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The Dallas Mavericks faithful are still in some ways despondent over the shocking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and Mavs head coach Jason Kidd says the fans are well within their right to express their sadness and frustration. When the Mavericks traded Doncic, their franchise cornerstone, to the Lakers, Dallas fans […]

There is really no way to describe what happened at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. A total of 10 different players with at least one championship were traded, and nine different All-Stars now find themselves on new teams, headlined by Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. On top of all the trades, no storyline was greater […]

De’Aaron Fox officially debuted for the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, posting 24 points and 13 assists to help his new team squeak out a win versus the Atlanta Hawks. He is now in the place that was reported to be his preferred destination when the Sacramento Kings opened up trade talks last week. Moving […]

It’s one thing to engineer a one-sided deal, but the Washington Wizards pulled off a heist just before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Not only did they acquire a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies, but they gave up little to get it. The full details are below, via NBA.com. Wizards get: Colby Jones Alex […]

Dwyane Wade’s net worth in 2025 is $170 million. Wade is undoubtedly one of the best shooting guards in the history of the NBA. The Miami Heat legend retired in 2019 with a first-ballot Hall of Fame-worthy resume that includes three NBA championships (2006, 2012, and 2013), a Finals MVP (2006), and eight All-NBA nods. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards will play on Friday night. Cleveland, the best team in the NBA, will play a Washington team that currently holds the worst record in the league. Still, the Cavs will not overlook their opponent. Donovan Mitchell is dealing with an injury heading into the game, so will he be […]

After the five-team Jimmy Butler blockbuster trade to the Golden State Warriors became official, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr discussed the benefits of adding a player of Bulter’s caliber to his roster. Joining superstar Stephen Curry and veteran Draymond Green, Kerr is confident Jimmy will be a catalyst to stopping Golden State’s epic collapses in […]

The Phoenix Suns will be facing the Utah Jazz, and they may be without two of their key players. Kevin Durant is on the injury report with a left ankle sprain, and Bradley Beal has left great toe soreness. The Suns are still trying to get their season on track after dropping their last three […]

The Detroit Pistons will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. Cade Cunningham is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury and playing status vs. the 76ers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Cade Cunningham […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and for the most part, the Boston Celtics stood pat. That certainly wasn’t true for the rest of the league, as a plethora of big blockbuster trades were made. And while the C’s weren’t directly involved in those deals, the ever-changing makeup of the league could […]

Even though the Miami Heat traded away Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, there have been new details emerged of the faltered relationship between the two parties. As Butler had qualms with the Heat regarding their long-term commitment and other aspects, the star believed the team willfully made changes to shut him out. As […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to four games with a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. However, Charles Barkley’s comments during TNT’s Inside the NBA halftime show sparked controversy among Lakers fans. With Los Angeles leading 69-49 at halftime, a fan asked Barkley when he would apologize to […]

Quentin Grimes is on the move again. At this point in his NBA career, the Philadelphia 76ers’ new wing is perhaps more accustomed to moving places than he is to staying put. Although he’s joining another new team at the trade deadline, familiarity with some of the new faces should make his transition easier. Grimes […]

Kyle Kuzma’s net worth in 2025 is $13 million. Kuzma is a new forward for the Milwaukee Bucks following a trade with the Washington Wizards. He is an All-Rookie First Team player and an NBA champion. Here is a closer look at Kyle Kuzma’s net worth in 2025. What is Kyle Kuzma’s net worth in […]

Vince Carter’s net worth in 2025 is $110 million. The former high-school standout turned it into a four-decade-long NBA career. Since his retirement from the NBA, Carter has since become an NBA analyst. Let’s look at Vince Carter’s net worth in 2025. What is Vince Carter’s net worth in 2025?: $110 million (estimate) People forget […]

As the details of the fallout between Miami Heat president Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler continue to emerge, the letter stemming from his latest suspension has come to the forefront. In the letter, signed “Sincerely, Patrick J. Riley,” Butler’s actions were viewed as sustained insubordination and unacceptable defiance. He was warned that any future misconduct […]

The NBA trade deadline was one of the busiest that it’s been in years, and a number of superstars were on the move to new teams. One of those trades was Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, which ended up involving several players and five teams. It took some time to get it approved, […]

The NBA trade deadline is over, and the Phoenix Suns have shot themselves in the foot. Unfortunately, Devin Booker might be caught in the crossfire of it. After numerous trade conversations surrounding Kevin Durant surfaced, he expressed a disinterest in the team following the trade deadline. While these are only reports, Phoenix did say they […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived veteran center Daniel Theis, after acquiring him in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. As part of the deal, the Thunder sent cash considerations to the Pelicans for Theis and a 2031 second-round pick The move freed up space for the […]

After a months-long saga, Jimmy Butler is no longer a member of the Miami Heat. Now with the Golden State Warriors, Butler is preparing to debut for his new team against, coincidentally, one of his former teams. Butler, who was traded by Miami to the Warriors earlier this week, is expected to suit up for […]

