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Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is returning to the City of Angels as he tries to bring the franchise their first-ever NBA Championship. He’s also embarking on yet another sneaker campaign with Adidas as the All-Star welcomes his ninth signature model under sponsor Adidas. Come early next year, we’ll see the two sides release […]

It’s been nearly a decade since the Oklahoma City Thunder entered a regular season with such high expectations as the 2024-25 team currently faces. Led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the 2015-16 squad fumbled a 3-1 lead against the Golden State Warriors in 2016’s Western Conference finals. It was the closest Oklahoma City has […]

After an injury-riddled 2023-24 season, two-time Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Zach LaVine is making the most of his tenure in the Windy City ahead of 2024-25. The 6-foot-5 former UCLA swingman struggled with right foot pain throughout the 2023-24 season. He eventually sprained his right ankle. LaVine last suited up in a game in […]

The fruits of the Houston Rockets’ rebuilding labors began to sprout during the 2023-24 season. After a few years of finishing in the basement of the NBA, the Rockets, buoyed by the veteran signings of Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, finished with a 41-41 record — a major improvement that had them knocking on the […]

Klay Thompson surprised a lot of people when he chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 offseason but the veteran had a very specific reason for doing so. Ahead of his 14th season in the NBA, Thompson admitted that he left the Golden State Warriors in favor of Dallas for the chance […]

Hip-hop and basketball have shared an inseparable bond for decades, weaving a rich cultural tapestry that resonates in arenas and beyond. Every NBA player has engaged with hip-hop, whether through the beats that accompany their warm-ups or the classic films that portray their sport. Artists, too, keep a keen eye on the league, with many […]

NBA 2K25 Season 2 has arrived, with new MyTEAM and MyCAREER rewards that all players can earn. Of course, a new season also means a new Pro Pass, which players can buy to unlock even more content. Overall, the game features 80 total free rewards, 40 for MyCAREER, and 40 for MyTEAM. Therefore, we listed […]

After missing almost three years, Lonzo Ball returned to the court for the Chicago Bulls earlier in the week against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ball had been sidelined for over 1,000 days for what was supposed to be a meniscus injury in his left knee, but it kept him out longer than expected and put a […]

Time is a valuable commodity. You never know how much of it you have left, and this is especially true regarding NBA players and their careers. One injury or one play could completely alter their career, which is why many players don’t dwell on when they will ultimately retire. This is now the case with […]

After announcing the news surrounding Isaiah Hartenstein’s hand injury on Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder were dealt another injury to their frontcourt in Friday’s preseason finale against the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen Williams suffered a left ankle sprain in the second quarter. Head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Williams’ injury after the Thunder’s 104-99 win. “Left ankle […]

The 2024 offseason saw plenty of changes for an Atlanta Hawks team that has fallen short of its goals over the past two seasons. They admitted that their blockbuster trade for Dejounte Murray back in 2022 was a failure, cutting their losses and sending him to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package headlined by […]

Dalton Knecht went off for 35 points in the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, and there was no one happier for him than his teammates. After the game, LeBron James posted Knecht on his Instagram story, showing his stat line, and wrote, “Cannon!!!!!!! That boy COLD!!!!” LeBron James showed some love […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is an all-time great, with countless ESPN stories suggesting so. Although ClutchPoints’ own Brett Siegel put Durant as his fifth-best player in the league, ESPN doesn’t feel the same way. With accumulating the statistics, impact, and value, it seems incomprehensible that Durant fell in their rankings. Durant was No. 7 […]

Dalton Knecht had himself a night in the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, and there wasn’t much for him to say. After the game, TNT reporter Jared Greenburg asked Knecht about his performance, and he only had four words. “I was just hooping,” Knecht said. Knecht finished the game with 35 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished their preseason with an 128-122 overtime win versus the Phoenix Suns, where Anthony Davis shot 4-5 from three in the first quarter, along the way to 35 points. Moreover, their No. 17 draft pick Dalton Knecht erupted for 35 points in 32 minutes, the other rookie Bronny James also nearly […]

There will be many NBA firsts for Bronny James that are celebrated in the coming weeks, but his first flagrant foul is not one of them. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie drew a whistle following a scary exchange at the basket in Thursday’s 128-122 overtime preseason win over the Phoenix Suns. He collided with a […]

The Dallas Mavericks cruised to a comfortable 109-84 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in one of the last preseason games before the 2024-2025 regular season tips off on October 22. While Luka Doncic sat out with a calf contusion, his on-court partner Kyrie Irving played 19 minutes and put up 14 points. Meanwhile, the Mavericks’ […]

