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Winning cures many things, and for Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, he hasn’t had much of that with his team. Although Clarkson was predicted to be traded by the Jazz during the trade deadline, it wasn’t the case. However, he expressed more of those frustrations via the Deseret News. “A little frustration can set in, […]

While Chris Paul hasn’t committed to playing a 21st NBA season, he’s hinted at it. In fact, it’s fair to see he’s leaning away from retirement. So, naturally, the topic took up a good portion of the final time the future Hall of Fame guard met with the press during the 2024-25 San Antonio Spurs […]

Ziaire Williams welcomed a fresh start this season after the Memphis Grizzlies shipped him to the Brooklyn Nets in a salary dump. The former top-10 pick had a career-best year, inspiring hope that he can secure a spot in an NBA rotation long-term. Entering the first free agency of his career, he hopes he’ll have […]

The Golden State Warriors weren’t even 10 seconds into the shot clock when a fed up Steve Kerr decided he’d seen enough. The third quarter wasn’t two minutes old, and the Dubs’ two-possession deficient had only extended to seven points since halftime began. There was still ample time for Golden State to not only salvage […]

It appears that Ryan Coogler’s Sinners resonated with more than LeBron James, as the power forward of the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green, also gave the movie a glowing review. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his review of it. Green seemingly loved it, giving it a glowing review. He was in disbelief […]

It feels like just yesterday Riley Curry was dancing on the sidelines while her dad, Stephen Curry, lit up the court for the Golden State Warriors. Now 12 years old, Riley is still grooving at games — this time alongside mom Ayesha Curry. On Tuesday night, Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance, torching the Memphis […]

Jimmy Butler was not destined for greatness. He had to grind his way toward a potential Hall of Fame career. The Houston, Texas native became homeless at just 13 years old after his mother kicked him out, was not highly recruited out of high school and barely got drafted in the first round of the […]

The Western Conference is loaded with intriguing NBA playoffs matchups, but the battle between the No. 3-seeded Los Angeles Lakers and No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves has the makings of a box-office bonanza. LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lead an LA squad that many consider to be the biggest stumbling block in the Oklahoma […]

The Golden State Warriors may be entering the playoffs as the seventh-seed heading into their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets, but there is no way anyone is going to be underestimating what they’re capable of. After all, they still have Stephen Curry leading the way and he now has Jimmy Butler as his self-declared […]

The Houston Rockets smashed all expectations during the 2024-25 season; after being touted as a potential playoff team after emerging from the cellar of the NBA en route to becoming a .500 team last season, the Rockets continued their upward trajectory and managed to separate themselves (somewhat) from the pack in the Western Conference, sealing […]

Dillon Brooks always finds a way to get underneath the skin of his opponents, and in 2022, that’s exactly what he did back when his Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. Brooks, however, crossed a line when he gave Gary Payton II a hard hit […]

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem had a lot of praise for Jimmy Butler following his dominant display in the Play-In Tournament. He even went as far as to put him over LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in one area. Butler had whatever he wanted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies […]

The San Antonio Spurs may have only won 34 games in 2024-25, but they should contend for NBA championships for years to come. One move that could get them over the hump and ensure that they make the NBA Finals sooner rather than later would be a trade for Domantas Sabonis. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel has […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be taking on the Denver Nuggets in their first round playoff series starting this weekend. That means Russell Westbrook will get to face off against former teammates Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Westbrook has been a crucial part of the Nuggets bench this season, but he’s also playing against a […]

The Boston Celtics enter the 2025 NBA Playoffs with the weight of back-to-back championship expectations on their shoulders. Now, a dangerous first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic threatens to derail the title chase before it even begins. It’s a battle between experience and youth, pedigree, and hunger. Sure, Boston boasts one of the deepest, most […]

It’s safe to say that Jonathan Kuminga isn’t in the best of terms with the Golden State Warriors coaching staff; the Warriors, in two must-win games, decided to bench the 22-year-old forward completely. This is a stunning turn of events, as Kuminga has long been touted as an important part of the team’s core and […]

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams was happy to be part of the Los Angeles Lakers. Until he wasn’t. The trade the Hornets and Lakers had in February that involved Williams taking his talent to the West Coast still garners attention in present day. It would have provided Los Angeles a major boost in the frontcourt, […]

Stephen A. Smith fired back at Mat Ishbia after the Phoenix Suns owner’s eye-opening comments about him. The franchise is currently going through some very trying times following a disastrous 2024-25 season. The star trio of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant has not lived up to expectations, and now the front office has […]

The Dallas Mavericks are no strangers to drama. However, this year’s Play-In Tournament carries a different kind of weight. After shaking the NBA landscape midseason by trading franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic for superstar big man Anthony Davis, Dallas reinvented itself on the fly. Of course, the addition of veteran sniper Klay Thompson added a championship […]

