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Luka Doncic was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the wildest trades that the NBA has ever seen, and he made his debut with his new team on Monday night. Doncic and the Lakers hosted the Utah Jazz, and they cruised to a 132-113 victory. Doncic and LeBron James combined for […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Sacramento Kings 129-128 in a thrilling overtime contest on Monday night. Kyrie Irving, who was selected to the All-Star team before the game, played well but the Mavs were still ultimately defeated. Irving finished the game with 30 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals. […]

As Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton were traded for one another, Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst saw a different vision. Although some see the vision of Middleton’s age, that wasn’t what the general manager thought. It was quite the opposite. He explained to reporters via ESPN before Monday’s game about why the move took […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is just a stone’s throw away. One of the best events in the annual showcase is the 3-Point Contest. Usually, the event features the best three-point marksmen in the NBA. But while shooters usually take center stage, a handful of them have surprisingly missed out on the event. With the participants […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Daniel Theis is leaving the NBA, and heading to Europe to play. Theis agreed to a contract with the squad AS Monaco, per Basket News. Theis is from Germany and has moved around a lot in the NBA, as mostly a reserve player. He played sparingly this season, and hadn’t […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving wanted to be in North Texas in the 2022-23 season when he asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade. He got his wish, forming a lethal partnership with Luka Doncic, helping take the team to the 2024 NBA finals. But, his journey with Luka was cut short earlier this month […]

These two teams have struggled to find consistency recently, but both are playoff-caliber teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Pacers prediction and pick. The Knicks are 34-18 and went 2-2 in their last four games. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns make this team go. The Knicks have the talent to […]

The Raptors and the 76ers are struggling and spiraling coming into this game and desperately need a win to get back on track. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-76ers prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this season, losing four straight and five of their last six. RJ Barrett and […]

When the Toronto Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram before the deadline, Scottie Barnes had a new running mate. After he spent this season with the New Orleans Pelicans, he’s in a new conference and a new conference. Luckily, head coach Darko Rajakovic doesn’t see too much of a concern. Even with incorporating an all-star like […]

Getting to and winning in the playoffs is all that matters to the Golden State Warriors at this stage of Stephen Curry’s career. That is why general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and this front office were super aggressive ahead of the NBA trade deadline, ultimately striking a deal with the Miami Heat for six-time All-Star […]

The abrupt end of the Luka Doncic era in Dallas left so much pain for Dallas Mavericks fans — and understandably so. Doncic was the Mavs’ franchise player, someone many consider an untradeable piece. But clearly, Nico Harrison and the Mavericks did not share the same view, as Dallas decided to pull off the unthinkable, […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Luka Doncic for the first time against the Utah Jazz on Feb. 10, they gave him the honorary gesture of being the last name announced for the starting lineup. The sold-out crowd, most of whom filled the Crypto.com Arena to witness Doncic’s debut, gave their new superstar a monumental […]

While the Los Angeles Rams mull over whether to trade Cooper Kupp, the other standout wide receiver, Puka Nacua, is enjoying the Lakers’ season. And Nacua shouted out Luka Doncic after the pair executed a jersey swap, according to a post on X by ClutchPoints. Luka Doncic x Puka Nacua jersey swap 🔥 (via @jovanbuha) […]

Luka Doncic made his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Monday night, helping his new squad grab a blowout win over the lowly Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Following the contest, Luka of course met with the media and was surprised just how many reporters were in the postgame presser. Via Jovan Buha: “Luka Doncic walking […]

Expectations for the Brooklyn Nets entering this season couldn’t have been lower. Oddsmakers projected the rebuilding squad for 18.5 wins, the franchise’s lowest in 30 years. They surpassed that number with 29 games remaining after securing a 97-89 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Jordi Fernandez ensured his players knew what the public thought […]

The sting of the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers is still being felt by countless Mavs fans. On Monday, multiple Mavericks supporters were even escorted off their seats at the American Airlines Center, after showing their true feelings about general manager Nico Harrison, considered the main architect of […]

Even the superstars need that reinforcement, and that’s how Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry feels with Jimmy Butler on his team. When Butler was traded to the Warriors, it sparked some concern from outsiders. However, the immediate impacts are too evident to deny. Curry has scored 30+ in his last four games, and Butler […]

Luka Doncic made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in a 132-113 win against the Utah Jazz, and after the game, he posted a thank you message to the fans who have welcomed him to his new team after the shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks. “Hey Lakers nation, sometimes life has […]

Not since LeBron James first suited up in purple and gold has a Los Angeles Lakers debut been as anticipated as Luka Doncic’s on Feb. 10. In his first game for the team following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s opening act stirred enough buzz around the league for Dirk Nowitzki to witness it […]

The Jimmy Butler era is off to a great start for the Golden State Warriors. He posted 20 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in his second game. He also shot 12-15 from the free-throw line. Still, Butler joined the Kevin Durant club in his second game with the Warriors. Butler doesn’t care about that. […]

