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The start of free agency is still just over two weeks away. As the NBA Finals come to a close and the league’s focus shifts squarely to the offseason, though, Klay Thompson’s future with the Golden State Warriors seems more tenuous than ever. Dub Nation was abuzz on Friday after fans noticed the four-time champion […]

Another week of the Brooklyn Nets offseason is in the books, and another report has surfaced reaffirming their commitment to Mikal Bridges. This time, it came from The Athletic’s Fred Katz, who shut down the idea of the New York Knicks acquiring Bridges this summer. “The Nets have expressed zero interest in trading Bridges, according […]

Not a lot has gone right for the Atlanta Hawks ever since they made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. However, they were able to gain a massive stroke of luck in the 2024 NBA Draft lottery. The Hawks jumped nine spots to land the number one overall pick. It’s a move that gives them […]

The Atlanta Hawks are still undecided at the very top of the 2024 NBA Draft. As general manager Landry Fields and company continue analyzing prospects leading up to June 26th, though, one player has already emerged a front office favorite. Whether Atlanta will take Donovan Clingan at all let alone select him at No. 1 […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks need to win on Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to avoid elimination. Doncic, though, is dealing with a thoracic contusion. Luka has played in every game this postseason despite battling various injuries. One has to imagine that the Mavs star will play in Game 4 […]

We’ve got the NBA 2K24 2KTV Episode 41 Answers to help players receive some much needed VC. For newcomers, 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from fan highlights, to real player interviews. However, we understand that most players want […]

Kristaps Porzingis made his triumphant return for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals after he missed 10 consecutive playoff games — which spanned from Game 6 of the first round until the end of the Eastern Conference Finals — due to a calf strain. However, Porzingis sustained a “rare” injury […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ expected hiring of Dan Hurley hit a speed bump recently when the UConn Huskies boss chose to stay in Storrs, Connecticut for the foreseeable future. The revolutionary hoops coach won’t be joining Anthony Davis and LeBron James in Los Angeles which has heated up talk of JJ Redick to Tinseltown. Recently, […]

Add Grant Hill to the long list of analysts, former players and fans calling for Luka Doncic to show more maturity on the floor. During his Friday appearance on The Rich Eisen Show before Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Hill stressed the need for the Dallas Mavericks’ franchise player to “grow up” with regard to […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has developed a reputation for running his players into the ground, but Knicks star Jalen Brunson thinks that narrative is largely derived from the torn ACL Derrick Rose suffered with the Chicago Bulls back in 2012. When asked by Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks why Thibodeau is the coach […]

The NBA Finals are still being contested but every other team is focused on next season. The executive and coaching carousels are starting to spin with a bit more speed now that UConn’s Dan Hurley has shunned the Los Angeles Lakers. The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most affected franchises in this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are about to begin their offseason along with the rest of the league. However, backup point guard, Cameron Payne is facing some legal trouble after being arrested on Friday morning. Reports indicate that Cameron Payne was arrested, “after cops claim he gave officers a false report,” according to TMZ Sports. The alleged […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers players have been reacting to FX’s new show Clipped. Chris Paul previously shared his thoughts on the show, which focuses on Donald Sterling’s controversy when he was the owner of the team. JJ Redick and Jamal Crawford are the latest ex-members of the team to weigh in on Clipped. Redick played […]

NBA 2K24 MyTEAM is offering fans a chance to earn a free Dark Matter Serge Ibaka player item for a limited time. Overall, players have six weeks to receive the new 99 OVR item, which features the veteran in his Oklahoma City Thunder jersey. Although the Thunder’s season ended in the Conference Semi Finals, you […]

With less than two weeks to go until the 2024 NBA Draft, there’s bound to be a ton of speculation regarding the future between Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Moments after Cleveland’s season ended, it became publicly known that Garland would look for a trade if the Cavs could re-sign Donovan Mitchell this summer. […]

Officiating is constantly under scrutiny in all major sports, but it has been placed directly under the magnifying glass during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Multiple games had controversial calls attached to them, which many fans believe could have impacted the outcome of the contest. Well, attention is surely going to be on the referee for […]

Former NBA point guard, Delonte West recently hit the news cycle again after his mugshot went viral. Days after his arrest, West was spotted looking unwell in a heartbreaking video clip. It appears West is walking around aimlessly in a parking lot in the video clip, per Michael J. Babcock of TMZ Sports. He also […]

The Detroit Pistons have made a significant change to their current coaching staff. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, assistant coach Fred Vinson is being added to help the Pistons under head coach Monty Williams. Reports have been surfacing that the front office has been pondering ideas on what is best moving forward for the coaching […]

There’s no question that jump shots are one of the most effective ways to put points in the board. Furthermore, with the modern NBA putting more premium on pace and space, having a jump shot ultimately helps a player’s NBA career. But while shooting forms are usually developed as early as the amateur ranks, some […]

