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For all of the talk surrounding Bradley Beal’s benching, he’s taken everything in stride. However, Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn has been the beneficiary of the move. While he’s started in plenty of games before, this one was during an uneasy time. Even with the adjustment to the bench, Beal didn’t want Dunn to have […]

The San Antonio Spurs were well on their way to victory against the Chicago Bulls. But, in command through most of the game and up by as many as 19, they squandered an opportunity to get back in the win column following a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets. Though their acting head coach Mitch […]

The Golden State Warriors have been anything but predictable so far this season, currently sitting at 18-17 following a Sunday night thrashing at the hands of the Sacramento Kings. Golden State is still just a couple of years removed from hoisting the championship in 2022, but has since seen several of their counterparts in the […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without D’Angelo Russell again during Wednesday’s home matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Russell will remain sidelined for his third consecutive game due to a right shin contusion. The veteran point guard, who joined the Nets from the Los Angeles Lakers in a Dec. 29 trade, sustained the injury during Saturday’s […]

The Sacramento Kings made notable roster changes Wednesday, waiving center Orlando Robinson while guaranteeing contracts for veteran forwards Jae Crowder and Doug McDermott, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The decision creates an open roster spot for the Kings, fueling speculation about potential trade activity. The moves come as Sacramento appears to be building momentum after […]

Winning an NBA championship is the ultimate goal of every player’s career, but it has a unique meaning for Tyler Herro. The Miami Heat guard explained to former teammate Udonis Haslem on ‘The OGs Show’ that he wants to win a title for the city, much like his predecessor Dwyane Wade did. “I really do […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Tuesday night. The game represents the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, as the Mavs lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 119-104 on Monday night. Daniel Gafford exited the game early, giving the Mavs yet another injury concern. Dallas’ injury report heading into Tuesday’s […]

The Golden State Warriors have been a roller coaster so far in 2024-25, currently sitting at 18-17 following Sunday’s blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors’ recent trade acquisition of Dennis Schroder hasn’t exactly paid immediate dividends, and point guard Stephen Curry isn’t performing at quite the MVP level of yesteryear, though he still […]

LiAngelo Ball, also known as G3, has captured the sports and music world with his viral hit, “Tweaker.” The track has sparked widespread attention, playing in NBA and NFL locker rooms alike, including those of the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Detroit Lions. With over 2.7 million views on YouTube and a spot as the […]

As Jimmy Butler prepares to begin the next chapter of his career, the 35-year-old still believes that he is at the peak of his powers. While dealing with the suspension and trade drama involving Miami Heat president Pat Riley, the six-time All-Star claimed that he is still in his prime. “I still think I’m in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to the Midwest to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Thunder-Cavaliers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Thunder-Cavaliers Odds Oklahoma […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly keeping their options open in the trade market after acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for D’Angelo Russell. According to Senior Lakers reporter Anthony Irwin, the Lakers explored the possibility of including Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe in the deal but were told it would require additional […]

In the NBA, the trade deadline just means more than it does in other sports, and it captivates the entire basketball fandom because tons of trades – both big and small – are made every season. We’ve already seen some moves around the NBA, including the D’Angelo Russell trade to the Brooklyn Nets and the […]

Roughly 24 hours after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in the second half of a 105-92 win, Gilgeous-Alexander posted on Instagram. After scoring 21 first-half points, Brown was scoreless against Lu Dort and the Thunder after halftime, going 0-for-7 from the floor. Did Shai take a […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, California. Unlike previous years, the NBA has switched this up this season regarding the All-Star Game format, and 24 players from both the Eastern and Western Conferences will be evenly split into three teams of eight players for a […]

Recently, the Phoenix Suns raised eyebrows with their decision to move Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to the bench in an effort to bring more stability to their lineup. The Suns currently sit at 16-18, but did pick up an impressive road win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday evening. With their injury troubles and […]

The Golden State Warriors have been up and down thus far on the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 18-17 following Sunday’s blowout home loss vs the Sacramento Kings. Stephen Curry has endured a rare shooting slump as of late, and the team’s recent acquisition of Dennis Schroder hasn’t exactly paid immediate dividends. One key […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a roller coaster of a 2024-25 NBA season so far, currently sitting at 18-17 following a recent home destruction at the hands of the Sacramento Kings. Stephen Curry has endured a rare shooting slump as of late, and the Warriors’ front office has yet to make the “all in” […]

The Miami Heat’s trade standoff involving Jimmy Butler has reached a critical point, with both ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and the Miami Herald providing new insights into the situation. The veteran forward’s contract demands and his reported unwillingness to extend with any other team have left Miami in a challenging position as trade offers fail to […]

