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On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers held a press conference to announce the long-term contract extension signed by Luka Doncic, signifying the team’s commitment to the star they acquired shockingly at the trade deadline. There had been little question that such a deal would be coming this offseason, but now that it’s set in stone, […]

Charles Bassey has never averaged more than 5.7 points per game in the NBA, but believes he proved his potential on the Boston Celtics’ 2025 Summer League roster. The team still has a vacant roster spot with one month until training camps, and Bassey believes he should be a frontrunner. Despite receiving significant interest from […]

It’s been an offseason of change for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who has been going on something of a press tour in the aftermath of new photos published by Men’s Health showing him in much slimmer condition. Doncic also recently signed a contract extension, signifying his long-term commitment to a Lakers team that […]

Arguably the biggest storyline of this offseason for the Golden State Warriors has been the future prospects of wing Jonathan Kuminga, who has long been a polarizing player in the Bay Area and whose trade market has dried up, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Still, recently, the Sacramento Kings have been tied to the former […]

The Golden State Warriors are trying to do whatever they can to wring something out of the final years of Stephen Curry’s career. Unfortunately, that has amounted to pretty much nothing so far this offseason, as Golden State seems poised to run back essentially the same roster that exited the second round a season ago. […]

When Luka Doncic decides to leave the court for good, the Los Angeles Lakers star might have a career in comedy after a video with The Backstreet Boys went viral. Doncic made a hilarious appearance in Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell’s video. The group is performing a Vegas residency at The Sphere for their Into the […]

As the NBA offseason drifts along, nostalgia is sweeping the league. Damian Lillard is back in Portland. Chris Paul returns to L.A. After all these reunions, Oklahoma City Thunder fans are left wondering. Why not reunite the Thunder with Russell Westbrook? The franchise’s all-time leader in points, assists, and memories, Westbrook remains a free agent. […]

As many people get older and approach retirement, they often start to take up new hobbies. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is no exception, having recently shared his love for the game of golf. However, despite the game of golf being as simple as seeing the ball and then hitting the ball, James still […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured Luka Doncic’s commitment this offseason by signing him to a three-year, $165 million contract extension, committing him to the franchise through the 2028-29 season and removing his player option for 2026-27. With LeBron James potentially entering his final year with the franchise, the Lakers have now positioned Doncic as the […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden had had quite the offseason, which started with signing an $81.5 million deal with the Clippers and has now taken him to China for his annual adidas tour. And whether they were wearing their Rockets Harden jerseys or the latest installment of his shoe, fans turned out in the […]

When Seth Rollins shocked the world by making his triumphant return to the WWE Universe at SummerSlam, cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to defeat CM Punk, it took the professional sporting world by storm. Weeks removed from suffering what some deemed a long-term knee injury, with b-roll walking around in crutches for […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a major splash in free agency with the signing of Damian Lillard. Following a buyout from the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard made the decision to return to the only franchise he had ever known prior to the 2023 trade. Lillard is expected to sit out this upcoming season as he rehabs […]

LAS VEGAS – Tre Mann was one of several Charlotte Hornets sitting courtside in July to support the team’s Summer League squad. He entered UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center on Friday night in one of his ‘signature’ looks. Mann’s USA Basketball ‘Dream Team’ jersey stands out first. Everything from the mesh itself to Charles Barkley’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic made it official on Saturday. They will work in tandem to try to reach the top of the basketball world over the next few seasons. Like many anticipated, the Slovenian superstar signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the franchise that stunningly acquired him six months ago. […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder cleans the last of its proverbial confetti-riddled offseason celebration of winning its first championship in franchise history, many NBA teams have reloaded with the 2025 NBA champions in their crosshairs. After Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt individually honored each Thunder player with their commemorative day throughout July, the Western Conference […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have high hopes of becoming a serious contender in the Eastern Conference next season. If that is going to happen, they need to have a healthy Joel Embiid in the lineup for the majority of the season. Joel Embiid chilling at the Phillies-Tigers game today 🔥 (via @NBCSPhilly) pic.twitter.com/vWmiRLcPaI — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have their long-term centerpiece of the franchise in sharpshooting superstar Luka Doncic. Lakers fans celebrated last year when the Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic to Los Angeles and he was able to play with LeBron James during the last few months of the season. Luka Doncic drills this INSANE trickshot […]

Slovenian-born Luka Dončić wants to keep making his mark in the NBA—no matter the team—and the Los Angeles Lakers are determined to be the franchise where his full potential continues to shine. The Lakers secured the 26-year-old All-Star with a three-year, $165 million contract extension, making it clear who they believe is their cornerstone for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans will remember Aug. 2, 2025 as the day Luka Doncic formally became the franchise’s next cornerstone. Such an outcome seemed inevitable when LA completed a historic trade with the Dallas Mavericks in February to acquire the tremendous guard, but it is now a reality after the two sides […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith reacted to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s three-year, $165 million extension. The news didn’t come as a surprise to Smith, considering the Lakers’ blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world. After trading away All-Star Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, Los Angeles watched a dedicated Doncic undergo […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic agreed to a three-year extension, worth $165 million, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka discussed the significance of his new deal. Pelinka released a statement about Doncic’s new contract, relating it to a monumental moment for the franchise’s future. He also spoke about the blockbuster deal with the Dallas Mavericks […]

