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The LeBron James tributes were out in full force for his 40th birthday on Monday, from former teammates to Bronny and other current rookie teammates to other sports leagues and more. The Los Angeles Lakers star took to Instagram to respond to all the well wishes in the best way possible: comparing himself to Mike […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disaster of a season. Injuries to nearly all of their top players have caused the 2024-25 campaign to spiral out of control quicker than anybody could have imagined, and now it’s time for the front office and the team to pick up the pieces and figure out the […]

The Raptors visit the Celtics on New Year’s spiraling, while the Celtics have hit a rough patch entering the matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Celtics prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this year and are in rebuilding mode. They have talent but are a very young team, and […]

The FIBA World Cup is a showcase for the best basketball countries in the world. While the competition at the FIBA World Cup is often mistaken for having inferior competition as opposed to the NBA, that certainly isn’t the case. In fact, Team USA, a roster filled with NBA players, have missed out on the […]

While they are still viewed as title-contending favorites, the Boston Celtics have been struggling as of late. Boston is just 2-4 over their last six games, and six of their nine total losses this season have come in December. One of the main reasons the Celtics haven’t looked like themselves as of late is due […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been pretty underwhelming since claiming the NBA Cup, as they have won only two of their last five games. This is in large part because Giannis Antetokounmpo has only played in one game due to an illness he’s been battling. As a result, the Bucks superstar has missed four straight games. […]

All-time rankings and discussions about who the best players in NBA history are commonplace in basketball dialogue these days. In fact, we here at ClutchPoints have already ranked the greatest players in NBA history. We wanted to take the conversation a step forward and ask ChatGPT its thoughts on who the best players ever are. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz were involved in a deal surrounding Jazz center Walker Kessler over the summer. Although those talks fell through, any possible revisiting is not likely to happen. ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel explained the Jazz’s rationale for not trading Kessler to the Lakers. “One issue Utah has pointed […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has elevated his game to new heights this season, leading his team to an 11-game winning streak while earning Western Conference Player of the Week. The All-Star guard is ending the calendar year on a high note. Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed Nikola Jokic for MVP as the betting favorite before the […]

When you check a Denver Nuggets box score, you’re almost expecting to see someone put up a triple-double. Nikola Jokic stuffs the stat sheet seemingly every night in Denver, and now Russell Westbrook is in the mix to give the Nuggets two of the best ever at putting up triple-doubles. During Monday night’s 132-121 win […]

The Golden State Warriors have fallen on rough times after a great start to the NBA season, as they sit at 16-16 overall heading into the new calendar year, and Stephen Curry had a sobering take on where the team stands, while offering a positive take as they try to move forward as well. “Like […]

Jonas Valanciunas to the Los Angeles Lakers seems to be a growing rumor, but it hasn’t picked up much steam lately. Although the Washington Wizards are happy to trade the Lithuanian big man, they want the right compensation. ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel stated this about the likelihood of a Lakers and Valanciunas trade. “The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will conclude their mini California trip with a battle with the Los Angeles Lakers on New Year’s Eve. It’s time to ring in the New Year as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 70-54. Recently, the Cavaliers defeated the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will head to the home of the Alamo to face the San Antonio Spurs. It will be a battle at the Frost Bank Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Spurs prediction and pick. The Spurs lead the head-to-head series 132-56. Significantly, the Clippers defeated the Spurs […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on New Year’s Eve. It’s a New Year’s Eve showdown in Oklahoma City as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Thunder prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 90-46. This will be the first time the Timberwolves face the Thunder this […]

When Chris Paul joined the San Antonio Spurs over the summer he knew Gregg Popovich and his young teammates would rely on his experience. Two months into his first regular season in the Alamo City, Paul’s mentorship has proven key for another Spurs coach. That’s because Mitch Johnson is 38 years old, while Paul is 39. […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers took the court in Portland for a road game against the Trail Blazers, fans had a pretty good idea they were going to see their friendly neighborhood Sixers secure a win. Sure, the Blazers have 11 wins, which is only two fewer than the 76ers, but they’ve looked downright bad for […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers trading D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, they lost some of their backcourt depth. But in recent weeks, the consistent, strong play from Austin Reaves, Max Christie and Gabe Vincent made the Lakers more amenable to trading Russell. But in the coming days, the Lakers are hoping that they won’t […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (13-17) got their first look of the season at the Portland Trail Blazers (11-21) in the latest stop of their road trip. After the Sixers’ narrow victory over the Utah Jazz, they blew the Blazers out of the water, 125-103. The start of this game was a mess. The Blazers called a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are making waves across the NBA. They have solidified themselves as a formidable force in the 2024-25 season. With a remarkable 26-5 record, they are more than just contenders. They are a team that has captured the imagination of basketball fans everywhere. Powered by the dynamic duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are navigating a crucial phase in the 2024-25 NBA season. Sporting an 18-13 record, they have displayed both resilience and potential despite contending with notable challenges. Of course, this includes the intermittent absence of Kawhi Leonard. With the trade deadline looming, the Clippers have an opportunity to strengthen their roster and […]

