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The Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls have made their three-team trade official. Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and Emanuel Miller are headed to the Cavs, De’Andre Hunter is destined for Sacramento, and Dario Saric is Bulls-bound. Cleveland president of basketball operations Koby Altman made his first public comments on the deal since it was […]

The NBA trade deadline is on February 5, and rumors are running rampant around Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. With speculation growing that Antetokounmpo could be dealt, it appears head coach Doc Rivers believes the opposite. During a guest appearance on “NBA on ESPN,” Rivers proclaimed that the 31-year-old forward/center informed the Bucks that […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be facing off against the Detroit Pistons, and they’ll be without one of their key players. Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out, but not because of a potential trade, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. “The Nets are listing Michael Porter Jr. as OUT for personal reasons for today’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic will be facing off today, but it looks like the game will be pushed back a few hours because of travel issues, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. The game was originally set to start at 7 pm ET. “Tonight’s Magic-Spurs game in San Antonio will now […]

The New York Knicks have gotten back on track over the last week or so, winning five straight games after an ugly losing skid had them cascading down the Eastern Conference standings. Still, New York is well below where they thought they would be at this point of the season, causing some to wonder if […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade just days before the February 5 deadline. It’s a move that sends center Duop Reath and some draft capital to Atlanta. Reports indicate that the Hawks are adding Reath and two future second-round picks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The team is […]

On Sunday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor at home for a big game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on national TV. Christian Braun is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as doubtful with a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Braun’s injury and his playing status vs […]

The seventh installment of the Los Angeles Lakers’ current road trip takes them to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Sunday night. The inconsistent Lakers are hoping to get Austin Reaves back for the game, with the star guard questionable to return from a month-long absence. Here is everything we know […]

On Sunday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers will hit the floor at home against the Cleveland Cavs. Deni Avdija is on the injury report for the Blazers, currently listed as questionable due to a low back strain. Here’s everything we know about Avdija’s injury and his playing status vs the Cavs. *Watch NBA games LIVE […]

The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards will be facing off against each other to end the week, and both have key players on the injury report. The Kings may be the talk of the league after the trade they recently made, acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. Two […]

For the first time in two years, the Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly active before the trade deadline. Dealing with a slew of injuries, the defending champions are in the market for a center to alleviate their shortcomings in the frontcourt. While still leading the league with the NBA’s best 38-11 record, Oklahoma City is […]

On Sunday evening, the Detroit Pistons will hit the floor at home for a game against the lowly Brooklyn Nets. Cade Cunningham is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as probable due to right hip soreness. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury and his playing status vs the Nets. Cade Cunningham’s […]

On Sunday night, the Utah Jazz will hit the floor on the road against the Toronto Raptors. Keyonte George is on the injury report for the Jazz, currently listed as questionable for this game due to a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about George’s injury and his playing status vs the Raptors on […]

The first major trade of the NBA Trade Deadline season has happened! The Cleveland Cavaliers were the first team to make a significant move as the February 5 deadline drew near. The Cavs traded DeAndre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings for fan favorite Keon Ellis and journeyman Dennis Schroder. With the Kings on the brink […]

On Sunday evening, the Phoenix Suns will hit the floor at home for a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jalen Green is on the injury report for the Suns due to both right hamstring injury management and a left hip contusion. Here’s everything we know about Green’s injuries and his playing status vs the […]

The Sacramento Kings made a deal days before the trade deadline, acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. The Kings have been a team in trade rumors over the past few weeks, but it was uncertain who they were willing to move, and it looks like both Schroder and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have fully leaned into starting Cooper Flagg at point guard, a move that sparked significant debate since the start of the season. Head coach Jason Kidd recently offered a profanity-laced defense of the decision, dismissing media critics. “Criticism? That’s your opinion. You guys write that bulls—. I know what the f— I’m […]

The NBA trade deadline is just days away, and the Phoenix Suns could be active as they look to sneak into the NBA Playoffs. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Suns discussed a potential trade for San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, but faced a financial hurdle in the process. “The Phoenix Suns, […]

The Detroit Pistons have continued their impressive run at the top of the NBA Eastern Conference, recently securing a shorthanded 114-110 road victory against the Cavaliers earlier last month. This win was fueled by the exceptional play of two-way guard Daniss Jenkins, who scored 25 points in 25 minutes off the bench. Head coach J.B. […]

A streak that lasted ten years came to an end when the San Antonio Spurs faced the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Veteran forward Harrison Barnes had started 775 straight games, until what proved a 111-106 loss in North Carolina, the state in which Barnes attended college. “I think us making a lineup change isn’t a […]

