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Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz declared Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun “now” the best center he has played with, surpassing former MVP Joel Embiid, following Türkiye’s 91-77 EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal win over Poland. Korkmaz, who contributed 10 points in the victory, praised Sengun’s impact on both ends of the court. “Until now I think […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun led Turkey to a EuroBasket victory on Tuesday. Sengun entered EuroBasket with high expectations, and he certainly played well in Turkey’s 91-77 win over Poland. The big man finished the game with a 19-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. After the contest, Sengun commented on his performance, via the NBA. “I’m a […]

Ben Simmons’ latest NBA chapter took a surprising turn when his agent, Bernie Lee, decided to part ways with the three-time All-Star, per BleacherReport. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the move came after Simmons showed no interest in pursuing talks with the New York Knicks. Ben Simmons’ agent had enough and […]

With the NBA offseason winding down, the Brooklyn Nets remain a dumping ground for unwanted contracts. After absorbing Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr. and Haywood Highsmith in salary dumps, the Nets still have over $16 million in cap space. They could utilize a portion of their remaining space in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, […]

As the Miami Heat are surrounded by rumors regarding roster changes the team can make, the lineup still has a spot left for one more guaranteed contract, with one player mentioned being big man Precious Achiuwa. With the Heat looking to get back to a championship standard, fans might know Achiuwa’s name well, as a […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama had quite an active summer. Though he didn’t play for France in the EuroBasket tournament, he nevertheless made the most of it. On his Instagram, Wemby posted a series of pictures under the caption of “summer shenanigans’ Among the pictures included were of him working out with NBA […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard came under fire after reports surfaced that Leonard had signed a lucrative no-show deal with the since-bankrupt company Aspiration to help Los Angeles circumvent the NBA salary cap. Now it has emerged that Leonard and his uncle allegedly have been looking for such a deal for quite […]

The New York Knicks have one final spot left on their 15-man roster for the new season and multiple names have been linked in recent days. Earlier this week, Marc Stein of The Stein Line had reported that New York offered a one-year contract to none other than three-time All-Star Ben Simmons. However, according to […]

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 In a grouping chock full of legendary point guards and MVP winners, the standout name is likely a center. We are all the way […]

Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki is now embracing the Dallas Mavericks’ post-Luka Doncic era ahead of 2025-26. After Nowitzki reportedly distanced himself from the Mavericks in recent years, he’s seemingly come around, or at least, sees potential in its revamped roster led by the shocking trade with the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis […]

As rumors surround Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier ahead of the upcoming season, there is no doubt fans are wondering what direction the team will take when it comes to the 31-year-old. With the Heat looking at possible trade candidates, there is also talk of a potential buyout of Rozier’s contract, but the interest is […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun have etched their names into EuroBasket history, becoming the first players since 1995 to each record a triple-double in the same tournament. Sengun secured the milestone Tuesday as Türkiye advanced to the semifinals with a 91-77 victory over Poland. The 23-year-old center delivered […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III admitted he was stunned by the February blockbuster deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. As the Warriors prepare to open the 2025-26 season on Oct. 21 against Doncic and the Lakers, Butler reflected on the trade that […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers start to turn their attention toward the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, superstar Luka Doncic has been keeping busy by participating in the EuroBasket tournament, where he is representing his native Slovenia. Earlier this week, Doncic eviscerated Italy to the tune of 42 points to help Slovenia advance, overcoming an injury […]

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis revealed he was pleasantly surprised when he found out he had been traded to the Hawks and not the San Antonio Spurs. He sees Atlanta as a team that’s on the cusp of competing for a championship and feels he could be the missing piece to push them over the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James is lending his voice to the NBA’s involvement in China. He is doing so in the form of a rare opinion piece written for Chinese state media, per ESPN. In writing for the People’s Daily newspaper, James outlined his case for basketball being used as a diplomatic tool. This […]

Few players in world basketball can command an arena like Luka Dončić. At only 26, he has become both the heartbeat of Slovenian basketball and one of the global faces of the sport. In six games at EuroBasket, he has averaged 34 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.2 assists while playing 33 minutes a night, all […]

Germany has marched into the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals with supreme confidence. An undefeated 6-0 run has made them look like the most balanced and well-drilled team in the tournament, led by veterans like Dennis Schröder and rising stars like Franz Wagner. Wagner, in particular, has quietly become the X-factor in Germany’s perfect run so far. […]

The biggest storyline of the offseason for the Detroit Pistons has been the contract saga of Malik Beasley, who remains a free agent with just six weeks to go until the new season kicks off. The reason for this was the federal investigation announced earlier this summer into Beasley’s alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are around six weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season, one that could be a make or break year for the Joel Embiid era. The 76ers have worked hard to put together some young pieces, including recent 2025 draftee VJ Edgecombe, around Embiid and Paul George, but it remains to be […]

