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As things presently stand, the Portland Trail Blazers have made exactly one move in free agency thus far, signing Bryce McGowens to a two-way contract following a run with the Charlotte Hornets from 2022-24. Now granted, maybe McGowens will turn into a legitimate player in Portland; maybe he’ll find a spot in Chauncey Billups’ rotation […]

As the NBA 2K25 release approaches, fans are eager to see how the game’s developers will rate the Los Angeles Lakers’ newly drafted rookie, Bronny James. While James’ real-life minutes may be limited this season, his virtual presence in NBA 2K25 will allow fans to explore his potential on the digital court. The inclusion of […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics are right around the corner and Team USA basketball is a heavy favorite to win gold. That’s much in part due to their star-studded roster headlined by Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, among many others. Ahead of the tournament, Curry revealed that former president Barack Obama, who is a […]

The big names available in NBA free agency have already decided where they are going. Paul George has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks, and DeMar DeRozan recently joined the Sacramento Kings. At this point, teams have spent the money that they could, leaving key names still available […]

After the Boston Celtics won their first championship since 2008 this past season where they beat the Dallas Mavericks in five games to hang up their 18th banner, people have been continuing to question the legitimacy due to the competition. Former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal discussed this topic of conversation on his online show “The […]

The Golden State Warriors are entering a transitionary period during the 2024 offseason. The Warriors lost the services of legendary shooting guard Klay Thompson after he departed for the Dallas Mavericks. Nevertheless, Golden State retains stout leadership with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Green is known to admire his longtime rival and friend LeBron James. […]

It’s been an offseason of great change for Coach Tyronn Lue’s Los Angeles Clippers, including the team’s free agent additions (and subtractions). The Clippers made at least one move that could very well be considered a mistake in the near future, while also adding a potentially great young player to replace the departing Paul George. […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have agreed to a 4-year, $156.5 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Jalen Brunson is signing a 4-year, $156.5M extension with the Knicks, per @wojespn. This deal gives him $113M less guaranteed than he's eligible for in one year. pic.twitter.com/sEcA97omTG — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 12, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are having their cake and eating it too. While it was disappointing for them to lose in the playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks, they have made a lot of moves to make sure that doesn’t happen. They kicked the offseason off by trading for Alex Caruso from the Chicago Bulls. Oklahoma […]

In a touching tribute, the NBA honored the legendary Jerry West at the Las Vegas Summer League, celebrating his immense contributions to the league and the game of basketball. On the baseline at the Thomas & Mack Center, West’s usual courtside seat was adorned with a special T-shirt bearing his image and the words “The […]

Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is the reigning NBA Finals MVP. So why was he left off of the Team USA Olympic basketball squad headed to the Olympics later this month in favor of his teammates Jayson Tatum and, perhaps most notably, Derrick White? These are just a few of the myriad questions surrounding the situation. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had an incredible professional run. James owns too many accolades to name and is adding another one to his list by playing in his third Olympics with the 2024 Team USA basketball squad. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce made a bold claim on James’ career success amid the […]

While he is obviously motivated to share the court and the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room with his son, LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. Though, given his unprecedented level of durability and supreme conditioning, maybe the 39-year-old could actually still compete in some capacity several years from now. Like, say […]

Everyone thought that Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green were going to be with the Golden State Warriors for the entirety of their careers. These three players have been together every single season, winning four titles since 2015. All good things come to an end, and Thompson has decided to depart the golden trio, […]

In a thrilling exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena, Jamal Murray found himself in a situation that was both familiar and foreign. Instead of wearing the Denver Nuggets jersey that he has donned since being drafted seventh overall in 2017, Murray was proudly representing his home country, Canada, for the first time in nine years. “It […]

Big name free agents such as Paul George, Klay Thompson, and DeMar DeRozan have made their free agency decisions regarding what teams they will be playing for during the 2024-25 NBA season. Funny enough, all three stars have switched teams. The NBA now shifts its focus to Summer League in Las Vegas in the middle […]

With no offense to the California Classic or Salt Lake City Summer League events, the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League event is the league’s marquee offseason event. Every team is represented and fans from around the world flock to Sin City to see the newest batch of rookies. Hope springs eternal in the desert and […]

LiAngelo Ball has not quite caught on in the National Basketball Association, but he has kept his dream of becoming an everyday professional player alive. Ball played in the G-League in 2022-2023 with the Greensboro Swarm, averaging 2.3 points per game, one season after averaging 4.6 points per game. LiAngelo Ball went undrafted in 2018 […]

Whether or not Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could score in bunches at the NBA level was never in question. However, when he was forced to become more of a playmaker than a scorer in the 2022 NBA Finals, he came up short. The five-time All-Star learned from those failures and created for others at […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to begin their 2024 NBA Summer League journey. Dallas’ roster is highlighted by a number of exciting young players. So which players should you specifically keep an eye on? Summer League always provides hope for the future as fans watch their favorite teams’ young talent. Without further ado, here are […]

