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The Oklahoma City Thunder made a big splash with the Charlotte Hornets during the 2023-24 NBA season, as the Thunder traded for Gordon Hayward. However, the move didn’t pan out the way that Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti or fans envisioned it. Following Hayward’s retirement, he told Jared Weiss of The Athletic about his […]

Klay Thompson appears to be in a much better state of mind now that he’s with the Dallas Mavericks. To say that his two final seasons with the Golden State Warriors was difficult is an understatement. It became very clear that a divorce was necessary for the betterment of both Thompson and the Warriors, and […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis showed during their brief time representing Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics that they can still go out and compete with the best of the best and come out on top. However, the Los Angeles Lakers have found it difficult to reach title-contending heights ever since they won it […]

The NBA 2K25 game is now available for players to power up their next-generation consoles and take to the court as their favorite NBA players. Fans of the Phoenix Suns have plenty to look forward to with this game, as the team’s roster features several prominent stars including Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Let’s take […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are poised to make a run at the Larry O’Brien Trophy this season following the signing of former Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George. George had some memorable playoff battles against LeBron James the last time that he was in the Eastern Conference as a member of the Indiana Pacers, and the […]

The Golden State Warriors are in flux. After Klay Thompson left for the Dallas Mavericks, the team has done its best to fill in the void. Their failed trade attempts for Lauri Markkanen and Paul George signaled their confidence in their young players like Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga. However, it remains unclear […]

There is a lot of pressure on this Golden State Warriors season. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are getting older and are in the downswing of their careers, and the Warriors have to make the most of the two of them while they are still healthy and able to perform at a high level. The […]

The NBA world was hit with tragic news of legendary shot-blocker Dikembe Mutombo’s passing on Monday. Mutombo passed away at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer. Several NBA stars released tributes for Mutombo, and former Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added to the list a powerful message. “At 7’2″, Dikembe Mutombo and […]

The Toronto Raptors are not about to win big (again) anytime soon. Even starting center Jakob Poeltl has admitted as much. Regardless, what the Raptors excel at is in listening to their fans. Their fans have been clamoring for a return of one of the franchise’s most iconic jerseys, and the Raptors organization basically said, […]

As the Miami Heat are gearing up to take on the reloaded East, part of their hopeful success relies on the production from guard Tyler Herro. While Herro believes the Heat are title contenders, he has also gone through the steps needed to get himself right for the season which he speaks upon Monday during […]

After the Brandon Aiyuk trade saga ended with him signing with the San Francisco 49ers, a new trade situation brews in the AFC West as star receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders. As several suitors begin lining up to acquire the wideout, Josh Hart of the New York Knicks […]

Much has been said and written about the decline of Klay Thompson. It might be evident that Thompson is no longer the player he once was back in his heyday with the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn’t mean that he can no longer contribute on the court. The Dallas Mavericks showed faith in Thompson’s […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers hired Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach, many thought Atkinson would reinvigorate the offense. Atkinson’s offensive scheme is a precise, predicated motion-based offense. He wants to play with pace and make three-pointers while moving the ball and empowering his players to make the right reads. However, with the Cavs returning […]

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward towards how new head coach JJ Redick can make the most out of the talent he has at his disposal. The Lakers are going to enter the 2024-25 season with nearly the same roster that they ended last postseason with, so it’s up to Redick now […]

Betting odds are out ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, and they are projecting the Brooklyn Nets will be the NBA’s worst team. After trading Mikal Bridges and pivoting to a rebuild, the Nets have an over/under win projection of 18.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Not only is it the lowest in the league this season, […]

LeBron James said in an interview that there isn’t anything else he feels like he needs to accomplish in the NBA. James has been playing in the league for over two decades. Given his longevity, he achieved many accolades in his career and is arguably the best basketball player anyone has ever seen. While many […]

Former HBCU hoop star Joirdan Karl Nicholas signed with the Atlanta Hawks last week. The Texas Southern Star looks to continue his NBA career after spending his rookie season with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. Nicholas joined the South Bay Lakers after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. Nicholas served […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to deal star big man Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks on Saturday night, but the full terms weren’t known yet. The picture is now clear thanks to the Charlotte Hornets’ involvement as a financial aid for both the Knicks and Wolves. The trade has been agreed upon by all […]

Chicago Bulls fans will be thrilled to hear that Lonzo Ball might return to the court soon. It’s been a couple of seasons since he last played an official NBA game, with his last appearance being in the 2021-22 season, where he completed only 35 games. Ball has been sidelined due to a knee injury […]

As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo gets motivated for the upcoming season, he will also head into his second year as captain of the team after the retirement of Udonis Haslem. With the Heat coming into a much more loaded Eastern Conference, Adebayo will need to lead the team more than ever, but he’s candid […]

