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The Milwaukee Bucks are making a flurry of moves with two-way contracts as they prepare for the homestretch of the regular season. The franchise is in championship-or-bust with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard still in their primes as one of the best duos in the NBA. The No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference additionally […]

It’s been a tough season for the Washington Wizards as the team owns an 11-48 record ahead of Monday night’s contest against the Miami Heat. The franchise is seemingly in a rebuild as the front office has prioritized adding prospects to the roster in recent years. In an effort to continue acquiring prospect-level players, the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are rolling along at fourth in the Western Conference standings as they work their way back to the NBA Playoffs where anything can happen. The Grizzlies will always have a shot at winning with Ja Morant at the helm and this season has been particularly interesting to watch considering the constant evolution […]

The New York Knicks made an addition to their roster on Monday. The Knicks signed forward MarJon Beauchamp on a two-way contract, his agents told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Beauchamp last played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. In his third year in the NBA, Beauchamp has averaged 4.2 points and 1.9 rebounds per […]

These two teams are playing very differently with the Bucks playing well and the Hawks falling off and struggling. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Hawks prediction and pick. The Bucks are 34-25 and have won six of the last seven games. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the player who makes everything work […]

D’Angelo Russell will return from an extended absence for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday vs. the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran floor general has been sidelined for five games after spraining his ankle during a Feb. 20 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brooklyn has lost four of its last five games with Killian Hayes starting […]

These two teams desperately need a bounce-back win, especially the Raptors. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Magic prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this season and entered this game with a 19-42 record, and they have lost three of their last four games. RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes are […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Bulls prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers (50-10) visit the Chicago Bulls (24-37) on Tuesday in a Central Division clash at the United Center. Cleveland, riding […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Knicks prediction and pick. The Golden State Warriors ride a wave of recent success into Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost a heartbreaker to the New York Knicks on Sunday night, there wasn’t a lot of time to recover for the second game of the back-to-back against the Washington Wizards. As there is a demand for the Heat to bounce back, it could be difficult with the immense amount […]

PHILADELPHIA — As the Philadelphia 76ers continue their 2024-25 season without Joel Embiid, they are also monitoring Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. Both of the Sixers’ other stars remain banged up as they head into a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. George was listed as questionable with left groin tightness for the game against […]

It’s only been one month since the Sacramento Kings made a potentially franchise altering trade for veteran swingman Zach LaVine, and LaVine’s already accomplished something that he never was able to while playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves or Chicago Bulls. After a week in which the Kings went 3-0 with wins over Charlotte, Utah and […]

The Phoenix Suns have struggled to put together a cohesive unit around Kevin Durant and Devin Booker with head coach Mike Budenholzer. Which caused former NBA player Jeff Teague to chime in with his thoughts about the situation. Teague provided his stance in a segment of the Club 520 Podcast on Monday. He says Budenholzer […]

The Houston Rockets are bolstering their roster ahead of the final push for the playoffs. And head coach Ime Udoka is luring in a former first round talent via NBA free agency. The franchise agreed to bring in David Roddy, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting the transaction Monday. The NBA insider Charania added further […]

Loyalty is always a great thing to have in the NBA, especially when superstars can simply form a super team to win titles. But while showing loyalty is always honorable, sometimes a change in scenery can help a player’s career path. Following the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, here is a […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Ben Simmons, many were putting LeBron James-like expectations on the point forward. Unfortunately, injuries derailed what should’ve been an All-Star level career, leading Simmons to a complementary role with the Los Angeles Clippers while James continues to play at a high level with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has closely […]

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a rough 108-102 loss to the crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and as they try to get Ben Simmons acclimated to the team, LeBron James offered an optimistic take for his future playing for Ty Lue “I think he’s still young with them. I don’t think he’s had […]

During Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ career scoring night against the San Antonio Spurs, game officials ejected two of his teammates, Kenrich Williams and Lu Dort, after a scuffle ensued involving the Spurs’ Julian Champagnie. All three players were ejected, which Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacted to during his media availability after Oklahoma […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still sorting through things after the major shakeup from the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, but they still believe that they can compete for a championship if they get healthy. The Mavericks’ biggest asset at the moment is their size. Between Davis, Dereck Lively, Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington, the Mavericks have […]

Star New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s 2024-25 campaign continues to impress as he has picked up another accolade to add to the list. Brunson was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Feb. 24-March 2. “Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA […]

Not much time remains for those to leave their mark on the NBA MVP race. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic have battled at the top of these rankings all season, yet a slight opportunity still exists for other players to possibly swoop in and put together a strong MVP resume. No player has a better […]