Kevin Harlan is considered by many to be one of the best play-by-play commentators working the NBA. His energy on the microphone always seems to elevate the moment, and he’s quick-witted to boot, coming up with iconic lines on the fly as he allows himself to be fully immersed into the action in front of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is one of the most versatile offensive big men in the entire association. He can score with his back to the basket and he can create his own shot while facing up from the perimeter. However, over the past few seasons, Davis seems to have lost his touch from […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be the oldest player in the NBA once again this season. His new head coach, JJ Redick, made some light-hearted jokes about LeBron’s age during Thursday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. JJ Redick announced that LeBron James would sit out Thursday’s game for rest and quipped about his […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks snapped their postseason slump with a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Dallas had been 0-3 in the preseason before their 109-84 win on Thursday night. Although wins and losses do not matter in the preseason, it surely still felt good to earn a victory with the regular […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers will begin the regular season with Kawhi Leonard sidelined as he continues to recover from inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. The six-time NBA All-Star is continuing his rehab from the inflammation that popped up during the late portions of the 2023-24 NBA regular season and has […]

The New York Knicks are undefeated through four preseason games, leading to even more optimism amongst fans. Some of New York’s presumed success will come as a result of the team’s established stars. Some will come from star forward Mikal Bridges and All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, both of whom were added this offseason. And […]

For any Toronto Raptors fan, a return to the glory days would be the ultimate dream. Well, “glory year” is a more fitting term, since this is obviously referring to that one specific championship season. Ever since the Raptors reached the top of the mountain in 2019, things haven’t gone smoothly afterward. Making the playoffs […]

The Los Angeles Clippers received bad news this week when it was revealed that Kawhi Leonard would be unavailable for the season opener due to injury. It’s been an unfortunate set of circumstances for the Clippers and Leonard the past couple of seasons with Leonard being limited during the team’s past two playoff runs. He […]

Jarred Vanderbilt is set to be an essential contributor for JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024-25 season due to the team’s deficiencies in perimeter defending and frontcourt depth. While the Lakers haven’t reported any new injuries since training camp began, the lingering injuries are still a concern. The 6-foot-8 forward was […]

The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant have another storyline entering this season: A possible contract extension. Durant stated that he’s willing to wait for a $123.8 million extension. While the rumor train has just taken off, Durant isn’t putting his extension on the forefront of his mind. “I’m not even thinking about it,” Durant said […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Sure, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd and the coaching staff are still evaluating players’ performances. However, Kidd admitted that the primary goal is to get out of the game healthy. The injuries have piled up during the preseason, although Kidd said a […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II recently revealed that Kevin Garnett was a player he looked up to while growing up. “I definitely watched a lot of Kevin Garnett… His mentality, no matter where he is on the floor you’re going to know he’s there,” Lively said of the former NBA star while […]

With the recent return of several popular Nike Basketball silhouettes from the 1990’s, the sneaker giant will bring back one of their iconic models while expanding the Nike Air Max Uptempo line. The upcoming Chicago Bulls colorway is added to an increasingly long release calendar for the upcoming year as Nike will continue to give […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers head into 2024-25 without star Kawhi Leonard or a date, targeting the five-time All-Star’s return, the Oklahoma City Thunder could be the league’s most significant beneficiary of a potentially disappointing season in Los Angeles. The Thunder will begin the regular season without Isaiah Hartenstein, but that won’t have nearly the […]

After the Miami Heat’s win over the Atlanta Hawks in the preseason home finale win, 120-111, Jimmy Butler had an impressive game scoring 24 points on an efficient eight for 11 shooting. While Heat’s president Pat Riley was non-committal on Butler’s contract extension earlier in the year, the question was revisited Thursday about a possible […]

The Golden State Warriors are finally fully healthy. Andrew Wiggins made his long-awaited preseason debut in Tuesday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers, recovered from a nagging illness. But the Dubs were missing two other key contributors in Sin City after Brandin Podziemski was diagnosed with a broken nose and De’Anthony Melton’s nagging back issues […]

What is a power forward in the NBA? It’s an answer that has changed a lot throughout basketball and the NBA history. Whether they functioned like a second center or as a fourth shooter spreading the floor, the power forward is incredibly versatile. Many people on this list weren’t playing anything near the same type […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for an integral season in the Eastern Conference, the importance of it can’t be stated enough by team President Pat Riley who has shared his blunt viewpoints on the team in the past. After the Heat’s home preseason finale against the Atlanta Hawks, Riley speaks on the upcoming season and […]

Although the Boston Celtics are looking poised to repeat as NBA champions in 2024-25, Jayson Tatum still has plenty of personal motivation heading into this season to once again perform at an elite level. At the age of 26, Tatum figures to be just now entering the heart of his NBA prime, and Boston is […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is out indefinitely due to a knee injury, and Kendrick Perkins is not having any of it. He proclaimed a bold point on ESPN on Thursday. “Every single season it’s a problem when it comes down to Kawhi Leonard’s health… I really think Kawhi Leonard should consider retiring.” This […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, equipped with a diverse group of electrifying talent positioned to make a deep playoff run in 2025, reeks of championship potential. Thunder’s young core is led by MVP runner-up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City’s 12th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft who is on pace for […]

The official start to the NBA season is days away but Donte DiVincenzo and his viral exchange during the Timberwolves preseason game against the Knicks has been causing a lot of conversations in the basketball world. Sunday’s Timberwolves-Knicks matchup was the first game for the two ball clubs since the shocking Karl Anthony Towns-Julius Randall […]