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The Miami Heat front office has a penchant for finding undrafted players and developing them into solid NBA contributors. Among their latest development projects is Keshad Johnson who was recently selected to represent the Heat during All-Star Weekend. Johnson was among the headliners for the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, emerging victorious in the final round […]

Recently, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made headlines by firing back at the NBA for fining the franchise, which stemmed from the team allegedly sitting healthy players to tank. Carlisle claimed that the league had insisted that an injured Aaron Nesmith play, going so far as to suggest medicating him, despite his ankle injury. Now, […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant has always worn his heart on his sleeve ever since his days as a high-flier for the Murray State Basketball program. Morant took the country by storm with his generational talent and has been entertaining NBA fans since being drafted second overall in 2019. As the case has been […]

Utah Jazz forward Vince Williams Jr. has suffered a torn left ACL and will undergo season-ending surgery, league sources told ClutchPoints on Tuesday. An MRI on Tuesday morning confirmed Utah’s initial fear, and Williams will spend the majority of the upcoming offseason recovering from this major knee injury. The injury occurred on Monday night, with […]

Golden State Warriors’ legend Stephen Curry is the latest NBA star to hit free agency, but the four-time champion and unanimous MVP isn’t moving away from the Bay Area. Over the last few weeks, serious drama has unraveled between Curry and longtime sponsor Under Armour as Curry’s contract expires. Subsequently, Curry has been seen rocking […]

NBA on NBC analyst Reggie Miller is high on the Boston Celtics’ potential in the playoffs. In a recent appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Miller praised the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown for stepping up during Tatum’s absence and highlighted the depth of the team. He then said that the Celtics are the “scariest team in […]

On Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets will face off against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. Coby White will be making his official return to the United Center after being traded to Charlotte. During warmups, White took time to reflect on the moment he felt his career in Chicago was over, per Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls. […]

After a series of trades that left the Chicago Bulls unrecognizable, second-year guard Matas Buzelis is one of the last remaining familiar faces. Buzelis is carrying much of the load for the Bulls in terms of offense and presence. Overall, he has demonstrated consistency throughout a very hectic transition period. Buzelis is averaging 15.0 points […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of an important homestand that could help them make up ground in the Eastern Conference. That means that they have to play some of their best ball, and that comes with making changes to the lineup to put them in the best position to win. That’s what head […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a huge 114-103 win against the Detroit Pistons in what was a possible NBA Finals preview, and in which Victor Wembanyama joined a pair of Spurs franchise legends with an incredible feat. Wembanyama also got a new teammate this week with the Spurs’ signing of free agent guard […]

Jonathan Kuminga could be close to making his debut with the Atlanta Hawks, as he was upgraded to questionable before their game against the Washington Wizards. The 23-year old forward will soon have a chance to showcase his skillset with his new team, and the players around him seem to be excited about what he […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Draymond Green and Al Horford are on the injury report alongside Anthony Davis, with both players listed as questionable. Green is dealing with a left low-back injury, while Horford has a left toe injury after going for 22 points in a 128-117 win […]

After starting out the season in historic fashion, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have been struck with injury misfortune. After starting the year without All-Star forward Jalen Williams, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been out for the past few games. Although the team has been able to “hold serve” in the Western Conference playoff […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night looking to extend their recent run of form. The defending champions have won four of their last five games and are up against a team that has also generated momentum with two wins on the bounce. The Raptors take on the mammoth assignment with […]

Victor Wembanyama continues to ascend to superstardom for the San Antonio Spurs, and he once again finds his name next to the likes of Tim Duncan and David Robinson after the San Antonio Spurs’ latest win over the Detroit Pistons. Duncan and Robinson, the only other former No. 1 overall picks by the Spurs, are […]

Although the Pistons deployed a defensive gameplan built around physicality to slow down Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs emerged victorious in their Monday matchup 114-103. Although Wembanyama had 21 points, he was only 6-16 from the field. But, Wembanyama still proved to be effective in other areas of the game, nabbing 17 rebounds and netting six […]

On Tuesday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans will hit the floor at home for a game against the Golden State Warriors. For the first time in over a year, Dejounte Murray will be in the lineup for the Pelicans, as he takes the floor for the first time since tearing his Achilles last season, his […]

On Monday evening, the Houston Rockets got back into the win column with a comfortable 125-105 home victory over the Utah Jazz. A scary moment occurred in this one when Jazz forward Vince Williams Jr. went down with an injury after colliding with Rockets wing Tari Eason. It has since been revealed that the injury […]

