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Nearly a full month ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum experienced the biggest setback of his NBA career. In May during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the six-time All-Star ruptured his right Achilles tendon and had to be helped off the court, putting the immediate future of the Celtics […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s epic fourth-quarter collapse against the Indiana Pacers cost them Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After surrendering a 15-point lead in the final frame, the Thunder unintentionally set the stage for Tyrese Haliburton. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams missed shots on back-to-back possessions, […]

The Orlando Magic continue to surface in trade speculation as the franchise prepares for a pivotal offseason, and NBA insider Zach Lowe believes two prominent guards should be on the team’s radar: Anfernee Simons and Darius Garland. On a recent episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe discussed the potential availability of both guards and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is embracing the moment—and the pressure—as the Thunder prepare for a pivotal Game 2 showdown against the Pacers. After Oklahoma City’s stunning Game 1 collapse, the 24-year-old is leaning into his leadership role, taking accountability and reinforcing the team’s championship-level expectations for their ongoing Thunder playoff performance. Speaking with […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world when they jumped up in the NBA Draft lottery. After trading Luka Doncic away from Dallas for Anthony Davis, Nico Harrison got the top overall selection. Despite the rumors that the Mavericks could trade the pick in a blockbuster move, experts expect them to hold on to it. Cooper […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that the Oklahoma City Thunder played one of their worst games of the entire season in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 38 points, and the Thunder’s elite defense forced 25 turnovers. However, the Indiana Pacers, who led for […]

The Memphis Grizzlies received a major setback on Saturday as ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that All-Rookie center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle during an offseason workout and will undergo surgery to re-stabilize the joint. The 23-year-old center is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. Edey’s latest injury marks the third […]

The Indiana Pacers are in the NBA Finals, but Tyrese Haliburton says the journey has taken more than just skill — it required vulnerability, reflection, and mental fortitude. In a video captured by ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel on X, formerly known as Twitter, Haliburton elaborates on just how much pressure weighed on him throughout the […]

Former NBA champion Metta Sandiford-Artest, widely known as Metta World Peace, voiced his disagreement with LeBron James’ assessment of the Indiana Pacers’ leadership, offering a different perspective ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. On Saturday, Sandiford-Artest took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to respond to a clip from the Mind the Game […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Chet Holmgren’s struggles in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and delivered a strong defense of the 23-year-old big man while acknowledging the team’s overall underwhelming effort. Ahead of Sunday night’s Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Daigneault spoke with ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and other members of […]

NBA legend Allen Iverson turned 50 years old on Saturday, and the Philadelphia 76ers honored the milestone by sharing a compilation of birthday tributes from past and present NBA players on X, formerly known as Twitter. The video featured messages from current stars and Hall of Famers alike, including Joel Embiid, Shaquille O’Neal, Tyrese Maxey, […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers continue the 2025 NBA Finals, all the talk continues to be about ratings for whatever reason. Two budding stars in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton are trying to lead their respective teams to their franchise’s first NBA Championship, and Adam Silver wants that to be the conversation. […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season, the organization is reportedly positioned as one of the most active teams in the trade market. Following a first-round playoff exit to the Boston Celtics, Orlando has entered the offseason with a clear shift toward a “win-now” mentality, centered around rising stars Paolo Banchero and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers in stunning fashion, and many fans and analysts have tried to pinpoint who exactly is most at fault for the upset defeat. Although there is plenty of praise to go around for the Pacers, who erased another double-digit deficit […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft approaching, it’s easy to forget now, but leading up to last year’s draft and once Stephon Castle’s name was announced, it appeared as though the San Antonio Spurs may had again come away with a potential Rookie of the Year. His quiet confidence tells you that the former UConn Husky […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a game where the Indiana Pacers overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton drained the biggest shot of the night. Reminiscent of Aaron Gordon’s game-winner in the Denver Nuggets’ 121-119 victory in Game 1 […]

The Toronto Raptors went 30-52 last season, missing the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament by nine games. While Toronto was at the bottom of the Conference throughout last season, their outlook makes them one of the more intriguing teams in the NBA. Scottie Barnes is an All-Star-level talent and will take the court with new Raptors […]

To say the Utah Jazz were tanking during the 2024-25 NBA season is a bit of an understatement. At various times during the regular season, the Jazz were put on blast by media and fans for their blatant tanking strategies. But despite finishing with one of the best chances at the No. 1 overall pick […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton played hero in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, leading his squad to an epic fourth quarter comeback to take the series opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton hit yet another game-winner in these playoffs, draining a tough three to leave the Thunder fans at Paycom Center in utter […]

