giddey is one of the biggest questions marks on the team right now, and he is currently in talks about a new contract with the Bulls. Giddey is a restricted free agent, and he is reportedly seeking a contract in […]

After the Sacramento Kings landed veteran point guard Dennis Schroder in a sign-and-trade deal, do they still have eyes for free agent guard Russell Westbrook? In light of Kings new GM Scott Perry’s ‘affinity’ for Westbrook, many assume Sacramento will eventually sign Russ to a veteran’s minimum within the near future as NBA free agency […]

Twelve-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul is officially returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, likely to finish his NBA career with the team that traded for him in 2011. The 11-time All-NBA selection is choosing to go home to Los Angeles for his 21st, and likely final, season. “At the most, a year,” Chris Paul said […]

Amid Golden State Warriors free agent Jonathan Kuminga’s reportedly steep asking price, his potential new deal to stay with the Warriors could drag out to August, according to a new report. While most NBA teams are making their final moves of the offseason, Kuminga and the Warriors can’t come to terms on a new deal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been trying to find any way to improve their team after not having much movement when free agency started. Over the past few weeks, they’ve added Deandre Ayton and recently signed Marcus Smart after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards. Apparently, the Lakers have been on the phone […]

There is no denying that Damian Lillard loves the Portland Trail Blazers following his decision to reunite with the team in free agency, but the organization certainly made it difficult for him to refuse its offer. Owners do not typically award a three-year, $42 million contract to a 35-year-old recovering from a torn Achilles tendon […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers made a free-agency splash by signing guard Marcus Smart, who had been bought out by the Washington Wizards, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The move gives the Lakers the point-of-attack defender that they so desperately needed to help out a backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Despite […]

On Sunday evening, the Charlotte Hornets won the NBA Summer League championship with a narrow victory over the Sacramento Kings. Kon Knueppel was named the Summer League championship game MVP for his performance in the contest, which included a three-pointer down the stretch which essentially put the game on ice for the Hornets. Championships of […]

NBA superstars are using this offseason to reset, relax, ink their deals, and do some traveling around the globe. No one relishes the time off more than Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, taking the opportunity to go back home to Serbia and enjoy his hobby of horses. He recently went on his Chinese tour with sponsor […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2025 NBA offseason with one goal in mind: build a new core around Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis, Cooper Flag, and Kyrie Irving while finding complementary pieces to address last year’s collapse. After making a run to the 2024 Western Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, Dallas exited the 2025 playoffs […]

Egor Demin was pegged as the Brooklyn Nets’ point guard of the future after the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the No. 8 pick played primarily off the ball during his three appearances at Summer League. While part of that was by design, most of it was due to his deficiencies as a ball handler. “I […]

Amid Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ potential retirement rumors after 2025-26, James reflected on the NBA’s proverbial switch from the Big 3 era to what we see today. Instead of clammoring to create the next star-studded Big 3 of All-Stars to guide its team to a championship, NBA franchises prioritize depth over the top-heavy […]

It was always a given that Bradley Beal would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. All intel across the NBA at Summer League in Las Vegas indicated that this deal would be finalized before the Phoenix Suns even agreed to their buyout with Beal, and sure enough, that is what happened. However, Beal wasn’t the […]

The NBA offseason is upon us. Although basketball action has been paused, NBA fans can still look forward to some roster changes that can potentially alter the league’s landscape. While every offseason has its own story, there’s no question that some summers have changed the course of history. Here are the 10 most chaotic offseasons […]