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The Houston Rockets spent much of the past nine months leaning into their double-big lineup, only to make history once they went in a different direction. Houston opened the season 0-2 with Steven Adams in the starting lineup, fielding the tallest starting five in NBA history. Then head coach Ime Udoka swapped out Adams for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a mixed start to the season in the absence of LeBron James, who continues to recover from sciatica. Despite the 3-2 start, individually speaking, Austin Reaves has been flawless to date. And while he continues on his journey to earn global recognition, his teammate Rui Hachimura has revealed […]

PHOENIX— The emergence of the next Phoenix Suns big man could be in the form of 23-year-old center Mark Williams. Let’s take a step back before making any bold claims. When the Suns traded for Williams on draft night, despite taking another center in Khaman Maluach, it felt like Williams might be brushed out of […]

The 2025 Phoenix Suns have a new roster that looks almost entirely different. However, that new roster has not translated to wins yet, with the Suns having a 1-4 record. They are still waiting for one of their bigger pieces to get back from injury, with newcomer Jalen Green dealing with a hamstring injury that […]

A week ago, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson didn’t take part in the start of the season due to an ankle injury. But it looks like he will be back in action at just the right time. On Thursday, Knicks head coach Mike Brown officially confirmed that Robinson took part in practice, per Stefan […]

Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Nikola Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer, as he underwent a procedure after making his preseason debut. While there have been NBA players who were dealt the same diagnosis in the past, Topic, 20, is undoubtedly the youngest. A scary setback for the 2024 first-round pick, who […]

The Miami Heat have been playing good basketball to start the season, and it’s their offense that has blown many people – and teams – away. One player who has been a major contributor to that side of the ball is Norman Powell, who was traded to the Heat during the offseason. The Heat will […]

The Miami Heat have had a difficult start to the season, with star guard Terry Rozier recently being arrested by the FBI, allegedly in connection with an illegal gambling ring. Despite that, they have started the season brightly and currently have a 3-1 record, with their only loss thus far coming against the Orlando Magic on opening […]

When the Utah Jazz tipped-off the 2025-26 season, they were missing a key player in Isaiah Collier who has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury. His rookie season was also delayed due to injury, but once he returned, Collier quickly became a big part of the Jazz’s lineup. And with the Jazz starting off […]

Through four games of the 2025-26 NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs are undefeated for the first time since 2019. And while this young team has talent and promise, one truth stands above all: Victor Wembanyama has arrived as a legitimate MVP frontrunner. Averaging 31 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks per game, Wembanyama is […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ 0-5 start to the season has been a reminder of how ugly a rebuild can be. Jordi Fernandez’s squad has looked non-competitive and, at times, embarrassing through its first five appearances. Brooklyn’s rotation features two rookie point guards in Ben Saraf and Egor Demin. Michael Porter Jr. pointed to the duo’s struggles […]

On Wednesday evening, Austin Reaves continued his hot start to the 2025-26 season with a 28-point, 16-assist game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, capped off by a game-winning floater over Donte DiVincenzo as time expired. The Lakers had blown a 20-point second half lead at that time, but Reaves showed impressive poise in getting to his […]

The Orlando Magic could be without one of their key starters when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. As the team continues its five-game road trip, the latest injury report lists forward Franz Wagner as questionable with a left heel contusion. Wagner last played in Orlando’s 135-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons on […]

The San Antonio Spurs are 4-0 to begin the season, as Victor Wembanyama is playing completely out of his mind. His performances are carrying the team to wins, and there is one ridiculous stat that may prove he is an actual alien. Since 2022, the 21-year-old center has recorded eight or more blocks in a […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr became the youngest player in franchise history to notch 30-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in a game on Tuesday, but something else about his performance went under the radar. The 20-year-old dished five assists for the third straight game, and he’s now fifth among NBA big men […]

The Miami Heat have gotten off to a hot start to the season, but overshadowing that has been the ongoing scandal involving point guard Terry Rozier. Rozier was recently arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling activities relating to NBA games, and has since been put on unpaid leave as the case commences. Left […]

One of the biggest sports stories in recent memory revolves around the massive NBA gambling scandal that became public right after the 2025 NBA season started. It involved rigged poker games and point shaving in sports gambling. Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier were initially arrested for their involvement, but more could be coming. […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks got back in the win column with a road victory over the Brooklyn Nets, but the biggest story of the game was a knee injury sustained by point guard Trae Young. The injury occurred when Mo Gueye was shoved into Young’s lower body, causing the All-Star to go down, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren is ruled out for Thursday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards, which is the second consecutive game he’ll miss due to a sore back. The Thunder improved to 5-0 in Holmgren’s absence in a 107-101 win against the Sacramento Kings, Oklahoma City’s first home game since raising its championship banner on […]

