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The Golden State Warriors entered the 2025-26 season with the goal of being a contender for a championship. If not for a Stephen Curry hamstring injury in the second round of last season’s playoffs, they may have made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals. That’s how good the team was in the […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes sat down with ClutchPoints recently to talk about a number of topics, including his role on a team that has realistic playoff aspirations for the first time in more than five years. During the interview, Barnes also shared a nugget that foreshadowed what we’re seeing from Victor Wembanyama. “He […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been on a mission in his comeback campaign after recovering from a shoulder injury. Johnson was limited to just 36 games last season, hampering what was supposed to be an All-Star stint. He was averaging career-highs across the board—18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks—when […]

Jimmy Butler called himself out after the Golden State Warriors were trampled by the Oklahoma City Thunder by 24 points on Tuesday. He admitted that he had to lessen his turnovers, while also challenging his teammates to do better as well. Butler’s blunt message was heard loud and clear, as the Warriors completed a come-from-behind […]

Grayson Allen left Thursday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers after colliding with a defender and was ruled out with a right quad contusion, Suns reporter Amanda Pflugrad said. The veteran guard briefly headed to the locker room and did not return, leaving Phoenix to finish the second quarter without one of its primary scorers.  […]

Intentional or not, shots were fired by Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch toward Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick in a recent interview. Redick gave his team a firm reality check after ugly losses to the Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, he caught, perhaps, a stray, from Timberwolves’ coach Finch. […]

As spectacular as he’s often been on the court, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama has displayed introspection and understanding beyond his years. We saw another example following the Spurs 125-120 loss to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. “It’s a very special team to play against.” That was just his starting point. Wemby […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso declared the defending champions the team with the best second unit in the NBA, as depth has helped the team maintain its historic 12-1 start to the 2025-26 campaign. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says his team’s mindset and approach have yielded Oklahoma City’s dominant start […]

The Los Angele Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard for the sixth consecutive game when the team begins a seven-game road trip on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard, who suffered a sprained ankle in the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ loss against the Miami Heat on November 3, has been out of the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have surprisingly been among the top teams in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-4 with just about one month into the regular season. A big reason for the 76ers’ solid play has been rookie guard VJ Edgecombe, although he did appear on the team’s injury report ahead of their NBA […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe is nearing a return from an injury amid the team’s 1-10 start. After missing Tuesday’s 119-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors, the Nets upgraded Sharpe to probable for Friday’s road matchup with the Orlando Magic. Sharpe exited Sunday’s blowout loss to the New York Knicks with left hamstring soreness. However, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart reached out to Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum amid his former teammates’ recovery from a ruptured Achilles. Tatum posted a recent update on social media, reminding everyone he’s now six months removed from surgery. Smart, who played alongside Tatum throughout the six-time All-Star’s first six seasons […]

Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle have been remarkable as a dynamic duo for the San Antonio Spurs this season. Which is why they have an alien-like nickname when it comes to their star talent. Wembanyama and Castle have made strides in developing chemistry with one another in their second NBA season together. Both have been […]

Golden State Warriors’ forward Jonathan Kuminga suffered a knee injury in the team’s 125-120 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. His status for Friday’s contest against the Spurs is now up in the air, as the club reveals his latest injury update. Kuminga, who is 23 years old, is officially questionable for Friday’s […]

There is an art to being a popular parody account. If one posts only absurd statements that nobody can possibly fathom, interest will likely diminish. Mixing in false information that seems plausible enough to be amusing is how these social media-based saboteurs are able to maintain a large following year-round. When abiding by such a […]

LeBron James practiced with the South Bay Lakers on Thursday and reported no lingering pain for a second straight day, an encouraging sign as the Los Angeles Lakers eye his return from sciatica. Sources told ESPN James completed five-on-five work without the back or right-side soreness that limited him earlier in the week.  Coach J.J. […]

Steve Kerr had high praises to share about Stephen Curry following the Golden State Warriors’ 125-120 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. In 34 minutes of action, Curry finished with a stat line of 46 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He shot 13-of-25 from the field, including 5-of-16 from […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, knows his team’s historic start to the 2025-26 regular season is a testament to a deep roster dealing with a handful of injuries. Still, it perseveres. From one blowout win to another, the Thunder’s 12-1 record as defending champions reflects depth. Down two starters, including […]

Following their decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison, the Dallas Mavericks have another huge choice to make. Do they do everything possible to be competitive this season, or does ownership opt to launch a rebuild? Anthony Davis is emerging as a trade candidate amid Harrison’s ouster and the team’s 3-9 start to the 2025-26 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten off to a strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 7-4 after a recent win over the Utah Jazz. Anthony Edwards has picked up right back where he left off after missing a few games due to a hamstring injury, continuing to stuff the stat sheet on […]