Once upon a time, Giannis Antetokounmpo was hailed as one of the few loyal stars in the league. In an age where stars tended to make trade requests seemingly on a whim, the Milwaukee Bucks star remained committed to his team. Even after multiple playoff disappointments, Giannis, time and time again, reaffirmed his commitment to […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been at the center of the NBA trade discussions since early December, particularly during their challenging 9-16 start. While some high-profile rumors did not ultimately materialize, the focus has remained on D’Angelo Russell as a potential trade piece. Russell has become an expendable asset in the backcourt for the team, and […]

The trade landscape shifted significantly on Saturday night for the NBA as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls finalized a complex three-team agreement. The deal sends wing De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento, while Cleveland acquires veteran guard Dennis Schroder and defensive standout Keon Ellis. To facilitate the salary exchange, the Bulls absorbed Dario Saric […]

When the Dallas Mavericks decided to start Cooper Flagg at point guard at the start of the season, the decision was heavily criticized by everyone. Flagg didn’t really play point guard prior to the league, and handing the reins of the offense to a rookie without experience at the position seemed unwise. And at first, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have reached a difficult crossroad as they navigate an 18-28 record and a current four-game losing streak, leading officials to finally consider trade offers for NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Amid this uncertainty, Giannis has remained active on social media, jokingly campaigning for an endorsement deal with Trojan by citing Kevin Durant’s previous […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have opened up the floodgates, as they made a trade days before the deadline. De’Andre Hunter was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, and it seems like both teams got what they wanted. The big get for the Cavs was Schroder, who has shown throughout his […]

Dillon Brooks is playing the best ball of his career. After bouncing around a few teams, it seems like the forward has settled into a comfortable role with the Phoenix Suns. Brooks is a dark-horse All-Star candidate this season, and Phoenix is sitting in seventh-place with 30 wins in a hyper-competitive Western Conference. Before Brooks […]

It sure feels like the Dallas Mavericks’ reset has hit a wall. They expected turbulence in the post-Luka Doncic era. What they didn’t expect, though, was paralysis. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Dallas finds itself caught between a generational new beginning and an immovable financial anchor. Anthony Davis’ uncertain future threatens to turn […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season comeback is balanced on a knife’s edge. Few teams in the NBA have experienced a season as volatile as the Clippers’. They were written off before Christmas, revived by January, and are now staring down a trade deadline that could define or destroy their year. With that, the Clippers are […]

The Philadelphia 76ers turned the clock back Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, honoring the franchise’s 2000-01 Eastern Conference championship team as part of its 25th anniversary celebration tied to that historic run. The night centered on Allen Iverson, whose introduction during the halftime ceremony drew loud “MVP” chants from a packed crowd. The arena […]

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks continued his long-running feud with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, this time taking aim off the court. On Saturday, Brooks appeared on a live stream with content creator Rangesh “N3on” Mutama and was asked to name the most overrated player in the NBA today. After a brief pause, Brooks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a challenging night to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114 on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, led by a stellar performance from star center Joel Embiid. This was the Sixers’ first game without forward Paul George, who was handed a 25-game suspension hours before the tip-off for violating the NBA’s anti-drug […]

The NBA handed a $50,000 fine to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson following an on-court confrontation with officials during Cleveland’s 126-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday at Mortgage Matchup Center. NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations James Jones announced the fine on Saturday. The league’s official release said the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings officially kicked off the final week of the NBA trade deadline with a move that likely won’t shake either conference, but will have some long-term ramifications for both sides. The Cavs and Kings agreed to a trade late Saturday night that would send Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis to […]

Just when things threatened to improve for the Philadelphia 76ers, who recently welcomed big man Joel Embiid back into the fold, a major update came out. Paul George’s 25-game suspension has delivered a significant setback. The NBA announced Saturday that George was suspended for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, a decision that will sideline the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat fell to the short-handed Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, 125-118, the storyline of the game that had social media blazing surrounded second-year center Kel’el Ware. With the Heat’s young big man selected to the Rising Stars game for All-Star weekend, his playing time on Saturday caught some fans off […]

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Miami Heat 125-118 after Ayo Dosunmu’s 29 points, with as many as four other players scoring in double digits. Both Matas Buzelis and Isaac Okoro scored more than 20 points, but considerable spotlight also went on the Japanese international Yuki Kawamura, who not only made his debut but also has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a trade to acquire Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for De’Andre Hunter, multiple league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints on Saturday. The Chicago Bulls landed Kings forward Dario Saric in the deal and received two future second-round picks. Ellis and Schroder will add some […]

MIAMI – Though the Miami Heat missed key starters for Saturday’s rematch against the Chicago Bulls, the team still suffered a 125-118 loss that was as frustrating a game as it’s ever been this season. With the Heat trying to get out of eighth-seed purgatory, Saturday’s game was not a step in the right direction […]