Rumors of the Houston Rockets pursuing Kevin Durant in the offseason may not be possible. Durant looks to depart from the Phoenix Suns after three seasons. This comes after they missed the playoffs in what was a disappointing year for the squad. Durant hopes to land on a team that will have him compete for […]

It hasn’t been easy for Michael Porter Jr. and the Denver Nuggets since their championship run in 2023. The Nuggets were unable to return to the NBA Finals after losing in Game 7 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the West Semifinals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. And this year, they went through significant change near […]

The NBA is beginning the process of potential expansion. NBA commissioner Adam Silver was a guest on the Pat McAfee show Thursday and he said the league was ready to begin formal consideration of expansion. The subject had been discussed more than a year ago, but Silver had said he wanted the league to work […]

Since the moment Evan Mobley entered the NBA as the third overall pick in 2021, he has been the Cleveland Cavaliers’ great hope. Defensively, he wasted no time establishing himself among the league’s elite, anchoring the Cavs’ identity with his defense, length, instincts, and versatility. But the offensive side of his game has been more […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray noted one player from the Los Angeles Clippers who can be the biggest difference maker ahead of the teams’ playoff series. Murray reflected on the Nuggets’ upcoming first-round matchup with the Clippers on Wednesday. He gave recognition to Norman Powell, who has played a significant impact in Los Angeles’ success […]

For months, the Cleveland Cavaliers had one singular mission: get to the playoffs healthy. It wasn’t just a hope. Instead, it was an organizational mandate. And as the postseason looms, that mission is accomplished. As the Cavs wrapped their first full playoff practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts, head coach Kenny Atkinson’s voice rang with a […]

Russell Westbrook has his fair share of familiarity with Kawhi Leonard heading into the Denver Nuggets’ first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook used to be teammates with Leonard during his brief stint on the Clippers. They played together for two seasons, making two playoff appearances that ended in first-round exits. Now that they’re […]

In their first playoff game since 2019, the Detroit Pistons (44-38) travel to New York to take on the Knicks (51-31) in the first round. It’s time to continue our NBA playoffs odds series with a Pistons-Knicks prediction and pick. The Pistons began the calendar year as one of the hottest teams in 2025 but […]

The Denver Nuggets come into their opening round series of the NBA Playoffs against the LA Clippers with homecourt advantage as the No. 4 seed, but some ways they might be getting overlooked a bit when it comes to potential title contenders in the Western Conference. Part of that could be because of the Nuggets’ […]

After the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in to earn the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoff picture, they got their opening round opponent of the NBA Playoffs in the Houston Rockets. The Rockets and Warriors have had battles in the past in the NBA Playoffs, and things have gotten […]

The Pacers host the Bucks on Saturday to start the NBA postseason! These two teams ended the regular season red-hot. This is a big game to start the postseason, especially with Damian Lillard still missing some time. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Pacers prediction and pick. The Bucks finished the […]

After beating the Chicago Bulls, the next Miami Heat Play-In Tournament matchup will be on Friday when the team takes on the Atlanta Hawks. With the Heat looking to make history being the first tenth seed to go win two consecutive road games and make the playoffs, we’ll be making our Heat Play-In Tourney predictions. […]

After Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk revealed he plans to stick around, committing to the franchise after disappointing ending to their 2024-25 campaign, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst criticized the front office. While congratulating GM Scott Perry hired by the Kings this week, Windhorst labeled Sacramento a bad organization. Windhorst isn’t optimistic about the Kings’ future, per […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards made a technical foul promise ahead of the playoff clash with the Los Angeles Lakers. After a trying first half of the season, Minnesota is now red-hot at the most important time of the year. The Timberwolves went 17-4 in their last 21 games to avoid the Play-In altogether […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault finished the 2024-25 regular season with two of his players, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort, two guards, as candidates for DPOY. After explaining his reasoning, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins supports Dort in the DPOY race over Golden Sate Warriors veteran Draymond Green. Perkins observed Green call for […]

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung has been named to the 2024-25 All-NBA G League First Team, the NBA announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. The honor comes just months after McClung made history by winning his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. McClung joins a standout First Team lineup […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to compete for a championship, and it starts in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic is also looking to get back into the NBA Finals after getting there with the Dallas Mavericks last season. Doncic seems to be ready to take on the challenge, and it […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac addressed reporters Thursday following practice, offering heartfelt comments in response to the deadly on-campus shooting at Florida State University earlier in the day. Isaac, who played one season at FSU from 2016-17 before being drafted sixth overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, reacted to the news with sadness and concern. […]

After letting coach Mike Brown go mid-season, the Sacramento Kings fired GM Monte McNair after Wednesday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks as the franchise’s future was a topic reporters asked Kings guard Malik Monk about. After Wednesday’s 120-106 loss, Monk affirmed his commitment to Sacramento, and is looking forward to coming back next season as […]

The NBA season comes to an end, but the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament is just starting, and we have a tilt between the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies battling for their spot in the playoffs on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA Play-In odds series with a Mavericks-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks […]