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Despite putting up huge individual numbers on a successful Oklahoma City Thunder team, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce isn’t yet convinced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a star. Speaking on ‘KG Certified,’ Pierce gave his hot take that Gilgeous-Alexander, in the mix for an MVP award this season for the Thunder, is not yet a top-level […]

With under five minutes left in the second quarter on Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics led the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 68-38, looking to be well on their way to a tenth straight win. Tatum had put together an impressive performance up to that point, scoring at ease but never […]

Life on a 10-day contract in the NBA is tough. Players have a limited amount of time to prove they belong on a roster. Every possession matters, every second counts. And it’s the situation that DJ Wilson has found himself in, in recent seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers recently signed DJ Wilson to a 10-day contract, […]

Kevin Durant did not have a field-goal attempt in the first quarter of the Phoenix Suns’ “unacceptable” loss to the San Antonio Spurs Monday night. Durant had a third-quarter outburst with 15 points on 6-of-6 shooting but was not the primary initiator for the Suns in the fourth.  3 things. 1. Royce O'Neale helped off […]

Coach Taylor Jenkins and the Memphis Grizzlies front office had to make a lot of adjustments in just fielding a decent roster. The team endured a lot of injuries throughout the season with Luke Kennard, Derrick Rose, Ziaire Williams, Marcus Smart, and Ja Morant. All focus will then be shifted to their next campaign because […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have one of the worst records in the NBA, but they won’t be shutting down Shaedon Sharpe to help their lottery odds. With Sharpe having been assigned to the Blazers’ G League affiliate Rip City Remix while Portland heads out on an extended road trip, all signs point to the sophomore […]

Perhaps no team in the NBA has been more surprising this season than the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has established himself as one of the most exciting players in the game over the last two years. Despite their recent blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Thunder are […]

After the Miami Heat had an exceptional showing last Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they drop the very next game against the Golden State Warriors, 113-92. This was a matchup with two teams that are vying to get a run going in the game, but also in terms of racking up wins as time is […]

The Dallas Mavericks have performed well in recent action but are preparing for the second of a road back-to-back on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. Tuesday’s game also represents the first of consecutive contests against the Kings in Sacramento. Luka Doncic, who played another great game in Monday’s 115-105 win over the Utah Jazz is […]

In the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Draymond Green performed another questionable move, this time against Heat guard Patty Mills. On the play, the Warriors star grabbed Mills by the neck and pulled him down: Draymond Green grabbed Patty Mills by the neck and pulled him down on this play. […]

The New York Knicks are a good basketball team, and good basketball teams beat bad basketball teams. After taking care of business on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets, New York continued its winning ways against lesser opponents on Monday night, beating the Detroit Pistons 124-99 behind Donte DiVincenzo’s franchise record 11 three-pointers. And that kind […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are fighting battles on multiple fronts. Most historians would advise against such a move, but the franchise just might be able to pull off a few wins worth the effort. First, Willie Green’s group is on pace for a 50-win season. His Coach of the Year odds are improving with every […]

The subject of load management was at the forefront of all the major storylines before the 2023-24 NBA season tipped-off. It’s carried over into the regular season as players feel the effect of the NBA’s new 65-game directive to be eligible for postseason awards. Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Milwaukee Bucks […]

Blazers forward Jerami Grant had the type of season that most fans expected when he re-signed with Portland on a 5-year/$160 million deal last June. Grant has averaged 21 points per game for the Blazers this season on 45 percent shooting from the floor. While he hasn’t matched the offensive efficiency that he displayed playing […]

Recently, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns suffered one of their more frustrating defeats of the season against the San Antonio Spurs, who were playing without Victor Wembanyama, out for the game due to an ankle injury. Making matters more embarrassing for the Suns was the fact that they had just blown out that same […]

On Monday evening, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns suffered arguably their most frustrating loss of the season to a San Antonio Spurs squad that was playing without the services of their rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama, who missed the game with an ankle injury. Despite the Suns knocking off the Spurs just two nights prior–with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have proven their resiliene through adversity this season. They even have a better road record (24-14) than home (20-13) after returning from a 3-1 road trip. Next up is a pivotal six-game homestand in the Smoothie King Center against a slew of playoff contenders. Sharpshooter Trey Murphy III, who is starting […]

Michael Beasley is a former NBA forward and number two overall pick turned basketball analyst on social media, known for his eye-opening takes on players both past and present. Recently, Beasley took aim at Michael Jordan GOAT (Greatest of All Time) supporters in a rant posted to X that has fans in their feelings. Meanwhile, […]

The Miami Heat look to prepare for the rest of their current four-game home stand as they face the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night and then the Portland Trail Blazers later in the week on Friday. However, as the continuous injury train keeps rolling, now Jimmy Butler is set to miss time as he was […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have repeatedly asked players to step up and play beyond their limit. Cleveland is sorely missing the punch they get from Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus and Dean Wade. But, before the Cavs knocked off the Charlotte Hornets at home, Cleveland head coach J.B. Bickerstaff shared optimism with ClutchPoints regarding the team’s injured […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in a pivotal cross-conference matchup on Tuesday. Milwaukee wants to keep its status as a top seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. However, one question is on everyone’s mind: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. the Lakers amid his concerning injury maintenance? *Watch NBA games […]