The Indiana Pacers continued their run of miracle comebacks in the playoffs following their stunning, 111-110 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After trailing by 15 points, the Pacers rallied back, capped off by a Tyrese Haliburton game-winner, to steal Game 1 and take a 1-0 lead in […]

If there is anyone who knows how Tyrese Haliburton feels about performing in the clutch, it is Reggie Miller. The Pacers legend has quite the track record when it comes to hitting big shots in big moments. So as Miller closely observed Haliburton’s buzzer-beater in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, it shouldn’t come […]

For the first half of Game 1, the Thunder looked as if they were going to cruise to the NBA title. Their defense was suffocating, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed the world why he was named the MVP of the league, and Lu Dort stepped up by hitting five three-pointers to seemingly keep the Pacers at a […]

The first game of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder was quite a series opener. The Pacers came back from 15 points down to win off of Tyrese Haliburton’s dramatic buzzer-beater to go up 1-0.  However, it wasn’t enough to draw in enough viewership. Game 1 only averaged 8.91 […]

We got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 37 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner in the Indiana Pacers’ 111-110 win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams delivered his take on what went wrong. The Thunder coughed up a 15-point lead amid a 12-3 Pacers run in their colossal fourth-quarter collapse. Williams identified […]

In a postseason defined by wild comebacks and high-stakes drama, no team has risen to the occasion quite like Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. Writing them off has become a costly mistake—even against a heavyweight like the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Thursday night, they showed why once again, mounting a remarkable late surge to […]

The Indiana Pacers did what they’ve done best all postseason, and came back with seconds left to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers were down for the entire game, but they made sure to make it interesting late in the fourth quarter to steal a game […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season was not one to remember, but it will be hard to forget for fans who had high hopes for the trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. And Bill Simmons is already thinking of trades to split up the threesome. Once the 76ers signed George in the offseason, […]

Shortly after the New York Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, they decided to surprisingly fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after a five-year run at the helm. Thibs took the Knicks to their first conference final in 25 years, but Leon Rose and James Dolan ultimately made the call […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder let a 15-point fourth-quarter lead slip away in a 111-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, former NBA forward and ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson offered his take on the collapse, reflecting on what he saw courtside as part of the Game 1 commentary crew. […]

The offseason is nearing, and the Toronto Raptors are seemingly in a rebuild after trading away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby in previous years. The club decided to go in a new direction at the trade deadline during the regular season after acquiring forward Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans. One insider believes the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After a stunning 111-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the fourth-quarter collapse and Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner. After Gilgeous-Alexander missed in the paint, Haiburton’s go-ahead 21-footer found the bottom of the net with 0.3 seconds left on the clock. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga may be in for a sobering offseason as free agency approaches. Despite a productive postseason and solid regular season contributions, Kuminga’s market has yet to generate significant traction, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Speaking on the latest episode of NBA Rumors with Jake Fischer | NBA Insider Notebook, […]

There two ways to build a legacy in the NBA. A player can compile so many individual accolades that no one can deny his greatness, or he can prosper in the playoffs. Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is a stellar regular season player, having led the league in assists and earning two All-NBA Third-Team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans face a crucial offseason that will determine how their next season pans out. The Pelicans were one of the biggest disappointments in the 2024-25 season, not because of a lack of talent, but the sheer volume of injuries torpedoed what was expected to be a playoff-contending campaign. Therefore, the Pelicans front […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft just around the corner, NBA teams picking in the lottery are penciled to select the best talent available to upgrade their respective rosters. Although the NBA Draft lottery has been an annual event since 1985, believe it or not, there are still a handful of franchises who have yet to […]

Tyrese Haliburton is going on an absolute tear this postseason. He proved to be one of the most clutch players in the league again on Thursday night after hitting the game-winner in the Indiana Pacers’ 111-110 Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton’s brilliant play has caught the attention of LeBron James, who […]

Following the New York Knicks’ surprising decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau earlier this week, questions have emerged about the influence of Jalen Brunson’s father, Rick Brunson, in the team’s search for a new leader on the sidelines. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill Simmons highlighted growing speculation around internal […]

Anyone who doesn’t think that Stephen A. Smith doesn’t ruffle any feathers is living under a rock. On Thursday, he issued a stark warning about the NBA All-Star game and its new format.  Beginning next year, the All-Star game will feature Team USA vs the World. But Smith contended that if this doesn’t jive, the […]