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PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is starting to look more like the best version of himself. Still, Nick Nurse wants to see the Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise superstar make a tweak to his game. Although he missed the Sixers’ loss to the Phoenix Suns, Embiid has looked way better over his last few appearances. He has averaged […]

We at ClutchPoints have already looked at the 10 most overrated players in NBA history, but why focus on the negative when you can embrace the positive? Now, we wanted to look at the 10 most underrated players in NBA history, and we once again went to ChatGPT to see what artificial intelligence had to […]

While the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a 128-104 victory on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, they faced a serious injury scare to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Late in the second quarter, when attempting to chase down and block RJ Barrett’s layup attempt, Giannis caught his right pinky finger on the rim. In obvious […]

The Dallas Mavericks have struggled in recent action amid Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s injuries. Doncic is out for the foreseeable future with a calf injury, while Irving is expected to miss at least one to two weeks due to a back injury. Veteran Klay Thompson will attempt to lead the way amid the Mavs […]

There was a time when Shaquille O’Neal was the most dominant player in the NBA. But just like any other human, Shaq eventually declined, though, he’s still very relevant in the basketball world. And now, there is an entire generation of basketball fans who know more about his latter years in the NBA than the […]

The New York Knicks endured one of their most embarrassing losses of the season to a banged-up Orlando Magic team. While Magic guard Cole Anthony delivered a strong message, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau also delivered a strong message. However, his was much more to the point, and without much enthusiasm. “They played a good […]

Day’Ron Sharpe was a bright spot for the Brooklyn Nets during an otherwise forgettable 113-99 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday. The fourth-year center turned in his best performance of the season, posting 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists on 8-of-13 shooting. He was a team-best +9 in 22 minutes off the bench. […]

Injuries have plagued the Orlando Magic this season. With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out due to injuries, it has allowed guys like Cole Anthony to step up to the plate. He dropped 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while shooting 50% from the field and three. Although Banchero has been injured since November, […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama spent some time before a Chicago Bulls game playing chess, with the Bulls mascot. Wemby literally made some chess moves during pre-festivities, against Benny the Bull. Benny the Bull took on Wemby and the Spurs in a pregame chess match ♟️ pic.twitter.com/8mEcQxNMN7 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers insist that they like the shots Paul George has been taking this season. After a certain point, however, they have to reconsider what constitutes a good shot for George and whether his approach to offense is truly good enough to excuse the poor results. George shot horribly in the Sixers’ […]

After the Sacramento Kings parted with head coach Mike Brown, star guard De’Aaron Fox is at the center of league-wide trade chatter. The Miami Heat are a team mentioned prominently among potential suitors for the former All-NBA guard. “Along with the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs being prime destinations for him, Fox would also […]

For Miami Heat team president Pat Riley and the front office, winning remains the top goal—regardless of whether six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler is playing. The Heat are likely to shift their focus toward contending without Butler, aiming for a return package that aligns with Riley’s win-now approach. However, there could still be a chance that […]

Dwight Howard recently joined the GAUDS show, where he discussed his long-running tension with Shaquille O’Neal. Howard made it clear that he is fed up with Shaq constantly throwing shade at him in public. O’Neal responded to Dwight Howard’s recent remarks, intensifying their ongoing beef. The legendary big man posted in his X (formerly Twitter) […]

The Detroit Pistons’ hot streak has reached four straight victories after a 118-115 comeback win over the Portland Trailblazers. One of the Pistons’ biggest growing pains has been their inability to close games down the stretch. Over the past month, this rebuilding franchise has found a groove in solving that issue. Their standings reflect it […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may be getting Zion Williamson back soon, but it’s hard to envision them achieving much of anything for the rest of the 2024-25 season. At present, they have a 7-29 record which is “good” for the second-worst win-loss tally in the association — with only the Washington Wizards being worse. This […]

Actions speak louder than words, and that’s the case if you’re Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal. While his name has been thrown around in trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler, another curveball was thrown his way. Beal was benched during the Suns’ losing skid, for the first time in his career. Although he scored a game-high […]

The Phoenix Suns are another team that has seen their 2024-25 campaign take turns for the worse with each passing day. Their 8-1 start to the season feels nothing but a distant memory, as they have now fallen all the way down to 12th in the Western Conference with a 15-18 record — a brutal […]

The Brooklyn Nets started the 2024-25 NBA season with cautious hope. They aimed to build on their mix of promising young players and experienced veterans. However, a 13-23 record through the first 36 games has made it clear that significant changes are required to keep the team’s playoff aspirations alive. Sure, there have been moments […]