With the NBA season comes expectations and predictions from the fanbases. The sport always draws tons of dialogue when it comes to player rankings, record predictions, and hot takes. Not every player is going to live up to expectations, though. For whatever reason, whether it is because of a poor schematic fit, injury issues, or […]

On Wednesday evening, Nikola Jokic put together one of the most dominant games you will ever see with a 55-point explosion against the Los Angeles Clippers to help push the Denver Nuggets’ record on the young 2025-26 NBA season to an impressive 9-2. 25 of Jokic’s points came in the first quarter alone, and the […]

Stephen Curry has been the face of Under Armour for some time, but it looks like he and the shoe brand will be going their separate ways, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Under Armour have parted ways, ending their longstanding partnership. Curry’s standalone endeavor Curry Brand will move […]

BOSTON — The offseason talk surrounding the Boston Celtics was mostly about what they lost and what they lack. They’re missing six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum, who is still rehabbing an Achilles rupture and isn’t guaranteed to play during the 2025-26 season. They’re without multiple key players from their 2024 championship team, including Kristaps Porzingis, Al […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams provided a live update on his recovery, videobombing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s postgame interview with ESPN. Gilgeous-Alexander turned in another 30+ point performance, his tenth of the regular season, in a 121-92 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, Williams videobombed Gilgeous-Alexander’s interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “ESPN, I still play […]

The 2025 Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a rough start. They are 3-9 to start the year, and Anthony Davis is injured, in addition to Kyrie Irving already being out. Cooper Flagg has been solid to start the year, but he has spent time at point guard, which is not his natural position. To […]

The New York Knicks are 7-4 and take on the Miami Heat on Friday in the Emirates NBA Cup game. However, the Knicks’ chances of getting a win took a significant hit on Thursday in regards to star guard Jalen Brunson. On Wednesday, the Knicks lost to the Orlando Magic, and to make things worse, […]

Throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal was a generation-defining player. He was one of the most dominant players of all time and one of the most beloved. Nevertheless, Shaq had one major Achilles’ heel: free throws. Something he himself has acknowledged before. Recently, Shaq explained his belief that it was God’s doing for him to struggle […]

On Wednesday, Stephen Curry quickly silenced the alarm bells about the Golden State Warriors’ state. He helped push them through the San Antonio Spurs with a 125-120 victory. Curry was lights out as he scored 46 points with five assists and five rebounds. In the process, he had a chance to go up against Victor […]

The Orlando Magic were able to get a big win against the New York Knicks, but they lost their star player in the process. Paolo Banchero left the game with an injury, and he is expected to miss some time with a groin injury, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “An MRI today on Orlando Magic […]

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the early surprises of the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 6-5 11 games through the campaign. Up next for the Raptors is a tough road test against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who currently sit at 8-4, on Thursday evening. Prior to the game, the Raptors got several key […]

The 2025 Golden State Warriors have been inconsistent to start the season. The Warriors are 7-6 and have not done much to impress, despite it being very early in the year. Despite the struggles, this team has veterans all over the place, and they won’t panic regardless of how they start. That poise and focus […]

Aside from the defending champions’ talented roster, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey knows that the Oklahoma City Thunder’s chemistry is a testament to the players’ chemistry in a small-market city. It makes a big difference for some teams. While Giddey addressed what strikes fear in the Bulls’ opponents, he also talked about how important the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are on a three-game losing streak after falling 131-95 to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. It was a loss that had head coach Tuomas Iisalo call out the entire team for their lack of effort. Iisalo, who is 43 years old, seemingly did not like the effort he saw from the Grizzlies […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 121-92 loss to the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, star guard Luka Doncic avoided directly addressing the recent firing of former Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, offering only brief reflections on his time with the franchise. Doncic spoke with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype after Thursday’s defeat, steering conversation […]

Danny Wolf’s first extended NBA minutes will have to wait longer. The Brooklyn Nets assigned Wolf and fellow rookie Ben Saraf to their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, on Thursday. That move comes after the team elevated Wolf and Saraf to Brooklyn for Tuesday’s 119-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Despite Day’Ron Sharpe […]

There’s no doubt that basketball players who star in the amateur ranks receive a ton of hype. The amount of attention and publicity does help them get their foot in the door of their NBA dreams. However, not all stars needed the hype to become a household name in the NBA. Check out the gallery […]

The Houston Rockets walked off the floor with Reed Sheppard looking sensational, but Amen Thompson didn’t seem impressed, at least not in a serious way. His mix of honesty, swagger, and playful toughness stole the conversation after the Rockets’ win over the Washington Wizards. Nothing about his message was subtle. Nothing about it was soft. […]

Ever since the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season, one question about Mark Williams continues to be the main emphasis for the Phoenix. When he’s been on the court, he’s shown flashes of being a great center with his rim protection, paint presence, athleticism and enthusiasm. Although Suns head coach Jordan Ott laid out a […]