The Brooklyn Nets will not bring back Killian Hayes on a second 10-day contract, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints. Hayes appeared in six games with the team, starting the last five in place of an injured D’Angelo Russell, after signing a 10-day deal last week. His audition was a mixed bag, as he sandwiched impressive […]

The trade deadline is long gone as teams around the league compete to clinch spots in the playoffs. However, the NBA rumor mill is still hot with information about possible missed opportunities. The Atlanta Hawks are rumored to be one of those teams, as it sounds like the team wanted to add a big name […]

The Milwaukee Bucks received a massive sigh of relief on forward Kyle Kuzma’s recent injury. Kuzma was one of the franchise’s newest additions over the trade deadline and has seamlessly fit in with his new team. However, the former NBA champion sprained his ankle against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in a concerning blow to […]

At 9:12 PM PST, Feb. 1, Shams Charania of ESPN fired off a tweet that sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. Luka Doncic was heading to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Hilariously, four minutes later, Charania sent another tweet, declaring that the trade was indeed “real,” which only […]

The Chicago Bulls are still adjusting to life without their best player as Zach LaVine was traded ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Now, the Bulls will have to compete without another one of their key players as Ayo Dosunmu is out for the remainder of the season. Dosunmu was dealing with a shoulder injury, […]

The Washington Wizards are clearly rebuilding and investing in their young talent, but they acquired some veterans during the trade deadline. Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart, two players who have contributed at a high level on contending teams, are now on the Wizards and can be a help to the young guys for the rest […]

Re-signing Guerschon Yabusele is one of the Philadelphia 76ers’ main offseason priorities. As he continues to prove he can be a starting-caliber player at the NBA level, he’ll be garnering more and more attention from the rest of the league this summer. Yabusele, who will be an unrestricted free agent, told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid can’t seem to get rid of the injury bug as he will miss the remainder of the season. Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury, and the 76ers announced in a statement on Friday that he will be out for the year: “The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have […]

NBA stars are usually great with their craft, allowing them to separate themselves from the rest of the league. However, a part that makes superstars great is their ability to pull out a reliable signature bread-and-butter move that’s entertaining and effective at the same time. Here are the 10 deadliest signature moves in the NBA, […]

The last time that the Charlotte Hornets played a postseason game was in May 2016. Steve Clifford was in his first tenure as Charlotte’s head coach, LeBron James had not yet brought a title to Cleveland, and Kevin Durant had not yet decided that his next chapter would take place with the Golden State Warriors. Nearly nine […]

The Toronto Raptors swung for a big fish at the trade deadline and acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Raptors traded away Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown, but there were talks that RJ Barrett could have been part of the deal. Surprisingly, the Pelicans showed no interest in him, according to HoopsHype. […]

The initial shock of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers has finally settled. Still, with such a gargantuan trade, other NBA players are continuing to adapt to the shift. Doncic’s former teammate Quentin Grimes was the latest to provide a response as well as to apparent reports about the Mavericks suggesting […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Monday night. Star Warriors guard Stephen Curry was impressed by the throwback jersey the Hornets are wearing. Seeing his brother Seth Curry’s name on the back reminded him of their father, Dell Curry. Stephen described the feeling […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (38-21) won their sixth-consecutive game on Sunday and currently occupy second place in the Western Conference. The Dallas Mavericks (32-29) sit firmly in the NBA Play-In Tournament danger zone and are still waiting for Anthony Davis to return from an abductor strain. Needless to say, Mavs fans are […]

As the NBA world reacts to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ ‘face of the NBA’ media criticism, The Ringer’s head honcho Bill Simmons weighed in on the topic. Reacting to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards declining to take on the responsibility of being the new face of the league, James didn’t blame him. And […]

Basketball sneakers are a great way for a fan to connect with their NBA idols. As a result, it isn’t surprising that brands like Nike, Adidas, and other growing Chinese sports apparel brands are earning millions of dollars by linking up with various NBA stars. Here are the 10 NBA players with the most signature […]

The Golden State Warriors seemed to have found new life since trading for Jimmy Butler, and they look like a brand new team now. There were questions on how he would fit in with their style of play, but it’s obvious that he can fit anywhere he goes. One of the things Butler has done […]

The Houston Rockets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Alperen Sengun is on the injury report alongside Fred VanVleet, with Sengun listed as questionable and VanVleet ruled out. Sengun is dealing with lower back soreness, while VanVleet has a strained right ankle. Sengun is coming off a double-double (30 points, 10 rebounds) in […]