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The Dallas Mavericks emerged from the 2025 NBA offseason with bold intentions. After a season marred by injuries and an early exit in the Play-In Tournament, the front office pushed to reshape the roster into one capable of contending in a crowded Western Conference. On paper, they accomplished quite a bit. Dallas landed the No. […]

For years now, the Sacramento Kings have flirted with upward mobility. Ever since their surprising 2022–23 playoff appearance snapped a 16-year drought, the franchise has hovered somewhere between promising and perplexing. And as the dust settles on the 2025 NBA offseason, new general manager Scott Perry finds himself sitting on a roster riddled with mismatched […]

The Boston Celtics have kept busy this summer, moving around multiple key pieces in order to circumvent the second apron. And although Massachusetts native Georges Niang was hoping to prove himself in Boston, the forward was dealt to the Utah Jazz before he had a chance, departing on Tuesday afternoon as part of a salary-dumping […]

There have been many instances in the long history of the NBA that can be considered where-were-you-when-it-happened moments: Julius Erving’s reverse layup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Jordan’s series-clinching shot versus the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant’s 81-point masterpiece against the Toronto Raptors, and the Miami Heat’s release of their […]

In a federal case that has rocked the Miami Heat organization, 62-year-old Marcos Thomas Perez, an ex-security officer for the team and a retired Miami police officer, has been charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce. Federal authorities allege Perez systematically stole over 400 game-worn jerseys and valuable memorabilia during his tenure […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had an eventful offseason, making some changes to their rotation and acquiring a new starting shooting guard in Bradley Beal. After signing Brook Lopez, trading for John Collins, landing Beal, and closing out the summer by adding Chris Paul to the roster, the only thing newsworthy around the Clippers is what […]

NBA veteran Ben Simmons is looking at what is next as an unrestricted free agent. At this point, the New York Knicks are expressing interest in snatching him up.  Among the teams expressing interest in Simmons are the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns. At this point, the Knicks and Celtics have the greater interest […]

The future for NBA veteran Kevin Love remains up in the air. Even though he was traded to the Utah Jazz from the Miami Heat, he may look towards a buyout agreement.  On Tuesday, Marc Stein of the Stein Line reported that Love is “actively exploring” buyout options outside of Utah. While it would be […]

Earlier this week, the San Antonio Spurs signed point guard De’Aaron Fox to a maximum contract extension that will keep him with the franchise long term. The move erased any doubts about whether the Spurs would look to move on from Fox amid the arrival of Dylan Harper and the emergence of Stephon Castle. On […]

The San Antonio Spurs have high hopes for next season. With Victor Wembanyama back at full health, the Spurs are dangerous as a dark horse in the Western Conference. However, new head coach Mitch Johnson has his work cut out for him when it comes to his roster. Luckily for him, he has plenty of […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had one of the busiest offseasons of any team in the NBA, trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency, among other moves. It’s all been part of an effort to build a viable roster around Trae Young, something Atlanta has largely failed to do […]

Josh Giddey’s contract talks with the Chicago Bulls is one of the longest ongoing standoffs of this offseason. Giddey, along with fellow restricted free agents Quentin Grimes and Jonathan Kuminga, wanted bigger deals this offseason. However, Bulls general manager Marc Eversley has not met the point guard’s demands. However, a compromise could be on the […]

When news broke that the Boston Celtics were trading recently acquired combo forward Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz for RJ Luis Jr., it left fans wondering how Brad Stevens would further address his frontcourt heading into a forthcoming season without Jayson Tatum. Well, as it turns out, that wonder […]

The Boston Celtics had one goal this offseason: shed as much money as possible. Without Jayson Tatum on the court, the Celtics’ roster was far too expensive to keep together. The team’s first two moves in the offseason saw them save hundreds of millions of dollars. Boston sent Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers […]

All eyes are on Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers as we near the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season. Complete with a new offseason look and a legend like LeBron James seeking another title, the Lakers will be must-watch television as they tip-off the newest season. Doncic will be sporting his latest signature […]

The Boston Celtics are expected to compete for championships year in and year out, and they’ve been able to operate at that level for much of the 2010s and 2020s. However, less than two years removed from their most recent ring, the Celtics’ title hopes have suffered a big blow. And while some discuss the […]

Only one team has yet to make any moves this NBA offseason. That would be the Golden State Warriors as a result of their ongoing stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Little progress has been made between the two parties since the summer began, as the organization and player have been moving in two […]

Winning a ring is a good way to cement a legacy or to place yourself among the basketball greats. However, the NBA championship is usually an elusive feat to many players, including legends. As a result, the path towards one usually requires all the stars to align. But as the saying goes, “never say never.” […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be a team to watch once again in the Eastern Conference following their disappointing playoff exit after finishing with 64 wins. The addition of Donovan Mitchell has made all the difference and if the Cavaliers continue to build around the star during his prime, they should remain contenders for years to […]

The Boston Celtics have had quite an offseason, and not in a positive direction. In an effort to avoid the dreaded second apron, the Celtics parted ways with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in a trade firesale that likely took them out of contention for next year. Making the talent relinquishing a bit easier to […]

