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The Brooklyn Nets will have no shortage of opportunities to find future contributors in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Following Tuesday’s trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics, the rebuilding squad has five first-round selections (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27). Michigan center Danny Wolf is among the center prospects Brooklyn could target. The Nets hosted […]

On Wednesday morning’s broadcast of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith publicly called on longtime Dallas Mavericks player development coach God Shammgod to leave the franchise and join the Orlando Magic under head coach Jamahl Mosley. “I also saw some reports about Orlando being interested in God Shammgod Wells. He is an assistant coach on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of noise recently as the Buss family agreed to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion. Jeanie Buss, who will remain the governor of the team, recently released a statement about the sale. “From the day our father purchased the Lakers, […]

It is finally time for the 2025 NBA Draft. This year’s pre-draft period has been like none other, as the unpredictability that awaits after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are off the board will change the trajectory of the NBA for years to come. If there is anything known, it’s that plenty of trades are […]

NBA 2K25 Season 8 Details have arrived, with the latest season headlined by Las Vegas Aces’ Center A’ja Wilson. NBA 2K25 Season 8 features new content for MyCAREER and MyTEAM players. Furthermore, players can expect up to 80 new free rewards, split across both modes, which players can unlock when Season 8 arrives. Nevertheless, here’s […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga addressed his uncertain future with the franchise this week, expressing a desire to better understand the business side of the NBA as offseason speculation continues to swirl. In an interview with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, the 22-year-old forward acknowledged that while his focus remains on improving his game, he […]

The Orlando Magic have held the first overall pick four times over their relatively short existence. They’ve hit the mark with those picks, drafting Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Dwight Howard, and Paolo Banchero. They haven’t had as much success when not selecting at the top of the draft, though. So, check out the gallery to […]

Despite obvious friction over the past few years, Jonathan Kuminga and Steve Kerr might be working together on the Golden State Warriors for a while longer. Kuminga essentially made it known that he was unhappy with his role — or lack of a prominent one — on the Warriors during the 2023-24 season. And things […]

Wednesday’s draft will be the second straight blockbuster event of the week for the Washington Wizards, as they traded veteran guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The former NBA champion wasn’t part of the franchise’s future plans, but they’ll have a different vision for whoever they get with the No. 6 […]

The Boston Celtics have already made two huge trades this offseason to break up their championship core after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. Jrue Holiday is off to the Portland Trail Blazers, while Kristaps Porzingis is going to the Atlanta Hawks. Tatum took to Instagram with messages for his former championship teammates after the trades, via […]

The Orlando Magic announced a major leadership restructure Wednesday morning, marking another significant shift in what has already been a transformative offseason. Following last week’s blockbuster trade to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, the franchise has now turned its focus inward, appointing new roles and responsibilities within the organization just hours before the […]

The Boston Celtics came into the offseason knowing that there would be some major changes to the roster, and it’s already happened. In the past two days, they’ve traded away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, who were key players that helped them win a championship in 2024. Though the Celtics may not be the same […]

Just a few years ago, the Portland Trail Blazers traded for Jrue Holiday only to trade him four days later to the Boston Celtics. This time, Holiday and the Blazers are reunited once again and seemingly for a longer period of time. Less than two years ago, Portland effectively reshaped the Eastern Conference with a […]

Two summers ago, the Boston Celtics brought in center Kristaps Porzingis to solidify their status as a legitimate title contender. He accomplished that and more, as his pivotal performance in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals helped Boston hoist banner no. 18 into the rafters. Less than a year removed from that series-opening win, […]

The Atlanta Hawks made their first offseason move speedily. The Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade that also involved the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The Latvian center can be expected to slot in straight into the starting lineup, with Clint Capela expected to move on as a free agent. However, Atlanta is […]

The Utah Jazz have a few players on their team that others may be looking to trade for, and one of those players is John Collins. The forward has been with the Jazz for the past few seasons after getting traded from the Atlanta Hawks, and he’s been solid for them despite the team not […]

The Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a move up the board in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Armed with five first-round picks (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27), the team has inquired with several teams in the top five — including the San Antonio Spurs (No. 2), Philadelphia 76ers (No. 3) and Charlotte Hornets (No. 4) — about […]

It’s important to note that he may not be there. In fact, Khaman Maluach is likely to be gone well before the 14th pick of the NBA Draft. But the perfect outcome regarding that San Antonio Spurs selection would be landing the former Duke center. Measuring in as a 7-footer, the South Sudan native would […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to take place this week at Barclays Center, and sharpshooting guard Koby Brea is preparing for the biggest night of his life thus far. The six-foot-seven guard is coming off a couple of strong seasons with Dayton and Kentucky where he’s arguably turned into the best shooter in the […]

