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The 2025 NBA Christmas Day schedule promises a blockbuster five-game slate, featuring thrilling rivalries and formidable teams from both conferences, courtesy of ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Kicking off the holiday festivities at noon ET, the New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a potential Eastern Conference Finals preview. This will be the Knicks’ 58th […]

While the Miami Heat traded for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers earlier in the offseason, there is a possibility that the team isn’t done finalizing the roster, which could lead into the actual season and the trade deadline. As the Heat face other dilemmas this upcoming season, there is still a chance that […]

Germany is set to open EuroBasket 2025 later this month, and Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder is making it clear how highly he regards Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner. As the defending FIBA World Cup champions prepare for their first group-stage matchup against Montenegro on Aug. 27, Schroder praised Wagner’s impact on both ends of […]

Luka Doncic has been the talk of the town for the past few weeks, as everyone has been impressed with his new physique. Not only that, but he just signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, making him a key part of the franchise for years to come. Next on Doncic’s list for […]

The Detroit Pistons had a solid season, making the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Now, they look forward to another season and a step up. There could be several Pistons trade candidates, depending on where the team is at midseason. Additionally, it could be a popular Pistons guard who sees himself on the trading block. Detroit has […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a horrible season, making the play-in despite numerous injuries and issues. While many blamed Nico Harrison, there is a lot more to go around. Now, the team hopes for better results and health. Even with that in mind, there may still be some Mavericks trade candidates if things don’t go well. […]

Carmelo Anthony revealed he was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010-11 NBA season, a move that would have paired him with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol fresh off the Lakers’ 2010 championship run. The recently inducted 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer shared the story during a conversation with Dwyane […]

While the Heat made headlines when trading for Norman Powell, other players on the team have proved to be vital, like defensive stalwart Haywood Highsmith. As Highsmith earned a contract extension from the Heat in the 2024 offseason, there is a chance he misses the start of the upcoming season due to the latest injury […]

It’s safe to say that NCAA basketball is still the best way to carve a path towards the NBA. While more and more international players are getting drafted from their respective professional leagues, building your stock through college basketball is still a great way to become NBA ready. Here are the 10 colleges that have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the 2025-26 season. However, it is never too early to speculate about Lakers trade candidates, especially if the season does not go as well as they want. Life is always full of drama, as the arena formerly known as the Staples Center. By the time February rolls around, […]

The Houston Rockets gave up far less than the Phoenix Suns did to acquire Kevin Durant. But if the Rockets choose not to extend him, the conversation around the trade shifts entirely. Durant is currently on an expiring contract, making $54 million this upcoming season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes that could be the only contract […]

With the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in the offseason, it’s a move that has given the team a new level of excitement. As people around the Heat have praised the move to trade for Powell, the player himself speaks on getting used to his new surroundings. Powell has […]

As Stephen Curry prepares for his 16th NBA season with the Golden State Warriors, the four-time champion made it clear that his motivation for continuing to play comes down to one thing: chasing another title. Speaking Friday on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Curry said his focus remains on positioning the Warriors to contend, even if they […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes LeBron James could have a better path to an NBA championship by returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Speaking on Friday’s edition of First Take, Smith proposed the idea as the 40-year-old forward enters his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. “I saw the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season […]

Winning the NBA MVP is a great way to cement a player’s legacy. It’s an award usually given to the best-performing player of the regular season. As a result, it’s arguably the most prestigious individual award a star can attain, at least for the regular season. Throughout the years, most NBA MVP winners are future […]

The Boston Celtics’ record-setting $6.1 billion sale to William Chisholm is expected to close late next week or early the following week, according to a recent report by Sportico. Three people familiar with the details, who were not authorized to speak publicly, said the deal is nearing its final stage. The transaction still requires approval […]

It’s been quite the summer for Luka Doncic. Recently, he signed a $165 contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Later this month, he will play for the Slovenian National Team in the EuroBasket Tournament beginning August 27. In an interview with the Slovenian sports newspaper Ekipa, Doncic spoke on the Lakers supporting him in […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic last season, it looked like a heist. But for the Dallas Mavericks, letting go of the All-NBA guard was less about giving up talent and more about regaining control. The “Doncic business” had become a burden, marked by recurring injuries and questionable conditioning. No one seemed more […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the more successful teams in the league over the past few years, and it would make sense to give credit to the talent. Nonetheless, coaching matters as well, and Joe Mazzulla has been a big reason for their success, and the organization is honoring that by giving him […]

