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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green said “If it ain’t broke, I ain’t fixing it” when asked about the current starting five after a Thanksgiving week home win over the Sacramento Kings. Well, Green will soon be dealing with “some of those good problems” this holiday season. CJ McCollum is targeting a return to […]

HOUSTON – When Turkish phenom Alperen Sengun was drafted 16th overall by the Houston Rockets two years ago, he only knew bits and pieces of the English language. Needing a translator for most of his rookie season, it was going to be tough for Sengun to learn a new language quickly in his new home […]

The Miami Heat’s Caleb Martin has been a standout for the team ever since his crucial performance in the miraculous playoff run from last season. Trying to translate that to this current season, it’s been an uphill battle as he suffered from an off-season knee injury. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, he opened up […]

The Houston Rockets have taken a big step up this season with an infusion of talent along with Ime Udoka taking over as the team’s head coach, and Aperen Sengun had only good things to say when asked about the impact Udoka has made with the team this year. “He’s like great off the court […]

The Denver Nuggets’ injury report on Monday before taking on the Los Angeles Clippers will make every Mile High City fan frustrated. As if Jamal Murray’s absence is not brutal enough, the team will now have to deal with the absence of Nikola Jokic as well. Denver’s superstar big man, who was initially listed as […]

Although improving their defense is constantly mentioned as the Dallas Mavericks’ top objective this season, the No. 1 concern is obviously preserving the health of Luka Doncic. Success is unattainable without the franchise cornerstone leading the way. His thumb injury forces the Mavs to be mindful going forward. But no extreme action is needed for […]

We’re always quick to anoint “the next” guy. Sometimes it happens way too quick. And sometimes, guys are so unique, it’s rare we’ll see a version 2.0 any time too soon. Nikola Jokic is one of those guys. You can say Jokic has pieces of Larry Bird and Arvydas Sabonis, but the end result is […]

Shaquille O’Neal is easily the most dominant center in the NBA during the 1990s to the early 2000s and has a car collection to match. Some of his career highlights include four NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, an NBA MVP, 15 All-Star Game appearances, and 14 All-NBA team selections. But while the Big Diesel is […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is nearing a return after missing the team’s last eight games with an ankle sprain. The Nets listed Thomas as doubtful on their initial status report for Tuesday’s NBA In-Season Tournament matchup with the Toronto Raptors. The Nets announced Wednesday that Thomas has made significant progress and is expected to […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a crucial game tomorrow as they face the Milwaukee Bucks in the final group play game of the NBA In-Season tournament, a huge contribution will have to be made from rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. The UCLA-alum has been turning heads in the early parts of the season as he […]

The Denver Nuggets will travel to where the sun shines as they tip-off with the Los Angeles Clippers in what should be an entertaining showdown. Join us for our NBA odds series, where our Nuggets-Clippers prediction and pick will be revealed. After suffering back-to-back losses, the Nuggets were able to get back in the win […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is known for having a dry personality, but former teammate Lou Williams made a surprising admission about Leonard’s sense of humor. Williams said that Leonard is one of the “top-3 funniest teammates [he] ever had” on FanDuel’s ‘Run It Back’ NBA Show: "Kawhi Leonard is probably one of the […]

The New York Knicks suffered a heartbreaking loss against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday evening when Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker pulled up and hit a triple to put his team up three points with just a second remaining on the clock. On Monday afternoon following this loss, the Knicks decided to make a slight […]

When you bring up Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid in the same sentence, you are probably talking about the NBA MVP race. Whether or not you are talking about this season or a previous one is a whole separate discussion because these two have consistently been No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA MVP […]

A 5-11 team who already struggles to shoot the ball cannot typically afford to be without its best player. But that is the unlucky hand the Utah Jazz are being dealt ahead of Monday night’s home matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out with a left hamstring strain, per the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans saw plenty of social media criticism from their fans following a 105-100 road loss to the Utah Jazz this past Thanksgiving weekend. First, Zion Williamson did not play due to rest. Then the Pelicans squandered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead, dropping a very winnable game in a very crowded NBA Western Conference […]

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz for the second time this season on Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pelicans-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pelicans are 9-8, and they are coming off […]

The Golden State Warriors will welcome back Draymond Green from his five-game suspension on Tuesday after he was reprimanded for putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. While one would think Green would regret his actions, it’s actually the complete opposite. Speaking on Sunday about the incident, Draymond essentially said he’d do it again if it […]

