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The Milwaukee Bucks did a nice job in 2024 free agency. They didn’t have the resources to spend big but added some solid veteran talent in Gary Trent Jr., Delon Wright and Taruean Prince. All of them are solid rotation players on small contracts, so scooping them all up has been widely regarded as a […]

The NBA’s newly announced media deals with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon Prime, valued at a staggering $76 billion over 11 years, have reshaped the landscape of sports and entertainment, per TheHollywoodReporter. These agreements not only underscore the unparalleled appeal of live sports but also signal a significant shift that has Hollywood executives and content creators […]

The Golden State Warriors went a combined 7-1 between the California Classic and the NBA2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, and the team gave fans plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Fans had the opportunity to take a look at what the future could hold for the Warriors, and things are looking bright even with […]

Jamal Murray is looking to lead Team Canada in the 2024 Olympics. Yet, he has not received as many minutes as expected so far. Questions have emerged about Murray’s health, something he addressed on Tuesday, via Ariel Helwani of Vox Media. “I’m feeling great,” Murray said. “Obviously I was away from the team for a […]

Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski has some thoughts about his former player, JJ Redick, being named the new Los Angeles Lakers head coach. Most notably, Krzyzewski gave one major key to Redick’s success in his first season during an interview on the Jim Rome show on Tuesday. “I think [Los Angeles] is the most […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to bring back sharpshooter Luke Kennard on a one-year, $11 million contract for the 2024-25 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: Luke Kennard is re-signing with the Grizzlies on a 1-year, $11 million deal, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/pPzpsIS2eJ — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 31, 2024 Kennard, who had his $14.8 million […]

Reed Sheppard could very likely be the latest third-overall pick to become the crown jewel of his draft class. Like Michael Jordan, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, the Houston Rockets could become the best player from his class in his rise to NBA stardom. Maybe — most likely — he won’t be at the level […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are due for some new threads, and luckily enough, NBA Jersey Leak Season is just getting started. Some teams will have five looks, others just four, and the Boston Celtics will have another notch on their golden championship stags. Fans of the Pelicans will have a chance to add something new […]

The Detroit Pistons are having one of those dreams where they’re stuck in a hole and they couldn’t get out — except they’re living it as their reality. After deciding to start from scratch following the 2019-20 season, the Pistons have been mired in a seemingly unending rebuilding loop despite drafting a well-regarded talent in […]

Heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics, there was considerable doubt surrounding Kevin Durant and his status for Team USA’s opening group stage game against Serbia. Durant did not play a single minute in Team USA’s five exhibition games in preparation for the Olympics due to a calf strain, and yet the managing committee did not […]

As the Team USA men’s basketball team is going for gold, Anthony Edwards is trying to gain any tips and advice from Kevin Durant that he can put into his own game. While the outsiders are trying to figure out what super teams will be forming when the Olympics are done, Edwards is trying to […]

When Devonte’ Graham joined the San Antonio Spurs in 2023, the team had 27 games left. Graham played in 20 of them. His 31 points a day after he arrived set the franchise record for most in a Spurs debut. He also collected three rebounds and three assists in that 138–131 double overtime loss to […]

Roster construction has never before been more important (and more difficult) in the NBA. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement has forced changes to NBA teams’ offseason philosophies, and that was evident during the 2024 offseason. Regardless of the new CBA, adding talent through the draft, free agency, and in the trade market is obviously instrumental […]

The United States faces off against South Sudan for the second game of the Group C preliminary round on Wednesday. It is time to continue our 2024 Olympics odds series with a USA-South Sudan prediction and pick. After a slow start, the United States, led by LeBron James and Kevin Durant, found their rhythm and […]

Kobe Bryant is a legend whose impact on the game of basketball will last centuries after his untimely tragic passing in January 2020. Bryant embodied what it means to make the most of the talent one has, working harder than everybody else as he became one of the greatest to ever grace the hardwood — […]

Every NBA fan of every generation has their personal choice of GOAT (Greatest Of All Time). For now, the three names people always include in this conversation are Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. However, Paul George, recently acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers, wants fans to take it easy on younger generations of basketball […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell has nothing but praise for San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama for his sensational rookie season. During his guest appearance on the “Run Your Race” podcast, Russell even went so far as to say Wembanyama should have won every major NBA award. The seven-foot-four French phenom is currently […]

Paul George has had an eventful offseason. He parted ways with the Los Angeles Clippers after five disappointing seasons, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. But he had hoped for his offseason to be an even busier one, as he made no secret his desire to suit up for Team USA in their […]

The Houston Rockets entered the 2024 NBA offseason with a clear mission. They need to accelerate their rebuild by adding complementary pieces to their young core. With a mix of cap space and draft capital, the Rockets aimed to find a balance between veteran leadership and youthful talent to build a competitive roster. Let’s dive […]

Miami Heat legend and three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem took exception to popular NBA insider Shams Charania’s recent snubbing of Bam Adebayo in his Defensive Player of the Year ballot. While guesting in Haslem’s podcast, which he hosts with another ex-Heat Mike Miller, Charania revealed that he voted for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert […]

