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Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook was locked and loaded with an extremely cold water bottle on Thursday night. Needless to say, he made sure superstar forward Carmelo Anthony was aware of it. Following the Thunder’s 127-117 victory over the L.A. Clippers, Westbrook doused his teammate during his postgame interview and Anthony had a […]

The L.A. Clippers were having a hard time catching up with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s big three of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony, during Thursday’s game at the Staples Center. Because of this, the Clippers’ arsenal did their best to stop the offensive prowess of the Thunders until further damage was dealt to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder earned their second win a row Thursday by beating the L.A. Clippers on the road, 127-117. Russell Westbrook got his 13th triple-double of the season in this game by collecting 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Thunder forward Paul George was not one to be outdone, as he also had […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony has lost some of his explosiveness and athleticism now that he is 33. One thing that remains the same for Anthony though is his feathery touch from the perimeter — the same silky smooth shot he used Thursday to get past Patrick Ewing in the NBA’s all-time scoring list. […]

Chris Paul has just victimized another defender with his insane control of the leather. The Houston Rockets point guard has just caused David West’s ankle injury after he went past him with a deadly crossover in Thursday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. As bad as it sounds, that’s just what made Paul one […]

Paul George is many months away from being a free agent, but since people just could not stop themselves from cooking up rumors about the Oklahoma City Thunder forward’s chances of going to the Los Angeles Lakers, it has become a topic that is constantly looming over the swingman’s head. Speaking to a group of […]

Only a week after being signed by the Houston Rockets to a non-guaranteed deal, their front office personnel have already made up their minds on Gerald Green’s contract, guaranteeing it until the end of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This comes after seeing the veteran swingman string four consecutive solid performances for […]

With the season nearing its midway point, a number of teams are already starting to prepare for the next few months which will reveal what their plans are moving forward. One of them is the Philadelphia 76ers, who are reportedly looking to sign former 17th overall pick in the 2014 draft James Young to a […]

Former Boston Celtics star now-turned Cleveland Cavaliers spitfire, Isaiah Thomas, is under a lot of heat from NBA fans for stealing the spotlight from Paul Pierce. Paul Pierce’s no. 33 jersey will be retired on the Celtics’ game against the Cavs on Feb. 11. However, it isn’t only Pierce’s night as Thomas’ video tribute will […]

The Golden State Warriors just can’t stop winning. Even without Kevin Durant, who sat out Thursday’s game with a calf issue, the Warriors still managed to take down the Houston Rockets on the road, 124-114. Things were not looking too good for the Warriors at the half, however, as the Rockets were up by a […]

Despite two NBA championships and a handful of records, the Golden State Warriors are still taking turns on putting the whole league on notice. With Kevin Durant being among the top shot-blockers in the league, and Stephen Curry fresh-off his casual game-winning 3-pointer against the Dallas Mavericks, it’s Golden State’s vocal leader, Draymond Green, who’s getting a […]

The Houston Rockets have withdrawn their protest over an errant foul committed during its Dec. 22 game against the L.A. Clippers, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The foul was called against Lou Williams in the fourth quarter of that game. The issue surrounding the protest is that Clippers guard Jawun Evans played the […]

Recovering from injuries is never an easy task for any player. Hassan Whiteside found out for himself just that while rehabbing from a bruised knee that kept him sidelined for 13 games. The Miami Heat center is still struggling to regain his conditioning even after four games back and continues to work on returning to […]

Already missing the services of Danilo Gallinari and Patrick Beverley, the L.A. Clippers will be further shorthanded in the next two weeks. Austin Rivers is suffering from an Achilles injury and is slated to miss the next coupe of weeks before getting re-evaluated, according to the media information release made by the team. ICYMI: #Clippers […]

Throughout his NBA career, Nick Young has made a name for himself as a flamboyant player who always loves every bit of attention he receives. From his confidence on and off the court, his lifestyle, and even the Twitter handle he owns, the Golden State Warriors guard has continued to embrace having a lot of […]

The 2017-18 NBA season has already featured one of the deepest rookie classes in recent history. Although notables like Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has taken center stage, there are a slew of other rookies that have made their names known recently such as Boston Celtics […]

Leave it to one Joel Embiid to become his own hype man – in a fun way, of course. The Philadelphia 76ers big man made sure he’s helping his chances in starting for this year’s NBA All-Star Game, and tweeted the following: Joel Embiid #NBAVote https://t.co/GCgVwnQRDR — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 5, 2018 It’s far […]

When it comes to Sacramento Kings veteran point guard George Hill, it’s safe to say that his 2017-18 NBA season has not exactly panned out for him After he originally signed a whopping three-year, $57 million deal with the Kings following a stint with the Utah Jazz, Hill admits that he’s having trouble adapting to […]

During games, a head coach communicates with his players and staff most of the time and rarely gets the chance to exchange some words with his counterpart from the opposing team. However, that was not the case on Wednesday when the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Dallas Mavericks. Steve Kerr and Rick Carlisle […]

