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The New York Knicks have found themselves in the Eastern Conference Finals, and they have a good chance of making it to the NBA Finals. First, they have to get past the Indiana Pacers, and they have the team to do so. One reason why their chances of making it to the finals are high […]

Jeremiah Fears is considered one of the top prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft thanks to his elite athleticism, playmaking ability, and potential as a lead guard. At 6’4″, Fears has the ideal size for an NBA point guard. His tight handle and ability to create plays in multiple ways make him one of the […]

With the Boston Celtics surrounded by trade rumors around the team’s star players, there’s no doubt that the names of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been speculated. As Tatum’s season-ending injury with the Celtics was the catalyst for the immense amount of rumors, the latest reporting from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel cements how the team […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are already off to a hot start in 2025 with new releases and imaginative iterations of the classic sneakers Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan made so famous. As the calendar year carries on, we’re already hearing rumors of scheduled releases for upcoming 2026, namely this upcoming Air Jordan 14 “Black/University Blue” […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards speaks his mind, and while fans love him for it, the NBA is often not too keen on the choice of Edwards’ words. Edwards’ use of profanity, in particular, has consistently drawn the attention of the NBA, which has fined Edwards numerous times. After the Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss, Edwards […]

With the rumors swirling around the Boston Celtics regarding possible trades, one name that has been brought up multiple times is star Derrick White. While such teams as the Golden State Warriors have been linked to the Celtics guard, ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel broke down how the team truly feels about White. In Siegel’s latest reporting […]

Michael Wilbon didn’t sugarcoat a single word when it came to comparing LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. During a fiery appearance on ESPN’s Get Up, the veteran analyst made it clear: don’t expect him to place LeBron on a higher pedestal than Kobe, or even Magic, Russell, or Jordan, per TheSpun. Wilbon’s comments came after […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith placed the blame for the perceived “negativity” surrounding the NBA’s greatest-of-all-time (GOAT) debate squarely on the shoulders of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his inner circle. During Friday’s episode of First Take, Smith argued that the ongoing tension in discussions comparing James to Michael Jordan stems not from analysts […]

The Golden State Warriors already tried shoehorning a traditional center and shooting-challenged forward next to Draymond Green in the starting lineup. It didn’t work. “I don’t want to start next season with Draymond as our starting 5,” Steve Kerr said at his end-of-season media availability less than 48 hours after the Stephen Curry-less Dubs fell […]

Fans are not happy with ESPN’s latest broadcasting experiment, to say the least. As ESPN attempted to use virtual reality highlights during the Oklahoma City Thunder-Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals matchup, many let the company know how poorly the idea was coming across. The broadcast opted to show off its virtual reality clip to re-create […]

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul clarified this week that he is not directly involved in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ decision on whether to retire. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Paul said he had “no idea” what James plans to do and emphasized that their focus remains on evaluating offseason priorities, including the […]

When it comes to the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics always expect to be one of the final teams standing. This organization made it to six of the last eight Eastern Conference Finals entering the 2024-25 season, and they entered the postseason this season as a 61-win 2-seed and the defending NBA champions. Entering the […]

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul has responded to recent criticism of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made by longtime NBA agent David Falk, who once represented Michael Jordan. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Paul pushed back against Falk’s suggestion that James has “cherry-picked” his teams throughout his career, calling the comments “unfair” and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder now lead their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-0 as they recently won Game 2 in convincing fashion. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show once again, finishing with 38 points and leading them to victory. The Thunder guard is coming off of winning the MVP award, and to pay respect to […]

The majority of the players in the NBA’s 20K points club are Basketball Hall of Famers. It’s a group that’s composed of players who have cemented their legacies as some of the best in the sport. But while scoring 20,000 points is a huge feat, there are some special players who weren’t able to accomplish […]

After taking care of business against the Detroit Pistons and pulling off the shocker against the Boston Celtics, the New York Knicks have returned to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. However, the road to a championship only gets tougher, as they draw a familiar foe in the Indiana Pacers, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive playoff run on Thursday night, securing a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. With the win, Oklahoma City takes a 2-0 lead in the series, led once again by newly crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s relentless scoring and control of the […]

Anthony Edwards summed up his frustration after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a simple remark: “I definitely gotta shoot more. I only took 13 f—— shots,” That one slip was all it took for the NBA to hit him with a $50,000 fine for using profanity in a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder got another convincing win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking them down 118-103 in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again had a strong performance finishing with 38 points, as he was just coming off a day where he was announced the MVP of the league. The Thunder star had some special guests […]