It’s been a busy summer for the Los Angeles Lakers, who recently extended Luka Doncic on a three-year, $165 million contract. For the first time in his illustrious career, LeBron James will be entering a season where he is clearly not the number one option on his team and won’t be tasked with doing most […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ franchise star Anthony Edwards has big plans for the upcoming NBA season as he tries to lead his team to a first championship ring. Edwards has quickly grown into a face of the league and he’s undoubtedly the foremost poster child for Adidas Basketball. Building upon one of the most successful debut sneaker […]

The New York Knicks haven’t made a ton of huge moves this offseason, but they did recently raise some eyebrows by signing Mikal Bridges to a lucrative contract extension. Still, the prevailing feeling around the league seems to be that the Knicks are one piece away from really competing for a championship. Perhaps there is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through one of their tougher seasons in recent history, going 24-58 in the regular season, and missing the playoffs by a wide margin. Tyrese Maxey only played 52 games in what he called one of the most difficult seasons of his career. With a fresh start entering the 2025-26 season, Maxey […]

While they didn’t quite get over the finish line, the Indiana Pacers captured the hearts and minds of NBA fans everywhere this postseason with their shocking run to the NBA Finals, where they took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games. Many still suspect that had Tyrese Haliburton not gone down with a heartbreaking Achilles […]

It’s clear that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was a fan before seeing the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere — and he showed that at the team’s facility. The Athletic published a story about Doncic. Before knowing that the team planned a surprise trip to the Sphere in Las Vegas to see the Backstreet […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers helped solidify their future by signing Luka Doncic to a mammoth three-year, $165 million contract extension. The deal keeps Doncic in a Lakers uniform for the foreseeable future and also includes a player option for 2028, at which point he could opt out and sign potentially the most lucrative contract […]

The Chicago Bulls announced on Tuesday that they are bringing back their iconic pinstripe uniforms, and they used Bulls legend Dennis Rodman to break the news. When you think of style in the NBA, you think of Rodman. He always brought out some of the best outfits in the game, and to this day, he […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey and New Balance officially launched the “Hero Pack,” on Thursday, July 31st. Inspired by his love for superheroes and comic books, Maxey customized the Hesi Low V2’s, New Balance’s basketball shoe, and the 1906R’s, New Balance’s lifestyle shoe, with his own design and colorway. Tyrese Maxey spoke exclusively with ClutchPoints […]

The NBA Finals MVP Award, now known as the Bill Russell Finals MVP Award, is usually given to the best-performing player from the championship team. Throughout the years, it’s only natural that the prestigious trophy has been handed to the greatest players of the game, players that have cemented their legacies. Given the competitive nature […]

The Indiana Pacers have a highly intriguing 2025-26 season ahead of them. They just made a surprising run all the way into the NBA Finals in the previous season, but that also came at the expense of the health of their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton. The former Iowa State Cyclones star suffered a torn […]

After Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade blasted Bleacher Report’s Kobe Bryant ranking, former NBA player and podcast host Matt Barnes revealed how smoking weed gave him a competitive advantage against the Los Angeles Lakers legend. While specifying that getting high before games wouldn’t enhance his performance, Barnes says it would help him the night […]

Dwyane Wade revealed this week that he originally planned to sign with the Chicago Bulls during the 2010 NBA offseason before a phone call from LeBron James changed everything and redirected him back to the Miami Heat. Speaking on the OGs Show with former teammates Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, Wade explained that returning home […]

Last season, the Boston Celtics suffered their earliest playoff exit since 2021, giving them more time than usual to rest and recover. And while the C’s would’ve loved to go deeper into the postseason, they’ve made the most of the extra days off, with multiple players undergoing summer surgery. In June, Celtics star Jaylen Brown […]

Luka Doncic is embracing a fresh start as the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. In the midst of a promotional tour for the Jordan brand, the five-time All-Star agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension that will keep him in Los Angeles through at least 2027-28. Six months removed from his bombshell trade […]

It may have been a topsy-turvy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. But for Luka Doncic, there have been reasons for optimism as he heads into his second season with the purple and gold. Consistently flanked with questions about him being overweight, the Sloevnian has not only undergone a complete physical transformation, he is also […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are having quite an offseason. They turned heads with a series of acquisitions in the summer, but there was not a bigger move made by the Purple & Gold than signing Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic to a massive three-year extension contract worth $165 million, which also comes with a player option […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has found peace of mind. Recently, he signed a three-year $165 million contract extension. Furthermore, he has reached a point where he’s able to move on from the consequential trade from the Dallas Mavericks in February. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, Doncic, through his manager Lara Beth […]

For the first time in nearly two decades, there’s genuine optimism in Detroit. After winning a playoff game for the first time since 2008, the Pistons are finally shedding the scars of their long rebuild. Cade Cunningham has solidified himself as a franchise cornerstone, Jaden Ivey continues to flash two-way upside, and Jalen Duren is […]