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Growing up in Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook dreamt of winning championships for the Lakers. He would even (try) sneaking out of school to attend the parades after the triumphs of his idol and future friend Kobe Bryant. 14 years into his NBA career, he’ll finally have a chance to compete for a title in the […]

It was the featured Summer League matchup on Tuesday night and the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons lived up to the hype. No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham dropped 20 points while the No. 2 pick, Jalen Green, poured in 25 points. Following the win for the Rockets, Green made it known he’s still got […]

Coming off a disastrous NBA season that was riddled with injuries and health and safety protocols during the regular season and playoffs, the 2021-22 NBA season is bound to have a new outlook. With a handful of teams coming back to full strength and looking to dethrone the Milwaukee Bucks as the 2022 NBA champions, […]

LAS VEGAS -All of the NBA’s incoming rookies officially made their professional debuts over the weekend. Many of the rookies were impressive, but only a few have stood out amongst others. New Orleans Pelicans rookie Trey Murphy has been one of those standouts. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, Murphy gave insight into feeling slighted […]

Luka Doncic secured another bag as he officially signed a five-year extension with the Dallas Mavericks worth a whopping $207 million. According to various reports, Doncic said there was zero doubt that he would extend his stay with the Mavericks. There’s no denying that Doncic is now the face of the Mavericks and arguably, even […]

The hits keep coming for Dennis Schroder. Everyone seems to be piling on him after his unceremonious exit from the Los Angeles Lakers. Turning $84 million in guaranteed money into less than $6 million with the Boston Celtics will do that to you. Add Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal to the growing list of Schroder critics. […]

The New York Knicks are one of the teams highly interested in acquiring the services of Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard if he asks for a trade. The Knicks were also tied to rumors linking Kevin Durant before he eventually chose the crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets. While Lillard and Durant aren’t in Knicks uniforms, […]

Isaiah Thomas just put on the performance of a lifetime, but it wasn’t on an NBA hardcourt. The 2-time All-Star blew up for 81 points in Jamal Crawford’s Pro-Am league, paying unintentional homage to Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. The man dropped 81 points and defenders alike. For a brief period, he was looking […]

After a one-year stint with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Kelly Oubre Jr. bolted and signed with the Charlotte Hornets on a two-year deal. Curry, who is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game and is a 12-year veteran, served as a role model and mentor for younger […]

In an early battle of this year’s top picks, no.2 was better than no. 1. Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets defeated Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The game was certainly hyped even before tip-off, as it was […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Chicago Bulls this offseason after signing a deal worth $85 million for three years. While the money may be a factor in his decision, the former San Antonio Spurs guard emphasized he has more reasons for choosing the Windy City franchise. According to DeRozan, the prospect of playing alongside Zach LaVine […]

The New York Knicks made a strong move in the offseason by acquiring Kemba Walker. While some might view it as a risk, considering Walker is coming off a mediocre, injury-riddled season with the Boston Celtics, the prolific playmaker can definitely do wonders for the Knicks. In fact, even before playing a second in the […]

Every NBA fan has probably heard it by now. Dennis Schroder turned down an $84 million offer from the Los Angeles Lakers back in March in anticipation of a bigger pay day. The narrative for the entire offseason has been how he’s not going to be able to approach that figure given how poorly he […]

After spending 10 years with the San Antonio Spurs, Patty Mills will finally move on to the next chapter of his career after he signed for the title-contending Brooklyn Nets. The Spurs will always be a classy organization and this was evident as they posted on social media an emotional message regarding Patty Mills’ departure. […]

The Brooklyn Nets raised a few eyebrows when they announced the signing of David Duke Jr. The good news is that this David Duke is a 6-foot-5 guard from Providence College. He is by no means related to the David Duke who formerly served as the Grand Wizard of the Klu Klux Klan. There’s no […]

Before Stephen Curry, there was Monta Ellis for the Golden State Warriors. He was highly instrumental in the We Believe run and in the years after that. Unfortunately for Ellis, the arrival of Curry made him dispensable and he was eased out of the Warriors. He had productive stints with the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas […]

When the Washington Wizards traded Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers, they got two experienced marksmen in return with Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Wizards are in dire need of shooters because they were one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the NBA last season. Washington also addressed this issue by drafting […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard and superstar Kyrie Irving is always outspoken may it be regarding the NBA, social justice, politics, religion, and other issues all around the globe. Aside from the Nike drama and his donation of a solar water center in Pakistan, Irving has been relatively quiet this offseason. The controversial Nets star recently […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of an eventful offseason after a disappointing postseason run. They lost to the Phoenix Suns in the opening round after leading the series, 2-1. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka then went out and rebuilt the roster to fit around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The most notable […]

The Golden State Warriors are bent on reclaiming their seat alongside the league’s elite teams. Yet, true to Joe Lacob’s “light years” claim, the Dubs are looking for more pieces to bolster their stacked lineup. Ben Simmons’ name has been floating for quite some time as a potential trade acquisition for the Warriors. It presents […]

