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The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is behind us and fans got a chance to see the best athletes on the planet showcase their skills on the biggest stage. The weekend is also a massive event for the sneaker world and the stars themselves as they get a chance to showcase their latest signature shoe or […]

The NBA All-Star break has come and gone. Now, all 30 teams in the league turn their attention to the stretch run of the season, a time that is different for every franchise. For teams like the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, this is a time to evaluate what they have moving forward. For others, […]

Although momentum is not guaranteed to continue out of the All-Star break, the Golden State Warriors are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Stephen Curry remains the offensive focal point, but guys like Jonathan Kuminga and rookie Brandin Podziemski are coming through as well. What does the future hold for Klay Thompson and […]

The Three-Point Contest is one of the top events for fans to watch during All-Star weekend, and for the second year in a row, Damian Lillard came out on top. While it was tight, Lillard did just enough to successfully defend his title, but right after he won, his teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo made it seem […]

After yet another uneventful NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Stephen A. Smith believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is to blame. James, who played in his 20th All-Star Game on Sunday, has never participated in a Slam Dunk Contest, and that is the problem, according to Smith, who aired his grievances on ESPN’s “First Take” […]

Back in the day, it’s safe to say that Jacque Vaughn had a journeyman playing career. In 12 seasons, Vaughn suited up for five different teams throughout his career. His career saw stopovers with the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, and the San Antonio Spurs. Vaughn’s greatest accomplishment as a player […]

It was a great weekend for Miami Heat big-man Bam Adebayo as he was selected to his third All-Star game and even started the contest because of the injury to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Despite the game being an exhibition, Adebayo joked about his teammates on the Eastern Conference saying that they needed to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are showing veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. just how much he means to the franchise, as the two sides close in on a two-year contract extension worth $22 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. His arrival has helped the team unlock its potential and hold the top spot […]

The Brooklyn Nets have an opening at head coach after dismissing Jacque Vaughn on Monday. Following a 13-10 start to the season, the Nets have lost 23 of their last 31 games, dropping them to 11th in the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn is expected to hire an interim head coach in the near future. With the […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game saw records be shattered as the league’s best gathered in Indianapolis for the NBA’s midseason exhibition. It’s turned more into a Harlem Globetrotters tryout than an actual basketball game though with current and former players criticizing the way the game is played. NBA insider Shams Charania spoke about the players’ […]

There was some surprising news Monday morning as the Brooklyn Nets relieved Jacque Vaughn of his duties as head coach for the team. Vaughn’s firing was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN who also obtained a statement from the coach talking about how “it was a pleasure” to be at the helm for the Nets. […]

Jacque Vaughn’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Vaughn is a former NBA player who suited up for the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He also has been a head coach in the NBA and was recently fired by the Brooklyn Nets. As […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown made it to the finals of the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, but his performance was widely panned. The dunk that garnered the most attention did so for the wrong reasons, as Brown opted to jump over a sitting Kai Cenat in the first round. After failing on […]

After Sunday night’s NBA All-Star game where the final score was a whopping 211-186, the conversation about the lack of competitiveness and intensity of the tradition are once again amplified. This prompted Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to talk about the game itself and what the solution might be to bring […]

The Brooklyn Nets have not been having a good campaign so far, and with the All-Star festivities having wrapped up on Sunday night, they quickly turned around and opted to fire their head coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday morning. It was a pretty shocking move that took a lot of fans by surprise, and even […]

The Brooklyn Nets have dismissed head coach Jacque Vaughn, the team announced Monday. The decision follows a 50-point loss to the Boston Celtics Wednesday, the second-worst in franchise history, after which Mikal Bridges didn’t hide his feelings about Brooklyn’s coaching. “We’ve got to know what we’re doing. We’ve got to come as a team, as […]

With Indianapolis serving as the center of the basketball world during NBA All-Star 2024, rumors and speculation are bound to pop up. For once, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t at the center of it according to reports coming out of the Star of the Snowbelt. “Over in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Add Stephen A. Smith to the group of NBA fans and prognosticators who are disgusted at the effort shown during last night’s NBA All-Star Game. The Eastern Conference All-Stars won 211-186, leaving fans apoplectic about what has become of a once celebrated and hyped event featuring the NBA’s greatest stars. .@stephenasmith thinks the NBA should […]

The NBA trade deadline is in everyone’s rearview mirror now, but that hasn’t stopped trade speculations to swirl, including ones involving Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young. Despite the rumors, though, Young has made it clear that his main focus is on helping Atlanta win. “It is part of it. The best players in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised into the 2024 NBA All-Star break on an impressive four-game win streak despite being on a long road trip. Sitting atop the Western Conference, Minnesota’s 39 wins marks the most in franchise history at the All-Star break, and it’s safe to say they have managed to prove their critics wrong so […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game may have brought together the best players the league has to offer onto the same hardwood, but the game devolved into more of a showcase of their limitless three-point range rather than being a semi-competitive contest that the players took seriously. Even then, the players’ display of their incredible marksmanship […]

