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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was a guest analyst for the much-anticipated clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. She joined NBA legends Reggie Miller and Carmelo Anthony and anchor Maria Taylor on NBC’s pregame show to match the star power of the Lakers and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are caught between talent and fear. They now stare into the most dangerous place an NBA franchise can occupy: the middle ground between potential and reality. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, New Orleans finds itself armed with elite talent. They are, however, boxed in by draft obligations, looming contracts, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will have to navigate their Sunday night matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers without their brightest star. Just days after earning his first career All-Star selection, forward Deni Avdija has been ruled out due to a low back strain. NBA correspondent Marc Stein first reported the news via X, noting that the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was back in one of his favorite arenas in the world on Sunday, as they visited the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden for a marquee matchup. James has had iconic moments in the hallowed venue. There is truly something different, almost mystical, about competing at Madison Square […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings tipped off NBA trade deadline week a few days early. On Saturday night, Cleveland landed Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, sending De’Andre Hunter to the Kings in a three-team deal with the Chicago Bulls. ClutchPoints did a trade grade for the move already, but what are the next steps […]

The reserves for next month’s NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles were announced on Sunday, including Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant. Meanwhile, among the first-timers is Miami Heat guard Norman Powell.  Powell has been on a tear in his maiden season with the Heat, averaging career-highs of 23.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 […]

Good news for Devin Booker: the Phoenix Suns’ all-time franchise scorer is a five-time All-Star. The NBA announced all reserves for the Western and Eastern conferences on Sunday, and he made the cut. While Booker has been absent with an ankle sprain, the game he’s played in, his impact is there. They have a 26-15 […]

The Detroit Pistons ended the first half against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday with a 67-44 lead. Ausar Thompson helped Detroit earn an extra three-points after stealing the ball away from Brooklyn guard Cam Thompson and nailing a crazy half-court shot at the buzzer. Thomas tried splitting two defenders, but Thompson got his hand on […]

The league revealed which players were selected to the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Despite speculation that LeBron James might not be named, the Los Angeles Lakers star was given a spot for the 22nd straight time in his career. While sitting in the locker room preparing for Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks, […]

With Miami Heat star Kel’el Ware and his playing time the talk of the fanbase for what has felt like the longest, there’s no denying that his name has been thrown around in trade speculation. As the Heat have been linked to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the bevy of trade scenarios has included Ware, […]

In the NBA, the rebuilding process is one of the most uncomfortable stages for any franchise. Pressing the restart button means committing to a long-term build-up that’s filled with hard lessons, disappointments, and losses. As a result, winning a championship after a rebuild only makes the taste of success much sweeter. However, not all rebuilds […]

Last month, the NBA announced the starters for the upcoming 2026 All-Star game, which is set to take place in two weeks from Los Angeles. Among the most notable snubs were Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. On Sunday night, the reserve spots for the All-Star teams were revealed on […]

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets held on for a narrow home victory over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. It was a relatively quiet game from guard Reed Sheppard, who had just six points on the evening, missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc. Still, Sheppard has been on a heater […]

NEW YORK – All is well once again at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Knicks spent Friday night beating the Portland Trail Blazers 127-97. After a 2-9 slump that Josh Hart described as “more than a little stretch,” New York responded with a five-game win streak that LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers will […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat coming off a disappointing loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, the team was missing star Norman Powell, who was out due to “personal reasons.” As Heat star Tyler Herro will miss his 40th total game on Sunday when Miami takes on Chicago, one player who has been […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards’ 142-111 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night is old news, but Lakers superstar Luka Doncic delivered a timeless message postgame. The 26-year-old, who notched 37 points (13-21 FG, 6-13 3-point) with 11 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals over 31 minutes, was asked what advice […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls have made their three-team trade official. Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and Emanuel Miller are headed to the Cavs, De’Andre Hunter is destined for Sacramento, and Dario Saric is Bulls-bound. Cleveland president of basketball operations Koby Altman made his first public comments on the deal since it was […]

The NBA trade deadline is on February 5, and rumors are running rampant around Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. With speculation growing that Antetokounmpo could be dealt, it appears head coach Doc Rivers believes the opposite. During a guest appearance on “NBA on ESPN,” Rivers proclaimed that the 31-year-old forward/center informed the Bucks that […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be facing off against the Detroit Pistons, and they’ll be without one of their key players. Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out, but not because of a potential trade, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. “The Nets are listing Michael Porter Jr. as OUT for personal reasons for today’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic will be facing off today, but it looks like the game will be pushed back a few hours because of travel issues, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. The game was originally set to start at 7 pm ET. “Tonight’s Magic-Spurs game in San Antonio will now […]

