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The Miami Heat came out one of, if not the biggest, winners of the offseason. They finally landed Kyle Lowry after all the rumors in the last trade deadline and even added key pieces like P.J. Tucker and Markieff Morris to hopefully boost both their offense and defense. They did all this while also retaining […]

NBA 2K22 MyTEAM Duo Cards are special cards that work better if paired with another card. They come in pairs, as the name suggests, and knowing about them will help you build a better team without spending much MT aiming for the more expensive cards. With the correct pairings, your Ruby cards can be as good […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. knows he needs to step up next season, especially with Jamal Murray’s status still unclear as he recovers from injury. To recall, Murray suffered from a torn ACL in his left knee last April, effectively ending his 2020-21 season with the Nuggets. He underwent a successful surgery days later, […]

Former NBA big man Ben Wallace made history recently after becoming the first undrafted player to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. It’s really quite an accomplishment for someone who came from the small town of White Hall in Alabama. Wallace was a defensive menace during his prime, winning as Defensive Player […]

Boston Celtics wingman Jaylen Brown is one of the more socially active players in the NBA. He’s a big proponent of the Black Lives Matter movement, even joining the protests in his hometown of Atlanta last year. That’s why Brown was very happy to see that seven new African-American coaches have been hired by NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams both entered the NBA straight from high school. LeBron was selected no. 1 overall in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Williams was picked no. 45 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers two years later. But not many know that LBJ and Lou Will […]

NBA legend Isiah Thomas recently claimed that the Brooklyn Nets “will not win the championship” without Kyrie Irving. Kevin Durant, for his part, couldn’t agree more. On social media, Durant made sure to let everyone know how he feels after Thomas and former Nets guards Kenny Anderson and Sherman Douglas showed their support to Irving. […]

Ben Simmons is reportedly holding out entirely from playing nice with the Philadelphia 76ers, with an outright refusal to attend training camp and zero plans to suit up for the team ever again, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons will not report for opening of training camp next […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry certainly had an unforgettable offseason. With training camp nearing and Curry set to report back to the team as they prepare for 2021-22, the superstar sharpshooter made sure to make it a memorable one with his wife, Ayesha, and their kids. On Instagram, Ayesha shared how Curry and their […]

Basketball has a ton of hidden rules that players all over the world follow. For example, when players make a shot, the rebounder has to give them their change by passing it back to them. Hidden rules don’t end once players make it to the NBA. More hidden rules are added once pros begin their […]

DeAndre Jordan and Jarrett Allen, the two main big men on the Brooklyn Nets roster to start last season, are long gone. That leaves a huge hole on the team for a defensive-minded rim-protector. Head coach Steve Nash believes that third-year player Nic Claxton could be that guy. Nash spoke out about Claxton during his […]

At the NBA draft, players instantly earn labels from the media. Players can be the perfect selection, a steal, or they can view prospects as the wrong pick. It’s the first of many narratives to come. Many times the evaluation of rookies is inaccurate. The job of an NBA analyst can be challenging. Each year […]

Players have to earn respect in the NBA. If they aren’t respected, they will be a target opposing teams pick on. Since he was a rookie, Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has received a ton of respect from peers; from the media, not as much as he believes he deserves. In a recent interview […]

The Golden State Warriors have long been tied to a Ben Simmons trade ever since his the Philadelphia 76ers began shopping him around the league. On paper, it makes sense. Golden State, with two of the greatest shooters of all-time in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, could make up for his lack of an outside […]

LeBron James knows that Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner is one of the best shot blockers in the NBA. The 25-year-old has led the league in blocks twice during his six-year career. Out of 921 career blocks, a block from Turner’s rookie year stands out the most. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, Myles Turner […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner led the NBA in blocks for the second time this season. With a career-high 3.4 blocks per game. He’s one of the league’s most prominent defenders, but he’s only looked at as a rim protector. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, Turner opened up about being overlooked defensively. Not only […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox recently made headlines for his incredible body transformation this offseason–one that even got him “randomly” drug-tested by the NBA after his buffed-up photo on IG went viral. However, his teammate and backcourt partner Tyrese Haliburton wants everyone to know that such massive change is for real. In his recent press […]

Iman Shumpert made headlines after his jaw-dropping Dancing with the Stars performance went viral. Personalities from in and around the NBA have been reacting to Shump’s epic showing, which includes two of the biggest superstars in the game in LeBron James and Kevin Durant. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar immediately took to Twitter as soon […]

DeMarcus Cousins knows how to annoy Sacramento Kings fans. The NBA free agent big man showed just that on Tuesday when he changed his profile picture seemingly indicating he’s returning to the team where his career started. Cousins’ new profile photo is that of a cartoon gorilla with a purple No. 15 jersey on–similar to […]

The NBA recently advised teams that they will need to adhere to the respective mandates their cities may have with regards to the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. New York and San Francisco are currently the two cities that have implemented said mandates, which might just put the Brooklyn Nets (as well as the New […]