To nobody’s surprise, the Boston Celtics have established themselves as a dominant force in the NBA in the current 2024-25 season. Boasting a current record of 23-9, the Celtics are leading their division and positioning themselves for another deep playoff push. Building on their success from last year, when they secured their 18th championship, Boston […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new weapon after making an attention-grabbing move recently to acquire versatile forward Dorian Finney-Smith via a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. For the veteran forward, going from the Nets to the Lakers is a welcome development for a number of reasons. For one, he won’t be playing for a […]

Newly acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith wasted no time soaking in the atmosphere of championship contention after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Brooklyn Nets. Speaking to reporters, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Finney-Smith candidly compared the two franchises, highlighting the stark contrast in their aspirations. “It’s fun, man,” Finney-Smith said on Monday. “Just […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Suns prediction and pick. On Tuesday, December 31, the Phoenix Suns (15-16) host the Memphis Grizzlies (22-11) at Footprint Center in a crucial matchup. The Suns […]

It appears that the Memphis Grizzlies will not have the services of star point guard Ja Morant on the court for an extended period. On Monday, Memphis announced that Morant has been diagnosed with a “Grade 1 AC joint sprain” in his shoulder and that his status at the moment is considered week-to-week. Here’s the […]

After months of talks, negotiations and a late race to the finish line, the Los Angeles Lakers finally traded for Dorian Finney-Smith. It cost them D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three unprotected second-round picks, but Rob Pelinka finally landed the two-way wing who has alluded him for multiple transaction windows. The natural question after such […]

Jordan Brand and Nike have been steady at work turning out some of the more iconic sneaker collaborations we’ve seen over the last few years. Professional BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester has been a longtime collaborator with Air Jordan, and fresh off releasing his own inspired silhouette, he’ll return to the Air Jordan 4 for a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Pacers on New Years Eve! Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bucks-Pacers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Bucks-Pacers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Bucks-Pacers Odds […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found their groove back after a 117-114 upset loss in Hollywood last Monday at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Since then, Los Angeles has gone 2-0, with back-to-back victories over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day (115-113) and over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday (132-122). The Lakers pulled […]

Austin Reaves continues to impress in his third NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and former NBA player Jeff Teague has added an intriguing perspective to the ongoing buzz surrounding the rising star. During an appearance on the Club 520 Podcast, Teague offered high praise for Reaves, comparing him to Luka Dončić—albeit as a […]

As the calendar flips from 2024 to 2025, a new name sits at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings. Nikola Jokic has long held the top spot over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but given the success he’s brought his team, it’s hard to come up with an argument against SGA right now […]

Dorian Finney-Smith, a newly acquired forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has made a noteworthy comparison between two of the NBA’s most elite playmakers: LeBron James and Luka Dončić. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Finney-Smith expressed excitement about joining forces with James, drawing parallels between the four-time NBA champion and the Dallas Mavericks’ young phenom. […]

LeBron James is officially 40 years of age. His birthday evokes mounds of adulation, but it also comes with an undeniable sense of urgency. While his legacy as an all-time great is ironclad, the four-time Finals MVP’s focus should still be winning championships. Many fans and pundits do not believe the Los Angeles Lakers (18-13) […]

In the same podcast episode where Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George said he hates the All-Star Game’s new format, he shared how passing Vince Carter in the all-time three-point shot list was connected to the late Kobe Bryant. George wears the number 8 to pay tribute to Bryant, who played high school basketball in Philadelphia. The […]

While winning an NBA Championship must be atop one of the greatest achievements ever, it comes as no comparison to the joy Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum feels as being a father to his son, Deuce. Making constant appearances on the sidelines of NBA courts, Tatum will combine his love for basketball with a special […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James turned 40 years old on Monday. But while most other players would have already retired from the NBA at that age, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player continues to play for LA. Not only that, but James is more than just a bench ornament for Los Angeles; he […]

NBA game-winners are some of the most exciting plays that can happen during the regular season. With games going down to the wire, the pressure is not only on players and coaches but also on referees to make the right call. Unfortunately, even NBA officials succumb to the pressure, leading to missed calls that could’ve […]

The Dallas Mavericks are already trying to make do without Luka Doncic after he suffered a calf strain on Christmas Day. The Mavericks have split their two games since Doncic has been out of the lineup, knocking off the Phoenix Suns and losing to the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, the Mavericks will have to play […]