The New York Knicks have gotten back on track over the last week or so, winning five straight games after an ugly losing skid had them cascading down the Eastern Conference standings. Still, New York is well below where they thought they would be at this point of the season, causing some to wonder if […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade just days before the February 5 deadline. It’s a move that sends center Duop Reath and some draft capital to Atlanta. Reports indicate that the Hawks are adding Reath and two future second-round picks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The team is […]

On Sunday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor at home for a big game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on national TV. Christian Braun is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as doubtful with a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Braun’s injury and his playing status vs […]

The seventh installment of the Los Angeles Lakers’ current road trip takes them to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Sunday night. The inconsistent Lakers are hoping to get Austin Reaves back for the game, with the star guard questionable to return from a month-long absence. Here is everything we know […]

On Sunday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers will hit the floor at home against the Cleveland Cavs. Deni Avdija is on the injury report for the Blazers, currently listed as questionable due to a low back strain. Here’s everything we know about Avdija’s injury and his playing status vs the Cavs. *Watch NBA games LIVE […]

The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards will be facing off against each other to end the week, and both have key players on the injury report. The Kings may be the talk of the league after the trade they recently made, acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. Two […]

For the first time in two years, the Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly active before the trade deadline. Dealing with a slew of injuries, the defending champions are in the market for a center to alleviate their shortcomings in the frontcourt. While still leading the league with the NBA’s best 38-11 record, Oklahoma City is […]

On Sunday evening, the Detroit Pistons will hit the floor at home for a game against the lowly Brooklyn Nets. Cade Cunningham is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as probable due to right hip soreness. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury and his playing status vs the Nets. Cade Cunningham’s […]

On Sunday night, the Utah Jazz will hit the floor on the road against the Toronto Raptors. Keyonte George is on the injury report for the Jazz, currently listed as questionable for this game due to a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about George’s injury and his playing status vs the Raptors on […]

The first major trade of the NBA Trade Deadline season has happened! The Cleveland Cavaliers were the first team to make a significant move as the February 5 deadline drew near. The Cavs traded DeAndre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings for fan favorite Keon Ellis and journeyman Dennis Schroder. With the Kings on the brink […]

On Sunday evening, the Phoenix Suns will hit the floor at home for a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jalen Green is on the injury report for the Suns due to both right hamstring injury management and a left hip contusion. Here’s everything we know about Green’s injuries and his playing status vs the […]

The Sacramento Kings made a deal days before the trade deadline, acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. The Kings have been a team in trade rumors over the past few weeks, but it was uncertain who they were willing to move, and it looks like both Schroder and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have fully leaned into starting Cooper Flagg at point guard, a move that sparked significant debate since the start of the season. Head coach Jason Kidd recently offered a profanity-laced defense of the decision, dismissing media critics. “Criticism? That’s your opinion. You guys write that bulls—. I know what the f— I’m […]

The NBA trade deadline is just days away, and the Phoenix Suns could be active as they look to sneak into the NBA Playoffs. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Suns discussed a potential trade for San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, but faced a financial hurdle in the process. “The Phoenix Suns, […]

The Detroit Pistons have continued their impressive run at the top of the NBA Eastern Conference, recently securing a shorthanded 114-110 road victory against the Cavaliers earlier last month. This win was fueled by the exceptional play of two-way guard Daniss Jenkins, who scored 25 points in 25 minutes off the bench. Head coach J.B. […]

A streak that lasted ten years came to an end when the San Antonio Spurs faced the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Veteran forward Harrison Barnes had started 775 straight games, until what proved a 111-106 loss in North Carolina, the state in which Barnes attended college. “I think us making a lineup change isn’t a […]

Once upon a time, Giannis Antetokounmpo was hailed as one of the few loyal stars in the league. In an age where stars tended to make trade requests seemingly on a whim, the Milwaukee Bucks star remained committed to his team. Even after multiple playoff disappointments, Giannis, time and time again, reaffirmed his commitment to […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been at the center of the NBA trade discussions since early December, particularly during their challenging 9-16 start. While some high-profile rumors did not ultimately materialize, the focus has remained on D’Angelo Russell as a potential trade piece. Russell has become an expendable asset in the backcourt for the team, and […]

The trade landscape shifted significantly on Saturday night for the NBA as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls finalized a complex three-team agreement. The deal sends wing De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento, while Cleveland acquires veteran guard Dennis Schroder and defensive standout Keon Ellis. To facilitate the salary exchange, the Bulls absorbed Dario Saric […]