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The Los Angeles Lakers season opener is next week on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Teams are facing the deadline to finalize their rosters, and while the Lakers are still pursuing impact players via trade, they made a flurry of roster moves on Friday. The Lakers added former Belmont star Grayson Murphy […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is a two-time champion and 14-time All-Star entering his 18th NBA season. While some speculate about a potential contract extension to secure Durant’s immediate future with the Suns, the four-time scoring champion focuses on his team and the upcoming season. However, he made an interesting comparison via the Up & Adams Show. When […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have dealt with injuries throughout the preseason and can now add Tyrese Maxey to the list. The star guard suffered a thumb injury in the Sixers’ final game of the preseason. Early in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic, Maxey got his hand tangled up with Paolo Banchero as the two […]

As the start of the 2024-25 NBA season draws near, the Chicago Bulls got a huge roster boost in the form of Lonzo Ball. Now as training camp winds down and preseason is over, rosters need to be finalized. The Bulls recently made a big roster decision on former Ohio State star EJ Liddell, opting […]

The Detroit Pistons are trying to build a winning team around Cade Cunningham. Their rebuilding efforts have yet to lead to much success, but Cunningham recently made it clear that he still appreciates playing with the Pistons. “That was the goal when I got drafted, when I was watching the draft lottery and I saw […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is nearing a return from a hamstring injury that has held him out the entire preseason, head coach Jordi Fernandez announced before Friday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Claxton, who sustained the injury early in training camp, aims to return for Brooklyn’s regular season opener in Atlanta on Oct. 23. […]

We’ve got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 7 Answers to help players earn some much-needed VC. For newcomers, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from player highlights to developer interviews and more. However, we also know people watch […]

It’s almost time for the Golden State Warriors to make a decision on Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Despite both former lottery picks poised to take a significant leap in their fourth season, though, only one of them is likely to receive a contract extension from Golden State before the October 21st deadline. While Kuminga […]

Tyrese Haliburton has probably played more basketball than usual since he was a part of Team USA during the Paris Olympics, but the Indiana Pacers point guard is ready for the season. When asked if there was any fatigue coming into the season, Haliburton gave a great answer on how he’s feeling. “I’ve came into […]

Mikal Bridges has an incredible car collection. Bridges is one of the most promising rising stars in the NBA. He plays for the New York Knicks after a productive stint with the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns. His trade to the Knicks reunited Bridges with his former college teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, […]

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns talked about the roller-coaster of emotions he experienced when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Towns for Julius Randle earlier this month. In an interview with podcast hosts and new teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, KAT joined “The Roommates Show” to discuss what that experience was like for the four-time […]

In efforts to add depth to their bench, especially on the perimeter, the New York Knicks added six-year veteran guard Landry Shamet to their roster in the preseason. Shamet signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, allowing him to try and fight for one of the Knicks’ final roster spots. Unfortunately for the 27-year-old, he suffered a […]

Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George has been a standout player this fall ahead of the team’s final preseason contest on Friday night. So much so, that veteran forward Kyle Kuzma sees shades of a certain NBA All-Defensive First Teamer in the Miami alum. Kuzma likened George to New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges on Thursday, […]

As the 2024 NBA offseason extension deadline approaches, Kevin Durant is not expected to make headlines. Despite him seeing eye-to-eye with the Phoenix Suns’ front office, an extension is likely to come in the distant future. While the 36-year-old desires to stay in Phoenix for what may be the final chapter of his career, Durant […]

Dwight Howard has an incredible car collection. Howard is a certified Basketball Hall of Famer. He is a onetime NBA champion, three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, and an eight-time All-Star. Although Howard is no longer in the NBA, the former center continues to be a popular basketball player after taking his act overseas. […]

Although their games are certainly different, one can see a semblance of Russell Westbrook in Rob Dillingham. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie plays with an intensity that mimics the high motor the Denver Nuggets veteran has exemplified throughout his Hall of Fame career. Naturally, Dillingham was a bit starstruck when he faced off with one of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 120-116 in their latest exhibition on Monday and will wrap up their preseason schedule against the Miami Heat on Friday night. After Ja Morant rolled his ankle in the Grizzlies’ preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks, the two-time All-Star showed confidence in his speedy recovery. Morant is expected […]

Back in the day, Kenny Smith made an impact in the NBA, having won two NBA championships with the Houston Rockets. Nowadays, the Jet continues to contribute to the game as an analyst. Although Smith does have plenty of experience to share his opinions about the NBA, his takes aren’t always accepted by the majority. […]

The extension talks between Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets have taken an interesting turn per recent comments by ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast. While Gordon, a key piece in Denver’s 2023 NBA title run, wants to sign an extension with the team, the Nuggets are looking to sign him for less […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming into the season once again with high expectations, as they go into another year with a championship-level roster. This year they’ll have head Doc Rivers to start the season after he joined early last season due to the Bucks firing Adrian Griffin. Rivers seems to be excited about the upcoming […]

