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For the third series in a row, Paul George, Tyronn Lue, and the LA Clippers bounced back from an 0-2 hole to win Game 3. The Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 3, 106-92, giving them their first win of the series. Bouncing back from the heartbreaking Game 2 loss wasn’t easy, however. Paul […]

Terance Mann has been one of the biggest breakout stories in these NBA playoffs. The 2nd-year guard has been cooking for the Los Angeles Clippers, and has figured in some big-time performances when his team needed it most. Former Clippers guard Sindarius Thornwell has taken notice of Mann’s postseason coming out party, and couldn’t help […]

Magic Johnson is back on a super-yacht in Greece. Summer has officially started. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers legend posted a characteristically goofy yet luxurious video showing the 61-year old lifting weights while on a nifty-looking boat in the Greek Islands: I’m officially on vacation and still working out 😁 pic.twitter.com/6ZeLf4ACdx — Earvin Magic […]

Nothing is set in stone in the NBA Draft. Even if the Detroit Pistons have already won the NBA Lottery and will be allowed to select first in the 2021 NBA Draft, trades can still shake up draft night as they have in the past. Whether it was the Milwaukee Bucks trading Dirk Nowitzki to […]

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne suffered an ankle injury in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals and did not return versus the Los Angeles Clippers. He played just four minutes and had two points. Though the Suns’ loss is not the direct consequence of his absence, there’s no denying Payne has been a key […]

Chris Paul’s return for Game 3 was highly anticipated but it didn’t exactly end in an ideal way. The Phoenix Suns lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 106-92, seeing an end to their nine-game winning streak. It was a bit ironic that the Suns tasted defeat in Paul’s return after sitting out several days for […]

After finally being cleared to play for Game 3 of the WCF, Chris Paul finally spoke up about recently testing positive of COVID-19. The Phoenix Suns star had to miss the first two games of the series after it was confirmed that the 36-year-old did test positive shortly after they wrapped up their second-round series […]

Apart from the NBA Conference Finals, fans are keenly observing the coaching staff and front office movements around the league. The latest one to enter the headlines is Jason Kidd, who’s now officially the new coach of Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. There have been objections to this, particularly by some fans who have […]

The Golden State Warriors know where they stand in the 2021 NBA Draft after Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Warriors will be picking seventh and 14th in this year’s process unless they make a trade beforehand. That said, whatever the Warriors do, their draft picks could still be considered as assets and can help the […]

Apparently, Los Angeles Lakers megastar LeBron James has a lot of time on his hands. He has been intently following the NBA Playoffs, posting his thoughts regularly on Twitter. But now, it looks like LeBron could direct his attention elsewhere. It’s no secret that LBJ is a man of numerous interests. He’s into producing TV […]

Kawhi Leonard has, and always will be, an enigma in the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers superstar is the hardest man to read in the entire league, and his Game 3 experience felt extremely on-brand. As the Clippers took on the Phoenix Suns in a virtual do-or-die contest, Kawhi Leonard was seen enjoying the action […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George continued his insane scoring run on Thursday to lead his team to a huge 106-92 win over the Phoenix Suns. The 31-year-old swingman silenced all his haters once again and dropped another impressive game, scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists to lead the way for LA. PG […]

Things got a bit chippy between Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George and Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul. The tension between the two went up in the middle of Game 3 in Staples Center as the two were seen exchanging some sweet nothings as the series between the Clippers and the Suns continues to heat up. […]

It’s official. Former point guard Jason Kidd is heading back to the city of Dallas to be the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. With his arrival, Kidd has now gone full circle from being drafted as the second overall pick back in 1994 to winning a championship with the squad in 2011 and […]

While most NBA players would choose to recuperate after an injury-riddled campaign, Kevin Durant and James Harden did the exact opposite. Just days after a painful exit in the NBA Playoffs, the two Brooklyn Nets stars committed to playing for Team USA in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Obviously, this would mean they’ll have a shorter […]

Everything’s coming up Clippers in Game 3. Los Angeles got a miraculous gift from their All-Star Paul George, who made an improbable half-court buzzer-beater to end the third quarter. Check out the Clippers star showing off his loooong-range skills here below: PAUL GEORGE BANKS IT IN FROM HALFCOURT AT THE 3RD QUARTER BUZZER!pic.twitter.com/RTZzmDsP8i — ClutchPoints […]

Damian Lillard has always remained loyal to the Portland Trail Blazers. Now more than ever, though, his resolve is going to get tested. After another disappointing campaign for the Blazers, it appears that Lillard is no longer as happy as he once was in Portland. There have been rumors of a potential move away from […]

The Phoenix Suns just got one point guard back from the sidelines, but now they lose another. Spark plug point guard Cameron Payne has been ruled out for the rest of Game 3. The news on the Suns guard was reported by ClutchPoints’ Clippers reporter Tomer Azarly. Cam Payne (left ankle) will not return to […]

Trae Young is the superstar everyone loves to hate. The Atlanta Hawks guard has been spectacular in these playoffs thus far, but it’s his unabashed taunts to the crowd and trash talk to opposing players that’s gotten people’s attention. Decades ago, there was another offensive juggernaut tormenting the New York Knicks as well. Reggie Miller […]