The Washington Wizards will host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, and Carlton Carrington are all listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. Poole has a left hip contusion. Coulibaly has a non-COVID illness. And Carrington has right ankle soreness. Here’s everything we know about their injuries […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one foot in, one foot out for a trade involving Washington Wizards center, Jonas Valanciunas. After Valanciunas being involved in a potential Lakers trade for weeks, the franchise might be pulling the plug on any move. The Wizards are continually asking for draft capital, and Los Angeles isn’t budging. ClutchPoints’ […]

Dyson Daniels has taken “three-and-D” to a new level in 2024-2025. As he continues to thrive next to Trae Young with the Atlanta Hawks, Daniels’ defense and shooting numbers are on track to set a new NBA record. Through his first 32 games of the season, Daniels has quickly become one of the elite defenders […]

There are plenty of NBA players who’ve reached a high level while playing in the NBA. As a result, most of the time, these players will always have a place in the league. However, even former NBA All-Stars and NBA award winners can find themselves out of the NBA. With the ever-growing evolution of the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the 2024-25 NBA season, thus far, and it’s going to take quite a wild turn for them to shed that perception. However, having Zion Williamson back in action will be a step in the right direction for the Pelicans, who are on an upward […]

Abbie Stockard, a nursing student from Alabama, took home the Miss America 2025 title on Sunday night in Orlando, Florida. Walker Kessler, center for the Utah Jazz, couldn’t hold back his excitement following Stockard’s victory, per TheSpun. The couple met while attending Auburn University, where Stockard cheered on the Tigers and Kessler made his mark […]

It looks like the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes is over for the Memphis Grizzlies, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. He said on X that Butler and his agent have told Memphis to not trade for him. The move comes as a bit of a surprise considering the Grizzlies’ spot in the Western Conference. They sit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both on the injury report, with both listed as probable, via the NBA. James is dealing with a left foot injury after scoring 21 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists in Sunday’s 119-115 loss to the Houston […]

The Houston Rockets are playing the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Jalen Green, who has played a pivotal role in Houston’s success so far in the 2024-25 season, is listed on the NBA injury report, however. So is Green playing tonight versus the Wizards? Green has played well in 2024-25 for the most part up […]

The New York Knicks are in the upper echelon of Eastern Conference teams, according to Stephen A Smith. They sit third in the conference with a 24-13 record, compared to the Los Angeles Lakers. Although they are in the Western Conference, they have a 20-15 record and sit as the No. 5 seed. While both […]

The San Antonio Spurs suffered their second straight loss on Monday night, falling to the Chicago Bulls 114-110 at the United Center. The defeat marked the beginning of a four-game road trip and dropped the Spurs to a .500 record at 18-18, placing them as the 10th seed in the Western Conference. Victor Wembanyama delivered […]

The Atlanta Hawks will visit the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night at Delta Center. Both teams have extensive injury reports entering the matchup. Jazz star Lauri Markkanen is questionable after missing the team’s last game due to back spasms. The seven-footer has averaged 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game on 43/36/89 shooting […]

Jarred Vanderbilt is coming up on a full calendar year since the last time he played basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers. In that time, the team has fired its coach, hired a new one, finally made a trade and now operates under a completely new identity — one he fits rather well into. According […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Donte DiVincenzo in the offseason, many assumed he would become Anthony Edwards’ backcourt running mate. Instead, Chris Finch stuck with 37-year-old Mike Conley in the starting lineup for most of the first 34 games of 2024-2025 until he finally cracked on Jan. 6 and gave fans what they wanted to […]

The Suns are struggling and have lost four straight entering this game. The Hornets have been one of the worst teams in the NBA and have lost 10 straight games entering this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Hornets prediction and pick. The Suns were among the most disappointing teams […]

The Chicago Bulls pulled off a miraculous comeback on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, and it was capped off by a ridiculous highlight dunk from Coby White. The Bulls got their first lead of the game with 47 seconds remaining, and then White was able to extended that lead with a poster dunk […]

The Sacramento Kings delivered another unforgettable performance Monday night, storming back from a 17-point deficit to secure a 123-118 double-overtime win against the Miami Heat. This victory marked their fifth straight triumph, a streak that has reignited hope after a difficult stretch earlier in the season. DeMar DeRozan, who struggled to find his rhythm for […]

The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a two-game losing streak with a commanding 128-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, improving to 18-16 on the season. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double, but his historic scoring streak came to an end. Antetokounmpo finished with 11 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, marking his third triple-double of […]

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 […]