The tumultuous 2017-18 NBA season continues for the Memphis Grizzlies. As a result, it seems the Grizzlies could potentially be shifting gears toward a full-fledged rebuild. The rumors regarding star center Marc Gasol’s future in Memphis had been circulating since the controversial firing of former head coach David Fizdale early in the year. However, the […]

The first returns for the All-Star Game starters are already in. With the first set of votes counting as double, fans did not waste time to cast them for their favorite players and those they think deserve to be part of the exhibition game the most. Familiar names lead the list of top vote-getters with […]

Isaiah Thomas is easily one of the best point guards in the NBA. As the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics, Thomas averaged 28.9 PPG and 5.9 PG, wile shooting 37% from deep. He was responsible for leading the Boston Celtics to the best record in the Eastern Conference. Thomas will become a free […]

When discussing the most explosive players in the NBA, one would be hard-pressed to name a more dynamic pair than Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook. To no surprise, the two have maintained their status among the elite players so far in the 2017-18 NBA season. […]

Currently in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball was officially ruled as questionable by the team earlier today for their upcoming game against the Charlotte Hornets. Ball, who has missed the Lakers’ last seven contests due to a shoulder ailment, emphasized the importance of the team staying […]

The Golden State Warriors are the defending champions of the NBA. They have beat nearly every team imaginable to get to where they are, and they sit on the throne as the team to beat. Love them or hate them, the Warriors definitely have the edge over other NBA teams, even if the team is […]

It has been an eventful few years for the Oklahoma City Thunder, to say the least. Following the bitter departure of superstar forward Kevin Durant, point guard Russell Westbrook was essentially forced to put the team on his back en route to perhaps the greatest individual season in NBA history. Despite all the changes that […]

Stefan Bondy of New York Daily News reports that the New York Knicks are interested in calling up G League star Trey Burke. He was signed by the Knicks on October 11, 2017, but released just three days later. He now plays for the Westchester Knicks, New York’s affiliate G League team. Burke is averaging 27.3 […]

Ever since Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016, he has become one of the most hated players in the NBA. It seems that not only have the Thunder trolled him in every game he played against them, other NBA fans have joined the fray and are viciously trolling Kevin Durant […]

According to a tweet this afternoon from ClutchPoints’ own Ryan Ward, the freefalling Los Angeles Lakers (11-26) have ruled rookie point guard Lonzo Ball as questionable for Friday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with his nagging shoulder ailment. Lonzo Ball (shoulder) considered questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Hornets #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) […]

The Boston Celtics will graciously grant Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas’ request to postpone his video tribute for the next meeting in Boston between the two teams on Feb. 11 in order for his family to be in attendance. This despite Paul Pierce’s jersey retirement ceremony set to be held on the same night. But […]

Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors were given all they could handle by the Dirk Nowitzki-led Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. It was the Warriors’ third of four meetings with the Mavs this season, and their last on Feb. 8 could also be their last ever with Nowitzki, who could potentially retire at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost eight games in a row and are in desperate of need of a win following a 37-point loss to Paul George’s Oklahoma City Thunder. One of the main reasons for the team’s woes as of late has been the absence of Lonzo Ball who has been dealing with a […]

It might not be long until the Indiana Pacers finally get Victor Oladipo back from the knee injury which has seen him miss the last four games. According to the Pacers’ official Twitter account, Dipo says his knee now feels “feathery” and he is hopeful he can return for the team’s next game against the […]

After Paul Millsap left the Atlanta Hawks in free agency last summer, every player from the 2014-15 Hawks starting lineup that won 60 games was gone. Now, their best player is 24-year old German point guard Dennis Shröder. The Hawks are filled with a mix of veterans and young players with lack of experience while […]

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to be major players in free agency this offseason as they intend to go for not one but two max players. However, they’d need to shed a significant amount of salary, preferably Luol Deng’s onerous contract, in order to fit two max contracts into their cap. Enter the Dallas Mavericks, […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets are set for a premier matchup today, which is a rematch from their earlier meeting during their first game of the season. The Rockets narrowly defeated the Warriors 122-121 at Oracle Arena, and have emerged as one of the Western Conference’s top threats to the Warriors’ title […]

The Orlando Magic are one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA. They are 14th in the Eastern Conference, and they have lost nine of their last 10 games. The Magic haven’t seen the playoffs since the 2011-12 NBA season. Their rebuilding efforts have been questionable, and the team apparently has no viable direction […]

Stephen Curry has seen Oklahoma point guard Trae Young play, and he’s a fan. According to ESPN, the Golden State Warriors star called the Sooners’ freshman sensation “unbelievable.” “Just the confidence that he plays with,” Curry said regarding Young. “I call it the flair, but it seems like he’s always composed and knows what he’s […]

It is common for NBA general managers to consult their staff about a draft prospect. It could be asking the head coach about this player’s game and if it fits the team’s system or asking the scouts about this player’s strengths and weaknesses. But instances of GMs asking players about prospects are not very common […]