David Fizdale once felt like he was floating atop the Empire State Building after he was named as coach of the New York Knicks. He had a young squad led by new acquisition Julius Randle and lottery pick Julius Randle. The future seemed bright. Until it wasn’t. After just 104 games with the Knicks, Fizdale […]

There is a new normal for the Phoenix Suns in Game 3—at least for Devin Booker who will be wearing a protective mask Thursday night. To recall, the All-Star shooting guard broke his nose in Game 2 after what seemed to be a collision with L.A. Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley. Despite being hurt, Booker […]

Scottie Pippen pretty much put the NBA world into a frenzy after his scandalous GQ interview was published. One of the more contentious bits from the unfiltered interview was Pippen’s revelation about his relationship with former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. As it turns out, there’s much more to this than what we saw on […]

The Space Jam sequel gets a game tie-in that lets players control LeBron James and beat up robots. Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get to sample the game ahead of the world. The game comes out exclusively on the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks service on July 1. But don’t worry, LeBron fans – Space […]

Game 3 between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers features the return of Chris Paul. The game also includes Suns guard Devin Booker sporting a mask after receiving stitches in a Game 2 incident. To prepare for the wearing of said mask, Booker reached out to former NBA star and Detroit Pistons star Richard […]

Ben Simmons, Doc Rivers, Charles Barkley, Phil Jackson. These are just a few NBA personalities that Scottie Pippen has decided to declare war on after his interview for GQ was published. As it turns out, the Chicago Bulls legend could not care less. Pippen’s scandalous statements have made headlines with some folks criticizing him for […]

The Phoenix Suns will finally get their star point guard back on Wednesday when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Chris Paul has finally cleared the league’s health and safety protocols and has been confirmed for Game 3 — excellent news for the Suns, no doubt. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an early playoff exit just months after winning an NBA title. A first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns was too much to overcome, especially after a tough injury to Anthony Davis loomed large for the Lakers. James recently made an appearance on Road Trippin, and was asked about his former […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken a commanding 2-0 lead and are now heading to Los Angeles for Game 3. The Clippers have been down 2-0 in both of the first two series and came back to win. With star Suns guard Chris Paul returning and Clippers star Kawhi Leonard still out, the Suns will be […]

Jason Kidd, who helped the Dallas Mavericks win their only NBA championship as the team’s point guard in 2011, is very close to becoming the new head coach of the Mavs and Luka Doncic, according to reports from ESPN journalists Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon. The Dallas Mavericks are closing in on the hiring a […]

Al Horford is making his way back to the Boston Celtics. Two years after parting ways with the team, the five-time All-Star is now set for an emotional return to Beantown in a trade deal that sent Kemba Walker to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Horford recently shared his honest thoughts on the trade as he […]

Boston Celtics legend Danny Ainge recently stepped down from his role as president of the C’s as he embarks on his next journey in the basketball world. In the process, he’s selling his ridiculous Wellesley mansion that is listed for a whopping $4.5 million. Crazy part? He purchased it in 2003 for just $2.3 million. […]

Scottie Pippen definitely ruffled a few feathers in his recent interview with GQ. One of the personalities that were on his radar was none other than fellow Hall of Famer and former teammate with the Houston Rockets, Charles Barkley. It’s no secret that Pip and Barkley weren’t/aren’t the best of friends, and in his recent […]

Scottie Pippen was in the news on Thursday after an interview with GQ and in the process, he spoke on the difference between Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Pippen acknowledged the difference between the two stars, and his comments are, well, interesting. Scottie Pippen on the difference between […]

Currently holding the No. 3 pick in this year’s NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot going for them right now. This comes with plenty of opportunities for their front office to explore, specifically how to use this pick as leverage to facilitate a trade. This summer is bound to have plenty of blockbuster […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen had many great moments with the franchise, including six championships alongside Michael Jordan. However, Pippen had his share of lows as well, including when he benched himself for the final play of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in 1994 during Jordan’s first retirement. With 1.8 seconds left […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young is garnering most of the attention during the team’s playoff run, but John Collins is quietly proving why he’s a max player in the NBA. Collins has had something of a tumultuous season. He voiced displeasure at his lack of involvement in the team’s offense early in the season, notably […]

The Orlando Magic had dreams of landing a top 3 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Instead, they ended up at No. 5. It’s not the worst case scenario, but for a team that had a 14% chance at landing the No. 1 overall pick (tied for the best odds), it’s not too flashy either. […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro might be out of the playoffs, but he’s still making a difference in the community in South Beach. On Thursday, a Miami building collapsed which has killed one person and likely more. Herro offered a helping hand after by showing up on the scene to offer food and water to […]

Former NBA legend Scottie Pippen had some seriously harsh critiques of Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons and how he was utilized by Doc Rivers. Pippen said he felt Rivers totally misused Simmons and should have just pulled him at the end of games to avoid him going to the free-throw line. He then ripped into […]