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Like the rest of the basketball world, Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards still couldn’t believe that Luka Doncic is now with the Los Angeles Lakers and that the Dallas Mavericks traded the 25-year-old Slovenian last weekend. Edwards’ initial reaction to the said trade had gone viral, thanks in large part to his candidness, […]

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference, while the Los Angeles Clippers have been average over their past ten games. Los Angeles sits sixth in the Western Conference with a 28-22 record, and Indiana is fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 28-21 record. The Pacers have won […]

The stunning decision by the Dallas Mavericks to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, took everybody by surprise. Mavericks fans all over have been protesting, either in front of the arena or on social media as they come to terms with the loss of a franchise superstar. Even Mavericks fan […]

For the past few seasons, the Washington Wizards have been downright terrible. It’s the same story this year, as they sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with an 8-41 record. With the franchise gearing towards a rebuild, expect the team to be major sellers at the trade deadline as they try to get […]

The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline will go down in the record books as one of the most shockingly entertaining weeks in league history. Amid the swirling rumors, ClutchPoints got a moment with Mitchell Johnson after the San Antonio Spurs made the move for De’Aaron Fox. The interim head coach shed some light on how the […]

LeBron James appears to be stoking the flames in his strained relationship with Drake. Just hours after the rapper subtly dissed him during a concert, the NBA icon took to Instagram to shower Kendrick Lamar with praise, adding a fresh layer to an already heated dynamic, per TMZ. LeBron’s Instagram Story featured a clip from […]

The Sacramento Kings introduced Zach LaVine on Wednesday following his acquisition from the Chicago Bulls, marking an unexpected reunion with former teammate DeMar DeRozan. During the press conference, LaVine shared a humorous take on teaming up with DeRozan once again. “I know a couple of guys on the team,” LaVine said. “Obviously, DeMar couldn’t stay […]

The NBA world is still offering its takes on the blockbuster trade that included Luka Doncic going to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Many people are still shocked by the trade, and they’re starting to slowly understand that anybody can be traded. The latest person to give their thoughts on the trade was […]

As De’Aaron Fox joins the San Antonio Spurs via a trade that registered around the NBA, the All-Star guard opens up about why he wanted to join the Silver and Black. “I just felt that this could be a special team,” Fox told reporters. The Spurs acquired the All-Star about a week after reports surfaced […]

Supermax contracts are one of the NBA’s most prized accomplishments, reserved for players who meet specific criteria, including All-NBA selections. Even the notion of a supermax deal isn’t just about money; it’s a testament to a player’s elite status. Taylor Jenkins believes that honor is a good bet for Beale Street’s most dominant big man. […]

The Sacramento Kings were involved in one of the biggest trades of the season earlier this week as they traded De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and they picked up Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls. There had been trade rumors surrounding LaVine for multiple seasons, and the Bulls finally pulled the trigger. Now, […]

The Sacramento Kings have acquired center Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints. This trade was first reported by NBA insider Marc Stein. Valanciunas, 32, had been a hot topic of trade discussions around the league in recent days leading up to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe, amid a three-point shooting tear last month, threw his hat into the ring for this year’s 3-Point Contest and doubled down on his admission after Monday’s win. He’s combined on a whopping 23-of-41 three-point attempts over the past five games, including when Joe tied his career-high eight threes in […]

Roughly 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do. Sources close to the team say that internally, there is a different sense of optimism about competing now, as well as the added runway trading for a 25-year-old Luka Doncic gives the team. The Lakers do still […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault spoke highly about his forward Ousmane Dieng after Monday’s 125-96 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Daigneault discussed the significance of beating a shorthanded Bucks before a reporter asked him about Dieng’s standout performance against Milwaukee. Dieng led Daigneault’s second unit with a season-high 21 points against the Bucks, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are ‘gaining traction‘ on a trade surrounding Brandon Ingram, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer on X. They’ve been engaged in talks involving the Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors. Funny enough, on Tuesday, Jeff Teague mentioned that the Hawks should trade for Brandon Ingram. Now, with Thursday’s deadline approaching, it […]

With the NBA trade deadline set for Thursday, speculation surrounding Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns continues to intensify. However, according to a report from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer on The Stein Line, Durant has “serious reservations” about the possibility of being traded to the Golden State Warriors for a second stint. Durant’s […]

Looking to bounce back from a frustrating loss to the Boston Celtics, the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting the road to take on a familiar rival: the Detroit Pistons. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Celtics 112-105, with injuries taking their toll on Cleveland. The Pistons, meanwhile, have been resting after losing […]

The Golden State Warriors have been aggressively pursuing a trade for Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant leading up to the NBA trade deadline. Despite ongoing communication between the two teams, Durant has made it clear that he holds no desire to reunite with Golden State, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. League sources with direct […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks traded Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards, Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a cryptic message on social media. Antetokounmpo tweeted out what one social media account is accusing the Bucks superstar of posting the colors of the Houston Rockets. The Greek Freak posted the red and white colors […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently scouring the trade market for another star to pair alongside Stephen Curry for the twilight years of his career. For a while, it looked like that star was going to be Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler; however, recently, reports surfaced from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst that Butler did not want […]

