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Türkiye advanced to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Final with a commanding 94-68 victory over Greece on Friday, highlighted by standout performances from Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and teammate Ercan Osmani. The win not only secured Türkiye’s first championship game appearance in over two decades but also led to a promise of a luxury reward. […]

Dirk Nowitzki is an NBA Hall of Famer who is often regarded as the greatest Dallas Mavericks player of all-time. Dirk, who is of course now retired, is set to enter a new role during the upcoming NBA offseason. Nowitzki will be joining NBA on Prime’s coverage of the league this season, making him an […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, two-time NBA champion and player agent Mike Miller believes star forward Paolo Banchero has only begun to tap into his potential. In the first episode of The 5tandard, Miller described Banchero as being at the “tip of the iceberg” as he enters his fourth […]

Check out the individual entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-1 Ranking the 100 greatest NBA players of all time is a mammoth undertaking. There have been […]

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury has completely flipped the Boston Celtics’ script for the next few years. Before that, Boston was expected to be the dominant force in the Eastern Conference. With a loaded lineup, the dangerous duo of Jayson Tatum and Jayson Brown, and championship experience under their belt, they were virtually locks for at […]

The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Final is officially set, with Germany and Turkiye meeting on Sunday in Riga for the championship. Both teams have advanced unbeaten, entering the final with identical 8-0 records after securing decisive semifinal victories on Friday. Turkiye reached the gold medal game for only the second time in history, and the first […]

We got the NBA 2K26 2KTV Episode 2 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

Looking to get back to championship contender status, the Denver Nuggets have had a strong offseason. The Nuggets made several moves to add impact players to their roster including the trades for Jonas Valanciunas and Cam Johnson and the free agent signings of Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. The Nuggets made a late offseason […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is currently attending the “Sour Show,” which is a basketball-themed event in Hong Kong, China. On Friday, James was up on stage during an event, in which a fan stormed the stage in an attempt to meet him. You’ll have to see his hilarious reaction that will surely turn […]

The Golden State Warriors’ entire offseason has unfortunately been solely focused on one player. Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has not put pen to paper on the two offers that the Warriors have put forward.  That, considering the Warriors are a luxury tax team, have meant that no signings have been made during free agency […]

The 2025 Dallas Mavericks have a chance to bounce back massively this season after the way they finished last season. They made a massive move in trading away Luka Doncic to the Lakers, but then they had good luck. They ended up with the top pick in the NBA Draft and took Cooper Flagg out […]

With the New York Knicks adding players to the roster to further enhance their chances at a championship next season after losing in the Eastern Conference Finals, one person who has noticed the changes is ESPN’s NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins. As the Knicks prepare for the 2025-26 season, Perkins explains why the team is one […]

While college basketball is the best stage to showcase your NBA potential as a prospect, not all great players blossom in the NCAA. Given that players may do better in different roles, potential is always one of the biggest aspects in determining a player’s stock. In fact, a handful of players who performed poorly in […]

Former NBA forward and analyst Matt Barnes is high on the Dallas Mavericks as the All The Smoke podcast host is excited for the upcoming season. The highly anticipated debut of Mavericks’ first overall pick Cooper Flagg is just one of the many reasons Barnes believes Dallas could return to the NBA Finals. However, health, […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver may not have full knowledge of the allegations involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, according to journalist Pablo Torre. During an appearance Friday on The Dan Le Batard Show, Torre suggested that Silver’s public comments showed a lack of awareness about the depth of reporting into the Clippers’ financial […]

The iconic black/red/white sneakers Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan wore throughout his career will forever be remembered as the most influential sneakers in all of history. With the thought of “running faster, jumping higher” capturing multiple generations, the sneakers remain a powerhouse almost 23 years after Jordan last stepped on an NBA court. In 2026, […]

For all the talk about Luka Doncic at EuroBasket, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was not to be forgotten. His efforts helped lead Turkey past Poland and onto the semifinals.  He finished with a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Additionally, Sengun became the youngest player to achieve a triple-double at EuroBasket […]

Oklahoma City Thunder franchise star, reigning MVP, and reigning NBA Champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the league by storm over the last few years. Combining his smooth play on the court with arguably the NBA’s best style off the court, it comes as no surprise that the Canadian-native is the current face of the league. […]

After Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban revealed he passed on an ownership stake of the Portland Trail Blazers, he got into a heated back-and-forth with Pablo Torre amid the Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers drama. Cuban, who posted about the now-bankrupt company in question, Aspiration, on his X, formerly Twitter, got Torre’s attention […]

Tracy McGrady credited former Orlando Magic star Penny Hardaway as a pivotal influence on his career, explaining that meeting the four-time All-Star guard helped shape his path to NBA stardom. In a recent appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ Gil’s Arena, McGrady reflected on Hardaway’s impact during his teenage years in Central Florida. “I was a Pippen […]