Rookie Sharife Cooper saved the day for the Atlanta Hawks with a buzzer-beater in their Summer League showdown with the Indiana Pacers. Trae Young, who was in Las Vegas to watch, was so hyped that he almost broke the rules. Cooper pulled off the insane corner game-winner for the Hawks following a botched inbound save […]

Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham and Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green will forever be tied to one another. Being selected as the first and second picks overall will do that. That’s why the Pistons-Rockets showdown in Las Vegas doesn’t feel like just your ordinary NBA Summer League matchup. It could very well be the first […]

It looks like Andre Drummond is going to enjoy life with his new team. The Philadelphia 76ers appear to put so much more value on Drummond as compared to his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. At least this is what Sixers head coach Doc Rivers seems to be implying right now. Rivers had nothing […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards, people asked questions about how the mercurial point guard will fit alongside superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. For them to mesh and make it work, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has a massive challenge for the new big three in an interview […]

Kyle Kuzma had a roller coaster of a first career stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s why he was able to share so many great anecdotes in his goodbye piece on The Players Tribune entitled To My Lakers Family. His most detailed Lakers stories were undoubtedly the ones with Kobe Bryant. Seemingly any young player that wore […]

Lionel Messi absolutely shocked the entire sporting world after it was revealed that he was leaving boyhood club Barcelona after 17 years. It was confirmed on Tuesday that the 34-year-old was set to sign a massive $104 million, two-year contract with PSG. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was one of the first NBA personalities […]

Many consider Michael Jordan to be the greatest player of all time. Most of these folks believe that MJ would have been an unstoppable force even in today’s NBA. Count Metta World Peace as one of the firm believers in this notion. On a recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Metta explained exactly why […]

Now that Russell Westbrook plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, he’ll be embodying the spirit of Kobe Bryant every time he steps on the court — as he’s done his entire career, no matter the uniform. Westbrook’s unique competitive drive is what first earned the respect and admiration of Bryant, who Westbrook idolized as a […]

The Boston Celtics have officially acquired German point guard Dennis Schroder in a one-year deal worth the mid-level tax exception of $5.9 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Deal will be for the $5.9M exception, per source. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 10, 2021 Schroder’s name has been going around the rumor mill over the […]

Russell Westbrook has never won an NBA championship, which remains the ultimate on-the-court goal for him and the Los Angeles Lakers this season. However, 14 years into a Hall of Fame-caliber and record-setting NBA career — on top of immeasurable off-the-court work — Westbrook doesn’t feel like he has anything left to prove, to anybody. […]

It’s been nearly two decades since the basketball world was witness to what is easily the most infamous brawl in the entire history of the NBA; The Malice At The Palace. On November 19, 2004, the Detroit Pistons hosted the Indiana Pacers in the Palace of Auburn Hills, in what would turn out to be […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry once again bypassed becoming part of Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. One of the best players in the NBA is eyeing a potential trip during the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris, which would mark his Olympic debut, surprisingly. However, it appears that Curry has some extra motivation, especially […]

Team chemistry is perhaps the biggest concern for the Los Angeles Lakers and their new-look squad entering the new season. The arrival of Russell Westbrook, in particular, could potentially complicate LA’s backcourt duties with LeBron James still expected to be the Lakers’ primary ball-handler. In his mind, though, Westbrook himself has no doubt that he’s […]

While he is probably the most silent superstar in the NBA, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard still has a slew of haters. After all, a lot of his critics will never forget how he forced a trade out of the San Antonio Spurs. Despite that, however, he also has a legion of fans ready […]

The Las Vegas Summer League has kicked off as NBA teams search for players to join their roster and players fight for their careers. Among them, some big names have made their way to Vegas, including LiAngelo Ball. However, one lesser name is Janis Timma, who suddenly went viral at the Summer League. The 29-year-old […]

Dennis Schroder was still a free agent over a week after free agency, and it appears he quickly regretted rejecting the four-year, $84 million extension the Los Angeles Lakers offered him during the 2020-21 season. The German guard’s bet on himself certainly did not pay off. Teams showed little to no interest in signing him […]

The Phoenix Suns are still looking for ways to upgrade their roster after falling just short in the NBA Finals and then making a few key moves in free agency, including giving Chris Paul a new long-term contract. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports the Suns are gauging trade interest in 202o lottery pick Jalen Smith, […]

The NBA has some questions to answer regarding tampering once again. The trades under investigation are the Chicago Bulls-New Orleans Pelicans trade involving Lonzo Ball and the Miami Heat-Toronto Raptors trade involving Kyle Lowry. The NBA has tried to cut down on tampering in recent years by implementing harsher penalties. But, according to Marc Stein, […]

The Dallas Mavericks were recently reported as a potential suitor for Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen as they try to add more talent around Luka Doncic, and Marc Stein is again confirming that interest. However, the Mavs’ best opportunity to acquire Markkanen is through an $11 million trade exception, and the young big […]