Kanye West is back to making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Months after issuing an apology for his antisemitic remarks, the artist formerly known as West has doubled down, declaring he will not be apologizing this time. His latest outburst took over X (formerly Twitter) on Friday (Feb. 7), spiraling from his thoughts on […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran LeBron James has a very simple reaction to passing Michael Jordan as the oldest NBA player to score 40 points in a game. “What do I think? That I’m old,” James said humorously, per ESPN, after helping his team defeat the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. James scored 42 points in […]

NBA superstars are expected to perform on a nightly basis. In fact, as early as entering the NBA, the expectations are high for superstars to perform from the get-go. While these players usually perform up to par, that isn’t always the case. Before Luka Doncic makes his highly anticipated debut with the Los Angeles Lakers […]

When the Golden State Warriors made the Jimmy Butler trade, many were surprised, including Draymond Green. As Butler made his public demands known, the Warriors weren’t on the top of his list. However, when he was traded, there was a moment of clarity. Butler joins Green, and Stephen Curry as the team’s next Big 3. […]

As the Miami Heat have traded away Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, the chapter has officially closed on what was a highly successful partnership, one that ended in less than ideal terms. With Heat players reacting after the Butler trade, the last few months for the disgruntled star were tense, including the time […]

There are a lot of iconic moments in Michael Jordan’s career. There’s the flu game, the shrug, and the shot over Ehlo just to name a few. However, you’d be hard-pressed to believe that one of Jordan’s most iconic memories in basketball actually transpired outside the NBA just a few months after his rookie season […]

NBA 2K25 will be free to play this weekend on both Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, allowing Game Pass members to try out the latest basketball simulation game for free. NBA 2K25 adds an all-new dribble engine, Pro Stick Rhythm shooting, a new Era in MyNBA, and much more. And now, those who haven’t […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world last Saturday by agreeing to a Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. The deal was not expected, as it even surprised Doncic and Davis. Doncic’s new teammate, LeBron James, is excited to join forces with the former Mavs star. “I’m looking forward to (playing with Doncic),” […]

Former first-overall pick Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets are actively negotiating a buyout, league sources told ClutchPoints. This report was confirmed by Shams Charania of ESPN on Friday morning. Simmons, 28, is in the final year of his contract and making $40.3 million. Once he reaches an agreement with the Nets and clears waivers, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered February with the best record in the NBA but the third-best odds to win the 2025 NBA Finals. However, after trading for De’Andre Hunter at the Feb. 6 trade deadline, their title odds noticeably increased. Most sportsbooks priced the Cavs near 9-1 to win the 2025 NBA Finals, but following the […]

A new saga between the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant is developing, according to Brian Windhorst. And it’s not one that Suns fans will like to hear. For starters, the Suns were still receiving aggressive Durant trade calls on Thursday. He made it clear that he didn’t want to be traded and that he wanted […]

After the Luka Doncic trade, it has been difficult for Mavericks fans, and first-year Dallas guard Klay Thompson understands that completely. As the face of the franchise was traded for Anthony Davis, fans were irate. They weren’t upset at acquiring Davis, but that they lost Doncic. He helped them reach the 2024 NBA Finals and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is excited about the team’s new make-up. The Lakers made headlines around the world for trading for Luka Doncic. Then in quieter fashion, the team bulked up the front court by adding center Mark Williams. James is not worried at all about team chemistry, in light of the recent […]

There’s not a lot of qualms about the Los Angeles Lakers’ moves at the NBA trade deadline. In fact, they were arguably the biggest winners coming out of it. They answered concerns about their future by bringing in Luka Doncic. Moreover, they fortified his acquisition by trading for a 23-year-old athletic center, Mark Williams. Although […]

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t have the most exciting NBA trade deadline, but they were able to make a necessary move to bolster the roster for the second half of the 2024-25 season. Marcus Smart was sent to the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal that brought Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, a 2025 second-round pick […]

The Brooklyn Nets were expected to be major sellers at the NBA trade deadline. Earlier in the 2024-25 season, they made some noise by trading away Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers for some draft picks. There were also strong expectations that the Nets were moving on from their veterans like Cam Johnson in […]

Ben Simmons has played his last game for the Brooklyn Nets. The team officially ruled the three-time All-Star out for Friday’s matchup with the Miami Heat. League sources told ClutchPoints that the Nets and Simmons are finalizing a buyout, allowing him to join a playoff contender as he attempts to earn a new contract. The […]

Since LeBron James is still playing at an All-NBA level at 40 years of age, he is bound to keep setting records and join elite company. The hoops legend added another milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. James became the only other 40-year-old besides fellow all-time […]

LOS ANGELES – Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, JJ Redick was unable to comment on the team’s trade for Mark Williams as it had not yet been made official by the NBA. But the trade became official before the game ended, paving the way for JJ […]