The New York Knicks signed Landry Shamet, Garrison Mathews, and Malcolm Brogdon to one-year contracts on Thursday and Friday. All three contracts are non-guaranteed deals. As things stand, only one of Shamet or Brogdon could make the roster. The two would need to compete for the spot in new head coach Mike Brown’s first Knicks […]

Everyone knows Klay Thompson is a great basketball player. The Dallas Mavericks star will be in the Hall of Fame someday. However, what people may not know is that Thompson is good at playing pool as well — something he proved in a recent video. Video via Legion Hoops: Klay Thompson really pulled up to […]

EuroBasket 2025 is nearly coming to a close. And thus far, the tournament has been as great as advertised, especially with its stacked NBA talent. But while the bright lights are focused on NBA MVPs, some EuroLeague stars have also taken the spotlight. In fact, a handful certainly deserve an NBA opportunity. Here is a […]

For the first time since the Dirk Nowitzki-led 2005 squad, Germany is back in the EuroBasket final. In the semifinal, Franz Wagner delivered with the poise of a star, pushing his team past the finish line and sealing a place in Sunday’s title game. Meanwhile, Dennis Schroder, the veteran captain, also provided stability on both […]

As Luka Doncic enters his most anticipated season in the NBA, bringing a championship back to the Los Angeles Lakers will be the only thing on his mind. Entering the season with a reignited focus, the new and improved Doncic is ready to take the league by storm once again. In doing so, he furthers […]

The upcoming NBA season tips off on October 21. In the meantime, teams around the league are preparing for training camp, which begins in late September. The Washington Wizards are a young team to keep an eye on as the organization continues to rebuild. However, they may be without one of their key contributors in […]

Germany secured its first EuroBasket Final appearance in more than two decades after defeating Finland 98-96 in a closely contested semifinal at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket. Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder and Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner spearheaded the effort, continuing Germany’s run of success on the international stage. Schroder delivered a standout performance, finishing […]

Throughout his career, Mark Cuban became one of the most innovative NBA owners. He helped to elevate the Dallas Mavericks into a championship-winning team and fostered a fan-friendly environment. Along the way, he used data analytics and strategy that enabled him to become a one-of-a-kind owner. One who was accessible and conveyed a common man […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban says he warned Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia about making drastic changes at the start of his tenure. After a lawsuit was reportedly filed against Ishbia by the Suns’ minority owners due to various violations, Cuban shared a conversation he had with Phoenix’s majority owner, warning him about the […]

A void has lingered over the Crescent City like a phantom limb, a persistent ache of what once was when Chris Paul was directing traffic on Poydras Street’s main court. The New Orleans Pelicans have wandered through a point guard wilderness for the last 14 seasons, cycling through temporary solutions not quite up to the […]

Chicago Bulls’ legend Derrick Rose is set to have his No. 1 jersey retired in January 2026, already announced by the Bulls’ front office, joining legends Scottie Pippen (33), Jerry Sloan (4), Bob Love (10), and of course, Michael Jordan (23) in the rafters of the United Center. Continuing to be a beacon for sponsor […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed Wednesday that the league is handling its investigation into potential salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and star Kawhi Leonard outside of league offices. Following the annual Board of Governors meeting, Silver publicly addressed the matter for the first time. “I’ve been around the league […]

With the New York Knicks preparing for the 2025-26 season, hoping to contend for an NBA championship after a disappointing finish in the playoffs last season, one player has faced backlash for recent social media posts. As the Knicks make additions like with Malcolm Brogdon, the player that has been in headlines recently has been […]

The Boston Celtics will enter the upcoming season with several questions regarding how they will initially fare while Jayson Tatum recovers from an Achilles injury. One insider recently predicted that center Neemias Queta could experience a breakout season as Boston looks to remain competitive in a top-heavy Eastern Conference. Jay King of The Athletic pointed […]

The New York Knicks are not done yet adding talent on their team, and they recently signed Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Brogdon played for the Washington Wizards last season where he averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds but only appeared in 24 games. Last season, he […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 At long last, the final 10. You know the names, there are no big surprises for shock value, […]

A new NBA 2K26 Update launched this week, adding bug fixes to The City (like Pro-AM, REC, and Theater), as well as MyCAREER. Furthermore, PC players can enjoy a few additional updates to improve their experience as well. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the NBA 2K26 Update 1.3 Patch Notes. NBA 2K26 […]

The legendary Harlem Globetrotters will don brand-new uniforms for their 2026 100th Anniversary Tour. Iconic fashion designer Jeff Hamilton, longtime collaborator of the NBA and NFL, designed the uniforms. Hamilton has curated signature leather jackets for NBA All-Star Weekends since the early 1990s. He was also behind the jackets given to members of the NBA […]

Turkey is in the semi-final of 2025 EuroBasket, and it’s thanks in large part to how Alperen Sengun looks to be an even better player than he was when he made his first All-Star Game en route to leading the Houston Rockets to a 52-30 record and the two-seed in the Western Conference. The Rockets […]