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MIAMI – As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reflected on Jimmy Butler’s tenure with the team, he now spends his playing days with the Golden State Warriors. Before Butler took on his former Heat teammates Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, Spoelstra spoke about how the 35-year-old star fits with his new squad. There is […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-76ers prediction and pick. Wednesday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards features two teams struggling with losing streaks. The 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey’s […]

After Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers said it was “unfair” that he doesn’t get enough credit as a playoff-winning coach, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had a thing or two to say in response on “First Take”. “It is something he has said to me… do you know what I’ve said in response: Please don’t say […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Pacers prediction and pick. Wednesday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers promises to be intense. The Lakers, seeking to break a four-game […]

MIAMI – As Jimmy Butler returns with the Golden State Warriors to face the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, it’ll be a meaningful night for many obvious reasons. With Butler facing his former Heat teammates like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, it starts a new chapter for both parties which led to an impactful reflection […]

To say the Bronny James experience with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a rollercoaster ride would be an understatement. James has been called a nepo baby, he’s been called a bust, and, as of late, he’s been celebrated for finally getting things together, with the discourse surrounding his young NBA career swinging violently from […]

Being a general manager in the NBA is a tough job. Some responsibilities include making the right player acquisitions, taking charge of contract negotiations, and overlooking the coaching staff. Despite playing a role in the background scene, they play an important part in helping a team accomplish championship success. In fact, even general managers can […]

ESPN analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins criticized the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent performance during Tuesday’s edition of NBA Today, describing the team’s current form as “gross,” particularly on the defensive end. His comments came in the wake of the Lakers’ 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, their third straight defeat. […]

The Golden State Warriors will visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday night at Kaseya Center. Stephen Curry was originally questionable on the team’s injury report due to a left pelvic contusion. Here’s everything we know about Curry’s final injury and playing status vs. the Heat. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save […]

Jeff Teague and Jayson Tatum are brothers. However, the former Boston Celtics guard had some critiques about Tatum possibly winning an MVP. Despite how good his statistics are, there’s a reason why Teague believes that his former teammate won’t win the trophy. “No, he’s never going to have to do enough to be MVP because […]

The Miami Heat have been slumping as of late, losers of ten consecutive games before this weekend’s win over the lowly Charlotte Hornets. Tuesday evening is arguably the biggest game left on Miami’s schedule this regular season, as the Heat will host old friend Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors on national television. Many […]

The New York Knicks’ front office moved to improve the roster last offseason. They inventively circumvented some of the newer salary cap rules, saying goodbye to Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle, and Isaiah Hartenstein to add Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. Their 50-32 squad became a thing of the past and they had a new-look core. […]

The NBA generally doesn’t have problems with any of its controlling owners. Any issues tend to be hashed out at the Board of Governors meetings, and Commissioner Adam Silver has always made it his mission to form relationships with the 30 owners around the NBA. However, New York Knicks owner James Dolan has not been […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made a strong statement about Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and the franchise’s future on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis. “I’m a say it here first… Cade Cunningham will bring a championship back to Detroit,” Green said. “I think he will. I think […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in NBA history. He is a two-time NBA champion, Finals MVP, and onetime NBA MVP. Although he is one of the most polarizing players today, no one can deny his talent has a scorer. Throughout the years, Durant has played for several coaches in the NBA. Unfortunately, […]

On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics picked up a big road win over the Sacramento Kings, but the real story of the night was an injury sustained by Jayson Tatum in the second half. Tatum was injured while attempting a three pointer–which he made–when Kings center Domantas Sabonis closed out into his landing area, causing […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers tipped off against the Orlando Magic on Monday night, head coach JJ Redick took a moment to reflect on his time with the franchise that drafted him nearly two decades ago. The former shooting guard, now in his first year as a head coach, spent the first seven seasons of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies need to flip the script for the NBA regular-season stretch run, especially with Ja Morant (hamstring/shoulder) nursing multiple injuries. With Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama still knocking off rust related to their respective stints on the sidelines, Taylor Jenkins has enough data to trust Desmond Bane with the keys to the offense. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are navigating unfamiliar territory without Kyrie Irving, who tore his ACL on March 3 against the Sacramento Kings. The team has struggled in his absence, going 3-8 since the injury, though they’ve recently managed a modest two-game win streak. Irving’s exit from the game was more than just a substitution. It became […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has not gotten a lot of praise since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, but at least one former NBA player is ready to give Harrison some props. Since executing one of the most unanimously maligned trades in NBA history, Harrison has become the […]

