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LeBron James will be the face of the NBA and whatever team he plays for until his eventual retirement. But both he and the Los Angeles Lakers understand that Anthony Davis is the man tapped to lead the franchise in the long-term. That transition started to take shape last year, as the star big man […]

As the Golden State Warriors get ready for the start of training camp, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is whether or not Jonathan Kuminga will get an extension done with the team by the Oct. 21 deadline, and he was very relaxed about that when speaking on the situation. “Hopefully,” Jonathan Kuminga […]

The Toronto Raptors shook up their roster in a major way during last season, parting ways with both Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. That signaled a potential rebuild for the organization. Although Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett are decent players, they’re young. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, president Masai Ujiri made it clear […]

Dikembe Mutombo’s net worth in 2024 is $75 million at the time of his death. The 7-foot-1 center was one of the most dominant defensive players in NBA history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Mutombo passed away at 58 in September 2024 after a battle with brain […]

Long before Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick announced the Lakers’ starting lineup for the 2024-25 campaign, he interviewed for the Toronto Raptors head coaching position in 2023. Redick didn’t get the job, but when the Charlotte Hornets and Lakers called, expressing interest in their respective coaching vacancies the following year, the former 3-point […]

The basketball world took notice when Miami Heat president Pat Riley criticized Jimmy Butler for his availability and antics, even telling him to “keep your mouth shut” after saying he would beat various teams in the postseason. Speaking on it for the first time at the Heat’s media day, Butler responded to Riley’s comments from […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their most exciting seasons in franchise history. In addition to superstar forward LeBron James returning to the team, Los Angeles brought in James’ son Bronny to bolster their talent for the future. James Sr. gave reporters a fitting take on playing with his son at Lakers Media […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is right around the corner, and this is a big one for the Chicago Bulls. There are a lot of storylines surrounding the team, and one of the biggest is the status of Lonzo Ball. Ball hasn’t played in a game since January of 2022. He missed the remainder of that […]

One of the biggest storylines of the NBA offseason involved the Los Angeles Lakers search for a new head coach after they fired Darvin Ham. While they made a huge play for UConn’s Dan Hurley, they eventually settled in on JJ Redick, who was presumed to be the frontrunner all along due to his friendship […]

Year one of the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard pairing did not go as planned, and fans are hoping that they can reach new heights in their second year, especially with some better health come playoff time. Lillard was firm in saying that he feels more comfortable with the Bucks, specifically Antetokounmpo and head coach Doc Rivers, […]

Lauri Markkanen is the unquestioned leader in Utah heading into this season, as the Jazz brought back their young star after another stellar season. Markkanen’s two seasons in Utah have been his best yet, as the former Arizona Wildcat has eclipsed 23 points and eight rebounds per game in each of them. Despite constant trade […]

As part of NBA media day, the Los Angeles Lakers took photos of the whole team, including father-son duo LeBron and Bronny James, posing together for the first time in their Lakers uniforms. LeBron and Bronny James posted up in their Lakers threads 🔥 (via @SpectrumSN)pic.twitter.com/k1PqVrqwPR — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 30, 2024 The 2024 second-round […]

The NBA world suffered a tough loss as legend Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 due to a battle with brain cancer. Reactions came pouring in from plenty of athletes, including Joel Embiid and others with media days taking place across the league. Another one was Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young. During […]

Point guard Chris Paul, the San Antonio Spurs’ newest member, fielded many questions during the NBA’s media day. One question that got a big laugh was when one reporter mentioned that for years, head coach Gregg Popovich used to despise Paul. In response, Paul joked right back. “You mentioned Pop. He was up here a […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers have never been lacking in talent around Joel Embiid. What they have lacked is continuity, cycling through new rosters on a seemingly annual basis. That issue seems to be finally patched up following a busy offseason that included an extension for the big man. It’s far too late into […]

One of the most iconic partnerships in the NBA was broken up this offseason when Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors, breaking up the “Splash Brothers” duo in the process. Thompson found a new home with the Dallas Mavericks, and he showed off his new digs at media day on Monday. Klay Thompson in […]

The 2024-2025 NBA season is approaching quickly, and media days have begun across the Association. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had an interesting exchange with a reporter on Monday. After a string of suspensions, one reporter stated that some are worried about Green, and the Warriors forward had a colorful back-and-forth. “Why they worried […]

Ja Morant has been through a lot over the last few years. Not only has the Memphis Grizzlies superstar had to deal with all of the drama that came with his suspensions from the team and league as a result of flashing a gun while on a live stream during the 2022-23 season, but the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head into the 2024-25 season with high expectations after a first-round exit in 2023-24. However, they will need to be careful with Khris Middleton’s minutes early on following two off-season ankle surgeries. Middleton missed a lot of time last season due to the ailments, but he’s yet to discuss the plan for […]

