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After the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga away to the Atlanta Hawks in a package for Kristaps Porzingis, some reports revealed just how petty the relationship may have become between Kuminga and Golden State. On Friday night, Lou Williams welcomed Kuminga to his new team with a hilarious take. There was one report claiming […]

With Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham leading the team to major success this season, the point guard is looking to also bring his talents and display them on an international stage. As Cunningham led the Pistons to blow out the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, the team heads into the All-Star break feeling good, though […]

In what is supposed to be Chris Paul’s final season in the league, his retirement tour did not go the way he expected it. After things not working out with the Los Angeles Clippers, he was sent home and then traded to the Toronto Raptors at the deadline. No one expected him to suit up […]

The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star Break, sitting at 40-13. Currently, the Pistons’ success has them well primed to be big players in the playoffs. Despite being the top team in the East, Pistons’ rising star Cade Cunningham played down the team’s success, according to Marc J. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green publicly criticized Doris Burke following Wednesday night’s 126-113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, accusing the ESPN analyst of selectively evaluating his play. After the game, a fan on Threads alleged that Spurs star Victor Wembanyama fouled Green during a key sequence. “Doris Burke, completely ignoring the fact that […]

The NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver have sent a clear message to teams over the years regarding the notion of tanking. This time, the league’s stern message on Thursday night came in the form hefty fines for the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz. While the Pacers were fined $100,000 as a result of violating the […]

BOSTON — Since becoming the head coach of the Boston Celtics in 2022, Joe Mazzulla has gained a larger-than-life reputation. Whether he’s talking about how he wants to own a wolf that can patrol his backyard or making players practice in a simulated war zone with the sounds of explosions and machine gun fire serenading […]

With NBA All-Star Weekend set to begin Friday night at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the league’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard regarding potential salary cap circumvention tied to Aspiration is expected to conclude after the break. According to a collaborative report published Friday by The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and […]

NBA teams know that one of the deepest drafts is coming up, and it has led to many strange things happening with the teams that are near the bottom of the standings. A perfect example is the Utah Jazz, who, over the past few games, have decided to sit Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are walking into the All-Star break with a win after defeating the Dallas Mavericks, and it was LeBron James who led the team. James finished the game with a triple-double of 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, and he became the oldest player in NBA history to record that stat […]

The end of the road may be close for Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, but the veteran has not lost his appreciation for the game he loves. After the Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, James took a moment to reflect on what the night represented for him. “I’m a […]

Arguably one of the most popular figures on the internet currently, IShowSpeed recently finished his Africa tour, which also became a talking point amongst his fans and the world. Recently, appearing on Yahoo Sports Daily, the hosts engaged in a candid conversation with Speed. Reflecting on his meetup with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece last year, […]

LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double during Thursday’s 124-104 home win over the Dallas Mavericks. He got to share the special moment with his son, but it was not all warm and fuzzy. Bronny James kept the mood light and landed a jab on his father. “Old a** […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren addressed the significance of Nikola Topic’s NBA debut in Thursday’s 110-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at the Paycom Center. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s heartwarming response to Topic’s first game in the NBA was followed by Holmgren’s media availability, and the All-Star forward […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 124-104 on Thursday night, going into the All-Star break on a high note. But following the Lakers’ win, the number one storyline on everyone’s mind was yet another career milestone for LeBron James in becoming the oldest player in NBA history to get […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault subbed Nikola Topic into his first NBA game only four months removed from a testicular cancer diagnosis in October. Before facing the Milwaukee Bucks, Daigneault addressed Topic’s debut at the Paycom Center without any guarantee that the 2024 first-round pick would actually play. Then, Topic […]

Donovan Clingan pulled off a franchise feat Scottie Pippen last achieved in the Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Clingan is halfway through the sophomore season of his NBA career with the Trail Blazers. He has secured a full-time starting role as he settled in as a potent double-double threat […]

The Dallas Mavericks (19-35) mercifully enter the NBA All-Star break after dropping nine straight games. The saving grace of this miserable season has been their scrappy nature, but the team is growing weaker. Already down rookie phenom Cooper Flagg, Dallas watched both Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall suffer lower-body injuries in Thursday night’s 124-104 road […]

Ace Bailey created an incredible dunk highlight for himself during the Utah Jazz’s clash against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Bailey is halfway through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Jazz. He has steadily progressed in having a firm role on the squad, having solid production as a scorer and […]

LeBron James accomplished an incredible feat in NBA history that saw him pass Karl Malone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. James continues to defy expectations as one of the best veteran stars in the league at age 41. He has cemented a legacy as one of the […]