Michael Porter Jr. has always been compared to Kevin Durant even before he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2018. After all, given their size and ability to score in virtually anywhere on the court, the similarities may have its merit. Moreover, prior to his draft, MPJ said that he sees his playing style […]

The Atlanta Hawks are officially a player in the Eastern Conference. This season is about the Hawks building on their stunning run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, with a goal of getting the ball rolling early after struggling out of the gates a year ago, when they began 14-20. Needless to say, third-year wing […]

The Brooklyn Nets already splashed the cash on a massive $198 million extension on Kevin Durant in August, and it looks like the team is closing in on similar developments for both Kyrie Irving and James Harden. Brooklyn GM Sean Marks recently provided a key update on the negotiations the team is having with the […]

Former NBA star Cedric Ceballos was in the hospital for a while in a tough battle with COVID-19, and the way he tells it, he was very close to not making it. However, his latest update is a joyous one. Ceballos took to Twitter Tuesday to announce that he’s out of the hospital “after 20 […]

The Portland Trail Blazers added another journeyman on Tuesday, signing Quinn Cook to a non-guaranteed contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Free agent guard Quinn Cook is signing a non-guaranteed deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 21, 2021 Though the disclosure of Cook’s deal […]

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel recently filed a lawsuit against Rich Paul and Klutch Sports alleging he lost $58 million in salary from 2017-20, when Paul was his agent. Paul and Klutch responded by submitting a grievance of their own claiming Noel hadn’t paid $200,000 in commission on his 2020-21 contract, but now Noel’s […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown missed the end of the 2020-21 regular season and the playoffs due to a left wrist injury that required surgery. It was painful for Brown to not be out there on the court with his teammates as the Celtics were stomped by the Brooklyn Nets in five games in the […]

Official preparations for the 2021-22 season begin in less than a week, and Ben Simmons seems no closer to moving on from the Philadelphia 76ers despite his best efforts to force a trade. The disgruntled three-time All-Star, in fact, reportedly has no plans to budge from his longtime stance of refusing to report to his […]

Jusuf Nurkic, entering a crucial contract year that could double as Damian Lillard’s swan song with the Trail Blazers, isn’t feeling the pressure as 2021-22 fast approaches. The seven-year veteran has never looked forward to an NBA season more than he has this one, in fact, despite an immediate future in Portland that seemed uncertain […]

As the 2021-22 season dawns, Ben Simmons isn’t backing down from his longstanding threat to ignore the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday that the three-time All-Star has no plans to report when the Sixers opening training camp a week from now, and is even comfortable with the possibility of forfeiting salary to […]

Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bomb on Tuesday when he reported that Ben Simmons won’t report to training camp for the Philadelphia 76ers and on top of that, won’t ever play for the Sixers again. This had been the direction things had been trending towards but now it sounds official. If Simmons is truly willing to […]

Despite a summer full of speculation that he could be traded, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard ultimately stuck to his word and stayed with the team. Of course, there was no shortage of organizations who showed interest in making a move for the guard, but he remained loyal to the Blazers. The Sixers, in […]

Few stories have taken over an offseason the way the Ben Simmons trade saga has. Following a lackluster performance against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, many speculated the three-time All-Star had played his final game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Daryl Morey has actively held trade discussions all summer for […]

In recent days, there have been rumors swirling that the Philadelphia 76ers could be interested in a blockbuster deal involving John Wall and Ben Simmons. After all, the Houston Rockets just made it known they’re exploring trade options for Wall, while Simmons is clearly unhappy with the Sixers, despite their desire to keep him because […]

Disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons will not report to training camp and has no intention of ever playing for the Sixers again, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Simmons is perfectly aware of the possible penalties the franchise can levy on him for holding out, but that isn’t stopping him from doing all he can […]

At full strength, the Golden State Warriors look like a dark horse contender in the Western Conference, especially with Stephen Curry leading the way. Granted that Klay Thompson comes back healthy and soon returns to his All-Star form, Golden State will definitely be a force to be reckoned with. As currently constructed, the Warriors are […]

The Malika Andrews takeover has begun. The rising star reporter is set to host ESPN’s new studio show entitled NBA Today. The new offering will virtually be replacing The Jump, which was previously hosted by Rachel Nichols. Malika Andrews took to Twitter with a simple 3-word reaction, then later on followed up with a more […]

Get hyped, Los Angeles Lakers fans – Russell Westbrook is now shooting like Stephen Curry. At least, that’s what it looks like from his offseason workout clips. Check out the Lakers point guard scorching the nets in his recent workout: But of course, as has been the case with Ben Simmons after every offseason, it […]

It’s pretty hard to bet against Luka Doncic when the new NBA season kicks off. Since 2018, the Slovenian All-Star has been on an incredible upward trajectory, one that has many rooting for him to bag the MVP award. But Doncic isn’t just excelling on the court. He’s also taking over the hobby as well. […]