In the Wedding Singer, when Adam Sandler’s character melts down, it’s Jon Lovitz who reaps all the benefits. For the Houston Rockets, when Kevin Durant is added to the mix, it’s Jabari Smith Jr. who gets to do the same. Durant’s arrival in Houston hasn’t just changed the Rockets’ offense (currently ranked No. 1 in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has enjoyed a stellar start to the new season. The 27-year-old’s first five games of the campaign have helped him carve his own place in NBA history and have captured the attention of one NBA legend in particular. Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett recently claimed that Reaves could be […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back his criticism of the New York Knicks, dismissing the team’s championship aspirations as the 2025-26 NBA season closes out its first month. Speaking on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, the four-time NBA champion shared a blunt assessment of New York’s chances. “Personally, the […]

The Miami Heat were one of the more surprising NBA teams of the first week of the season, winning three straight games after a season-opening loss to the Orlando Magic. The Heat’s offense looks like it’s finally ready to embrace the 21st century NBA style of play, made even more impressive by the fact that […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. made it clear that he believes Steve Kerr will remain the team’s head coach beyond the 2025–26 season. This news comes despite the fact that the veteran is entering the final year of his contract. Speaking on NBC Sports Bay Area’s “Warriors Pregame Live” before Golden State’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti announced Nikola Topic underwent a procedure to battle testicular cancer. Topic missed the start of the regular season after making his preseason debut. Presti says Topic underwent his procedure in Houston and feels confident that the second-year guard will be fine. “The procedure was necessary in order to do […]

The Boston Celtics have to live life without Jayson Tatum this season, and so far, it feels like they’re managing the best they can. At the same time, they’re still trying to enjoy the season, and that’s what it looks like Jaylen Brown is doing. For the past week, Brown has gone viral after it […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continued his breakout stretch with another standout performance on Wednesday night, leading the team to a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. His recent surge not only drew comparisons to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant but also sparked a bold take from former NBA player Chandler Parsons. During Thursday’s episode […]

Former NBA standout Patrick Beverley has seemingly landed himself in some hot water after voicing a controversial opinion. After the Las Vegas Aces secured their third WNBA championship in four years, the 12-year veteran took to X, formerly Twitter, to say that he believed Becky Hammon’s Aces squad could go toe-to-toe with an NBA team. […]

Things could not have gotten off to a worse start this season for the New Orleans Pelicans, who recently dropped to 0-4 in a road loss to the Denver Nuggets, a game in which DeAndre Jordan started in the year 2025. The Pelicans have managed to stay relatively healthy through the first week of the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never shied away from confrontation. From Rudy Gobert to Domantas Sabonis, his career has been defined as much by his passion as his play. This time, his target was Memphis Grizzlies big man Santi Aldama, who Green labeled a “clown” after their latest on-court clash. The moment came […]

For nearly a decade, the Chicago Bulls have existed in a state of limbo, good enough to compete but never good enough to truly matter. The “play-in purgatory” label has clung to them like an unwanted nickname. But this season, something feels different. Four games into the 2025-26 NBA campaign, the Bulls are undefeated for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, who have started the 2025-26 season with a 0-4 record, are holding serious internal discussions about moving on from head coach Willie Green, multiple league sources told ClutchPoints. Although ownership has stood by Green’s side over the years, including when David Griffin wanted to move on from Green in the offseason, […]

The NBA season is just over a week old, and Myles Turner made his Milwaukee Bucks debut. He’s appreciated his first few games with his new team. But that has not changed how Turner feels about his contract talks with the Indiana Pacers, and the circumstances that caused him to leave for the Bucks. Turner spoke […]

Over the summer, it was announced that the Buss family would be selling its majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, with the deal yet to be finalized by the NBA. On Thursday, that final part of the process came to pass with a formal announcement from the league. “The NBA Board […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ turbulent start to the 2025 NBA season has sparked growing unrest among fans, who are now calling on commissioner Adam Silver to take the extraordinary step of forcing a change in ownership. After a dismal 0-4 start and years of organizational instability, frustration around New Orleans’s direction has reached a boiling […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continued his breakout stretch on Wednesday night, delivering another strong performance in a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and joining elite company in franchise history. With his latest effort, Reaves became the first Laker since Kobe Bryant in 2005 to open a season with five straight games of […]

The NBA The Run Release Date isn’t too far off, bringing a 3v3 Basketball experience featuring the league’s biggest stars. From developer Play by Play Studios, NBA The Run aims to bring back the NBA Street vibes for both solo and squad-based play. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the Release Date for […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves dropped to 2-3 with a frustrating home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves found themselves down by 20 in the second half before storming back and taking a late lead, only to have Lakers guard Austin Reaves hit a game winner on them as time expired. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves delivered another standout performance Wednesday night, capping it with a game-winning shot to lift his short-handed team to a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the win, Reaves joked about how his star teammates LeBron James and Luka Doncic might react to his performance while they continue to […]