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OKLAHOMA CITY — Coming off two consecutive losses at home, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder needed a big performance from Chet Holmgren amid a very shorthanded team, as teammates dealing with injuries recover. Holmgren didn’t disappoint in Tuesday’s 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Chet scored 14 of his 20 points in […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat linked to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the team is still playing games amidst all the noise. While the rumors will continue to swirl around the Heat with the trade deadline looming, head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks on how the roster is […]

The Charlotte Hornets are 19-28 as the NBA season reaches the halfway point. At the same time, they are getting a major boost from the recent play of LaMelo Ball. There is still plenty of time for something to happen, and Charles Barkley is speaking that into existence. Barkley is adamant that the Hornets will […]

The atmosphere inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is electric tonight, but not just because of the scoreboard. While LeBron James has returned to Northeast Ohio many times since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, this visit feels heavier, like the final chapter of a legendary book. With retirement rumors shadowing his every move, Cleveland Cavaliers fans made […]

The prodigal son came home on Wednesday as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. It is an emotional moment for James every time he returns to his hometown. He treats being from Akron, Ohio as a badge of honor, knowing that he has reshaped not only a […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a fun 48 hours for the Washington Wizards, as three of their players made the Castrol Rising Stars Challenge for the second straight year on Monday before they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-111 at Capital One Arena on Tuesday. Big man Alex Sarr validated his second Rising Stars nod […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching, with time set to expire for teams to make deals on February 5th. Every year, certain NBA teams look to load up for a postseason run, while others are building for the future. The Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s official trade request, are likely the latter this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans had quite a scare on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road, when superstar guard Luka Doncic left the game in the first quarter after seemingly hurting his ankle. “Luka Doncic just appeared to injure his left foot/ankle stepping back on a shot attempt. The court […]

With Charles Barkley and the rest of the “Inside the NBA” crew back on air for ESPN after a long absence, basketball fans can expect the NBA legend to provide more hilarious snippets. Sure enough, the former NBA Most Valuable Player is back to being the gift that keeps on giving in front of the […]

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum opened up about his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, this season, and the pressure he felt alongside All-Star Jaylen Brown to win, while reflecting on their championship run in 2024. It didn’t take Tatum long to figure out playing for the Celtics means you’re held to a higher standard, especially […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be short-handed once again on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson are out, as they highlight a long list of players who won’t be available for the game. Flagg is listed as out due to left ankle injury management while Thompson is dealing with […]

Ahead of the deadline, trade rumors have surrounded All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, while a report surrounding the New York Knicks trading for Portland Trail Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday is starting to feel less likely, according to reports. Holiday was linked to the Knicks in a deal that mentioned Mikal Bridges as a potential return for New […]

As rumors surround the Miami Heat ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, there’s no doubt that the team is being closely examined as one that will heavily go after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Heat have been in rumors for Antetokounmpo for some time now, the Feb. 5 date is quickly […]

Ahead of the deadline, the Sacramento Kings’ trade rumors are heating up, with names such as Keon Ellis, and veteran DeMar DeRozan have been mentioned as two players potentially on the move. Ellis and DeRozan are both privy to the rumors surrounding them and the team, as various reports suggest the Kings are combing through […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have begun to pick it up in recent weeks, creeping toward the .500 mark on the 2025-26 season. While Los Angeles stumbled out of the gate, their recent hot streak has some thinking that previous speculation that they might look to trade star players like James Harden or Kawhi Leonard is […]

If history has shown the NBA world anything, it is that the 2026 NBA trade deadline will certainly be crazy and filled with tons of moves, both big and small. Superstars are traded every season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have proven the importance of building for the future through the trade market, and some teams […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is coming up, and the biggest storyline is what’s happening with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have continued to spiral this season, sitting at 18-27, and Giannis has officially requested a trade away from the Bucks. Whether a deal gets done by the deadline remains to be seen; […]

The long-awaited day has arrived for both the Golden State Warriors and the NBA at large. Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially on the market, as the Milwaukee Bucks have finally begun to listen to aggressive offers for the franchise-altering superstar. With Shams Charania’s tweet in the wind, the media is in a frenzy to decipher potential landing […]

The NBA Trade Deadline (Feb.5) is coming quickly, and nobody knows what the Chicago Bulls will do with Coby White. Recently, there has been an abundance of trade rumors as White plays out the final year of his contract. Meanwhile, things seem to be heating up regarding a potential White trade. According to Brett Siegel […]