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd made a surprising move on Monday night, following the team’s loss to Sacramento. Kidd skipped the postgame media conference, per The Dallas Morning News. The move truly baffled the assembled reporters. “I’ve covered the NBA for 13 seasons and never before seen this,” NBA reporter Tim Cato said on X, […]

The Dallas Mavericks continue to find themselves in the headlines for reasons their fans don’t find exactly amusing. Between the shocking trade that sent former franchise player Luka Doncic to a Western Conference rival in the Los Angeles Lakers to Anthony Davis getting hurt, it has been a tough experience of late for many Mavs […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a big 125-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on the road on Monday, and Quinten Post provided 15 great minutes off the bench. Brandin Podziemski had a funny take on Post’s quality play on this road trip. “I think he’s playing well because his girlfriend’s with us on the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will look to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. They still have time to make up ground in the Eastern Conference standings but can’t afford to let an opportunity to beat a bad team slip by. They’ll hope their franchise player is able to […]

Following the San Antonio Spurs 131-121 victory vs. the Washington Wizards, Victor Wembanyama shared an amusing anecdote he overheard regarding his new teammate De’Aaron Fox. In talking about the impact that the former All-Star is already having with the Spurs just four games in, Wemby departed from X’s and O’s and strategy. He started to […]

DeMar DeRozan delivered the game-winning shot, capping a strong performance in the Sacramento Kings’ 129-128 overtime win over the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Monday at American Airlines Center. DEMAR DEROZAN GETS THROUGH THE DOUBLE-TEAM FOR THE WIN 🤯pic.twitter.com/w9bke9Z2Pl — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 11, 2025 DeRozan posted a season-best 42 points for the Kings (27-26), including […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves never gave themselves a chance. Anthony Edwards and the team set themselves up for failure with a disastrous start in Monday’s 128-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Edwards snapped the Wolves’ 0-for-16 first quarter drought, drilling a three-pointer with just under three minutes left in the first quarter. He did everything he […]

The Washington Wizards (9-44) lost 131-121 to the San Antonio Spurs (23-28) at home, but forget about the final score. The Wiz Kids took more baby steps, and that’s what counts. All nine of Washington’s players scored in double figures, which is the first time in franchise history that it’s had at least nine hoopers […]

The Dallas Mavericks organization could not have alienated their loyal fanbase more if they tried when they decided to trade away Luka Doncic, their loyal 25-year-old superstar who led them to the NBA Finals last season, to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by Anthony Davis. To make matters worse, Davis will be […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch did not mince words after his team’s 128-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Minnesota was heading into the game on a three-game winning streak, including an encouraging victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Unfortunately, Monday night showed that this team has a long way to go before being a […]

It seems like the stars are aligning for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past few weeks. Not only have they been playing their hearts out on the floor, they have also managed to swing a trade for Luka Doncic — causing such a massive uproar in the sports world. It did not seem likely […]

In something that remains very difficult to believe, Luka Doncic is now teammates with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, the Purple and Gold faithful have always been a bit delusional in that they believe that the biggest stars of the game will always come play for LA, but somehow, the Lakers were […]

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently offered a glowing assessment of Jimmy Butler’s transition onto Golden State, praising his quick adaptation and basketball IQ. After Butler’s impressive debut, which saw him score 25 points in a 132-111 win over the Chicago Bulls, Kerr expressed his admiration for the All-Star’s seamless integration into the Warriors’ system. […]

The NBA officially selected Trae Young for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but not in the way many expected. After ruling out Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, officials named the Atlanta Hawks star as an injury replacement. Initially, Young felt upset about being overlooked for the All-Star Game, missing out on both the starting ballot […]

The Boston Celtics did their best snowbird impression on Monday night, leaving the New England cold and making themselves at home in Florida at the Kaseya Center en route to a 103-85 beatdown of the Miami Heat. The Celtics have won seven straight games in the Heat’s building (including the playoffs) and are a league-best […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 129-128 by the Sacramento Kings on Monday. The Mavs battled despite Daniel Gafford suffering a knee injury in the second quarter, but they were ultimately defeated in overtime. It was a disappointing result in the end. However, before the game, Kyrie Irving was selected as an NBA All-Star […]

Luka Doncic was involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history ahead of the trade deadline as he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he made his debut on Monday night in LA. He was originally supposed to make his debut on Saturday, but it was pushed back due to a […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost to the Boston Celtics on Monday night, 103-85, it was also the debut of newcomers Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Kyle Anderson. All were involved in the trade that sent former Heat star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors as head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the […]

When the Golden State Warriors pulled off a trade for Jimmy Butler, fan reaction was mixed. After all, Butler had tanked his value so much by burning his bridges with the Miami Heat, and yet the Warriors didn’t just decide to trade for him, they also decided to sign him to a two-year, $111 contract […]