A new trailer for the upcoming series The Grudge follows the feud between Los Angeles Lakers legends Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. VICE Sports dropped a new teaser for The Grudge, which ClutchPoints is proud to break exclusively. The series will premiere on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Shaq-Kobe feud is […]

NBA draft picks are always useful assets in the NBA. They allow teams to prepare for the future or for leverage in any trade for a superstar. While draft picks are usually a gamble for a prospect, it’s not always wise to use them to trade for a proven player. Here is a look at […]

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have officially entered rare territory in Orlando Magic history. The duo combined for 62 points in Monday night’s 118-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, marking their fourth career game each scoring 30 or more points in the same contest. That total is now the second-most in franchise history by […]

The Indiana Pacers have been rolling of late, pushing their lead for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference to two games over the Milwaukee Bucks. A large part of Indiana’s resurgence has been the play of point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has shaken off a slow start to the year and is starting to […]

The New York Knicks have had a rough go of it in the weeks since point guard Jalen Brunson injured his ankle in a road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. New York has since dropped puzzling contests against the San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets, among others, but are still entrenched firmly in the […]

Anthony Davis made his return from injury on Monday night as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 120-101 on the road. Although the Mavs have endured an up and down season, Davis wanted to return in hopes of helping the team clinch an NBA Play-In Tournament position. However, Davis is not expecting to play […]

As star Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors will play the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, the team looks to continue their exceptional play since the trade for the forward. One of the many reasons the new tenure has been working is because of the Warriors’ relationship between Butler and Draymond Green which garnered […]

The Orlando Magic earned their second straight victory on Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 118-106 behind standout performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The duo combined for 62 points and led a dominant third quarter that propelled the Magic past a Lakers team featuring newly acquired guard Luka Doncic. Doncic, who nearly […]

While the NBA MVP race appears to be locked up by Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo once again finds himself in the mix. After winning back-to-back MVP awards in 2019 and 2020, Antetokounmpo has finished in the top five of the voting each season since. This year will be no […]

When Bronny James dropped a career-high 39 points in the G-League, the Los Angeles Lakers rookie was a point of conversation for Gilbert Arenas. On his podcast, the latter had a funny explanation about why James deserves an NBA role. “Yeah, he deserved it that first week when he sold $50 million worth of jerseys,” […]

LeBron James is one of the best to ever play in the NBA. He has set multiple records and accomplished a handful of milestones, capped off by the NBA All-Time scoring record, four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, four NBA MVPs, one NBA Cup title, and one NBA Cup MVP. Throughout his career, he’s played […]

After it was reported that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers called a meeting with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to discuss the struggles of the team after losing on March 18 to the Golden State Warriors, there’s been some buzz. While Bucks fans were contemplating what needs to be fixed, it seems like it […]

Vince Carter watched his No. 15 Nets jersey rise to the Barclays Center rafters on Jan. 25. A cohort of former New Jersey Nets players, coaches and executives were in attendance. However, one former colleague was missing, and it was arguably the most influential to Carter’s success: Jason Kidd. Kidd could not attend the ceremony […]

CJ McCollum isn’t waiting for retirement to chase his post-playing dreams. The New Orleans Pelicans guard has quietly carved out a lane in sports media, proving that brains and buckets can co-exist at the highest level. He’s leaning into his journalism roots from Lehigh, where his passion for storytelling began well before he made a […]

When the Golden State Warriors pulled the trigger on their trade with the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler, many immediately questioned how he would fit with this championship organization. Although Butler’s competitive spirit was an obvious connection to his new organization, many wondered if he would be able to play off Stephen Curry on offense […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, it will no doubt be a meaningful game for a lot of obvious reasons. Jimmy Butler takes on former teammates and Heat stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo while people remember the messy breakup between the forward and the team though his […]

The Sacramento Kings dropped their third straight game Monday night, falling 113-95 to the Boston Celtics in a lopsided contest that continued their downward spiral during a crucial seven-game homestand. Zach LaVine, who finished with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal on 6-for-16 shooting from the field and just 1-for-5 from beyond […]

Basketball players become megastars during March Madness. Every year, unheralded players burst onto the scene with Cinderella runs, and they boost their NBA Draft stock in the process. However, playing in the spotlight of the NCAA Tournament can have the opposite effect, too. If a player struggles under the bright lights, some scouts might assume […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum prides himself on his ability to take the court night after night. And even though the Celtics didn’t have much to play for on the second night of a back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings, he was there on Monday to lead his squad to a 113-95 road victory. However, the […]