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The Chicago Bulls received tough news regarding the hamstring injury that star guard Josh Giddey suffered in a recent game. Giddey sustained the injury during the Bulls’ Dec. 29 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It took place in the second half as it ended his night after 18 minutes of action. ESPN’s NBA insider Shams […]

As the calendar flips toward the new year, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves once again scraping for relevance in the Western Conference standings. Sporting a dismal 8-26 record going into a New Year’s Eve date with the Chicago Bulls, Zion Williamson and Derik Queen are languishing in last place. Still, the locker room […]

San Antonio Spurs star guard Stephon Castle is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report a day ahead of a New Year’s Eve match-up with the New York Knicks. The Spurs indicate the second-year guard is dealing with a left thumb strain. A strain in Castle’s left hip caused him to miss nine games […]

Out of all the guys on the New York Knicks, OG Anunoby has stood out not just in terms of talent but also in terms of boastfulness. After the Knicks won the NBA Cup, he said they were a real contender from then on.  He has grown in ways thanks to the mentorship of NBA […]

Austin Reaves’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers might be in question as he could test free agency for a big contract in the 2026 offseason. Which paves the way for plenty of scenarios of interactions with multiple teams. Reaves has been with the Lakers since 2021, making his way up the ranks before finally […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are enduring another difficult season, sitting at a dismal 8-26 after a recent loss to the New York Knicks. For most teams in such dire straits, the news would be one of dysfunction, finger-pointing, and an inevitable rebuild. However, interim head coach James Borrego sees a young squad on the verge […]

Since 2018, Coby White has given his all to the Chicago Bulls, only to have a revolving door of the same old same old repeatedly hitting him in the face. As a result, rumblings about him being sent elsewhere continue to multiply.  Out of all the teams that have come up, the most frequent is […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards still haven’t fully unleashed rookie guard Tre Johnson as he heals from his hip flexor injury, but he’s making them look smart for drafting him anyway. The 19-year-old scored a career-high 24 points (9-12 FG, 5-5 3-point) with one rebound, two assists, and one steal over 25 minutes during […]

Much like a few of his teammates on the Chicago Bulls, Patrick Williams has had to deal with a double whammy. Overcoming injuries that have kept him down at times, as well as rumors of being traded.  In June 2024, Williams signed a five-year, $90 million contract extension that includes a player option for the […]

Almost 24 hours after Jalen Green dropped an F-bomb following a Phoenix Suns win against the Washington Wizards, it was short-lived. He was smacked with a $25,000 fine by the NBA while interrupting his teammate’s interview. That said teammate? Collin Gillespie, who had 25 points on the night and lifted Phoenix to a win. Even […]

In the midst of an unprecedented 23rd season in the NBA, LeBron James celebrated his 41st birthday, making him the oldest player in the league. A good birthday present for James would be a win as the Los Angeles Lakers square off against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, but in the meantime, James was serenaded […]

The Golden State Warriors have been mediocre so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 17-16 following a recent road win over the Brooklyn Nets. While the Warriors still have Stephen Curry playing at an All-NBA level, the team’s lack of depth and competent frontcourt players have been a glaring issue this year. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get back on track following Sunday’s 125-101 win against the Sacramento Kings, and part of the talk following the game was a couple of dunks LeBron James threw down off lob passes. One lob pass came from Marcus Smart, the other came from Deandre Ayton. […]

Over the last week, there has been considerable discourse about what eligibility requirements a player must meet in order to be able to partake in NCAA basketball. This occurred after former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji signed with Baylor, and amid speculation that Chicago Bulls player Trentyn Flowers might be pursuing college eligibility. Now, NCAA […]

The Golden State Warriors have been up and down so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 17-16 after a recent win over the Brooklyn Nets. Stephen Curry has continued to put up monster stat lines seemingly on a nightly basis, but it hasn’t translated into a very impressive record so far for […]

The San Antonio Spurs have dropped two straight games to teams near the bottom or just outside the NBA playoff picture. While that’s been commonplace over their last several years, including their last two with Victor Wembanyama, it’s been an eye-opening experience for a Silver and Black core dominated by youth. Head Coach Mitch Johnson […]

As speculation continues around whether the Golden State Warriors could pursue a blockbuster trade for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, NBA analyst Zach Lowe expressed significant skepticism about the feasibility of such a move, pointing to roster fit and financial realities as major obstacles. On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe explained […]

The return of shooting guard Jaden Ivey has been an intriguing situation for the Detroit Pistons. The former first-round draft selection made his season debut in November after suffering a fibula injury back in January. His 2024-25 season was cut short at 30 games when former Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony dove into Ivey’s leg […]

A growing chorus around the NBA has begun to question the long-term partnership between Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, and former Hawks guard Lou Williams is now among those signaling that a separation may be inevitable. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, Williams acknowledged that while he once hoped Young […]

The month of December has not been kind to the Atlanta Hawks, as they’ve done a lot of losing over the course of the past few weeks and have fallen to 10th in the Eastern Conference. Even with Trae Young returning from an MCL injury that knocked him out of the rotation for over a […]