While the NBA’s Western Conference standings may be flattering, fans should not be deceived: The Memphis Grizzlies are a work in progress going into the NBA All-Star break. Injuries have wrecked the planned rotations since training camp but this 12-deep squad has persevered despite juggling Ja Morant’s sporadic absences. The All-Star point guard has missed […]

The Washington Wizards (8-41) plan to hold onto Khris Middleton following their trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. The deal, which sent Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, provides Washington with financial flexibility and opens up additional playing time for its young wing players, including AJ Johnson, who was also acquired in […]

As the Sacramento Kings take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, it will look a bit different with the recent blockbuster trade. Now former Kings star De’Aaron Fox was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs as general manager Monte McNair spoke to the media Wednesday about the trade. One of the simple questions McNair […]

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is reunited with DeMar DeRozan after the Chicago Bulls traded the veteran in a three-team deal with the San Antonio Spurs. The Kings honored De’Aaron Fox’s trade request last week, sending him to the Spurs, while DeRozan reunites with the guard he played with during his time with the Bulls. […]

NBA executives viewed Cam Johnson as one of the league’s most obvious trade candidates entering this year’s deadline. However, with the deadline less than 24 hours away, all is quiet on the Brooklyn Nets front. With trade speculation surrounding Johnson cooling, the veteran wing will return from a six-game injury absence on Wednesday vs. the Washington […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquiring veteran center Daniel Thies and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Theis, 32, has been involved in several trade rumors this season with the Pelicans looking to move below the tax line. Before making this trade with the Thunder, New Orleans […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green understands the trade buzz surrounding him. Although he’s been with the franchise for 12 years, anything can happen. After all, the Warriors are 100% discussing a Green trade as of writing this. Still, the forward understands the ramifications of this time of year and explained more on his show. […]

Rap feuds are nothing new, but watching a high-profile friendship unravel is a different kind of spectacle. That seems to be the case with Drake and LeBron James, whose bromance now appears to be on shaky ground. During the opening night of his Anita Max Win Tour on February 4, Drake performed a slightly altered […]

After months of rumors and speculation, the Washington Wizards finally dealt Kyle Kuzma on Wednesday. The full details are now out, via ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “[Milwaukee] Bucks get: F Kyle Kuzma, F Patrick Baldwin Jr., 2025 second-round pick (second-most favorable of WAS’ collection) Wizards get: F Khris Middleton, G AJ Johnson, MIL 2028 1st swap […]

The San Antonio Spurs (21-26) will have their newly acquired star guard, De’Aaron Fox, available for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks (23-27). They will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, aiming to snap a two-game losing streak. Fox was acquired by San Antonio in a three-team deal involving the Sacramento Kings […]

For two seasons, the injury status of Milwaukee Bucks’ franchise cornerstone Khris Middleton has been a daily question. Will he play? Will his minutes be restricted? Can he handle playing back-to-backs? It added up to a lot of uncertainty and limited production from a player who’s nearing the end of his career and earns a […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Washington Wizards Wednesday night at Barclays Center. Day’Ron Sharpe is questionable on the team’s injury report due to left hamstring tightness. Here’s everything we know about Sharpe’s injury and playing status vs. the Wizards. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Day’Ron Sharpe injury status […]

The muscled-up Memphis Grizzlies have transformed the offense around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. this season. Incorporating Zach Edey into the Grizzlies locker room was always going to take some time. Veering away from the traditional point-guard-center pick-and-roll action that dominates the modern NBA created an extra layer to the challenge. However, after a […]

On Wednesday evening, the Sacramento Kings will host the Orlando Magic in what will be the final game for both teams before the NBA trade deadline. Kings fans are hoping that the game will mark the debut of Zach LaVine, who the team acquired in a trade earlier this week. Here’s everything we know about […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave his take on the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for All-Star Anthony Davis. While Mavericks fans cope with the unexpected blockbuster deal, Green explained his point of view as two who won the trade: Dallas or Los Angeles? For Green, he’s giving the […]

Rumors have been swirling as of late regarding the growing desperation of the Golden State Warriors to get something done ahead of this year’s NBA trade deadline. The most high profile name to be attached to the Warriors in trade talks is that of Phoenix Suns and former Golden State star Kevin Durant, who reportedly […]

Marcus Jordan has found himself in a fair share of controversies over the years. Most recently, the son of Michael Jordan was arrested for DUI. Jordan and a female passenger were found inside their Lamborghini on top of train tracks. When he wasn’t able to get his car off the tracks, officers asked him to […]

As the Miami Heat face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the second game of a back-to-back, there are mere hours left until Thursday’s trade deadline. With Heat star Jimmy Butler the face of trade talks, that situation has been surrounding the team as Bam Adebayo has been the calming voice in the locker […]