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Most wouldn’t use the word “memorable” to describe the San Antonio Spurs’ 2024-2025 season. Most people aren’t Victor Wenbanyama. In meeting with the media for the first time since February, Wemby told ClutchPoints exactly why he described the organization’s past year that way. Given that the Spurs head into this season with recent All-Star De’Aaron […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future has been the NBA’s top point of speculation over the last two years. With the Milwaukee Bucks bereft of assets and failing to resemble a title contender, many within league circles have felt a trade is the best path forward for both sides. Damian Lillard’s torn Achilles ended any doubt that a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies entered the NBA Playoffs with hopes of making noise as a young, hungry team. Instead, Jaren Jackson Jr. was among many handed a harsh reality check by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, who completed a first-round sweep with a dominant performance that left EVP Zach Kleiman searching for answers. The series, […]

In the second quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets, Stephen Curry and Dillon Brooks got into a dust-up that had the officials whistle both of them (as well as Draymond Green) for a technical foul. Brooks, after getting Curry on a switch, bumped into the Warriors star, knocking him […]

Jimmy Butler went down with a pelvic injury after he was undercut while grabbing a rebound during the early goings of Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors’ first-round clash against the Houston Rockets. Butler then proceeded to miss the rest of Game 2 and the entirety of Game 3, and there was much concern […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are dealing with Ja Morant rumors already but there is reason for optimism after being swept by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. A budding chemistry between rookie center Zach Edey and guard Scotty Pippen Jr. offers a foundation for the future. If nothing else was learned by the Grizzlies, Executive Vice […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley had some hilarious remarks about Dillon Brooks’ pre-game outfit. The Houston Rockets are gearing up for Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. After their Game 3 win, the Warriors hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Inside the NBA crew carried on with their usual playoff […]

During the dying minutes of the first half of Game 4 of the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets’ first-round matchup, Jimmy Butler had some spicy words for Dillon Brooks while Tari Eason was at the free-throw line. Butler called Brooks “a bum and a b***h” and called him “weak” as well, although the Rockets […]

The Golden State Warriors are one win away from booking their place in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs after they took a 3-1 series lead courtesy of a 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. This is quite the turnaround for the Warriors, a team that had its championship window […]

When Jimmy Butler was undercut during a battle for a rebound in Game 2, there was much concern about his physical well-being and whether or not he’d be able to suit up for the rest of the Golden State Warriors’ first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. Butler was ruled out for the rest of Game […]

Draymond Green spent the final few weeks of the regular season vociferously campaigning for himself to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year award. But in the end, it was Evan Mobley who won the award, with the Golden State Warriors forward finishing third in the voting (behind Mobley and Dyson Daniels). However, on […]

The Golden State Warriors decided to take a major risk when they pulled off a trade for Jimmy Butler at the deadline. Butler had burnt his bridges with the Miami Heat organization, his team of five and a half seasons, and he wasn’t quite performing at the level everyone was accustomed to seeing out of […]

Jimmy Butler and Dillon Brooks went back and forth with one another during Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets in the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Monday night. With over two minutes remaining in the first half, Butler and Brooks stood next to each other at the […]

Towards the end of the regular season, Draymond Green’s case to win the second Defensive Player of the Year award of his career was picking up steam, and it reached a point where the Golden State Warriors veteran was openly clamoring for voters to reward him with the acclaim. In the end, the voters decided […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s 55-point historic loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, it marks the end of the team’s season, which ends dreadfully in the manner of a first-round playoff sweep. As the Heat made the wrong kind of history in the game, the focus now will be on improving the […]

Under the watchful eye of head coach Erik Spoelstra, the Miami Heat have usually played above expectations. It’s a testament to the Heat’s development and coaching staff that they managed to make it to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023 despite fielding a roster filled with diamonds in the rough. Thus, heading into their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving on in the playoffs, and they’re doing it in style. After a 117-115 win on the road, the Thunder finished off a sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies, showing why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in the playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as he has all year, led the way. […]

At this point in his career, Golden State Warriors vet Draymond Green is known for his antics just as much as his on the court play. Green has already gotten into it with Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green following the Warriors’ Game 3 win, and his antics annoyed the Rockets again at the start of […]

In what has become one of the NBA Playoffs’ most combative first-round matchups, the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets saw tensions explode in Game 4 — and unsurprisingly, Draymond Green was at the center of it. At the 2:44 mark of the second quarter, with Houston clinging to a 47-46 lead, Green dove onto […]

On a historic night for the Cleveland Cavaliers, veteran center Tristan Thompson reached a significant milestone, joining LeBron James as the only player in franchise history to surpass 55 playoff victories. This achievement came during the Cavs’ commanding 138–83 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4, completing a 4–0 sweep in their first-round playoff […]

