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Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank delivered a discouraging injury update on Kawhi Leonard. Leonard missed the final eight regular-season games due to a knee injury, which forced him to miss most of the Clippers’ first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks despite playing in Games 2 and 3. Frank met with reporters […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering an exciting period ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Lakers are bringing back most of their contributors from 2023-24, led by superstar forward LeBron James. However, LA added two new notable members to the organization: head coach JJ Redick and 2024 second-round pick Bronny James. The father-son duo of […]

Perhaps the biggest question mark when JJ Redick was announced as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers was how he would try to revamp an offense that started out hot but stagnated down the stretch of 2023-24. One of the key members of that offense was point guard D’Angelo Russell, who had […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has dealt with his share of criticism from Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal. In August, O’Neal slammed Gobert for cheating the system after he signed a five-year, $205 million contract. On an episode of the 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast, Carmelo Anthony took sides in the feud between the two centers. “I wish […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter training camp ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season with a lot of questions to answer. Aside from the headlines surrounding JJ Redick’s first year with the organization and the pending debut of Bronny James alongside LeBron James, there are also some injury concerns surrounding this team. Jarred Vanderbilt, who […]

Earlier this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder made one of the bigger trades of the summer by dealing guard Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for three and D wing Alex Caruso. While the trade was an acknowledgement of a failure in drafting Giddey, the move should help bring increased perimeter defense and floor spacing […]

For years, big threes were all of the rage in the NBA. During the 2000s-2010s, most championship teams had a trio of star talent that led them to victory, and the rest of the roster was usually filled out with role players and depth pieces. The Boston Celtics won a championship this way with Paul […]

This offseason, the Chicago Bulls finally pulled the plug on the DeMar DeRozan era by allowing the shooting guard to walk to the Sacramento Kings in free agency. The DeRozan experiment actually got off to a very strong start in the 2021-22 season, but since then, the Bulls have been the NBA’s symbol of mediocrity […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti highlighted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defensive growth during a recent press interview, emphasizing the guard’s evolution into a two-way player ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Presti reflected on the strides Gilgeous-Alexander has made since joining the Thunder, particularly his improvements on the defensive end. In addressing Gilgeous-Alexander’s development, Presti […]

As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prepares for his 22nd NBA season, he is collaborating with Hennessy on a new endorsement campaign ahead of 2024-25. As the anticipation surrounding LeBron and his son Bronny James entering the league as a late second-round pick and one-half of the association’s first father/son duo, Lakers fans can […]

With the NBA season slowly approaching and Media Day a week away, teams are starting to come together early to bond and connect with each other. For the Atlanta Hawks, they’ve been hanging out recently, and the No. 1 overall pick, Zaccharie Risacher, has been in attendance. The most recent outing that the team went […]

The 2024-25 NBA season can’t come soon enough for the Warriors. After missing the playoffs for the third time in the last five seasons, Golden State underwent major offseason changes, as Klay Thompson and Chris Paul were replaced by De’Anthony Melton, Buddy Hield, and Kyle Anderson. This is still Stephen Curry’s team, but the Warriors […]

On Tuesday, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics officially got the new NBA season underway by becoming the first team to host media day, fresh off of their 2024 championship victory. Tatum has had a busy summer, signing the most lucrative contract in league history and winning gold at the Olympics with Team USA, and […]

Kyrie Irving has found success with the Dallas Mavericks since joining the team via trade. However, he previously played for the Brooklyn Nets where drama surrounded his time with the team. One element of the drama was Irving being ruled ineligible to play early in the 2021-22 season due to New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine […]

Tom Brady has received mixed reviews for his performance in the broadcast booth with Fox but NBA legend and Inside The NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal isn’t judging Brady too harshly. On the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the four-time NBA champion weighed in on Brady in the booth and how he can continue […]

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors are going their separate ways. It’s going to be weird to see Thompson in a white, blue and black no. 31 jersey. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will be playing without the third member of their Big Three as they try to steer the Dubs back into title […]

As fans finalize their record predictions for the Miami Heat, one of the more anticipated performances from a player this season has to be the young star in Nikola Jovic. As Heat stars like Duncan Robinson prepare for a bounce back year, Jovic will look to improve in the system and be a mainstay in […]

Boston Celtics champion superstar Jayson Tatum is pursuing greatness after capturing his first NBA championship, and let it be known at Celtics Media Day on Tuesday. Tatum revealed his shortcomings made coach Joe Mazzulla happy when he didn’t win the 2024 Finals MVP over Jaylen Brown before receiving the first healthy DNPs of his career […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics Media Day arrived on Tuesday morning, and it felt like the first day of school. The excitement for the new season was palpable in the Auerbach Center, which isn’t surprising given how the 2023-24 campaign went. The reigning champions sounded eager to defend their title and prove that 18 championships aren’t […]

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent forward Kevin Knox, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Kevin Knox is heading to the Warriors on a 1-year deal, per @ShamsCharania. The former 9th overall pick will try to compete for a roster spot during training camp. pic.twitter.com/oom9DA8uME — ClutchPoints NBA […]

