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Trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks signaled the start of the Portland Trail Blazers’ rebuild, finally deciding to go in a new direction after languishing in the playoffs with Lillard. The new-look Blazers look to develop Scoot Henderson, the 2023 third overall pick, even after a rookie season with several growing pains. Likewise, drafting […]

The thought of Klay Thompson suiting up in gear that’s not of the Golden State Warriors is still tough to fathom. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will no longer have their shooter of over a decade waiting for a pass in the perimeter. However, the sharpshooter’s move to the Dallas Mavericks is nothing but just […]

After hiring JJ Redick, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to install stability and continuity in a team in transition since the 2020 NBA championship. Hiring three coaches in four years is not conducive to a winning culture, which probably explains why the team hired a young and first-time coach. However, could JJ Redick help carry […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry initially struggled during the 2024 Olympics but ignited in both the semifinal and final, guiding Team USA to their fifth consecutive gold medal. Following the victory, Curry shared that Anthony Edwards had humorously teased him about only arriving in Paris during the final three days of the tournament. In […]

It will take some time for NBA fans to get used to a Golden State Warriors squad that no longer has Klay Thompson, who is now with the Dallas Mavericks. Golden State superstar point guard Stephen Curry is also trying to adapt to a new life without Thompson in the Bay Area anymore. The former […]

With training camp set to open next month, a lot of eyes will be on the Denver Nuggets this NBA season as they try and regroup from a disappointing 2024 playoff exit. The Nuggets were eliminated in seven games in the Western Conference Semifinals by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ahead of the start of the regular […]

Throughout the years, New York Knicks fans have made it clear their disdain for team owner James Dolan. And to be honest, a lot of it may be warranted. In recent years, Dolan has seemingly made himself a thorn in the NBA’s side on purpose. He’s also had dust-ups with some of the most revered […]

The New York Knicks made one of the bigger splashes of the 2024 NBA offseason by trading a shocking amount of first round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for small forward Mikal Bridges. While many criticized the Knicks for essentially mortgaging their entire future for a player who has never made an All-Star […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season scheuled release, a lot of NBA eyes are going to be on the Phoenix Suns as the enter their first year under head coach Mike Budenholzer. With training camp set to open at the end of the month, we’ll be making our Suns bold predictions, including a big one about […]

Recently, a bit of controversey ensued when it was reported that the New York Knicks did not have any jerseys featuring All-Star power forward Julius Randle’s name in their team shop at Madison Square Garden. Randle himself even took to Instagram to address the controversy, with the Knicks star writing, “the truth shall come to […]

Fans of the New York Knicks are not going to be forgetting about their first round playoffs series win vs the Philadelphia 76ers this past season anytime soon. Playoff wins and even appearances have been very hard to come by in New York for the last two decades, so Knicks fans have made a habit […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving and media personality Stephen A. Smith have traded barbs throughout the years. Sometimes, it’s what Irving does or says off the court. Other times, it’s what Irving does or doesn’t do on the court. However, there have been moments when both sides agree. The latest was after an account reposted […]

With NBA 2K25 finally here, fans might be curious to know which Cleveland Cavaliers players are ranked the highest in the franchise’s virtual history. Obviously, Cleveland legend LeBron James and the 2016 NBA Championship-winning squad come to mind. However, several legends from over 50 years of Cavs basketball are also included. Does Donovan Mitchell or […]

Ohio State football earned its second victory of the season on Saturday. And as we could’ve expected, LeBron James was watching. The Buckeyes trounced Western Michigan football 56-0 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, and there were several key stars from the stellar performance who stood out. Most notably, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who went off […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman reportedly turned down a training camp invite from the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with Panathinaikos, a Greek basketball team. “He also received interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, which invited him for a training camp; however, due to the lack of guarantees about making it to the season […]

The Sacramento Kings proved they were serious about contending in the Western Conference with their sign and trade acquisition of DeMar DeRozan this offseason. Continuing to build a real contending roster requires quality depth and hitting on the margins. The Kings latest roster signing of reserve guard Terry Taylor, as per NBA Insider Chris Haynes, […]

Basketball Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton Sr. found his second collegiate basketball coaching job on Saturday. He will be the men’s basketball head coach at the College of Alameda in Alameda, California, according to ESPN. Payton will make his debut after being the head coach at the NAIA school, Lincoln University in Oakland, California for the past […]

When the Chicago Bulls traded DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings in a sign and trade deal, and also traded Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder, it signaled a shift towards a rebuild. As part of a rebuild, finding cheap, untapped talent is important. The Bulls latest roster signing in reserve guard E.J. Liddell, […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic received the perfect compliment from Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero. “Gangster,” Banchero said when asked how he would describe Doncic in one word. "I'll say, gangster." Paolo Banchero describes Luka Doncic with one word 😅 (via @overtime)pic.twitter.com/okmIMxOeCA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 7, 2024 Banchero isn’t messing around about Doncic. […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed an amazing run last season, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at the helm, guiding the team to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011. Despite a seemingly successful campaign, the Mavericks’ journey ended in disappointment as they fell to the Boston Celtics in a 4-1 series defeat. Although the Mavericks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell short of their goals this past season, but hope springs anew in the National Basketball Association. James and the Lakers have added his son Bronny James along with Tennessee sharp-shooter Dalton Knecht among other offseason additions. James seems focused, as usual, on his legacy heading toward the home stretch of […]