Update: Jonathan Kuminga will make his Atlanta Hawks debut against the Washington Wizards, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The Atlanta Hawks host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night as they attempt to build on their recent victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Wizards have also won two of their last three games but have a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Chet Holmgren is on the injury report alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Holmgren is dealing with back spasms after going for 17 points and 15 rebounds in a 111-89 win against the Cleveland Cavs, while Gilgeous-Alexander continues to recover from an abdominal injury. […]

The Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has fired back at the NBA following a $100,000 fine levied against the organization for violating the league’s player participation policy. The penalty stems from a February 3 matchup against the Utah Jazz, where the Pacers rested four-time All-Star Pascal Siakam alongside several other starters on the second […]

Things are looking bleak for the Chicago Bulls. They are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and have some key players injured. One of whom is Anfernee Simons, who is out with a wrist injury. On Tuesday, the Bulls announced a change in Simons’ status for the game against the Charlotte Hornets, per […]

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid is on the official NBA injury report, listed as questionable. Embiid is dealing with right knee injury management and right shin soreness after missing the team’s last five games. Of course, injuries have come thick and fast in the NBA and while the […]

One of the biggest stories of this season is the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether he’ll remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are currently out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, as the roster is not suitable for a championship run without another star to take the load off of Antetokounmpo […]

During a recent episode of Jeopardy!, contestants were completely stumped by a question regarding former NBA MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA). The contestants were given a clue about SGA, but none of the contestants got the answer. Host Ken Jennings gave them a few seconds before revealing the answer. Clue: SGA, […]

The Boston Celtics continue to defy expectations and come into their matchup against the Phoenix Suns off the back of a commanding 111-89 win over the rival Los Angeles Lakers. Jaylen Brown recorded 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists but picked up a minor knee injury that placed him on the injury report for […]

The Charlotte Hornets are set for the debut of guard Coby White, who is dealing with a left calf strain. White’s going to be ready for Charlotte when the team takes on the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. He is listed as probable on the team’s injury report. White used to play for the Bulls, so […]

Days before the All-Star Break earlier this month, Kevin Durant took aim at what he felt to be bias aimed at American-born basketball players not trying during the NBA All-Star Game. “You should ask the Europeans and the World team if they’re going to compete,” Durant said. “If you look at Luka Doncic and Nikola […]

The Charlotte Hornets are undoubtedly reaping the benefits of drafting Kon Kneuppel with the No. 4 pick, with the 20-year-old having sneaked into the Rookie of the Year race alongside Cooper Flagg. However, that seems to be a result of a marked change in direction behind the scenes, with the 2024 appointment of Patrick Harrel […]

We got the NBA 2K26 2KTV Episode 21 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is still out for a few more days as he continues to recover from his knee injury, which has kept him sidelined since before the All-Star break. Curry has missed all of their games in February, leaving the Warriors without another star following the season-ending knee injury of Jimmy […]

Alperen Sengun pulled off an incredible dunk highlight during the Houston Rockets’ clash with the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Sengun is going through the fifth year of his NBA career with the Rockets. He has bloomed into being one of the best big men in the league, helping the Rockets return to relevancy. His […]

Monday night marked a momentous occasion for the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings amid a dreadful campaign that has them bringing up the rear of the NBA. They entered their clash against the Memphis Grizzlies having lost all of their past 16 games, and it didn’t look like an end to their skid was anywhere near their […]

With six weeks remaining in the regular season, James Borrego is making a final case to remove the interim tag. For better or worse, as the rookie-led New Orleans Pelicans embark on a critical post-All-Star Game stretch, the acting head coach knows exactly where the front office’s magnifying glass will be focused. Any shortcomings mean […]

If someone was to say that the Sacramento Kings had been struggling mightily, that would’ve been putting it lightly. But at least for one night, the Kings and their fans have something to smile about. Entering Monday night’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Kings had lost 16 straight games dating back to January 18, […]

With the NBA regularly staging regular-season games in cities like Paris, London, Mexico City, and Berlin now, the conversation around a potential European league or internationally-based expansion franchise is gaining momentum. Specifically, the NBA’s ongoing push to bring regular-season basketball to international arenas can count on Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks for support. The […]

LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-122 win against the LA Clippers on Friday, Marcus Smart did not take a single shot attempt until the fourth quarter. When he finally did get to shoot the ball, he knocked down a few clutch shots to hold the Clippers off, going 3-of-4 in the final […]

In a possible NBA Finals matchup, the Detroit Pistons squared off against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. As of publication, the Pistons were trailing by double digits midway through the fourth quarter. But Pistons big man Jalen Duren had the highlight of the night in the NBA, throwing down a poster dunk on Spurs […]

Sacramento Kings star point guard Russell Westbrook always plays at 100 mph. During the first quarter of Sacramento’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, the former NBA Most Valuable Player’s aggressive play claimed a victim in the form of a floor beer. While bringing the ball up the court, Westbrook was bumped […]