One aspect of the Golden State Warriors that will be an interesting storyline to watch this summer and upcoming season will be on star Jonathan Kuminga. He has emerged into one of Golden State’s top stars along Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but there could be an uncomfortable conversation regarding him being a starter. ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add more shooting to their lineup. After missing out on Klay Thompson, Los Angeles has been heavily linked to another shooter available in the market: Gary Trent Jr. Trent Jr’s shooting will be mighty helpful to Los Angeles… if they can sign him, that is. Unfortunately, the Lakers […]

Devin Carter was one of the biggest risers throughout the pre-draft process, as he went from a potential first-round pick to a sure-thing lottery pick. It was the Sacramento Kings that ended up with the two-way combo guard, as he replaces Davion Mitchell, who was recently traded to the Toronto Raptors. Carter is going to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had built up hope with how well they were playing in the middle of the 2023-24 season that it became all the more frustrating when their season turned sour in the end once more. Zion Williamson’s injury in the play-in tournament contest against the Los Angeles Lakers ground their contending aspirations […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the middle of one of their most pivotal offseasons in years. This offseason feels like a sliding doors moment of sorts, where their decision on whether or not to go all-in and make the most out of the remaining elite seasons of Stephen Curry’s career will affect how their […]

Are the Atlanta Hawks done making moves in the 2024 offseason? If they are, that only leaves them with plenty of midseason moves to make. The Hawks reshuffled the deck by trading away Dejounte Murray and AJ Griffin and drafting Zaccharie Risacher and Nikola Djurisic. It may make them a less talented team for the […]

It has been an active offseason of change for the Detroit Pistons. After a painful 14-68 finish to the 2023-24 regular season, there was a desperate call for numerous improvements. The front office wasted little time and made significant moves to restore hope in the franchise direction. Detroit’s offseason motion was under the lead of […]

Eric Gordon’s 17th NBA season will be his first as a member of the Eastern Conference. He joined the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency after playing for four different teams in the West. It’s going to be a different feel for the 35-year-old guard but, with the team in place looking really good, the transition […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid called Andre Drummond when he learned that the veteran rebounding extraordinaire could return to the Philadelphia 76ers. Drummond was already very fond of a reunion with the Sixers in free agency but the over-the-top excitement from his former teammate — the face of the franchise — sealed the deal. “The […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards led the scoring for Team USA in their 86-72 exhibition victory against Canada on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, as they prepare for the Summer Olympics in Paris. Perhaps Edwards should indeed be considered as the primary scoring option for Team USA during the 2024 Olympics. Anthony Edwards was asked […]

Although Serena Williams is not a comedian or entertainer, her turn as ESPYS host was highly anticipated by plenty of people. Those who worshipped the tennis icon throughout her 17-year career have been waiting to see the 23-time major champion back in the spotlight. Still, no one knew quite what to expect. There is an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a very quiet offseason, as they have mostly stood pat with the same roster that only got them as far as the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Lakers can still be proud that they came away as one of the winners of the 2024 […]

It has been a busy past few days for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. Following Kawhi Leonard’s withdrawal from Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster, Brown became a popular suggestion to take the Los Angeles Clippers star’s spot. However, Team USA management decided to enlist the services of Derrick White instead, sparking a wave of […]

Summer League has always been about teams assessing and developing talent that can help them win sooner than later. Thanks to Jalen Brunson and the trade that added Mikal Bridges, among other things, the New York Knicks are (finally) correctly aligned with those goals. Now, many Summer League All-Stars never materialize in the NBA. But […]

Last season could not have gone more wrong for the Phoenix Suns. Once again, their stars in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal alternated between injuries. The Suns were never able to gain their footing, and that showed in their playoff defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. hat is unacceptable for a […]

After a tough 2023-24 season for the Phoenix Suns, the team now is working their way through an offseason where they have limited options. Due to salary cap restrictions and a lack of draft picks, Phoenix has limited means of improving their roster. But they can hope for internal improvement, and the Suns are certainly […]

The Indiana Pacers took the NBA by storm last season. It started with their run in the In-Season Tournament, which put them firmly on the radar. They carried that momentum into the postseason where, after trading for Toronto’s Pascal Siakam, the Pacers made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Indiana returns roughly the same […]

Miami Heat fans have been clamoring for the team to add more talent this offseason after their quick playoff exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics last spring. But Miami failed to land a pair of players that they reportedly hoped to execute a sign-and-trade for – DeMar DeRozan and Tyus Jones. According to […]

In 2014, the NBA faced a major controversy with the Los Angeles Clippers’ Donald Sterling scandal, which erupted after he was secretly recorded by a woman he was involved with. Former NBA player and two-time All-Star Baron Davis shared insights into Sterling’s behind-the-scenes behavior during a discussion with four-time NBA champion Draymond Green. Audio clips […]