The NBA sent a memo to sportsbooks on Friday urging them not to post under bets on players who are on two-way to 10-day deals starting at the beginning this season. FanDuel and DraftKings are two of the sportsbooks who have agreed to the new proposition, according to David Purdum of ESPN. “FanDuel told ESPN […]

The Washington Wizards held an open practice at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, allowing students to interact with players. Point guard Jordan Poole, who is now in his second year with the team, reflected on the experience. Poole enjoyed being a “positive outlet,” via Monumental Sports Network’s Chase […]

Who are the top 100 players in the NBA right now entering the 2024-25 season? This is a question we have been asking at ClutchPoints for weeks, and we finally have the answers. After revealing the NBA Top 100 players rankings over the course of the preseason, the time has come for ClutchPoints’ full player […]

After a successful summer that featured an NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was on top of the basketball world. However, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer wanted to remind him of his humble beginnings on Thursday. Scheyer, who was a part of Duke’s coaching staff when Tatum arrived at […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the regular season, which is set to begin on Thursday, October 24. Dallas is hoping to get healthy before the regular season begins, and they received three important updates on Friday after practice. Luka Doncic (calf) and Maxi Kleber (ankle) both practiced, while Kessler Edwards (ankle) was […]

After losing Paul George in free agency, the Los Angeles Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard to start the season. The Clippers star will be sidelined indefinitely as he rehabilitates from inflammation in his right knee, head coach Ty Lue announced Thursday. The coach projected optimism about Leonard’s long-term outlook, but Gilbert Arenas offered his […]

While on his The Big Podcast with co-host Adam Lefkoe, Shaquille O’Neal admitted to having some “professional jealousy” about LeBron James and Bronny James forming the first father-son duo to play in the NBA. “I strive off of professional jealousy. I’m jealous a little bit. My son was in that position. Life is all about […]

A new feature of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice courts at Cleveland Clinic Courts is the four boxes taped around the perimeter. Two are in either corner, and the other two are just above the break of the three-point arc on the wing. The taped-off areas remind Cleveland where the Cavs must go immediately once they […]

NBA 2K25 MyTEAM is offering players a chance to get a free Diamond Kentavious Caldwell-Pope player item. The veteran shooting guard for the Orlando Magic can make a great addition to your MyTEAM, with a 94 OVR. Entering his 12th season, Caldwell-Pope will look to help this Magic team make it past the First Round […]

Basketball history often converges with culture, and one of its most iconic pieces is about to make headlines. Julius “Dr. J” Erving’s jersey from his first NBA road game is set to hit the auction block, and experts anticipate it could sell for over $500,000, TMZ reports. Grey Flannel Auctions, known for its high-profile sports […]

On the verge of beginning their title-defense season, the Boston Celtics have a major roster decision to make. The same core group from last season’s championship team remains, and the Celtics didn’t really make any changes to their roster during the offseason. However, Boston did sign Lonnie Walker IV to an Exhibit 10 contract, and […]

As Miami Heat president Pat Riley gave his thoughts on the state of the team, one player he specifically talked about was star Bam Adebayo Thursday. With Adebayo looking to continue to impress this season, Riley envisions the highest ceiling for Adebayo to reach other Heat greats such as Dwyane Wade. There’s no doubt that […]

Kevin Garnett knows seven-time All-Star Joel Embiid is entering his ninth NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers. After coming off back-to-back relatively healthy campaigns in 2022-23, playing in 68 and 66 games, respectively, the 2023 MVP’s left knee forced him to miss 43 games in 2023-24. Now, the 76ers plan to sit Embiid on second […]

Nike has made massive leaps in expanding the sneaker catalogue of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s signature basketball line. The Nike Kobe remains the hottest basketball sneaker on the market and the creatives in Beaverton, Oregon continue to re-emerge classic sneakers from the illustrious line. Come next year, we’ll see an ode to the […]

Many NBA players don’t have a plan when facing their pending retirement. Some fade away in order to enjoy the rest of their lives, while others remain involved in the game of basketball. Chris Paul is on the verge of beginning his first season with the San Antonio Spurs, but this will be Year 20 […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to become the first team to repeat as NBA champions since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018, and they will need both of their stars to be operating at a high level in order to do so. Jayson Tatum is widely regarded as the Celtics’ best player, but […]

NBA teams, agents and players will be at the negotiating tables over the next several days. With Monday’s 6PM deadline to sign players to rookie-scale extensions approaching, several notable names are not locked into deals. Among those is Brooklyn Nets leading scorer Cam Thomas. Thomas is entering the final year of his contract after cracking […]

In a recent interview with Andscape, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green spoke about his attempts to reengage with his teammates, particularly after the passing of Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojević in January. In the conversation with Marc J. Spears, Green was candid about how his relationship with his teammates became distant. He attributed […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is returning to the City of Angels as he tries to bring the franchise their first-ever NBA Championship. He’s also embarking on yet another sneaker campaign with Adidas as the All-Star welcomes his ninth signature model under sponsor Adidas. Come early next year, we’ll see the two sides release […]