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They played against each other plenty of times, most notably in the 2008 Western Conference Finals and the Olympics, but Pau Gasol and Carmelo Anthony’s careers are uniquely linked, thanks to an unfortunate injury and the Portland Trail Blazers. Anthony and Gasol’s NBA careers overlapped quite a bit; Gasol entered the league in 2001 as […]

Cam Thomas ended his free agent stalemate with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer. The 23-year-old will hit unrestricted free agency next summer and have a no-trade clause during this season. The failed contract negotiation confirms what Brooklyn fans should have already known: the Nets do not consider Thomas […]

Luka Doncic is living his best life at EuroBasket. On Thursday, Doncic scored 37 points in Slovenia’s 106-94 win over Israel. Plus, he is keeping it all in the family. On Friday, a clip of Doncic dunking on his father during a practice with the Slovenian team went viral. Luka Doncic with a poster on […]

Amidst Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard’s investigation conducted by the NBA, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban weighed in on “Uncle Dennis” and his potential involvement. After Cuban claimed to side with the Clippers owner as a member of Team Ballmer, Mark believes Aspiration, the now-bankrupt company that allegedly paid […]

Greece head coach Vassilis Spanoulis criticized officiating standards at EuroBasket 2025 after his team’s 96-80 win over Spain, arguing that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has not received fair treatment compared with other international stars such as Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. In his postgame press conference via Eurohoops, Spanoulis highlighted the disparity in […]

When Pablo Torre released his findings on Kawhi Leonard signing a $28 million ‘no-show’ endorsement deal with Aspiration, the NBA world erupted. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $50 million in the company, making Leonard’s endorsement deal appear to be a circumvention of the NBA salary cap rules. Ballmer appeared on SportsCenter with ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ turbulent era with Kawhi Leonard has come under fresh scrutiny after an NBA general manager delivered a sharp jab at the franchise’s misfortunes. During the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shared comments from a league executive reflecting on the Clippers’ ongoing struggles tied to Leonard. “I know […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban said Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer could be “toast” if reports alleging a $28 million arrangement involving Kawhi Leonard prove he knowingly participated. Cuban shared his perspective during a recent episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, where Torre broke down the details of the alleged deal between Leonard’s […]

The Chicago Bulls are locked in a contract stalemate with Josh Giddey. Altogether, the Bulls have been unwavering in offering Giddey $20 million per year. However, Giddey believes he is worth $30 million. Recently, the Bulls made Giddey an offer of $80 million for four years, approximately $22 million each year. That is well below […]

Former NBA guard Brian Shaw offered insight into why Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway’s promising partnership with the Orlando Magic never reached the championship heights O’Neal later achieved with Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on Byron Scott’s Fastbreak podcast, Shaw compared the two eras of O’Neal’s career and highlighted the factors that […]

As the NBA world reacts to the allegations surrounding Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst weighed in on the potential scandal. Ballmer said he has not spoken to Leonard in an interview with ESPN’s SportsCenter. However, could the Clippers’ owner come out of all of this with a slap […]

As Carmelo Anthony becomes enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, he has time to look back on his career. A career filled with successes, setbacks, and surreal moments. Possibly the most surreal was denying the chance to play with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. In 2006, Anthony […]

Former teammates and NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James are buddies, and the former wants to see his friend join him in retirement as he heads into the Hall of Fame. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Anthony discussed his friendship with James. Firstly, he praised James for continuing 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 One of the league’s highest peaks but an underwhelming career of what-ifs, a trio of Finals MVPs, and perhaps the league’s greatest pioneer show up next in these […]

A couple of years ago, the Sacramento Kings were the darlings of the NBA. “Light the Beam” became a rallying cry not just for the franchise, but for a city that had long suffered through irrelevance and futility. At that time, they were young, hungry, and ascending behind De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and an electrifying […]

The release of the NBA schedule always sparks a flurry of speculation, and for the Toronto Raptors, this season comes with particular intrigue. After finishing the 2024-25 campaign with a disappointing 30-52 record, the Raptors find themselves at a crossroads. They weren’t competitive enough to threaten for a playoff spot, landing just below the play-in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers find themselves in the middle of an investigation from the NBA after a report came out alleging that governor Steve Ballmer made under-the-table payments to star player Kawhi Leonard amounting to up to $28 million. This allegation states that Ballmer was paying Leonard via a “no-show job” on an endorsement deal […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer doubled down on his denial that he knew about the illicit activities of a now-bankrupt environmental startup being linked to the team and star forward Kawhi Leonard. Former ESPN reporter Pablo Torre alleged that the Clippers tried to circumvent the salary cap by signing Leonard to a “no-show” endorsement […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are no strangers to scrutiny, but this time the spotlight shines on the franchise’s financial ties. Team owner Steve Ballmer publicly denied having any involvement in Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with Aspiration — a defunct eco-banking firm now at the center of a league investigation. In attempts to shed light on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially launched his signature shoe on Thursday, kicking things off with a hands-on release in Toronto. While the day started in Canada, it ended for Gilgeous-Alexander in New York City at a taping of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, where Gilgeous-Alexander dropped some news regarding his shoes. Shai […]

