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PHOENIX– A 10-0 run ended the 101-97 Phoenix Suns loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. But the main question mark has to surround head coach Jordan Ott’s decision to bench Mark Williams in the fourth quarter. Now, it’s common that Williams hasn’t played too many minutes this season. Despite his injury history and […]

Austin Reaves hasn’t lost a step. If anything, he might have found a fifth one while he was away. In just his second game back from a grueling five-and-a-half-week absence due to a calf injury, the Los Angeles Lakers guard put on a masterclass Thursday night. Reaves torched the Philadelphia 76ers for 35 points in […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed a come from behind win, 119-115, against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, but the major concern following the game was the status of Luka Doncic who exited the game in the first half due to what was being called a leg injury, and he did not return to […]

There was a lot of movement prior to the trade deadline, with 27 of the 30 teams in the NBA pulling off a trade in one form or another. Some pulled off salary dumps. Some traded away veteran stars to bring in draft capital. Other teams sense blood in the water and acquired superstars to […]

The Dallas Mavericks surprised the NBA world once again after sending Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards one day before the trade deadline. The Mavericks shipped Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum to the Wizards in exchange for Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and five future draft picks. Branham […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks have been in several situations this year where they’ve needed a bucket to close out games, and several players have had a crack at it. Trae Young when he was once on the team. Jalen Johnson has punished a few smaller defenders to close out games. CJ McCollum has […]

Thanks to the Sacramento Kings’ two for one trade that saw them bring in De’Andre Hunter in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, they created an open roster spot so they could convert the contract of one of their promising young players from a two-way to a standard one. On Thursday night, the Kings […]

The Golden State Warriors just flipped the script on their season, and while fans are still processing the departure of a franchise pillar, Draymond Green is already looking at the championship rings. On the eve of the trade deadline, the Warriors finalized a massive deal to acquire Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange […]

If someone said before the season that the Charlotte Hornets would be one of the hottest teams in the NBA, the prediction would have been laughable. Well, the Hornets are the ones laughing now. The Hornets notched their eighth straight win after stinging the Houston Rockets, 109-99, at Toyota Center on Thursday. According to ESPN, […]

On the eve of the trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks cut their losses and sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards for a package headlined by Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, two first-round picks (from Oklahoma City and Golden State) and three second-round picks. This was such an admission of defeat that the Mavs have indeed […]

The Golden State Warriors proved on Thursday night that their “Strength in Numbers” mantra isn’t just a marketing slogan; it’s a survival tactic. Playing without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, the Warriors pulled off an absolute heist in the desert, overcoming a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Phoenix Suns 101-97. The Warriors finish the escape […]

The Washington Wizards are coming off a huge 126-117 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, a victory that, due to circumstances, have elicited mixed feelings among fans. On one hand, the Wizards’ young core showed out against the East-leading Pistons, with Will Riley emerging as a key piece for this upstart team. On […]

After failing to add a single player before the trade deadline, instead shipping away Jared McCain and Eric Gordon to load up on picks, Philadelphia 76ers fans got some good news when Dominick Barlow officially had his two-way contract converted to a full NBA deal. Now granted, the 76ers have held an empty roster spot […]

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen was forced to exit their game against the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday after suffering what appeared to be an ankle injury. Allen was going for the rebound with three minutes left in the fourth quarter when he accidentally stepped on the foot of Gary Payton […]

The Houston Rockets have absorbed back-to-back losses after bowing to the Charlotte Hornets, 109-99, at Toyota Center on Thursday. While the Rockets fell to 31-19, the Hornets continued their hot streak, winning their eighth straight game. It’s their longest winning streak since the 1998-1999 season. Houston is 3-3 in its last six games. In those […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson made waves in recent days after he said that Cleveland is Donovan Mitchell’s city now — implying that the city no longer belongs to the greatest player in franchise history, LeBron James. Tyson, of course, was simply very ecstatic in the aftermath of a win that saw the Cavs defeat […]

With the playoffs out of reach and the season’s final chapters being written, Zion Williamson’s roughed-up New Orleans Pelicans are not looking to reinvent the wheel. Interim head coach James Borrego just wants to keep this project on track to show some progress before the 82nd game. Data points matter more than anything for the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the more surprising moves ahead of the trade deadline after sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, along with John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. In exchange, the Grizzlies received Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks,  and three first-round draft picks. Then on […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are cursing the basketball gods during Thursday’s home matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Just two nights after welcoming back Austin Reaves, LA watched the team’s top player suffer an injury. Luka Doncic grabbed at his leg before retreating to the locker room during the second quarter. He was eventually ruled out […]

In today’s NBA, offenses have reached unprecedented levels of sophistication. Teams average more points than ever before, utilizing complex schemes involving constant movement, deadly three-point shooting, and spacing that stretches defenses to their breaking point. Zion Williamson’s prideful New Orleans Pelicans are losing ground just trying to keep up. That is why James Borrego is […]

