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One would realize just how fast time flies when Derrick White, the 29th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, is now an elder statesman in the NBA. White has become accomplished in the league, being one of the best 3-and-D guards in the entire association, and he’s an NBA champion with the Boston Celtics […]

LeBron James had reached “unc” status before the Thompson twins, Amen and Ausar, ever made it to the NBA.  In fact, the Thompson twins were born just around eight months before the Lakers star made his debut in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thus, it’s not difficult to see how the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The 29-year-old former No. 1 overall pick, Ben Simmons, remains one of the most intriguing figures on the 2025 NBA free-agent market as the season approaches. Simmons has generated interest from the New York Knicks and one other team, but the three-time All-Star is questioning whether he even wants to continue his NBA career for […]

It’s not a secret that the popularity of the NBA All-Star Game has waned through the years. The NBA can’t seem to find just the right sweet spot that can win back fans who have grown tired of the event, in part because of the apparent lack of competitiveness they see in the players involved. […]

The NBA has officially opened an investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. “We are aware of this morning’s media report regarding the LA Clippers,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement. “And (we) are commencing an investigation.” This announcement from Bass and the […]

Defending champs Spain are in a precarious position as the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket group stage winds down. Fresh off their 2022 glory, Spain are teetering on the edge of an early exit, needing a win over Giannis Antetokounpo’s Greece to earn a spot in the Round of 16. However, Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama is […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still basking in the glow of their recent NBA championship, which they won in seven games over the Indiana Pacers. Finals MVP, as well as the league MVP, both went to superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has staked a claim as one of the best players of his generation over the […]

NBA 2K Mobile is the exciting iOS and Android offshoot of 2K Games’ beloved basketball saga. Crafted as a free-to-play model, it enables enthusiasts to design their dream basketball squadron via the mobile edition of the enduring NBA 2K’s MyTeam module. In the said mode, participants collect diverse player cards, with a focus on nabbing […]

Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkley says Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault made a critical mistake that nearly cost him the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. After sticking with his double-big lineup, featuring Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, throughout the Thunder’s playoff run, coach Daigneault changed his starting […]

The Dallas Mavericks and PJ Washington reportedly agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Washington’s contract extension with the Mavs will keep him in Dallas through the 2029-30 season barring the possibility of a trade down the road. It is worth noting that Washington is ineligible […]

At the center of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard scheme accusation to circumvent salary cap is speculation of how the NBA will respond to the scandal. Leonard’s “no-show job,” according to documents related to the case, proves the veteran forward owned a tree-planted service funded by Ballmer, who’s being accused […]

Malik Beasley has been making headlines this offseason for reasons outside of signing a new contract or playing basketball. After recently seeing his name cleared from being a target in a federal gambling investigation, the recent Detroit Pistons sharpshooter has settled a dispute resulting in him being evicted from his downtown apartment in Detroit. Beasley […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently offered a blunt explanation as to why he believes LeBron James stands apart from legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley described the Los Angeles Lakers star as one of the three greatest players he’s ever seen — but emphasized what he […]

The Golden State Warriors are less than two months away from kicking off a new season with Draymond Green and Stephen Curry leading the way. The Warriors are hoping that a full offseason with Jimmy Butler will get them past the second round roadblock that has stopped them since their championship in the 2021-22 season. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some major changes this offseason, including bringing in Marcus Smart to give themselves some backcourt depth and point of attack defense. Smart takes over for D’Angelo Russell, who was traded back to the Brooklyn Nets last season, ending his second tenure with Los Angeles. During his first stint with […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith called out Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s reportedly $28 million deal that was made to “circumvent salary cap” according to a new report. In the wake of the news surrounding Leonard and the Clippers, Smith addressed Kawhi in one of his latest rants. Smith blasted Leonard over the “no-show […]

Charles Barkley has nothing but positive things to say about the OKC Thunder. On Wednesday, he took it another step further by saying the NBA champions are much like the “Bad Boy” Pistons, per the Bill Simmons Podcast. “They’re one of the deepest teams we’ve ever had in the NBA,” Barkley said. “They remind me […]

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 I can only imagine how much emotion goes into picking the 75 greatest NBA players of all time, especially when you know many of the candidates and feel like respecting peers and […]

The Dallas Mavericks and forward PJ Washington have agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension, league sources told ClutchPoints. He became eligible to receive this a four-year extension on August 29. This new extension will begin next year, as Washington will earn $14.1 million during the 2025-26 season, the final year of his current […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has become the center of viral jokes after a report alleged he received a $28 million deal meant to skirt the NBA’s salary cap rules. On Wednesday, journalist Pablo Torre revealed on his Pablo Torre Finds Out show that Leonard and the Clippers were linked to an endorsement arrangement […]