The Houston Rockets had somewhat of a breakout year last season despite missing the playoffs. Toward the end of the season, they got hot, but it wasn’t enough to get into the play-in, but this year, things may be different for them. Rockets’ owner Tilman Fertitta has seen what a good team looks like because […]

Amidst a rebuild heading into the 2024-25 season, the Chicago Bulls got an encouraging update on injured All-Star Zach LaVine. After the Bulls traded DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings, many anticipated LaVine would be next despite coming off of a season-ending leg injury. But moving his $215 million contract during the offseason wasn’t easy. […]

This past offseason, the Chicago Bulls finally faced the music and accepted that a rebuild was necessary after two consecutive years of mediocrity. They facilitated a sign-and-trade that sent DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings, and then they traded away Alex Caruso in a straight-up deal for Josh Giddey, giving the team another young prospect […]

Ever since Domantas Sabonis joined the Sacramento Kings, this organization has been a threat in the Western Conference. That is no coincidence. The three-time All-Star big man has helped reinvent the Kings’ image, and he has helped turn this franchise into one of the most fun and energetic teams in the league. Now that DeMar […]

LeBron James recently addressed long-standing criticism regarding his playing style, subtly responding to those who claim his success on the court comes from physicality rather than skill. This narrative has followed the Los Angeles Lakers star throughout his career, with detractors often attributing his dominance to brute strength. However, James decided to push back in […]

One of the biggest question marks around the NBA has been Lonzo Ball. The 26-year-old’s future with the Chicago Bulls and in the NBA as a whole has been in question due to ongoing knee problems that have forced him to sit on the sidelines since 2022. Ahead of training camp and the 2024-25 season, […]

While new Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was on The Lowe Post podcast, he gave some insightful information about his plans for the season. While sharing who will be in the starting lineup to start the season, he also mentioned when Bronny James and LeBron James will see the floor together. “In terms of […]

The New York Knicks could return to a familiar source if they seek assistance in the post-Mitchell Robinson era. Amidst Robinson’s latest injury, he will be out through at least December. However, James L. Edwards of The Athletic revealed that the Knicks have kept tabs on current Detroit Piston Isaiah Stewart, who could be had […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has dealt with a good amount of scrutiny since arriving. When the Lakers hired JJ Redick, it created a variety of questions. Many were unsure if he was fit for the job due to his lack of professional coaching experience. On the Lowe Post Podcast with Zach Lowe, […]

Fans of the classic Air Jordan numbered sneaker line will have a busy rest of 2024 ahead of them that includes numerous releases crossing over into 2025 and beyond. It’s been one of the biggest overhauls of classic silhouettes and colorways we’ve seen from the brand in quite some time and come summer 2025, we’ll […]

Although the cornerstones of the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster are in place for the 2024-25 season and beyond, they made an additional roster move right before training camp begins, signing former Golden State Warriors guard Lester Quinones. The Sixers will sign Quinones to a two-way deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who noted that […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick recently made an appearance on Zach Lowe’s podcast, The Lowe Post, and revealed LA’s starting lineup for the 2024-25 season. New Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed to Zach Lowe who the starting 5 will be this upcoming NBA season on "The Lowe Post" podcast: 🏀 D'Angelo […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are dealing with more Brandon Ingram drama after having been a team frequently mentioned in NBA trade rumors all summer. The franchise is seemingly at a crossroads when it comes to building around Zion Williamson and avoiding luxury tax payments. Speculation is still rife about potential moves as training camps start […]

The Atlanta Dream were always going to find their first-round matchup against the New York Liberty in the 2024 WNBA playoffs to be a difficult one. Merely qualifying for the playoffs by the skin of their teeth with a rather poor 15-25 record, the Dream’s hopes of mounting a deep playoff run were rather slim […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves add some backcourt depth behind Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards by signing with former New York Knicks guard Trevor Keels. Moreover, this signing reunites the Wolves with the former Duke standout, whom they waived in 2023. While the team already has many serviceable guards on the roster, such as Nickeil Alexander-Walker, a […]

Jaylen Brown is soon launching his sneaker brand called 741. After being crowned the NBA Finals MVP last season, many sneaker companies offered him endorsement deals. However, according to sources, Brown turned down over $50 million worth of deals to pursue starting his own shoe company. Brown shared his sentiments on why he decided to […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season rapidly approaching, Los Angeles Lakers fans have one question above all others heading into this pivotal campaign: how will LeBron James fit into JJ Redick’s offense? Will James run the point surrounded by shooters? Or will Redick take the ball out of his hands more often in order to ease […]

The Golden State Warriors look to add some shooting to their front court by signing big man Quinten Post, the 52nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, to a two-way deal. Likewise, this deal runs in line with their years-long mission to develop young players like Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody into stars alongside […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be entering training camp next week with a limited version of Kawhi Leonard. This according to President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank, who met with members of the media on Tuesday afternoon a week before Media Day. Kawhi Leonard will be slowly ramping up his progress throughout training camp, and […]