DALLAS — The Boston Celtics chose to believe in stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, even when others didn’t. Because of that trust, the franchise has been rewarded with a 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. And not only did Brown believe in his partnership with Tatum, but he […]

The NBA is returning to Mexico City next season as this time around, the Miami Heat will take on the Washington Wizards on Nov. 2 as announced Friday by the association. It will be the 33rd game played in Mexico as the festivities will be around the “Day of the Dead” celebration or “Día de […]

NBA players are constantly changing their jersey numbers. However, it is rare to see a player be given permission to wear a retired number. That is exactly what has happened with Sacramento Kings star big man Domantas Sabonis, as he will honor Hall of Famer Bob Davies by switching from No. 10 to the retired […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are looking to make history and complete a 3-0 come-from-behind NBA Finals victory. The odds may be against Dallas, but the Mavs are maintaining their confidence. Derrick Jones Jr. understands the importance of tuning out the noise and taking the series one game at a time. “Just take it one […]

Jalen Brunson has turned into a legitimate superstar for the New York Knicks — an MVP candidate even — that it’s easy to forget his humble beginnings with the Dallas Mavericks. Many people remember how he was the breakout star of the 2022 NBA playoffs. But before that, he was a bench player for the […]

Jordan Brand and Nike have begun their announcements for drops coming next year in 2025, but they still have a whole lineup remaining for the rest of 2024. After a rumored release for September, we’ll be seeing this new take on a retro classic drop just in time for the winter holidays. The Air Jordan […]

Part of what makes predicting what will happen during the NBA Draft so fun is the unexpected. Trades are inevitable. And when they occur, the ramifications are wide-ranging. ClutchPoints Reporter Brett Siegel sees the San Antonio Spurs playing such a role later this month as they look to build around Victor Wembanyama and one deal […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reacted to the news Thursday about Illinois basketball guard Terrence Shannon Jr. and how he was found not guilty of rape and aggravated sexual assault. The trial took place in Kansas where it lasted about a week as Shannon was arrested in December for charges that allegedly happened in […]

The San Antonio Spurs have earned a reputation for drafting well. It’ll prove a key trait with generational talent Victor Wembanyama in the fold. But for all the success they’ve enjoyed in taking eventual franchise legends Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili later (really late in Ginobili’s case) in the NBA Draft, they’ve also had several […]

There have been some parallels between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Mavericks in their respective runs to the championship round of their respective leagues. The Oilers, led by generational talent Connor McDavid, finally broke through, getting past the Western Conference gauntlet en route to their first Stanley Cup Final berth in 18 years. Meanwhile, […]

The Boston Celtics, despite losing in the 2022 NBA Finals, have all the makings of a contending team, especially when they have two of the best wings in the NBA in a league driven by those exact archetype of players. Wings who do it all on both ends of the floor are worth their weight […]

Overcoming mental challenges is what usually defines a winning team in the NBA Finals. Joe Mazzulla has mastered the minds of his players by showing them UFC videos while also making them seemingly play like it’s always a do-or-die situation against the Dallas Mavericks. This netted them a three-to-nothing series lead with everyone from Jayson […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is still a superstar. He is one of the best players in the NBA. On Thursday, however, the Dallas Mavericks guard was asked how much he has left at 32 years old. “I haven’t even given that much thought to be honest with you,” Irving said. “It’s been the longest season […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the 17th and 55th overall pick in this month’s NBA Draft. While there’s no indication who the team is looking to target with either of those picks, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating on who they could draft. One name that keeps coming is former USC guard Bronny James, son […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is without a doubt one of the greatest players ever to play in the NBA. A four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP along with the rest of his accolades give him a resume that can stack up against anyone. But where does he see himself in terms of his […]

Every front office in the league besides the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics is 100% focused on the 2024 NBA Draft. They are not all operating from the same positions of strength, however. The San Antonio Spurs have four picks coming this June while others like the New Orleans Pelicans are working with a single […]

The Boston Celtics are one win away from capturing the 18th NBA championship in team history. They take a 3-0 lead into Friday’s Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. A win in that game on the road will complete the championship run. Even if the Mavs survive Game 4, the Celtic will have an opportunity […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just under two weeks away, so until then, it’s worth breaking down the best landing spot for the top prospects. One of those players is UConn’s Stephon Castle. Castle entered Storrs as a point guard, but shifted roles to play more off the ball with Tristen Newton running the show. […]

The San Antonio Spurs just completed their first season with French sensation Victor Wembanyama at center, and – while the team’s record wasn’t all that impressive – a bright future is clearly on the horizon. Wembanyama spoke about the Spurs working toward building a contender, per Andrew Lopez of ESPN: “This is how it’s been […]

Tom Thibodeau recently completed his fourth season as head coach of the New York Knicks. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Thibodeau is set to make a significant addition to his coaching staff as the Knicks are expected to bring in Chicago Bulls assistant coach Maurice Cheeks. The New York Knicks are planning to hire Maurice […]