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The Los Angeles Clippers had a busy summer, completely overhauling their team around Kawhi Leonard. At one point, there was even a chance that the Clippers could’ve landed free agent and now Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan. The Clippers ultimately saw Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Daniel Theis, Mason Plumlee, Brandon Boston, and Moussa Diabate all […]

As Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors enter a new era, former Warriors guard Jordan Poole made a nostalgic social media post that’s garnering attention. Poole posted over two dozen photos from the Warriors’ 2022 champion season, including pictures of him alongside teammates such as Andrew Wiggins, Andre Iguodala, and Curry. Poole’s 24-hour Instagram story […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings later in the 2024 NBA offseason, adding another dangerous scorer to one of the league’s best offenses from the past two seasons. After being linked to a handful of playoff teams as his deal with the Chicago Bulls expired, he decided to join the Beam Team. It seemed pretty […]

Despite weathering some controversy late in the year, Jannik Sinner ends 2024 on top of the tennis world. The 23-year-old Italian overpowered American Taylor Fritz in the US Open final on Sunday afternoon, winning in straight sets to capture the second major title of his career. A day before seizing this signature moment, he had […]

After a quiet offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made their first free agency signing. Sources confirm that veteran big man Tristan Thompson and the Cavs have agreed on a one-year contract. A former first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Thompson will likely start and finish his career with the Cavs. However, it won’t be […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood is set to miss the start of the 2024-25 NBA season after undergoing a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee on Monday, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, meaning that he likely will not resume basketball activities until some point in November. After […]

NEW YORK — Athletes in any professional sport are always trying to grow their brands on and off the field or court. While Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is known for his jaw-dropping shooting abilities on the basketball court, he is beginning to make a huge name for himself with Under Armour and his […]

It’s no secret that Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert and Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green do not like each other. Draymond has talked smack about Gobert on national television while the two also got into a wild scuffle last season where Green put the Frenchman in a chokehold. Gobert has said in the […]

NBA free agent Cedi Osman is heading to Greece. Osman signed a contract with Panathinaikos. However, contrary to a report by Eurohoop’s Nikola Miloradovic, suggesting Osman turned down a training camp invite from the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA insider Marc Stein is saying that was never the case, per The Stein Line. “It has been […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is preparing for his sixth season in the NBA. After enjoying some time in China, where Williamson visited the Great Wall of China, Zion was candid when asked who are the craziest trash-talkers in the NBA are, as he quickly singled out Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant as one […]

Trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks signaled the start of the Portland Trail Blazers’ rebuild, finally deciding to go in a new direction after languishing in the playoffs with Lillard. The new-look Blazers look to develop Scoot Henderson, the 2023 third overall pick, even after a rookie season with several growing pains. Likewise, drafting […]

The thought of Klay Thompson suiting up in gear that’s not of the Golden State Warriors is still tough to fathom. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will no longer have their shooter of over a decade waiting for a pass in the perimeter. However, the sharpshooter’s move to the Dallas Mavericks is nothing but just […]

After hiring JJ Redick, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to install stability and continuity in a team in transition since the 2020 NBA championship. Hiring three coaches in four years is not conducive to a winning culture, which probably explains why the team hired a young and first-time coach. However, could JJ Redick help carry […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry initially struggled during the 2024 Olympics but ignited in both the semifinal and final, guiding Team USA to their fifth consecutive gold medal. Following the victory, Curry shared that Anthony Edwards had humorously teased him about only arriving in Paris during the final three days of the tournament. In […]

It will take some time for NBA fans to get used to a Golden State Warriors squad that no longer has Klay Thompson, who is now with the Dallas Mavericks. Golden State superstar point guard Stephen Curry is also trying to adapt to a new life without Thompson in the Bay Area anymore. The former […]

With training camp set to open next month, a lot of eyes will be on the Denver Nuggets this NBA season as they try and regroup from a disappointing 2024 playoff exit. The Nuggets were eliminated in seven games in the Western Conference Semifinals by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ahead of the start of the regular […]

Throughout the years, New York Knicks fans have made it clear their disdain for team owner James Dolan. And to be honest, a lot of it may be warranted. In recent years, Dolan has seemingly made himself a thorn in the NBA’s side on purpose. He’s also had dust-ups with some of the most revered […]

The New York Knicks made one of the bigger splashes of the 2024 NBA offseason by trading a shocking amount of first round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for small forward Mikal Bridges. While many criticized the Knicks for essentially mortgaging their entire future for a player who has never made an All-Star […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season scheuled release, a lot of NBA eyes are going to be on the Phoenix Suns as the enter their first year under head coach Mike Budenholzer. With training camp set to open at the end of the month, we’ll be making our Suns bold predictions, including a big one about […]

Recently, a bit of controversey ensued when it was reported that the New York Knicks did not have any jerseys featuring All-Star power forward Julius Randle’s name in their team shop at Madison Square Garden. Randle himself even took to Instagram to address the controversy, with the Knicks star writing, “the truth shall come to […]