It’s been a year and a half since the Washington Wizards traded Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, so why bring it up now? While the trade itself is old news, the story is still developing and will continue to for years to come. Beal was benched ahead of the Suns’ (16-18) matchup with the Philadelphia […]

Trailing All-Star Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics by ten points at halftime, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort made a key defensive switch that led to a scoreless second half for the All-Star before sealing a 105-92 victory. The Thunder extended their winning streak to 15 games in a win against the champion Celtics. […]

Change is difficult for many, and that includes Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal. After Beal was benched by Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, the decision came as a shock. A $50 million player who has been a starter for his whole career was being sent to the bench. While many had a variety of emotions […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, after much ado, finally decided to trade away D’Angelo Russell, sending him to another former team of his in the Brooklyn Nets in a deal that brought them back Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Russell simply did not fit on the Lakers squad anymore amid Austin Reaves’ continued emergence, which pushed […]

The Orlando Magic are fourth in the Eastern Conference at 21-16 despite injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The Magic could be active in the trade market and solidify their roster to contender status in the East. Orlando has a ton of depth in the rotation, which has helped them stay afloat during Banchero […]

The Golden State Warriors are struggling for a second straight season, as they haven’t landed Stephen Curry a co-star. The Warriors added Dennis Schroder in a trade with the Nets to improve their roster, but that can’t be their final move. The 36-year-old Curry is still playing at a superstar level. the Warriors must be active […]

The Chicago Bulls won an absolute thriller on Monday night at home against the San Antonio Spurs thanks to an unlikely fourth quarter comeback. The Spurs were up for just about the entire game as they led from their first basket until there were just 47 seconds left in the game. The Bulls trailed by […]

Ahead of the 2023-2024 season, the Phoenix Suns grabbed attention by assembling a high-powered trio featuring Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Praised as top-tier scorers, Durant and Booker confidently labeled themselves as unguardable. “I’m saying it respectfully, I don’t know how teams are gonna guard us,” Booker famously said. Fast forward to now, […]

The Houston Rockets head to the nations capital to take on the Washington Wizards Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Wizards Odds Houston […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been disappointing this season, as they’re fifth in the Eastern Conference at 17-16. The Bucks won the NBA Cup, but they’ve struggled with consistency, making them a potential active team at the trade deadline. Milwaukee is led by one of the best players in the league, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo is in […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were set to lead a team that was not only fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, but a team that had added four-time champion Klay Thompson during the offseason. Although the season is far from over, one of the Mavericks’ […]

The Toronto Raptors began the 2024-25 NBA season with a mix of cautious optimism and underlying uncertainty. A youthful core, highlighted by emerging talents and the steady leadership of RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes, gave fans hope that the team could push for a playoff spot. However, injuries, inconsistent performances, and defensive vulnerabilities have transformed […]

Last season, Cam Spencer was on top of the world. In his final year of college basketball eligibility, he transferred to UConn and ended up played a pivotal role in the Huskies’ 2024 national championship run. He was one of the top players during the NCAA Tournament and was selected in the second round of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (14-20) faced the Phoenix Suns (65-18) in a showdown of disappointing title hopefuls. Fresh off a six-game road trip, the Sixers did not have Joel Embiid and lost 109-99. The Suns dramatically changed their starting five, benching Bradley Beal in the hopes of sparking something, anything, to get them back to their […]

All the feel-good vibes surrounding the Sacramento Kings franchise ever since they snapped their 17-year postseason drought appears to be gone. The Kings fired head coach Mike Brown over a week ago after a rough start to the 2024-25 season, and there seems to be plenty of uncertainty surrounding the team — current three-game winning […]

There could very well be a full-blown fire sale set to commence for the Brooklyn Nets after the team decided to kick things off by trading Dennis Schroder away to the Golden State Warriors in a deal that netted them three second-round picks (in addition to the expiring contract of De’Anthony Melton). And the Nets […]

As the NBA trade deadline is about one month away, the biggest name swirling in trade rumors is Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Following a statement by Heat president Pat Riley that the team would not be trading Butler, the 14-year veteran essentially requested a trade. That was followed by the Heat suspending Butler for […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Warriors prediction and pick. In a pivotal Western Conference clash, the Golden State Warriors host the Miami Heat at Chase Center on Tuesday night. Stephen […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Jazz prediction and pick. In Tuesday’s NBA clash at Delta Center, the Atlanta Hawks aim to halt their three-game losing streak against the struggling Utah Jazz. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 20-14 record. The Mavs are coming off an NBA Finals appearance and have the contracts to upgrade their roster further at the deadline. At the trade deadline in the 2023-24 season, the Mavs acquired PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. They added to […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Nuggets prediction and pick. In a highly anticipated rematch, the Boston Celtics (26-10) travel to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets (20-14) on Tuesday night. […]