It takes a lot of courage and pride to sacrifice personal goals for the greater good of the team. This is what Kevon Looney has done this season for the Golden State Warriors, an organization that always finds itself in the championship mix come time for the NBA Playoffs. The problem this year is that […]

Wille Green was right. Dyson Daniels is working hard to get ahead of the expected rehabilitation schedule set out following a successful meniscus surgery on February 15. Approximately six weeks after going under the knife, the 20-year-old has been assigned to the G-League’s Birmingham Squadron. The New Orleans Pelicans press release stated Daniels would be […]

It’s safe to say this hasn’t been the season Jeremy Sochan envisioned. From starting the season at a point guard position that proved as foreign as it seemed initially, to the generally high expectations coming off a good rookie campaign, the San Antonio Spurs forward has struggled. But on Monday vs. the Phoenix Suns, Sochan […]

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at a crucial juncture of the 2023-24 season, as they gear up to face the Milwaukee Bucks in what promises to be a titanic clash on Tuesday night. This game comes with heavy playoff implications for the Lakers, who are currently navigating the turbulent waters of the Western Conference […]

Everyone with a rooting interest in the New Orleans Pelicans was left holding their collective breaths when Brandon Ingram hit the floor early in a March 21 road loss to the Orlando Magic. It looked bad initially but an MRI revealed only a bone contusion, the best possible outcome all things considered. Ingram should be […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell 133-116 to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night to continue their streak of poor play. The loss, Los Angeles’ fifth-straight at home, was marked by guard Russell Westbrook’s return to the lineup after missing 12 games with a fractured hand. After the game, Westbrook urged his team to come together, […]

With just 10 games left in the NBA regular season, the Portland Trail Blazers are sitting at 19-53 – just three games out of the Western Conference cellar. It’s been a difficult year for Blazers fans. While most adjusted their expectations accordingly and looked to internal development, due to injuries, the season proved to be […]

Trades between teams in the league are some of the most exciting parts of the NBA. This paves the way for teams to improve their roster with the hopes of winning the elusive NBA championship. Throughout NBA history, we’ve witnessed some of the most game-changing trades that ultimately led to championships. On the other hand, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are battling the injury bug as they close out a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Already down Cam Johnson (left big toe sprain) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right hip synovitis) for Monday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors, the team ruled out Cam Thomas due to lower back tightness before pulling out a 96-88 win. […]

Domantas Sabonis set a post-merger record for the most consecutive NBA double-doubles Monday, tallying his 54th straight game with a double-double in the Sacramento Kings’ 108-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Sabonis, who posted 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists against the 76ers, passed current Miami Heat player Kevin Love for the record; Love, […]

Jrue Holiday has always been known to be one of the best veteran guards in the league. Aside from his contributions as a primary defender and being arguably the best defensive guard in the NBA, Holiday has been a leader everywhere he has been in his career. Between his contributions on and off the court […]

While the constant talk around the Miami Heat this season has been their constant problems dealing with player availability and injuries, there is another layer to that aspect that is absolutely jarring. The Heat have used 34 different starting lineups this season which is the most in franchise history which might not be seen as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, a game that could hold big playoff implications for the Lakers. Unfortunately for them, Los Angeles is set to be without LeBron James in this game as he continues to battle through his left ankle peroneal tendinopathy injury […]

On March 26, 2014, the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks played a regular-season game at the Staples Center. Nick Young launched a three-pointer that he thought would be a make and prematurely turned his back to the rim to celebrate. The ball hilariously rolled around the rim and bounced out, setting the table […]

For a second, it seemed as though the Los Angeles Clippers were turning a corner; after a rough stretch, the Clippers looked like they were in midseason form when they dismantled the Portland Trail Blazers on back-to-back occasions leading up to the weekend. However, all the good vibes the Clippers built during those wins have […]

In the NBA’s high-stakes arena, every team harbors dreams of playoff glory. However, for the Cleveland Cavaliers, a chilling prospect awaits in the upcoming 2024 NBA Playoffs. They may have to brace for a formidable matchup. The Cavs have stumbled of late, and they find themselves on the verge of a daunting postseason journey that […]

With Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the Phoenix Suns have high championship aspirations this season. Unfortunately, this fearful trio has not led the Suns to a whole lot of success during the regular season, as they have once again fallen into the play-in region of the Western Conference standings following a shocking 104-102 […]

In the opening frame of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 1115-90 home win over the Charlotte Hornets, there was a bit of unease from the fans around the arena. Heading into this game, the Cavs have looked lost on offense, and, against the Hornets, it felt like more of the same. Charlotte had walled things off on […]