Fans of the New York Knicks are not going to be forgetting about their first round playoffs series win vs the Philadelphia 76ers this past season anytime soon. Playoff wins and even appearances have been very hard to come by in New York for the last two decades, so Knicks fans have made a habit […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving and media personality Stephen A. Smith have traded barbs throughout the years. Sometimes, it’s what Irving does or says off the court. Other times, it’s what Irving does or doesn’t do on the court. However, there have been moments when both sides agree. The latest was after an account reposted […]

With NBA 2K25 finally here, fans might be curious to know which Cleveland Cavaliers players are ranked the highest in the franchise’s virtual history. Obviously, Cleveland legend LeBron James and the 2016 NBA Championship-winning squad come to mind. However, several legends from over 50 years of Cavs basketball are also included. Does Donovan Mitchell or […]

Ohio State football earned its second victory of the season on Saturday. And as we could’ve expected, LeBron James was watching. The Buckeyes trounced Western Michigan football 56-0 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, and there were several key stars from the stellar performance who stood out. Most notably, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who went off […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman reportedly turned down a training camp invite from the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with Panathinaikos, a Greek basketball team. “He also received interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, which invited him for a training camp; however, due to the lack of guarantees about making it to the season […]

The Sacramento Kings proved they were serious about contending in the Western Conference with their sign and trade acquisition of DeMar DeRozan this offseason. Continuing to build a real contending roster requires quality depth and hitting on the margins. The Kings latest roster signing of reserve guard Terry Taylor, as per NBA Insider Chris Haynes, […]

Basketball Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton Sr. found his second collegiate basketball coaching job on Saturday. He will be the men’s basketball head coach at the College of Alameda in Alameda, California, according to ESPN. Payton will make his debut after being the head coach at the NAIA school, Lincoln University in Oakland, California for the past […]

When the Chicago Bulls traded DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings in a sign and trade deal, and also traded Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder, it signaled a shift towards a rebuild. As part of a rebuild, finding cheap, untapped talent is important. The Bulls latest roster signing in reserve guard E.J. Liddell, […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic received the perfect compliment from Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero. “Gangster,” Banchero said when asked how he would describe Doncic in one word. "I'll say, gangster." Paolo Banchero describes Luka Doncic with one word 😅 (via @overtime)pic.twitter.com/okmIMxOeCA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 7, 2024 Banchero isn’t messing around about Doncic. […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed an amazing run last season, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at the helm, guiding the team to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011. Despite a seemingly successful campaign, the Mavericks’ journey ended in disappointment as they fell to the Boston Celtics in a 4-1 series defeat. Although the Mavericks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell short of their goals this past season, but hope springs anew in the National Basketball Association. James and the Lakers have added his son Bronny James along with Tennessee sharp-shooter Dalton Knecht among other offseason additions. James seems focused, as usual, on his legacy heading toward the home stretch of […]

After signing Jalen Brunson to a bargain of a deal ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Knicks have spent the two years surrounding their All-NBA point guard with a trio of teammates he won multiple National Titles with while playing for the Villanova Wildcats — Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, and Mikal Bridges, who was acquired […]

NBA veteran Markieff Morris and the Dallas Mavericks are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Mavericks were rumored to have interest in re-signing Morris throughout the offseason. Morris also seemed to have interest in returning to Dallas. Sure enough, an agreement was reached but the terms of the […]

The latest edition of the popular NBA2K video game series, 2K25, is finally available, which means basketball fans across the world can lace up their sneakers and hit the court to play as their favorite NBA stars. However, fans of the New York Knicks may be disappointed with the ratings given to some of their […]

The Denver Nuggets and star point guard Jamal Murray have agreed to a four-year, $208 million contract extension that keeps the former first-round pick with the team through the 2028-29 NBA season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Jamal Murray is signing a 4-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/OLXax6liBV — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is embarking on a new era of basketball with his longtime team. At the same time, Boston Celtics champion Jaylen Brown is looking to defend an NBA title, and UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers is set to return for another season with the Huskies. Curry, Brown, and Bueckers […]

After dropping his first song, “Just Do It,” last month, Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown could be releasing his debut album. Brown’s cryptic response to someone asking if he was on the verge of releasing an album fueled speculation. And in light of that speculation, former NFL quarterback Cam Newton sent the 2024 Finals MVP […]

The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James GOAT debate has led to plenty of arguments over the years. According to Ronnie 2K that title belongs to the Chicago Bulls legend. “I mean he’s the greatest of all-time, I’m saying it right now, there you go… Yes sir, without question Michael Jordan is the greatest player of […]

Veteran power forward Davis Bertans is reportedly set to join Dubai BC, turning down an opportunity to participate in a workout with the Golden State Warriors. The Latvian sharpshooter, known for his elite three-point shooting, has accepted a multiyear offer from the newly formed Dubai-based basketball team, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The Warriors […]