The Los Angeles Lakers commenced their first official team practice of the year and Bronny James showed promise. It’s the first time James practiced with the entire Lakers roster since joining the team in the 2024 NBA Draft. During one of their drills, Bronny was spotted working on his outside shots. Based on the video […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks had their first day of training camp for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Klay Thompson was the talk of the first day as he had his first training camp practice with the team. Thompson said he isn’t worried about the challenges of making the adjustment to […]

Years of a friendship between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and rapper Drake might be coming to an end after a social media post on Tuesday. The post showed the Canadian rapper no longer following him on his Instagram account. There might be some explanation for it. For starters, Drake and fellow rapper Kendrick […]

As the Miami Heat start training camp to prepare for a loaded East in the Bahamas, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about more than just basketball Tuesday. He would talk about the Miami Dolphins after their brutal loss to the Tennessee Titans, 31-12, and give advice to fellow South Florida head coach Mike McDaniel. There […]

Training camps have officially begun across the NBA. As the start of the 2024-25 season draws near, the question of who are the best players in the league remains relevant. That is why everyone is putting together their lists of the Top 100 players in the NBA. So far, the first half of ClutchPoints’ 2024-25 […]

After a rough 2023 season, the Memphis Grizzlies are an easy pick to be one of the NBA’s most improved squads this year. However, big man Jaren Jackson Jr. already got some bad news. Jackson got hurt on the first day of training camp, via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “Grizzlies PF/C Jaren Jackson Jr. experienced hamstring […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are currently preparing for the upcoming 2024-25 season, which is slated to begin on October 23. Morant missed the majority of the 2023-24 season with an injury, which, combined with several other injuries, made for a bit of a lost season for the Grizzlies. However, there is optimism that […]

The New York Knicks upgraded their roster last weekend, adding four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for a package built around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. While the deal bought the Knicks some time while center Mitchell Robinson continues to rehab his surgically repaired left ankle, it simultaneously created a void at power forward. But […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks held their first day of NBA training camp on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Klay Thompson, who the Mavs acquired via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors during the offseason, spoke to reporters after the first practice. Thompson addressed a number of topics, including the adjustment of joining a […]

The Orlando Magic took a significant leap forward during the 2023-24 NBA season, improving their win total from 22 to 47 and securing a playoff berth for the first time in over four years. Their performance also earned them the Southeast Division title, their first since 2019, marking a resurgence for the franchise. A key […]

The NBA’s diversity continues to grow, and Alex Sarr is one of the latest examples. The Washington Wizards’ second overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is from Bordeaux and Toulouse, France, and plans to use that heritage to his advantage. Sarr will talk trash in French during games to avoid technical fouls. "I don't […]

One of the more intriguing storylines of the early portions of the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season will be when Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, son of franchise icon LeBron James, will make his NBA debut. Bronny of course was drafted by the team in the second round this past June, and although he struggled […]

The Atlanta Hawks 2024 No. 1 draft pick, Zaccharie Risacher, is already getting accustomed to the NBA and his teammates. One of the players that he has been around a lot is Trae Young, who will be important to his growth in his rookie season. During Media Day, Risacher was asked what it’s been like […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season approaching, the Orlando Magic are setting the stage for another playoff run, led by their rising star Paolo Banchero. As the team gathered for media day ahead of the start of training camp this week, Banchero made it clear that he and his teammates have lofty expectations for the upcoming […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has undergone quite a change physically since he joined the NBA. A new graphic from the team’s social media account shows how much the player’s physical appearance has transformed. The All-Star and NBA champion is entering his 12th NBA season. Year 1 ➡️ Year 12 pic.twitter.com/TpbGfH5tkH — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) […]

On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder held their annual Media Day, giving reporters and fans a chance to hear from some of their favorite players, including last year’s MVP runner up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander enters this year as one of the favorites to compete for the award once again, and the Thunder are widely expected […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers’ travels through deserts in pursuit of a star guard next to Joel Embiid have been defined not by mirages but by oases that dried up in a hurry. The big man has played with great talents in Ben Simmons and James Harden but their trust in the Sixers eventually […]

Former American President Barack Obama led a chorus of tributes to the legendary Dikembe Mutombo following the news of his passing on Monday. The 7-foot-2 Congolese-American NBA star, who dedicated his life both on and off the court, left an indelible mark on the world of basketball and beyond, APnews reports. Mutombo, known for his […]

Training camp is underway for the Philadelphia 76ers in The Bahamas. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and company are excited to get to work and prepare for the season. As much excitement as there is to jump right into it, the Sixers are also exercising caution. Nick Nurse said that Embiid “went through everything […]