On Wednesday, the NBA world received a jolt when it was announced that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had found himself at the center of a controversy designed to help the team avoid the salary cap. The findings were made public by Pablo Torre, who took to his own account on X, formerly Twitter, […]

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic confirmed that EuroBasket 2025 marked the end of his international basketball career, closing a chapter that spanned more than a decade with the Montenegro national team. Bulls star Nikola Vucevic has announced his retirement from international basketball. His national team Montenegro has been eliminated from EuroBasket 2025. (via @BasketNews_com)pic.twitter.com/o41gV06woU — […]

Without question, Dennis Rodman is one of the greatest NBA players of all time. He has done and seen it all while playing with and against some of the best. As far as who was his most formidable opponent, it wasn’t any of the usual suspects. It turns out, Rodman boldly proclaimed that Lakers legend […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has signaled a willingness to stay the course this season. But a looming financial decision could determine his long-term future with the Bucks. NBA insider Zach Lowe said on his podcast that Antetokounmpo will become eligible next summer for a contract extension projected at nearly four years and $300 million. […]

One of the biggest stories during the 2019 NBA offseason was Kawhi Leonard’s decision to join the Los Angeles Clippers. Right after winning the NBA Finals with the Toronto Raptors, Leonard made the decision to join the Clippers. At the time, the most common explanation for his decision was his preference to be in Los […]

Turkey remained undefeated in the EuroBasket after steamrolling past Estonia on Monday, 84-64. With Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun leading the charge, the squad improved to 4-0 and is currently tied with Serbia for the top spot in Group A. Sengun has been nothing but dominant for Turkey, with team-highs of 20.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, […]

The summer of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued in Hamilton, Ontario in Canada this past weekend. Together with Converse and NBA 2K, the Oklahoma City Thunder star hosted a camp for kids from his hometown of Hamilton and created the memory of a lifetime for everyone in attendance. It’s just another way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to give […]

France dealt host nation Poland its first loss in the EuroBasket, 83-76, at Spodek Arena on Tuesday, with New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele leading the way. Yabusele was nearly unstoppable, using his heft and strength on his way to a game-high 36 points. It was also his career-high for France since being tapped to […]

The fact of the matter is, LeBron James is still on top of his game at 40. Over the summer, he exercised a $52.6 million player option to play for the Lakers another year.  The question begs: When will King James call it quits? According to former NBA player Paul Pierce, it would be after […]

Paul George has officially been a member of the Philadelphia 76ers for over a year, having signed a four-year, $212 million max contract for the team on July 6, 2024. And yet, apparently, the biggest free agent signing of the 2024 NBA offseason didn’t make it over to Twitch, as, in a special tour of […]

The re-prioritized Memphis Grizzlies pulled off one of the most surprising trades of the 2025 offseason when they shipped Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a bundle of first-round picks. While the draft capital rightfully grabbed headlines, it’s Caldwell-Pope’s role as a versatile win insurance policy that […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking forward to what should be an interesting season with number one draft pick Cooper Flagg at the helm. Flagg’s arrival helped minimize the pain of the disastrous Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, and once Kyrie Irving is healthy, Dallas could have a legitimate chance to compete in […]

August is typically the slowest part of the year for NBA fans, but the Washington Wizards’ faithful were spoiled this time. 2023 No. 7 overall pick Bilal Coulibaly and 2024 No. 2 pick Alex Sarr have gotten minutes with France in the EuroBasket tournament, while 2024 No. 24 pick Kyshawn George competed for Canada in […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season just 50 days away, the Orlando Magic are preparing to build on their growing momentum in the Eastern Conference. Assistant coach God Shammgod, who joined the team earlier this summer, believes the franchise’s young core, led by star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, is prepared to take another significant […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been at the forefront of questions surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. After losing in the first round of the playoffs for the third straight season, many rumors about Giannis’ immediate future surfaced, leading to speculation about whether he would continue his career in Milwaukee. Well, it appears as if all of […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the original franchises in the NBA since the league was founded in 1946. With their success over the past decade, the Warriors have also become one of the most popular NBA teams across the world — and a lot of that has to do with the emergence of […]

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze delivered one of his best outings at EuroBasket 2025, powering Georgia to a convincing 93-61 victory over Cyprus in Group C on Tuesday. The win improved Georgia to 2-2 and kept them in contention for a spot in the knockout stage. Bitadze showcased his versatility on both ends of the […]

NBA 2K26 features locker codes that players can redeem to earn some sweet rewards in MyTEAM and MyCAREER. Like previous titles in the series, these codes are released randomly throughout the year and are often only available for a limited time. Unfortunately, not everybody knows about these codes or where to redeem them. Therefore, we […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually every decade of its existence. The Lakers have won 17 championships (five as the Minneapolis Lakers) and have 31 players in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Thirteen Lakers have had their number retired by […]