The Sacramento Kings franchise has been on the downturn ever since they made it to the NBA playoffs in 2023. They are looking to rectify that come the 2025-26 season, aiming to bounce back to playoff relevance in the Western Conference despite losing De’Aaron Fox via trade and after finishing one game below .500 last […]

When the final buzzer sounds on his career, Draymond Green will leave behind one of the more complicated legacies in modern NBA history. He is guaranteed Hall of Fame enshrinement in Springfield, Mass., and could go down as the second-most important member of the Golden State Warriors dynasty. But the veteran forward has also proven […]

When news broke that the Portland Trail Blazers were re-acquiring Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Boston Celtics centered around Anfernee Simons, it took the NBA world by storm. Suddenly, the 2024 NBA Champions were blowing up their core, with the Simons deal serving as an appetizer for the Kristaps Porzingis trade to come, […]

On Tuesday, it was reported that the Dallas Mavericks have come to terms with Kyrie Irving on a contract extension, with Irving declining his $43 million player option for next season to sign a three-year, $119 million deal. While this is shrewd business, provided, of course, that Irving returns to full strength after tearing his […]

The Boston Celtics only seem to be starting off with offseason moves after trading away both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Up next might be Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, despite consistent suggestions that Boston has no intention of letting go of either. The Celtics, aiming to reduce their luxury tax bill for next season, […]

Heartbreak abounds for the Indiana Pacers after seeing their championship dreams go up in smoke in Game 7 this past Sunday night, losing 103-91 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. But perhaps the most soul-crushing thing the Pacers and its loyal fanbase has to deal with is the Achilles injury that Tyrese Haliburton suffered in the […]

French phenom Noa Essengue will be among the Toronto Raptors’ top realistic options with the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. On Tuesday, ClutchPoints asked the projected lottery pick which NBA players he models his game after. “I’d say guys like Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Kawhi [Leonard]. They can really do everything on […]

The last few months of the 2024-25 season could not have been a bigger disaster for the Dallas Mavericks if they tried. In addition to all the fan vitriol they were on the receiving end of in the aftermath of their controversial decision to trade away Luka Doncic, they ended up losing Anthony Davis to […]

The Phoenix Suns have options upon options with less than 24 hours before the NBA Draft. While the draft board might be stacked high with potential prospects, the No. 10 overall pick and potentially Bradley Beal could be off their hands. After the Suns landed the No. 10 pick in the Kevin Durant trade on […]

The 2025 NBA Finals were one for the record books, with the Oklahoma City Thunder beating out the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling seven-game series that had the world captivated. From Tyrese Haliburton’s game winner in Game 1 to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic Game 7 performance, these Finals will be remembered for years to come. The […]

The Washington Wizards completed a polarizing trade with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, moving on from Jordan Poole and the almost $66 million left on his contract and welcoming in veteran guard CJ McCollum. The franchise is creating more financial flexibility in the long run and further reshaping the roster’s core. Many fans applaud […]

Just one day after agreeing to a contract extension with Daniel Gafford, the Dallas Mavericks made their second major move of the offseason in agreeing to a new contract with star point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving opted out of his contract and signed a new deal worth $119 million over the next three seasons. Following […]

People have used countless adjectives to describe 18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg, the man who will officially be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. ESPN continues to pour out heaping piles of praise ahead of the festivities, marveling at his immense potential and incredibly versatile skill set. Analyst Kendrick […]

Kyrie Irving has reportedly declined his contract option but plans to sign a new three-year, $119 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. “BREAKING: Dallas Mavericks nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million contract with the franchise, sources […]

The Washington Wizards may not have a draft capital war chest like the Brooklyn Nets, but they have the resources to transform their franchise on Wednesday. They made their first trade of the offseason by sending Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, and they’re probably not done making deals. Washington wants to […]

The NBA Draft will be held on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The first two picks are essentially set in stone and already locked in, with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper projected to go to the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, respectively. As a result, the draft will really […]

Heavy anticipation surrounds the upcoming offseason activity of the Detroit Pistons. Franchise President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon fielded questions from the media about what could be next this summer from the front office. After fighting their way to their first postseason berth since 2019, the Pistons have been discussed as a team that could […]

Less than a day after trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Boston Celtics made another deal. In a three-team deal involving the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets, the Celtics offloaded Kristaps Porzingis. In return, Boston received Georges Niang while Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in this year’s NBA Draft […]

The Brooklyn Nets joined the NBA’s trade frenzy on Tuesday, acquiring Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics. Mann, who grew up in Brooklyn before moving to Massachusetts at the age of 10, reacted to the deal in real-time. “I was born in Brooklyn […]

With the NBA Draft around the corner, speculation grows about which team may draft former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. After declining to work out for any team during the predraft process, it appears Bailey is keeping busy with a special duty that has nothing to do with basketball. On Tuesday, the 18-year-old forward threw the […]