Perth Wildcats big man Alex Sarr has NBA dreams, and he seemingly took a step closer to ensuring that he would be among the top picks at the 2024 NBA Draft when he showed out in front of NBA execs who flew all the way to Tasmania to see him play over the weekend (via […]

It was an electric NBA All-Star weekend for Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard who not only won the three-point contest in back-to-back years, but was awarded MVP for the game Sunday night. Captain of the Eastern Conference team in Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo was in awe of Lillard’s performance according to Eric Nehm of The […]

At the NBA All-Star break, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves as one of the most unique teams in the league. While they may be young and have very little experience on their roster, the Thunder have made it clear that they are legitimate threats in the Western Conference with their 37-17 record. Some may […]

The NBA All-Star Game has never be known as a defensive showcase. In fact, the last time that either conference scored below what was the league points per game average in that given season was in 1975, when the East topped the West by the final score of 108-102, putting the Western Conference All-Stars half a […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made a drastic change on their sidelines by deciding to fire head coach Jacque Vaughn in the midst of the All-Star break, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 BREAKING: Jacque Vaughn has been fired as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/0jCNBkqOWG — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 19, 2024 The […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is not called “Joker” for nothing. His sense of humor is one of his most notable qualities outside the basketball court, and he showed that again after the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at the expense of Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. “Luka [Doncic] is terrible. Luka is really bad […]

After the best start in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves were rewarded with a busy 2024 NBA All-Star weekend. Due to their top spot in the West, Chris Finch was named the Western Conference All-Star game head coach. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, two key factors behind Minnesota’s success, were also named 2024 All-Stars. With […]

The 2023-24 NBA All-Star Game featured almost no defense and plenty of offense. The Eastern Conference ultimately defeated the Western Conference by a jaw-dropping 211-186. Sure, fans enjoy offense, but the lack of effort and defense in the game has drawn complaints. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards addressed those concerns after the game. “For me, […]

Sunday was a memorable one for Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, as he got to participate in his first-ever NBA All-Star Game. Banchero was among the members of the Eastern Conference squad that took down LeBron James and the Western Conference in Indiana, 211-186. To make the night even more memorable for Banchero, he decided […]

The Detroit Pistons desperately need to need to pull off some bold accomplishments to close the rest of the season. A league-worst 8-46 record was not the expectation by anybody coming into the 2023-24 campaign. After a rough start featuring injuries, major roster turnover, and an infamous 28-game losing streak, the Pistons must find a […]

It doesn’t matter the location, the event, or the people he’s with. When Charles Barkley wants to voice out something, he will not hesitate to say it. Such was the case again Sunday night just before the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana when Barkley launched into a tirade against the NCAA over the name, […]

Stephen Curry will turn 36 years old in March. Nevertheless, the Golden State Warriors superstar continues to play an impressive brand of basketball. However, does Curry ever think about retirement? “I think about it all the time, but the thoughts stop because you gotta get ready for the next game, and there’s a routine and […]

This year’s NBA All-Star game was controversial for a multitude of reasons. The most common comment about the All-Star game, is, of course, the lackluster quality of the NBA. After the game, there was another decision that had fans up in arms. Milwuakee Bucks star Damian Lillard won the All-Star Game MVP after his insane […]

It’s always nice to to see a young gun finally get his flowers. Tyrese Haliburton slowly rose up the ranks as one of the best point guards in the NBA today. After making it to the All-Star Game as a reserve in 2023, the Indiana Pacers star was selected to be an All-Star starter for […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game was a high-scoring affair, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Eastern Conference to a 211-186 victory over LeBron James and the Western Conference. Antetokounmpo didn’t have the biggest night on his team (23 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST, 11/16 FGM), but he still managed to make a big impact in the […]

Charles Barkley’s utter disdain for the city of San Francisco needs to be studied. The NBA legend’s hatred for the city has been well-documented in the last couple of years. It even resulted in an incident last year where enraged Golden State Warriors fans threw trash at Barkley during a live broadcast of Inside the […]

On February 18, Damian Lillard reminded the world what Dame Time was all about. Highlighted by several logo threes — one of which included a shot from the half-court line, Lillard was selected as the NBA All-Star Game MVP. The Milwaukee Bucks guard finished with 36 points on his eighth career selection. His trip to […]

During Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, Draymond Green was present. He wasn’t a spectator, however. The Golden State Warriors forward was part of TNT’s announcing crew for the main event itself. Green is one of the more outspoken personalities in basketball, and he’s known to never hold back his thoughts. This time, his comments poked fun […]