With the NBA offseason winding down, several restricted free agents remain without contracts. Among the most notable is Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. While Grimes and the 76ers are not reportedly close on an extnesion, NBA insider Jake Fischer feels the two sides will agree to one before the start of the season. “I can […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets had a clear objective: surround their young core with enough talent and stability to finally crawl out of the Eastern Conference’s basement. After years of missed opportunities, injuries, and roster imbalances, the front office took decisive action. Their biggest move came early, a trade with the […]

The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga are still not on the same page when it comes to an extension or a sign-and-trade. At this point, the longer this goes on, the more Kuminga’s value will likely decrease, and it might be best for him to take the two-year deal that the Warriors are offering. […]

Few franchises in the Western Conference have transformed their image as dramatically as the Minnesota Timberwolves. Once synonymous with mediocrity, the Wolves have now strung together back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances and established themselves as a genuine championship contender. The days of “plucky underdog” narratives are over; this is a franchise operating with championship expectations. […]

The Denver Nuggets have been playing the long game for years, and for the most part, it’s paying off this offseason. Even though they fell in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Denver took the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder to a grueling seven-game battle. That exit wasn’t a failure; it was a […]

After years of injury setbacks, questionable roster building, and a turbulent front-office overhaul, the New Orleans Pelicans have entered the 2025–26 season with both urgency and uncertainty. The appointment of Joe Dumars as President of Basketball Operations and Troy Weaver as General Manager signaled a willingness to make aggressive moves. But the aggressive win-now tone […]

The Toronto Raptors are talented enough to sniff the play-in, yet far from the inner circle of contenders. The front office has been aggressive in securing talent, but not necessarily in building a long-term plan. This is a team that feels stuck in basketball purgatory. They have paid premium prices for “good” without knowing how […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2025-26 NBA season in a peculiar position. They are close enough to contend for a championship, yet still a few moves away from being the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. This is not a franchise content with treading water. In a market where expectations are amplified and […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander understood the impact he made after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the 2025 NBA title. As a result, he got to represent his hometown in championship glory. Gilgeous-Alexander returned to his home country Canada, going to the city Hamilton. Thanks to the historic success he achieved with the Thunder, the city wanted […]

PROVIDENCE — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum still has a lot of work to do before he’s back on the court, but he’s shown progress in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles. Nowhere was that more apparent than in Providence on Thursday morning, as the 2024 NBA champion walked around the Manton Heights neighborhood without […]

Jonathan Kuminga isn’t the only restricted free agent being held up in negotiations this offseason, as Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls have yet to find common ground on a new contract. The main difference between Giddey’s situation and that of Kuminga with the Golden State Warriors is that all signs point to the 22-year-old […]

Former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley was evicted from his downtown apartment on Wednesday after months of legal disputes related to unpaid rent. The eviction follows two lawsuits filed against Beasley for a total of $21,500 in unpaid rent at The Stott, a historic high-rise apartment building owned by Bedrock Detroit, the real estate arm […]

The standoff between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors has been the main talking point of the NBA offseason and free agency. Since no team in the league has cap space other than the Brooklyn Nets, and with Kuminga being a restricted free agent, his market has been extremely limited to this point. While […]

The New York Knicks made some additions in the 2025 offseason. They signed dynamic guard Jordan Clarkson, as well as burly big man Guerschon Yabusele. And they also locked up Mikal Bridges to a long-term extension and added new head coach Mike Brown. One move that understandably flew under the radar was the drafting of […]

Carmelo Anthony has selected fellow NBA legends Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson to present him at his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction. The official Hall of Fame account announced the news Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers in league history, […]

New NBA 2K26 MyPLAYER Builder Details have been revealed, showing off new animations, archetypes, custom takeovers, and more. The new Courtside Report covers the MyPLAYER Builder experience on New Gen (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch). Without further ado, let’s see what’s new in NBA 2K26 MyPLAYER Builder this year. NBA 2K26 MyPLAYER Builder […]

The Orlando Magic have made bold moves to solidify their core and accelerate their rise in the Eastern Conference, but questions remain about whether their aggressive approach will translate into true championship contention. In a recent article published by ESPN, analysts Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton placed the Magic in the tier titled “All-in on […]

Typically, winning an NBA championship means going through 82 games in the regular season before engaging in four best-of-seven series. As a result, coming away with a ring is one of the most elusive feats for any team. But due to unforeseen circumstances and external forces, the playing field has been altered on several occasions. […]

The Golden State Warriors are hoping that the trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green will be enough to allow them to contend next year in the Western Conference alongside a Motley crew of role players. While Green is no longer the player he was in his prime, his trash-talking skills have not […]

Years after his controversial tweet about trying breast milk, New York Knicks star Josh Hart has tried a new breast milk ice cream. “[It] seems only fitting that I come here and try it,” Hart said in a video posted on social media. The breast milk ice cream is made by Friday. Luckily, it got […]