By NFL standards, George Kittle is a regular-sized man. Standing at around 6’4, the San Francisco 49ers tight end’s height is right around the average for his position and just above average in the NFL. On the other hand, Stephen Curry is seen as small amongst his peers. With his position and the general height […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks team in a 110-93 blowout at home on Thursday. The Thunder faced the Bucks without Jalen Williams and All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed his fifth consecutive game with an abdominal injury. After the loss, Daigneault pointed to […]

If you ask Utah Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry, being part of NBA All-Star Weekend is a great way to keep his name in the general public. “For me, as a guy that retired seven years ago, it keeps you relevant because people recognize you,” Terry laughed during an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints. “They know […]

Oh how things can change in just a week and a half. The Milwaukee Bucks appeared to be cleared for a massive reconstruction project amid growing Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, but once again, the team retained its superstar forward past the deadline. When the 2021 NBA Finals MVP reaffirmed his loyalty to the franchise that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 season has officially gone off the rails. Entering play Thursday night, the Bucks were 22-30 and in fourth place in the Central Division. That is a far cry from the expectations when a player like Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the roster. Of course, Antetokounmpo has not been on the court much […]

Oklahoma City fans were proud to finally see Nikola Topic make his long-awaited NBA debut in the Thunder’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Topic entered the league when the Thunder selected him 12th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, he has yet to make his debut due to serious injuries and […]

Tanking in the NBA is possibly more prevalent than ever before, as teams try to increase their chances of landing a prime pick in what is projected to be an excellent 2026 draft class. Commissioner Adam Silver is seemingly making an example out of one team in particular. The Association issued a $100,000 fine to […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Luka Doncic since the second half of their win against the Philadelphia 76ers last Thursday after he exited the game due to a hamstring injury. Following the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was optimistic Doncic’s injury wasn’t too serious, and prior to the team’s […]

Karl-Anthony Towns had a hilarious reaction towards the New York Knicks signing of former San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan. Sochan revealed his decision to join the Knicks earlier this week. This comes after the Spurs made the choice to release him into free agency waivers. That saw his time with the franchise come to […]

Blake Griffin joined a star-studded panel on NBA on Prime this week, sitting alongside legends Dirk Nowitzki and Udonis Haslem. While the conversation usually revolves around current league drama, the mood shifted when presenter Taylor Rooks dropped some massive news: Blake Griffin is officially a finalist for the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The […]

The NBA has a serious tanking problem. Over the last few weeks, there have been multiple instances of teams seemingly taking drastic measures to ensure that they will lose games. The two teams that were scrutinized this month were the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers. After these suspicious incidents, the NBA has fined both […]

Reggie Miller made a bold prediction regarding Charlotte Hornets star rookie Kon Knueppel’s chances in the 2026 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Knueppel will be one of the eight players taking part in the entertaining event. The rookie has shined as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league, even […]

As the Miami Heat enter the All-Star break with a lot of work to do when the team gets back, they at least go into it on a positive note with a 123-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Displayed in the win was the growth of Heat center Kel’el Ware, as he spoke of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in the regular season, rookie guard Nikola Topic is available to play for coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder after a testicular cancer diagnosis in October. Following three rounds of chemotherapy, Topic played in his first G League games this week, which eventually cleared the way […]

With the Miami Heat entering the All-Star break with some form of momentum after the 123-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, a player who has been impressing recently is second-year center Kel’el Ware. As the Heat have been displaying the duo of Ware and Bam Adebayo more together on the court, […]

The New York Knicks delivered a big NBA Free Agency move following the trade deadline. Jeremy Sochan chose the Knicks Thursday over 10 different NBA suitors per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Now comes the next question: When will Mike Brown put the veteran into the Knicks’ rotation? Knicks insider for The New York Post Stefan […]

The Miami Heat have had a rough season in 2025-26, currently sitting at 29-27 after a recent road win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Heat fans would be forgiven for reminiscing on the team’s championship years, which began in 2006 when young superstar Dwyane Wade led the team to an NBA Finals victory over the […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers will not be present for Thursday night’s road matchup versus the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, per the team. While he attends a funeral, lead assistant and former Los Angeles Lakers HC Darvin Ham will command the sidelines. Condolences are with Rivers and those affected by this passing. The Bucks […]

“Even though the Chicago Bulls look different following many trades, Matas Buzelis is still around. Recently, Buzelis was selected to play in the NBA Rising Stars Game during the NBA All-Star Weekend. However, Buzelis is very much wanting to do more going forward. He said that he wants his shot at playing in the All-Star […]