Back in April, Baylor University freshman VJ Edgecombe announced his intention to apply for the NBA Draft. After his one-and-done season in the NCAA, he is considered to be one of the most athletic prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft Class. In a Bears uniform, Edgecombe averaged 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showing why he’s the MVP of the NBA in the Western Conference Finals with the team up 2-0, there have been many critics about his style of play. With some saying that the Thunder guard baits for fouls during the game just to get cheap points at […]

The New York Knicks could not have lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in a worse way, and Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend let them know about it. One day after the Indiana Pacers’ thrilling victory in Madison Square Garden, the influencer had all the ammunition she needed to take a shot at the Big […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were not able to tie the series going back home, as they lost 118-103 in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Some of the same problems that haunted them in Game 1 came back to face them two days later, and one of them was the play of Julius Randle. In […]

Kristaps Porzingis has emerged as a major trade option for the Boston Celtics. After being knocked out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks, the Celtics are expected to make some big roster changes. Porzingis, a unique and versatile player in the modern NBA, could be on his way out. With the […]

The Toronto Maple leafs are starting what could be a summer of significant change after moving on from one of the organization’s most influential figures in the last decade. They chose not to renew the contract of Brendan Shanahan, who served as the team’s president and alternate governor since 2014. This decision could have major […]

The Iowa State men’s basketball team watched a once promising campaign turn to dust due to injury troubles, while the football Cyclones enjoyed arguably their best season ever but missed out on a momentous Playoff berth after a blowout loss to Arizona State in the Big 12 title game. Despite those disappointing endings, both programs […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a stunning comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but it wasn’t just the final score that had the NBA world talking. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain went viral for his raw, real-time reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch shot that forced overtime against the New York Knicks. McCain […]

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted with the 11th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, little did everyone know that he would blossom into the player he is today. Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that sought him as one of the main returns in the iconic Paul George trade that keeps on giving, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to trust their process versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, using their defensive toughness and offensive efficiency to grind down their opponent in the 2025 Western Conference Finals. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 38 points and eight assists, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren combined to form a potent secondary punch […]

It’s natural for the team down 2-0 in an NBA Playoffs series to be frustrated, struggling to come up with answers, but the frustration the Minnesota Timberwolves are feeling at the moment is boiling over to their play on the court. During their 118-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder now two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, the spotlight is rightfully on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—not only for his on-court dominance but for the leadership imprint he’s left on the team. After OKC’s 118-103 Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, head […]

Whenever someone in the NBA ascends to greatness, they tend to attract more and more vitriol. For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 NBA MVP and the best player on the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder that’s now up 2-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals courtesy of a 118-103 win on Thursday night, he […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves now have a hole to dig out of. Oklahoma City grabbed a 2-0 lead by rolling to the 118-103 Game 2 win Thursday. Anthony Edwards may have passed franchise legend Kevin Garnett in one category. But one analyst pointed out how Mike Conley could hold the key to a turnaround. Timberwolves reporter […]

Julius Randle appears to have gotten a new lease in his playoff life with the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the 2021 and 2023 NBA playoffs, back when he was with the New York Knicks, he was very prone to poor shooting nights and didn’t rise to the level that was needed as one of his team’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have taken control of the Western Conference Finals, but it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s viral moment before Game 2 that had fans buzzing across the NBA world. In a widely shared clip, the 2024-2025 NBA MVP casually signed a fan’s forehead while walking into the arena, setting off a wave of […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially the 2025 NBA MVP award winner, and he certainly played like it in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals clash. He put up 38 points on 12-21 shooting from the field and, as per usual, was a force to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have maintained a unified front over the last couple of years both during and after their games. They huddle together in courtside interviews and constantly horse around like they are back on the playground. Their youthful enthusiasm is pure and infectious. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the franchise’s leader and superstar, kept that strong […]

Anthony Edwards made franchise playoff history that involved Kevin Garnett during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Throughout Garnett’s playoff career with the Timberwolves, he averaged 22.3 points per game after 47 total appearances. After his last appearance with the franchise in 2004, […]

The NBA news took an unexpected detour before Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and this time, it wasn’t about Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It was about Stephen A. Smith — or more specifically, his flamboyant entrance that instantly went viral on social media. Sporting a lavender suit, dark sunglasses, and enough swagger […]