DeMar DeRozan was on the list of players who switched teams this NBA offseason, going from the Chicago Bulls to the Sacramento Kings. Retaining someone like DeRozan should have been a priority for the Bulls, but instead, they had other ideas in place for the team’s future. Bulls’ general manager Marc Eversley spoke with ESPN […]

Dwyane Wade carved out a Hall of Fame worthy career in terms of basketball. He is a three-time NBA champion, one-time Finals MVP, 13-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team player, three All-Defensive Team selections, and one-time scoring champion. Aside from the NBA, Wade has also won a bronze and a gold medal at the Olympic Games […]

NBA Free Agency has finally ended for Devonte Graham. The guard who was under the wings of Gregg Popovich and played alongside Victor Wembanyama in the San Antonio Spurs system has now found a new home. It even looks like there is a common theme between the squads that he’s jumping to,  both of them […]

The conclusion of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas saw league personnel heading to Harry Reid International Airport in order to catch flights for their annual scheduled vacation. The dog days of summer and a slight dead period across the NBA ensue around this time every year. With many teams done pursuing talent in free […]

The Chicago Bulls appear to have fully embraced a rebuild after letting DeMar DeRozan walk (or technically signing and trading him) to the Sacramento Kings this offseason. The move ended a three-year DeRozan experiment that began with promise in the 2021-22 season but ultimately ended up with much disappointment and no playoff series wins for […]

The New York Knicks and Precious Achiuwa have agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract for the big man to return after his prolonged free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Precious Achiuwa has agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal to re-sign with the New York Knicks, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/5df15doM6L — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July […]

Team France defeated Team Japan 94-90 on Tuesday at the Olympics. Victor Wembanyama led the French basketball team to the victory with 18 points, however, he also suffered an injury scare in the game. He was seen reaching for his hip multiple times during the game, something that surely caught the San Antonio Spurs’ attention. […]

Draymond Green is the self-proclaimed champion of the “New Media,” which refers to athletes who take control of their narratives through both social media and podcasting. However, the Golden State Warriors forward only thinks certain players are qualified for the exclusive club. Green said younger athletes aren’t established enough yet to be interesting podcast hosts, […]

Things aren’t going great right now for the Chicago Bulls and more specifically shooting guard Zach Lavine, who missed most of the 2023-24 season due to injury. Lavine has long been considered a trade candidate for a Bulls team that seems to have finally opted to undergo a rebuild, but the problem is that there […]

Teammates in basketball can lead to brotherhoods that transcend the game. The same can be said about players in the NBA who have played alongside each other. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Despite playing together for a handful of games, that doesn’t always result in a brotherhood. In fact, some teammates would even grow […]

Flashing the skills that led to his being taken fourth overall in last month’s draft, San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle impressed during NBA Summer League play. That is, when the former UConn Husky suited up. Castle played in only three games during the competitions in July. That would rank as the biggest issue right […]

The Brooklyn Nets dipped deep into their pockets when they signed Nic Claxton to a four-year, $97 million contract this offseason. Some within league circles questioned the timing of the nine-figure deal, given that Brooklyn had just reset its timeline. However, the terms have since been released, and the contract is a win for the […]

Ordinarily, it wouldn’t be considered possible that South Sudan could beat Team USA in basketball. However, the world has been upside-down recently, and the 2024 Olympics are no exception. Future Hall-of-Fame point guard Steph Curry admitted the Americans have “appropriate fear” of their African opponents, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “We have appropriate fear,” said Curry. […]

The ongoing beef between Phoenix Suns and former Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant and former Pro Bowl wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson has reached a new level. Durant, the former Warriors star, recently took to X, formerly Twitter, to challenge Johnson’s recent statement about Paul Pierce on FS1’s Undisputed. “If I put Paul Pierce on […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The familiar faces Reggie Jackson sees as he joins the Philadelphia 76ers will make it much easier to acclimate to the fifth squad and 14th season in the NBA. While perhaps not an explicit goal of the front office, and perhaps something unavoidable when targeting NBA veterans, Jackson is yet another bench […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is finally a champion, but in the eyes of future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, his winning ways aren’t enough to crown him as the next face of the league. The 10-time All-Star argued that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is the frontrunner for that title, via the 7PM in […]

They call him The Truth, but former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce just raised a lot of eyebrows with his recent hot take about the 2024 Team USA and the 1992 Dream Team. For Pierce, the United States men’s basketball team that’s currently competing in Paris would beat the 1992 squad that blew away the competition […]

After moving Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks last offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers entered a new era, one that would be led by their young talents such as Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson, the third pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. As the Blazers began their rebuild, the 2023-24 season went as expected — […]

The Utah Jazz have found themselves in an interesting spot this offseason. On one hand, they could try to build themselves into a playoff contender around Lauri Markkanen and make a run in the Western Conference. On the other hand, though, they could trade Markkanen and try to rebuild their roster to make themselves a […]