There has not been a busier NBA team this summer than the Brooklyn Nets. After making three offseason trades and an NBA-record five first-round picks in June’s draft, the rebuilding squad signed Cam Thomas to his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer last week. The signing was the culmination of a failed contract negotiation with the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Naz Reid is reeling from the murder of his sister Toraya Reid. Over the weekend, Torya, 28, was found dead in her apartment complex in Jackson, New Jersey. According to officials, Shaquille Green, 29, has been charged with her murder, with whom she was reportedly dating. On Monday, former Timberwolves teammate Karl-Anthony […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis may no longer be teammates after the bombshell trade in February that sent the latter to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic, but the bond they forged during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers remains strong as ever. This was very much apparent in the way […]

Carmelo Anthony’s legacy goes beyond the court. The Knicks icon was inducted into the 2025 NBA Hall of Fame over the weekend and couldn’t let one of his biggest career achievements pass by without looking towards the future. Melo took a moment to give a tribute to his role as a father to his son, […]

LeBron James is going to be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame one day as an individual, that much is certain. However, even though he’s still playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and yet to make an announcement as to when he’ll be hanging up his sneakers, he already received enshrinement as […]

Early-season tinkering in the NBA is not just fun for the fans; it is essential to front offices in identifying gaps before the trade deadline. That is especially true for the Memphis Grizzlies as the franchise enters the 2025-26 season with Ja Morant’s first new head coach and fresh questions about their identity under Tuomas […]

Houston Rockets fans have seen some of the best (and biggest) players in NBA history. Some of these players were the first to bring an NBA title to the Lone Star State, while others simply dominated and entertained in their era. But who are the best and greatest Rockets players in history? We’ll try to […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest stars in the NBA, having won two NBA championships and Finals MVPs with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors. But while his tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers has been disappointing, no one expected it to become this controversial thus far, a surprising turn of events for […]

After Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkley blamed the association’s second apron and its penalties on the league’s superteam era, including Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson clapped back. Ahead of 2025-26, Barkley said the Lakers are Luka Doncic’s team and not James’ as last year’s trade with […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the 2025-26 NBA season. From a roster standpoint, Dallas has added players such as Cooper Flagg and D’Angelo Russell this offseason. Additionally, the Mavs made a number of coaching moves. Jason Kidd will return as head coach, but who will be on Kidd’s coaching staff during the upcoming campaign? […]

The ongoing saga with Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has no end in sight as owner Steve Ballmer and the NBA investigates it, and it somehow gets even crazier with details involving A-list actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Leonardo DiCaprio, and rapper Drake. Talking about Leonard and the Clippers’ allegations on The Athletic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have a roster that can pose a threat in the Western Conference. They affirmed their commitment to Luka Doncic in the form of a $165 million contract extension, finally concluded their center search after signing Deandre Ayton and added defensive spark plug Marcus Smart. While there are plenty of […]

The New York Knicks made an unsuccessful run at a former All-Star this summer. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, New York offered Ben Simmons a one-year, minimum deal, which he declined. “New York is limited to minimum contract offers as training camps draw near and Simmons entered the summer hopeful of securing a contract […]

The biggest offseason storyline for the Chicago Bulls has been the ongoing contract saga of Josh Giddey, who is currently a restricted free agent. Giddey and the Bulls have not yet seen eye to eye on a potential new deal, and recently, NBA insider Marc Stein took to his Substack to report on the latest […]

When asking Sacramento fans who their favorite King is of all-time, more often than most, fans will choose legendary NBA point guard Jason Williams or otherwise known as “White Chocolate.” Williams was best known for his lightning-quick crossovers, his silky layup package, and most of all his flashy passing and vision as a point guard. […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s contract proved too costly for the Denver Nuggets this offseason. Less than two years removed from a championship, the team traded Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. While many view Johnson as an upgrade for Denver, he and Porter Jr. were placed in […]

Adidas and Nike have always shared a rivalry in terms of signing the biggest names in sports. Living legends like LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the Nike cast, while Anthony Edwards and James Harden are currently holding it down at adidas. With Reebok entering the picture as well, brands are willing to pull out […]

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 As we enter the top 50, the peak of the mountain is now in view. Legends of every era abound from 50-41 … but also an […]

Recently, award-winning actor and Happy Gilmore 2 star Adam Sandler visited the NBA’s Miami Heat, linking up with young stars Kel’el Ware and Jaime Jacquez Jr. The Heat posted two pictures of Sandler walking around their practice facility with Ware and Jacquez. “Mixtape from this pickup game dropping soon…” their caption read. Mixtape from this […]