Amist trade season, the Boston Celtics were reportedly linked to centers that could be available ahead of the NBA trade deadline, as Jayson Tatum impending return lingers. With the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics (29-17) are reportedly interested in adding to a potential title-contending roster. However, Boston could settle for a smaller […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were set to make their only stop of the regular season in Cleveland to face off against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, and it was a homecoming for both LeBron James and Bronny James. LeBron began his career in Cleveland and Bronny was already an older child by the time LeBron led […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid injuries to half of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation, Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams had a career night in Tuesday’s 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. After the game clock expired, tempers flared between Lu Dort and Jeremiah Fears. Williams helped calm things down on a night where he […]

Trade rumors have begun to ramp up as the deadline approaches, and there are many teams looking to make additions and also subtractions to their teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the teams looking to shed salary, and De’Andre Hunter’s name has popped up. As for the Los Angeles Lakers, they want to add […]

With the NBA trade deadline one week away, one name that has come up trade rumors is Los Angeles Lakers second-year wing Dalton Knecht. Knecht has been mentioned as candidate for a new home come the deadline, and the situation has advanced further in terms of him potentially being on the move. Dalton Knecht and […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to upgrade the roster at the NBA trade deadline next week, but one main issue that the Lakers have run into is their lack of available trade assets. One player who could garner trade interest across the league is Rui Hachimura, who is now among […]

The Houston Rockets made sure during the offseason that they loaded up on frontcourt depth, but unfortunately, they’ll be missing one of their key pieces for the remainder of the year. Steven Adams suffered an injury to his ankle, and he will be missed for the rest of the season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had to navigate this season with injuries here and there, but over the past month, they’ve seemed to have found a little rhythm. Cooper Flagg is starting to figure things out in his rookie season, and others around the team have stepped up as well. Klay Thompson is one player who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing well recently, currently sitting 11 games over .500 after a recent road win over the Chicago Bulls. Still, some have speculated that a trade could be on the horizon for the Lakers, with the deadline looming next week. On Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that “Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Tristan Enaruna to a two-way contract, waiving Chris Livingston in a corresponding move. The team announced the news on Wednesday at noon ET, just hours before the Cavs host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. A 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward, Enaruna has had a solid run with the Cleveland Charge, […]

With the rise of more European stars coming to the NBA, it’s ignited debates between fans and media as to which brand of basketball is better. At this year’s NBA All-Star Game, the format will pit a team comprised of foreign-born players against teams made up of USA-born players. The NBA itself is preparing a […]

NEW YORK – Even in the eighth year of his NBA career, Mitchell Robinson is still an enigma for the New York Knicks. His 4.9 offensive rebounds per game are the most in the NBA this season, despite him averaging just 19.5 minutes per game. Robinson has been key to most of the playoff series […]

The time has officially come. Milwaukee is listening to trade offers on star Giannis Antetokounmpo either this season or during the offseason. These rumors have been ongoing for over a year now. Shams Charania broke the news, stating that Giannis is “ready for a new home.” Of course, many on social media will have strong […]

PHOENIX– A reputation unlike any other– for better or for worse– belongs to Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks and the NBA league officials. The latter seemed to track Brooks down for any contact that crosses the threshold of what is deemed as ‘unnecessary’ during Tuesday’s 106-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets. His first technical foul […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently had a four-game win streak snapped following their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, and they’re looking to get back on track on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Veteran big man Dwight Powell is the longest-tenured player on the roster, and with the frontcourt injury issues the Mavericks have […]

Recently, we had some news from Los Angeles that might get the Lakers fans dizzy. According to a new report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers are signaling a definitive changing of the guard, effectively turning the page from LeBron James to focus entirely on Luka Doncic. The franchise now views Doncic as its undisputed […]

The Detroit Pistons opened their Western Conference schedule with a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets. In another collective team effort, the Pistons leaned on veteran Tobias Harris late, with clutch buckets when needed most. Harris managed to shine in a monumental spot playing in his 1,000th career game. Pistons’ head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has […]

As the basketball world has been waiting for the latest regarding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and what his trade status looks like ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it looks like the talks have now heightened. While rumors around Giannis will continue swirling, ClutchPoints’ NBA insider has key details on the teams that […]

The NBA trade winds are blowing with the deadline just about one week away. With the Milwaukee Bucks expected to be an active team on the market, they reportedly engaged in trade talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers in recent days. In an effort to bolster the roster to provide help for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks […]

The future of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is up in the air as the trade deadline closes in. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Chicago Bulls have been among the teams frequently mentioned as potential landing spots for Morant. One of those who concurs is none other than Bill Simmons. On the latest episode […]