It’s quite rare these days to see teenagers play in the NBA thanks to the requirement for prospects to wait at least a year after graduating from high school. However, despite playing against seasoned professionals, even NBA rookies as young as 18 years old haven’t been shy to answer the call. Here’s the 10 best […]

The NBA world was dealt a crushing blow on Monday morning when it was announced legendary big man Dikembe Mutombo had passed away due to brain cancer at the age of 58. Mutombo is widely regarded as one of the best defensive players of all time, as he was a four-time Defensive Player of the […]

The NBA Media Day of 28 teams is underway this Monday. That also means fans have the opportunity how their favorite players look like after months of vacation from basketball. Take for example Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors and Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat, who are both sporting new hairstyles. Barnes has an […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to make it to the Promised Land in 2025 after a disappointing 2023-24 season where they bowed out in the first round of the playoffs. While injuries certainly played their part, the reality is the Bucks weren’t good enough all season. When asked about the team’s title aspirations at […]

Is Ben Simmons going to play during the 2024-25 NBA season for the Brooklyn Nets? Although Simmons’ availability has been thin over the last few seasons, the former first overall pick appears to be ready for the start of training camp after playing in only 15 games during the 2023-24 season. Simmons, a three-time All-Star, […]

Jimmy Butler is known for making news at the annual NBA Media Day, and this year is no different. But for those waiting to see what eye-catching look he is sporting for his official photo, the Miami Heat star has yet to arrive at the Kaseya Center. “Having planned a return flight from Paris, part […]

On Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves sent shockwaves around the NBA when reports came out that they had traded away longtime face of the franchise Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a heavily protected first-round pick. The Timberwolves were going to enter the 2024-25 season as […]

NBA Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo’s death was announced Monday morning. Mutombo died after a battle with brain cancer. After the loss, Dikembe’s son, Ryan Mutombo, wrote a heartfelt post on his Instagram page. “My dad will forever be my hero. Not because of his success — not because of the millions who, over […]

The New York Knicks have a new big man in the form of former Kentucky Wildcats star Karl-Anthony Towns. But Jalen Brunson and the rest of the team can’t even talk about their new teammate during Monday’s NBA Media Day. Although the trade has already got everyone in the NBA realm buzzing, it has yet […]

The NBA world lost a true icon on Monday as Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away from brain cancer at the age of 58. Mutombo was a legend both on and off the court and became one of the first well-known players from Africa after Hakeem Olajuwon, opening doors for many who followed. That […]

Right before the start of training camp, the New York Knicks have made headlines across the NBA with their groundbreaking and blockbuster trade to acquire four-time All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former No. 1 overall pick now joins a Knicks roster that is primed for a deep playoff run, yet […]

Media day is underway for the Philadelphia 76ers, and it’s safe to say that there are a lot of fans who are excited for the upcoming campaign. While Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are back in tow, the front office was hard at working upgrading their supporting cast over the offseason, with their biggest move […]

Traveling is a violation in basketball when a player takes more than two steps without dribbling. At least, it’s supposed to be. But despite being called as low as amateur ranks, even the referees in the NBA fail to call the violation at times. Here’s a look at the nine worst travels that were never […]

It appears that San Antonio Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama has bulked up. During the 2023-24 NBA season, his first in the NBA, Wembanyama was listed as weighing just 210 pounds. With the Spurs less than a month away from opening their 2024-25 campaign, Wembanyama is listed at 235 pounds, according to Law Murray […]

The NBA announced on Monday morning that NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer. Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. 🏀 Naismith Hall of Famer🏀 8x NBA All-Star🏀 6x All-Defensive Team🏀 4x DPOY🏀 2nd all-time […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a surprising blockbuster trade on Friday for Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, sending Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo the other way. However, the deal is yet to be official, which means Tom Thibodeau refused to comment on it when asked on Monday. Via ClutchPoints: "Can't comment on it." Knicks […]

With the Summer Olympic Games in Paris complete, the NBA will soon begin its 2024-25 season, so basketball fans won’t have to wait to see their favorite superstars back in action. Every four years, NBA players have been called to answer the call for their national team at the Olympic stage since professionals were allowed […]

It’s not an earth-shattering move, but weeks ahead of the start of the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA training camp, the team made a move that opened up a roster spot — kind of. In waiving Jamaree Bouyea, they now have a slot to sign a player to a two-way contract. It becomes a more interesting […]

Perhaps quietly, the San Antonio Spurs feature one of the NBA’s top all-time rosters. NBA 2K25 reflects that in sense. In Tim Duncan, the Silver and Black sports one of the very best players in NBA history. David Robinson gives them another big man who ranks among the top centers to play the game. A […]

It’s safe to say that Minnesota Timberwolves fans are still reeling from Friday’s trade. How could they not? Karl-Anthony Towns has been a franchise cornerstone for nearly a decade. While they could ease the pain by imagining what Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo would bring, seeing their beloved stretch five in the Big Apple will […]