The Los Angeles Clippers earned praise this offseason for their slew of good moves, adding Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, John Collins, and Brook Lopez to shore up the roster and continue to contend in the talent-deep Western Conference. But now, the Clippers, particularly owner Steve Ballmer, are being castigated for allegedly skirting the salary cap […]

Ever since San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox signed a four-year, $229 million extension, he’s been a bit more vocal, especially after his latest dunk on social media. This comes after Fox called out Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green for being the league’s biggest whiner. Perhaps the long-term commitment has given him a boost of […]

Michael Jordan is not often in the public eye these days, but his private jet has been getting some action this week. Three days after he watched his alma mater get thumped by TCU in Bill Belichick’s North Carolina head coaching debut, the global icon decided to attend Thursday night’s NFL season opener between the […]

Josh Hart didn’t hold back on social media. After seeing Karl-Anthony Towns (KAT), a self-proclaimed die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, catching the action at the US Open instead of cheering on his Eagles as they kicked off their NFL season, Hart called him out. “Bro not going to the Eagles game? FAKE FAN!” Hart tweeted, sparking […]

The WNBA season is nearing its end for the Indiana Fever, but for Caitlin Clark, it has officially concluded. In an emotional Instagram post, Clark confirmed that her recovery from a groin injury will not allow her to return this year. “I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning […]

The Boston Celtics are expected to compete for championships year in and year out, and ever since guard Derrick White arrived in Beantown, they’ve accomplished that. Following White’s trade to Boston in 2022, the Celtics have made two NBA Finals, won one championship, and extended their playoff appearance streak to 11 straight seasons. Essentially, the […]

Amid the association’s investigation of a report centered around Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard, NBA insider Zach Lowe says league executives believe the organization has a lot of explaining to do. The NBA is reportedly looking into Ballmer and Leonard, following reporter Pablo Torre’s scathing reveal of Kawhi’s “no-show” job […]

The Brooklyn Nets made another roster move on Wednesday as training camp approaches, signing E.J. Liddell to a two-way contract. Liddell, a 6-foot-6 forward entering his fourth NBA season, was the No. 41 pick in the 2022 draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. The Ohio State product missed his first NBA season due to a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are starting to turn their attention away from the championship they won to cap off the 2024-25 season and toward the upcoming 2025-26 campaign, in which they will begin their quest for a repeat. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had a pretty OK summer, winning the Finals MVP award and signing a contract […]

The career of Ben Simmons is one of the more tragic stories in recent NBA history. The Australian forward entered the league and quickly became a star with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he has fallen far from grace. After spending the last part of the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Clippers, not even Simmons’ […]

Throughout the years, several Hall of Famers have won NBA championships. But only a select few have earned the Finals MVP Award, which is one of the most elusive awards for legends. Nonetheless, that didn’t stop several youngsters from seizing the opportunity whenever handed to them. Earlier this year, a 27-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the […]

The Orlando Magic enter the 2025-26 NBA season with heightened expectations following an offseason that brought in much-needed reinforcements. After back-to-back first-round playoff exits, the franchise believes it has taken the steps necessary to advance deeper into the postseason, with star forward Paolo Banchero voicing his confidence in the team’s direction. Banchero, the 2022 No. […]

Recent Sacramento Kings big man Trey Lyles is finalizing a contract with Real Madrid in Spain, league sources told ClutchPoints on Thursday afternoon. Real Madrid is heavily regarded as one of the top EuroLeague organizations, and they are no strangers to bringing in NBA talent to their club. Not to mention, the Spanish club is […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t the vocal, in-your-face, trash-talking kind of leader, but still a champion nonetheless, coming off a campaign where he won the scoring title, MVP, and drew LeBron James comparisons. Hall of Fame forward and analyst Charles Barkley called Gilgeous-Alexander a “nice guy” while comparing Gilgeous-Alexander’s approach to James. However, […]

Ben Simmons will need to find new representation if he chooses to continue his NBA career. Bernie Lee informed the National Basketball Players Association that he has formally removed himself from the union ledger as Simmons’ agent, according to Marc Stein. Simmons played for the Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season during the final […]

The most successful franchises aren’t just built on superstar talent; they’re constructed through savvy, low-risk maneuvers on the margins of the roster. That is why EVP/GM Zach Kleiman has been both shooting for the moon and scraping the bottom of the barrel in search of overlooked value. Getting a home run haul for Desmond Bane is […]

The fallout from Pablo Torre’s bombshell report alleging the Los Angeles Clippers orchestrated a secret $28 million deal connected to Kawhi Leonard has deepened, with former San Antonio Spurs executive Kirk Goldsberry revealing further details about the star forward’s uncle, Dennis Robertson. On Wednesday, Torre reported that Leonard signed an endorsement agreement with Aspiration, a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic continued his impressive EuroBasket performance on Thursday, scoring 37 points to go along with 11 rebounds and nine assists in Slovenia’s 106-94 win against Israel. Luka Doncic stamped his class in Slovenia's final game in #EuroBasket group play in a win over Israel 🪄 37 points 12-of-21 FG11 rebounds […]

Free agent forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move brings the Grizzlies a young and athletic forward into a roster that continues to balance development with competitiveness. Prosper was recently waived by the Dallas Mavericks, who used the stretch provision to […]