Not a single person in the NBA fraternity have ever doubted that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the most gifted players to ever grace the league. However, plenty of questions have been asked about his defensive effort, as well as his conditioning. And while he may have improved on one […]

Luka Doncic made his intentions clear Saturday as the Los Angeles Lakers introduced the All-NBA guard at a press conference following the announcement of his new contract extension. “We’re going to go for it,” Doncic said, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Earlier in the day, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Doncic had agreed to a three-year, […]

Chris Paul reacted to Barack Obama’s accusation that he crossed over the Los Angeles Clippers’ point guard during his birthday celebration. “For my 49th birthday, I organized my own little NBA All-Star game,” Obama explained to a group of students via his Obama Foundation. “LeBron [James] came and [Dwyane] Wade, Derrick Rose, and Chris Paul. […]

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca is nearing a deal to purchase the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, with plans to relocate the franchise to Boston as early as the 2027 season, according to The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn. Pagliuca has reportedly agreed to acquire the team from the Mohegan Tribe for $325 million, which would set […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended Luka Doncic on a three-year, $165 million extension, keeping him in purple and gold for the foreseeable future. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reacted to the news with excitement, calling it a monumental move for one of the NBA’s most storied franchises. He also gushed over Doncic’s skillset, while stating how […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their long-term future over the weekend by re-signing All-NBA guard Luka Doncic to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the 2028 season. Soon after the agreement was finalized, Doncic took to social media with a heartfelt gesture, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured the future of their franchise Saturday after All-NBA guard Luka Doncic agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with a player option in 2028, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Shortly after the deal was reported, Doncic took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his gratitude and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and superstar guard Luka Doncic are in agreement on a three-year, $165 million max contract extension, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints on Saturday. By agreeing to this max extension, Doncic has proven that he is committed to being the face of the Lakers for the foreseeable future. He is now under […]

Many considered the Philadelphia 76ers to be one of the biggest winners of the 2024 NBA offseason when they pulled off the major Paul George signing — making the nine-time All-Star their de facto Tobias Harris replacement. However, George never really got going in a 76ers uniform last season. He injured his knee during preseason […]

The New York Knicks finally reached an agreement on a contract extension with Mikal Bridges. New York agreed to pay Bridges an average of $37.5 million per year for four years in a deal that features a player option in the final year. The Knicks team is now mostly set for the foreseeable future—and it […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ major roster moves of the offseason have been to retain their own free agents. The team re-signed two key players in Julius Randle and Naz Reid, ensuring that the majority of last season’s Western Conference Finals team remained intact. With their roster largely done, the Timberwolves made a pair of late offseason […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to officially make Luka Doncic the future face of the franchise this weekend. The five-time All-NBA First-Team selection, who did not even expect to land in LA six months ago, will have the opportunity to ink a massive contract extension starting on Aug. 2. The consensus is that he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced the return of their California Dream City Edition jerseys for the 2025–26 NBA season. They announced the move with a video posted on social media. "The California Dream" returns. @bibigoUSA x City Edition pic.twitter.com/HvkFiXwBfC — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 1, 2025 “The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing back […]

DeMarcus Cousins made a name for himself in the NBA, especially when he first joined the Sacramento Kings. He was not shy about saying what’s on his mind in the league, and it also got him in trouble a few times, but that is who he is. He recently got real about Nikola Jokic and, […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — When Norman Powell was traded in early July, James Harden and the LA Clippers found themselves with a significant hole at the shooting guard position. Losing an efficient 20-point-per-game three-level scorer and one of the league’s best shooters isn’t something that’s easily replaceable, especially for a team with limited assets trying […]

Former Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has spent the last year campaigning for another NBA opportunity. His efforts have been to no avail. Entering his fourth straight season without an NBA contract, the 30-year-old continued to voice his confidence in his potential. “I should be in the NBA, dude. I know everyone knows how hard […]

The Orlando Magic had a nearly perfect offseason on paper. After dealing with massive injuries in the 2024-25 season, the organization needed more scoring options and depth. The Magic’s offseason moves included a trade for Desmond Bane with the Memphis Grizzlies. After seeing Jalen Suggs go down with a knee injury last season, getting better […]

Bill Simmons shed new light on the NBA’s ongoing push to establish a European league, detailing on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast several prominent soccer clubs interested in becoming stakeholders. As the NBA continues exploring ways to expand its international footprint, Simmons pointed to expiring licensing deals and ownership shifts across Europe […]