Coming off a humbling 128-92 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, the Orlando Magic surely wanted to get back on track in the worst way. It helped that Jalen Suggs was at his best on Thursday night during their 118-98 rout of the Brooklyn Nets. Suggs, who’s missed plenty of time due to […]

Heading into the second half of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Washington Wizards are widely expected to perhaps do everything in their power to boost their odds of acquiring top-four pick considering how they owe the New York Knicks their first-rounder if it falls outside the top-eight. But no one seemed to tell the Wizards’ […]

Jared McCain was grateful for the time he had with the Philadelphia 76ers community prior to his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain saw his stint with the 76ers come to a close after two seasons, seeing Philadelphia sent him to Oklahoma City in exchange for draft compensation. He garnered serious attention with strong […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, their first game back home after an eight-game road trip, they will be short-handed in the frontcourt. The Lakers have a relatively clean injury report with the exception of rookie Adou Thiero, but reserve big man Jaxson Hayes […]

Jalen Suggs wowed the home crowd with an incredible 360 dunk in the Orlando Magic’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. Suggs is halfway through the fifth year of his NBA career with the Magic. When healthy, the guard shines as one of the premier 3-and-D playmakers in the league. Orlando tends to […]

The transition from the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets has given Michael Porter Jr. plenty of time to reflect on his journey in the Mile High City. During a recent appearance on a popular basketball podcast, the sharpshooting forward shared a candid story about his early days in Denver and his shocking first impression […]

Now that they did not get Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors can put that on the back burner and fully focus on the mission ahead. The Warriors, however, were still able to make a significant move, landing Kristaps Porzingis in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks, […]

Armed with one of the league’s most potent engines, James Borrego’s busted-up New Orleans Pelicans are undergoing a fundamental and deliberate shift. Zion Williamson’s offensive ceiling has never been in doubt; it’s through the All-NBA roof statistically. However, the problem has been building a sustainable defensive ecosystem around a roster anchored by a high-usage, downhill […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently lurking in the thick of the Western Conference playoff hunt, but that hasn’t stopped the front office from dreaming big. In a move that highlights just how aggressive Minnesota is being, a new report suggests the Wolves recently kicked the tires on a potential blockbuster for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo […]

The Detroit Pistons will have to find a way to win against the Washington Wizards on Thursday without one of their top guys, as Jalen Duren had to exit the game due to knee soreness. Duren was subbed out with six minutes left in the second quarter. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that Duren will sit […]

DALLAS — It’s no secret that the Dallas Mavericks are planning to build around Cooper Flagg after trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. However, Kyrie Irving is still a superstar when healthy and he was not traded. While Irving is injured at the moment, how do the Mavs envision Kyrie fitting alongside Flagg in […]

The Denver Nuggets received unfortunate injury news when it came to their young breakout star, Peyton Watson. Watson is halfway through the fourth season of his NBA career with the Nuggets. He has embraced more responsibilities in the offense as time went on, having a firm role in the rotation as Denver trusted him more. […]

The modern NBA is a sport transformed, a high-speed chess match played out in relentless 48-minute bursts. For James Borrego’s rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, navigating this evolution is the key to unlocking Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen’s potential. It will take a while, granted, but the front office sees better days ahead for […]

“I’M HERE!” That’s what Anthony Davis exclaimed to the applauding crowd at American Airlines Center after a big play during his debut for the Dallas Mavericks last year. It didn’t take long for him to be gone. The AD era in Dallas ended before it even began, as the Mavericks traded him to the Washington […]

The Brooklyn Nets surprisingly released guard Cam Thomas after the NBA trade deadline, after failing to deal the star guard away to another team. Now that he is free to sign anywhere, rumors are swirling that Thomas is going to have plenty of suitors. In the latest episode of “Clutch Scoops,” featuring NBA Insiders Brett […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, but the dust has not settled when it comes to player movement. Now, the buyout market heats up. A number of players, many of whom were involved in trade deadline trades, won’t last long with their new teams. Instead, they will be bought out and free to […]

As the Miami Heat were linked with Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, no movement was made as the team was the only one in the Eastern Conference to not make a trade. While the rumors will continue as to what the Heat’s trade package looked like for Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, one […]

The Milwaukee Bucks might have made their stance on trading superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo clear after the NBA trade deadline passed for the 2025-26 season. Antetokounmpo has been constantly seeing his name in trade rumors, presenting the scenario of his long tenure with the Bucks coming to an end. Considering that Milwaukee hasn’t been successful […]

The New York Knicks found ways to adjust Guerschon Yabusele’s contract before trading him to the Chicago Bulls ahead of the NBA trade deadline for the 2025-26 season. Yabusele’s stint with the Knicks ended early, despite signing with the team this past offseason. New York sent him to Chicago in exchange for Dalen Terry. They […]