The pivotal Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets got fiery in the second quarter. Emotions had been boiling throughout the series so far, and it finally spilled over with a mini-altercation involving Stephen Curry and Dillon Brooks. It initially began when Curry attempted to navigate a screen set by Draymond […]

Detroit Pistons superfan Big Sean congratulated Tim Hardaway Sr.’s son, Tim Hardaway Jr., on his skills on the basketball court during a recent game. In a video captured by Bleacher Report, the rapper is seen engaging with the NBA icon. “I just wanna say what’s up legend?… It’s amazing seeing your son play out here […]

Miami Heat fans did not hold back on Tyler Herro after their season-ending loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Monday night. In 31 minutes of action, Herro finished with four points, a rebound and an assist. He shot a dismal 1-of-10 from […]

Donovan Mitchell earned strong praise following the Cleveland Cavaliers rout of the Miami Heat. Not for leading the Game 4 sweep on Monday, though. But for a classy gesture toward Kevin Love. The Heat power forward took the massive 138-83 loss at Miami. But he played with a heavy heart. Love’s father Steve passed away […]

MIAMI – A game removed after the Miami Heat had their most lopsided playoff loss in team history in Game 3, the record has been broken with the 55-point 138-83 loss in Game 4 on Monday night. Even with the Heat on the brink of playoff elimination, the team was hoping to extend the series […]

The Golden State Warriors took a 2-1 series lead in their opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets following their 104-93 win in Game 3. A key factor in the Warriors Game 3 win was the play of Gary Payton II. Payton didn’t play so well during the first two games in […]

The first half of Game 4 was brutal for the Miami Heat in their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Going into the game, Miami looked to keep their season alive as they trail 3-0 in their first-round series against the Cavs. With the exception of Game 2, the Heat lost in convincing […]

Shaquille O’Neal will wear the general manager hat soon. Except he’s joining a former bitter rival of his during his NBA career at Sacramento State. The four-time NBA champion is heading back to college. This time joining the Sacramento State staff in a GM role, with Shams Charania of ESPN confirming the move Monday evening. […]

The Miami Heat are trying to stay alive as they entered Game 4 down 3-0 in the series. Unfortunately, Miami suffered a brutal first quarter against Cleveland that led to a perfect reaction from Tyler Herro. The Heat ended the first quarter losing 43-17 to the Cavaliers. That’s a 26-point differential that’s incredibly difficult to […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is making headlines again, but this time it’s not because of anything happening on the court. Instead, it’s a cryptic post on X. He posted, “Be careful what you wish for.” No context. No follow up. Just enough to get fans and media buzzing about what it might mean for […]

A missed call in the final seconds of Game 4 between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks caused a frenzy. What the NBA announced later emphasized that sentiment. Tim Hardaway Jr. attempted a 3-pointer that could have been the game-winner for the Pistons to even up the series. However, Josh Hart stopped him as […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a crushing defeat in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. One controversial play that stood out involved Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels, and JJ Redick says it helped decide the game. With about 35.4 seconds remaining in the game, Doncic fell to the ground while being defended by […]

Zach Lowe gave the Milwaukee Bucks a harsh reality check when it comes to their future with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lowe uploaded an episode of The Zach Lowe Show to YouTube on Monday. He went over the Bucks’ situation with Antetokounmpo, which sees them in a tough spot after losing Damian Lillard due to a torn […]

Memphis Grizzlies franchise star Ja Morant has been hard at work trying to restore the hopes that the city will one day see an NBA Championship. As one of the top young talents in the league, Morant is also changing the sneaker game with the people over at Nike and his rapidly-growing signature line. Following […]

The Milwaukee Bucks watched in horror Damian Lillard limp off in Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers. Lillard left with a torn Achilles in the loss. He’s since broken his silence after the devastating injury during the NBA Playoffs. The perennial NBA All-Star took to Instagram to react to his setback. “Too be continued” was […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are on the brink of playoff elimination by the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into Game 4 on Monday night, where the team is at a 0-3 deficit, there could be a potential silver lining to the disappointing series. With Heat rookie Kel’el Ware going through his first postseason experience, the […]

Longtime sports writer and podcaster Bill Simmons, like many people, enjoys watching Stephen Curry erupt from all areas on a basketball court. Though, he might enjoy it more than the average fan. On his podcast, while discussing the spectacular 36-point performance the four-time NBA champion posted in a 104-93 NBA Playoffs victory versus the Houston […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are down 3-1 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they’re in win-or-go-home mode as they face elimination. Not many teams in NBA history have come back down 3-1 and won the series, and it’s going to take a lot for it to happen. LeBron James faces another tough task, […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. was fouled at the end of Game 4 between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon. The Pistons knew it, Knicks swingman Josh Hart knew it, and everyone in Little Caesars Arena knew it. Well, everyone except the three people responsible for calling the foul. With the Knicks leading […]