The Denver Nuggets look for a win over the Los Angeles Clippers in a competitive Western Conference matchup. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets enter Monday night’s game with a record of 11-6 after going 5-5 in their last 10 games. Denver’s prized superstar has been hit with a murky injury update ahead of the game. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their four-game road trip in Philadelphia on Monday against the 76ers. They may be without their best player as LeBron James is listed as questionable for the high-profile matchup with a left calf contusion, according to the official NBA injury report. James played 36 minutes on Saturday but will he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been without star sharpshooter CJ McCollum as he battles back from a scary lung injury. But with McCollum close to making a full recovery, the Pelicans have laid out his return plan. New Orleans is hoping to have CJ McCollum return during their upcoming two-game homestand, via Shams Charania of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey could be at risk of losing a large amount of money as the NBA conducts an investigation into social media allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Although no legal action has been taken, Giddey’s most lucrative sponsorship deal is reportedly in jeopardy of being severed. […]

Recent NBA trade rumors have linked the Philadelphia 76ers to Zach LaVine as his days with the Chicago Bulls seemingly start to come to an end. The Sixers have positioned themselves nicely to be big players in the trade market but LaVine may not be the guy they try all that hard to get. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on game two of a four-game road trip as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Lakers-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Lakers have won four […]

It’s been a wild year in the NBA thus far and this past Thanksgiving holiday week was no different. Fans of the Association saw LeBron James surpass 39,000 points, an all-time clash between Chris Paul and Scott Foster, along with countless upsets and unlikely wins from underdogs each day. For sneaker fans, the holiday marked […]

One of my favorite things to do when I go to an NBA game is get there early enough to watch guys warm up. Especially if you’re sitting in the lower bowl, just watching how guys move, how guys carry themselves, and how goddamn big some of them are never fails to amaze me. Now […]

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 132-120 on Sunday, but there were still some interesting Victor Wembanyama takeaways from the Frenchman’s first matchup with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. As fascinating as it is to watch rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama now, what’s often heard are comments along the lines of, […]

The Brooklyn Nets play host to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, with an opportunity to advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season tournament. While many players remain unfamiliar with the tournament’s format, Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie said there’s one thing they all understand. “I mean, I don’t know all the particular rules. I […]

Magicians are beloved by everyone. Whether it is pulling a rabbit out of a hat or a sleight-of-hand card trick, they are always able to captivate their spectators and create a wow factor one can not necessarily find in other entertainment shows. While they may not have someone with the last name of Houdini or […]

One of the NBA’s most lethal duos will soon be reunited. To the satisfaction of Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets fans everywhere. Jamal Murray is nearing his in-game return. The star point guard will miss Denver’s Monday night road game versus the Los Angeles Clippers but could return as soon as this week, according to […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for the most 30-10-5 games in franchise history on Sunday. Antetokounmpo tallied 36 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists in the Bucks’ 108-100 come-from-behind win over the Portland Trail Blazers as The Greek Freak notched his 107th 30-10-5 game as a Buck, surpassing Abdul Jabbar’s previous […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road to take on the Indiana Pacers Monday night! This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Trail Blazers-Pacers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Trail Blazers are coming off a loss at the […]

NBA referees play a huge role in making sure that the games are being played according to the rules. They bear the responsibility of letting the games play or stopping the game in order to call fouls and penalties. Unfortunately, given that they’re also humans, referees also make mistakes. Although a referee has room for […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Los Angeles Lakers in their next home matchup. While the statuses of LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the game are not yet known, the Sixers will be ready to face off against one of the league’s best duos. Paul Reed said after the team’s pregame shootaround […]

For San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, rest is the last thing his team needs amid a lengthy losing skid “We don’t need any time off. We have it, we don’t need it. We want to just keep playing,” Popovich said following the Spurs’ 132-120 road loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, per […]

If Paolo Banchero told you the Orlando Magic would be sitting at No. 2 in the Eastern Conference standings through the first month of the 2023-24 NBA season, would you believe him? Not a lot of NBA fans, not even from Orlando, would. But so far, here they are with a 12-5 record after they […]

The New York Knicks lost a heartbreaker to the Phoenix Suns after Devin Booker nailed a game-winner over two defenders. It was a brilliant play that will forever be a part of his career highlight reel. After the game, Julius Randle couldn’t help but share his honest take on the shot. Randle was rather impressed […]

Despite missing two starters and having a horrendous shooting night from three, the Boston Celtics still managed to take down the Atlanta Hawks, 113-103 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 34 points, while Jaylen Brown added 21 points as Boston moved to 13-4 on the season. After the game, Brown spoke […]

The Detroit Pistons play host to the Washington Wizards as both teams look to end long losing streaks. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Wizards are 2-14 to start this season, and […]