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Kevin Durant has had a contentious relationship with fans, pundits, and media members alike for the past few seasons. This animosity mostly stems from the deafening criticisms over the newest Phoenix Suns star’s legacy after he decided to hitch his wagon onto Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to win a ring. And on […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the proverbial gentle giant in the NBA. He’s a superstar whose reserved demeanor is a pleasant contradiction to the loud game he brings every night for his team. Having said that, that’s not stopped people from taking shots at him and trying to reduce his on-court brilliance. For Nuggets […]

Whether it is on the hardwood or on the pitch, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo exudes an infectious energy. His decision to join the Nashville SC ownership group enables him to be officially connected to the sport that was so integral to his childhood in Greece. Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis (Bucks teammate), Kostas (EuroLeague) […]

The Toronto Raptors recently posted a video on social media that aimed to celebrate Women’s History Month. But what they thought would be something the public would embrace turned out to be one that’s gotten the complete opposite reaction. And now, the Raptors are apologizing for it after severe backlash. “We’re an organization that prides […]

Less than two months ago, Kevin Durant was having one of the best seasons of his illustrious career for a Brooklyn Nets team one game back of the NBA’s top record. Wednesday he made his debut as a member of the Phoenix Suns. The astounding turn of events underscores the unpredictability of the former MVP’s […]

To say that Jalen Brunson has been a worthwhile signing for the New York Knicks would be a complete understatement at this point. Brunson has been killing it since his big-money move to The Big Apple this past summer, and for once in a very long time, the Knicks can confidently say that they made […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already been dealt a huge injury blow, losing LeBron James for an extended period of time. But as the Lakers continue to make their push to the playoffs, Los Angeles will at least have Anthony Davis on the floor. Davis is listed as probable for the Lakers’ Friday matchup against […]

When NBA players discuss being in the spotlight, a lot of them say they don’t pay attention to what’s being said about them. TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley seems to be one of the few that does get paid attention to, judging off of the many Twitter feeds responding to what he says. Having said […]

Stephen Curry has been ramping up his activity in practice of late amid his nine-game injury absence for the Golden State Warriors. The GOAT shooter is closing in on his return, and as it turns out, it could come as soon as Sunday against the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. Kendra Andrews of ESPN reports […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had the NBA world buzzing after they announced the signing of controversial big man Meyers Leonard last week. The Bucks seem to have liked what they saw from the 31-year-old, and it now appears that Leonard’s time in Milwaukee is set to get an extension. ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski reports that […]

Tyler Herro may have a bigger role than usual to play in the fortunes of the Miami Heat against the Knicks on Friday night, after Jimmy Butler joined Kyle Lowry on the Miami Heat injury list on Thursday. The Heat have lost five of their last six even with Butler in the lineup, and a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder direly missed the services of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during Wednesday’s loss at the hands of a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers side. SGA has missed OKC’s last four games with an assortment of injuries, and his status for Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz has now been confirmed. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury status vs. […]

Jaden Ivey became the butt of the joke after his errant timeout cost his Detroit Pistons against the Chicago Bulls. While Ivey knew he made a major mistake, his maturity should have Pistons’ fans excited for his future. With less than 10 seconds left, Ivey was looking to inbound the ball. However, with no one […]

Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton put together a fantastic all-around performance in Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. He scored 32 points — on 9-for-18 shooting from the field — grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out six assists in the 124-122 Pacers win. So when the Pacers visit the AT&T Center on Thursday […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls announced that they had decided to waive Goran Dragic after having played 51 games this season. It wasn’t long before Dragic piqued the interest of opposing teams, and it now looks like Dragic is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski is now reporting that the Bucks […]

We have a big one coming up on Friday night. The two top teams in the Western Conference battle for supremacy as the top-seeded Denver Nuggets host Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, who currently occupy the second spot out West. The Nuggets have already submitted their injury report, and Denver fans will be glad […]

Although nothing ever materializes, the Atlanta Hawks seem determined to trade John Collins year after year. This season was no different, with rumors linking the forward to multiple destinations ahead of the NBA trade deadline. However, with Collins under contract through the 2025-26 season, it would be wise to take the Hawks apparent desire to […]

Right now, the Denver Nuggets are the top dogs in the West. They’re sitting atop the conference with a 44-19 record, and are five games ahead of the second-placed Memphis Grizzlies. If they’re able to keep up this pace, then Nikola Jokic and Co. are going to face off against the eighth seed in the […]

The Golden State Warriors may not be the only team missing multiple key contributors for Thursday’s showdown with the LA Clippers. Both Marcus Morris and Ivica Zubac are currently listed as questionable against the Warriors with a left elbow contusion and right calf soreness, respectively. Morris has been a relative stalwart for the Clippers in […]