After signing Jalen Brunson to a bargain of a deal ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Knicks have spent the two years surrounding their All-NBA point guard with a trio of teammates he won multiple National Titles with while playing for the Villanova Wildcats — Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, and Mikal Bridges, who was acquired […]

NBA veteran Markieff Morris and the Dallas Mavericks are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Mavericks were rumored to have interest in re-signing Morris throughout the offseason. Morris also seemed to have interest in returning to Dallas. Sure enough, an agreement was reached but the terms of the […]

The latest edition of the popular NBA2K video game series, 2K25, is finally available, which means basketball fans across the world can lace up their sneakers and hit the court to play as their favorite NBA stars. However, fans of the New York Knicks may be disappointed with the ratings given to some of their […]

The Denver Nuggets and star point guard Jamal Murray have agreed to a four-year, $208 million contract extension that keeps the former first-round pick with the team through the 2028-29 NBA season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Jamal Murray is signing a 4-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/OLXax6liBV — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is embarking on a new era of basketball with his longtime team. At the same time, Boston Celtics champion Jaylen Brown is looking to defend an NBA title, and UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers is set to return for another season with the Huskies. Curry, Brown, and Bueckers […]

After dropping his first song, “Just Do It,” last month, Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown could be releasing his debut album. Brown’s cryptic response to someone asking if he was on the verge of releasing an album fueled speculation. And in light of that speculation, former NFL quarterback Cam Newton sent the 2024 Finals MVP […]

The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James GOAT debate has led to plenty of arguments over the years. According to Ronnie 2K that title belongs to the Chicago Bulls legend. “I mean he’s the greatest of all-time, I’m saying it right now, there you go… Yes sir, without question Michael Jordan is the greatest player of […]

Veteran power forward Davis Bertans is reportedly set to join Dubai BC, turning down an opportunity to participate in a workout with the Golden State Warriors. The Latvian sharpshooter, known for his elite three-point shooting, has accepted a multiyear offer from the newly formed Dubai-based basketball team, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The Warriors […]

With just over a month before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, Minnesota Timberwolves’ reigning Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid, and Golden State Warriors’ Moses Moody were spotted in a workout with Gilbert Arenas’ 17-year-old son, Alijah. The session took place at Proactive Sports Performance in California […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown has had a busy summer. After beating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the 2024 NBA Finals and winning Finals MVP, Brown has spent the past few months traveling, working out, making music, and giving a lucky kid the shoes off his feet. Brown pulled up to New York City’s infamous […]

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski should have an increased role in 2024-25. After spending 13 seasons with the Warriors, Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks over the summer. At the same time, Podziemski will gain many more looks in the five-time All-Star’s vacancy. But before Podz and the Warriors begin training camp, the Greenfield, […]

In a recent conversation with veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein at Goran Dragic’s farewell game in Slovenia, Bulls center Nikola Vucevic clarified his earlier remarks about aiming to play for four more seasons. “I think that kind of came out wrong. It wasn’t that I want to play four more years. It was just more […]

The Los Angeles Clippers opened up their all new Intuit Dome last month, but won’t host their first basketball game until the preseason in October. The state-of-the-art stadium is supposed to be a haven for basketball fans and specifically Clippers fans, which Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy is happy to see. James Worthy on […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted a screenshot of a comment from his wife, Nina, where she defended him against criticism from former NFL safety Ryan Clark. On ESPN’s “Get Up,” Clark had made a negative comparison between Westbrook and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. Nina Westbrook used Instagram to push back against the […]

The Chicago Bulls have finally decided to stop living in denial. Earlier this offseason, they faced the fact that a rebuild is necessary to put an end to the cycle of mediocrity they’ve been in over the past few seasons, and as a result, they traded away Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for […]

The New York Knicks have changed its roster a lot ever since Julius Randle arrived in 2019 and began to turn the franchise’s fortunes around. They now boast one of the deepest rosters in the entire league, while Jalen Brunson has taken over as the team’s undisputed number one option over the past two seasons. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers surprised a lot of people this offseason when they chose JJ Redick to be their next head coach. As the season creeps closer, the longtime NBA veteran and former ESPN analyst is preparing to lead LeBron James and the Lakers in 2024-25. Redick wasted no time assembling an experience coaching staff […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been focusing on positivity recently, especially when discussing his rivalry with LeBron James. Following their shared experience on Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Curry spoke about the strong camaraderie they developed during the competition. Curry has enjoyed an exceptional NBA career, yet one accomplishment had eluded […]