With just about five weeks until the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5, trade rumors around the league are heating up. The hottest rumor surrounds Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and the Atlanta Hawks, as the Dallas Mavericks star has emerged as a prime trade candidate for the Hawks. Despite his injury concerns since arriving in […]

Playing on Christmas Day isn’t the gift some might expect it to be, according to Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. The NBA veteran recently explained his perspective on the league’s holiday tradition on his podcast, the ‘Draymond Green Show’. “To play on a day where everybody’s watching, it’s incredible,” Green said [h/t Awful Announcing’s […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball did not play in Monday night’s impressive bounce-back win over the San Antonio Spurs, sparking questions about his status in the team’s rotation. Craig Porter Jr. has gotten the nod off the bench when he’s been inactive for back-to-backs, but that wasn’t the case this time. Cavs head coach Kenny […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to 12-22 overall for the 2025-26 season after losing 125-122 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Dallas is sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference. While they are only a couple of games back of a play-in spot, the chances of this Mavs squad seriously competing for a […]

On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up another win with a 140-129 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. It was another outstanding game for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 39 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists in the win. On Tuesday, it was announced by ESPN’s Shams Charania that Denver Nuggets star […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have fallen short against the New York Knicks. However, Zion Williamson’s return to the starting lineup offered a glimpse of hope for a franchise desperately seeking consistency and direction. After a stint coming off the bench, Williamson reclaimed his spot in the starting five, playing extended minutes without restrictions. While […]

Following three wins vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, including two in three days, the San Antonio Spurs shot up to the top of everyone’s radar. Two games later, they’re failing to meet expectations with the makings of an unexpected losing streak. It’s left Victor Wembanyama in search of balance. ClutchPoints asked the generational talent if […]

The Utah Jazz could be without their leading scorer Tuesday night as they prepare to face the Boston Celtics, with guard Keyonte George listed as questionable on the team’s latest injury report. Utah (12-19) hosts Boston (19-12) at 9:00 p.m. ET as it looks to extend its current win streak to three games. The Jazz […]

On Monday evening, the Toronto Raptors picked up another win with a thrilling 107-106 home victory over the Orlando Magic. The Raptors trailed this game by as many as 21 points on the second night of a back to back, but the win was secured when Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s three-pointer clanked off the rim […]

The Brooklyn Nets have pulled off the NBA’s most shocking turnaround early this season. A defensive resurgence has been at the center of their success. After posting a league-worst 128.5 defense rating during a 0-7 start, the Nets hold the NBA’s best defensive rating (105.4) in December while posting a 7-4 record. After Cam Thomas […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their four-game road trip with a statement performance Monday night, routing the Chicago Bulls 136–101 to snap a two-game losing streak. After the game, star guard Anthony Edwards revealed that a prolonged travel delay set the tone for the dominant showing. Edwards explained that the team’s frustrations from a delayed flight […]

On Monday evening, the Charlotte Hornets continued their losing ways with a home defeat at the hands of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The loss dropped the Hornets to 11-21 on the season, although it was a strong game from Brandon Miller, who scored 31 points to go along with eight rebounds and five […]

Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will miss approximately four to six weeks after hyperextending his left knee against the Miami Heat on Monday night, league sources told ClutchPoints on Tuesday morning. The good news surrounding Jokic is that he did not suffer any significant ligament damage in his knee, avoiding the catastrophic scenario of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to veteran Julius Randle for consistent production each night. Randle delivered on Monday, during a powerful win over the Chicago Bulls. Minnesota defeated the Bulls 136-101, with Randle posting a whopping 14 assists in the game. That dazzling display of passing was something the NBA hadn’t seen this year. “Julius Randle […]

On Tuesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will hit the floor for a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on the road. Joel Embiid is on the injury report for this contest, currently listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain as well as right knee injury management. Here’s everything we know about Embiid’s injury and his […]

On Monday evening, the Chicago Bulls fell back to Earth with a blowout home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 136-101. Making matters worse for the Bulls was the fact that both Coby White and Josh Giddey were forced to exit this game due to injury, with Giddey going down with a […]

Brooklyn Nets superfan Mr. Whammy has been taunting opposing free-throw shooters for decades. He received some pushback from one of the NBA’s most fiery trash-talkers during the Nets’ 120-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Draymond Green had words for Mr. Whammy after making a free throw during the third quarter. “I told […]

Despite the Houston Rockets’ recent troubles with closing out games, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. led their team in a 126-119 win against the Indiana Pacers. Durant (30 points) and Smith Jr. combined for 51 points on 21-of-36 attempts, including 16 rebounds and seven assists, as Smith Jr. secured a double-double against the Pacers. […]

The Denver Nuggets’ late-December road matchup against the Miami Heat quickly turned from routine to unsettling after superstar center Nikola Jokic went down with a frightening knee injury just before halftime. Jokic crumpled to the floor under the basket after an awkward collision, immediately grabbing his left knee as concern spread across the arena. Jokic’s […]