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a disappointing 119-116 loss at the hands of the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. They return to action on Friday to take on Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta will obviously want to get back to winning ways. However, it is worth noting that Trae Young has […]

Nikola Jokic has been playing some outstanding basketball yet again this season. The fact that the Denver Nuggets are sitting at first in a ruthless Western Conference is a clear testament to this fact. At the moment, Jokic could be in line to win his third MVP title in a row. Not so fast, though. […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce devoted his life to basketball, but he’s now at the age where he wants to step away from the game he loves. During an exclusive ClutchPoints interview in late January, Pierce discussed his life after basketball and what it’s meant for him to be able to spend more time with […]

The Miami Heat might be relegated to trying to cool off one of the hottest teams in the league without Jimmy Butler. The six-time All-Star is currently listed as questionable for his team’s Friday matchup with the New York Knicks at Miami-Dade Arena due to right knee soreness. Kyle Lowry is also set to remain […]

The Dallas Mavericks host the Philadelphia 76ers for an interconference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Sixers are in a good spot right now likely to finish as the 3rd or 4th seed in the Eastern Conference. They are (40-21) and are coming off a […]

Ja Morant had the basketball world buzzing again on Wednesday, but it was all for the wrong reasons. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar has been dragged into what has become a full-blown scandal that involves allegations of punching a 17-year-old boy in the face multiple times and also flashing a gun at him. Morant’s camp has […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson put together an impressive scoring display in Tuesday’s contest against the Utah Jazz. He finished with 25 points — on 12-for-19 shooting from the field — and four rebounds in a game the Spurs went on to win by a final score of 102-94. So when Myles Turner, Buddy […]

Whereas most athletes are experts in equivocating PR-speak, Draymond Green has never been afraid to let it rip. On the latest episode of his podcast “The Draymond Green Show,” the Warriors firebrand took a thinly veiled shot at European superstars such as Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. “I feel like over the last few years,” […]

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole starred on the offensive end of the floor in Tuesday’s contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored 29 points — on 10-for-24 shooting from the field — and dished out six assists in a game the Warriors went on to win by a final score of 123-105. So […]

The Washington Wizards host the Toronto Raptors for a battle between two potential playoff teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Wizards prediction and pick. The Raptors had quite the end of the month of February as they won five of their last six games. They saw their record improve close […]

The Golden State Warriors host the LA Clippers on Thursday night in another crucial matchup between Western Conference playoff hopefuls. The defending champions enter the action on a three-game winning streak, rising to fifth in the tightly-packed standings, despite the ongoing absence of Steph Curry. The Warriors superstar isn’t the only impact player who’s been […]

Saying Devin Booker is excited to have Kevin Durant on the Phoenix Suns would be a massive understatement. The star guard shared his admiration for his new teammate after the Suns snapped the Charlotte Hornets’ five-game winning streak on Wednesday night. “Kev is somebody I have high respect for, and this is one of those […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Dallas Mavericks as they continue a road trip. They will be on the second night of a back-to-back and will look to make it two wins in a row. But, with a matchup on deck, there is a big question to ask regarding the Sixers’ lineup: Is Joel Embiid […]

The New Orleans Pelicans managed to get a much needed victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, with Brandon Ingram out dueling Damian Lillard in a battle of 40-point scorers. While that obviously stole the headlines of the game, it also marked CJ McCollum‘s return to Portland for the first time after getting […]

Udonis Haslem might not play much for the Miami Heat nowadays but in his last NBA season, the veteran is hoping to go out with a bang. Unfortunately, that doesn’t look like it will happen at this point, with Erik Spoelstra’s squad only three games above .500 at 33-30, which puts them in the play-in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that LeBron James, currently out with a foot injury, will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Here was the team’s official press release: “LeBron James has been evaluated by Lakers team physicians and medical staff, and it has been determined that he has sustained a right foot tendon injury. James […]

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored an astonishing 100 points in an NBA game for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks. That number is still the single-game NBA points record 61 years later. And while no NBA player has come within 18 points of that mark, all records are made to be […]

After their blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets, the Phoenix Suns certainly looked the part of a championship contender behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker‘s 60 combined points. Durant, in a mercenary role akin to the one he had with the Golden State Warriors, shot 10-5 from the field and had a plus-minus of +13 […]

Colin Cowherd came out with an interesting Kevin Durant take after being traded to the Phoenix Suns, comparing him to Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. He defined a ‘truly great’ athlete as someone who works with anybody, and backed it up with recapping Kevin Durant’s career. “Kevin Durant works with anti-vaxers, NBA basketball players afraid […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been playing at an MVP level for most of the 2022-23 regular season, but Hall of Famer Paul Pierce thinks several players are in the running for the prestigious award. During an exclusive ClutchPoints interview with the Celtics legend in late January, Pierce revealed that the current race for […]