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With the Miami Heat entering a critical offseason to get back to their winning ways, a look at the coaching staff could be in order, as there has been recent news of a possible addition. After a depressing Heat season in the words of Pat Riley, the latest news from Eurohoops reported that Spain national […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the NBA Finals, and with the season that they had this year, it should be no surprise that they made it this far. They’ll be going up against the Indiana Pacers, and early predictions show that the Thunder have a huge advantage. The Thunder have the better team, but […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have gone through this NBA season with one of the most bulletproof rosters in the league. Their roster is so deep and features many players, especially in the postseason, which is rarer with different teams tightening their rosters. One key player they have been missing and he could make things even […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams sees a lot of his team in Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. After Williams addressed similarities between the Thunder and Pacers, he explained what makes Haliburton a special player. Haliburton, who entered the postseason averaging 18.6 points, posted 21.0 points, 10.3 assists, and 2.5 steals […]

The New York Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in a 125-108 blowout in Game 6. New York technically raised the bar by advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. But they also fell to the lower-seeded Pacers in fewer games than last year, when they lost despite […]

Alongside All-Star LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic opened up about his transition from the Dallas Mavericks to living in Los Angeles this season. Doncic discussed what joining James was like. It was a shocking mid-season trade for the Mavericks. LeBron addressed what makes Luka a special teammate as the two agreed to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks watched their season come to one of the most brutal ends imaginable, falling to the Indiana Pacers in the opening round of the NBA playoffs after a Game 5 meltdown. Questions about star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future immediately surfaced. A report eventually dropped revealing that the superstar forward is open to exploring a […]

Despite the Indiana Pacers advancing to the NBA Finals after beating the New York Knicks to win the Eastern Conference, part of the conversation has surrounded the winner of the series MVP. As Pacers star Pascal Siakam won the Larry Bird Trophy over teammate Tyrese Haliburton, one person who gave their opinion on the matter […]

The rumor mill is hot with the 2025 NBA Draft set to kick off in late June. Former Duke Blue Devils center Khaman Maluach has become an intriguing name as of late, as it sounds like several lottery teams are eyeing him as their potential pick. Rumors suggest that the 18-year-old prospect is locked in […]

There truly isn’t much else for Stephen Curry to accomplish in his career. The Golden State Warriors star has helped set the standard for becoming a basketball legend with his championships and awards, not to mention he recently led Team USA to a gold medal over France in the Olympics. At this point in his […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In response to Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner’s take, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed the parallels he sees between his team and the Pacers. The Thunder are favored to beat the Pacers in this year’s NBA Finals. The series between two small-market cities, both of which haven’t competed for a […]

In the modern NBA, the league has been more global than ever, especially with the influx of international talent. As a result, it isn’t surprising that the rest of the world has been slowly closing the gap, basketball-wise. But while international faces have continued to grow quantitively in the league, a handful have even marked […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is around the corner, and the rumor mill is buzzing for several teams picking within the Top 10 of the draft. One intriguing prospect is rumored to be linked to the Houston Rockets, as the organization owns the No. 10 overall pick. The team owns the rights to the Phoenix Suns’ […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going into the offseason knowing that there needs to be work done to improve their roster. They were able to get as far as the Western Conference Finals, but the Oklahoma City Thunder were just too much for them at the end. Now, the Timberwolves have some decisions to make, and […]

The New York Knicks slipped out of the 2025 NBA Finals, losing the crucial game 6 against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks franchise played their first Eastern Conference Final in 25 years but fell short just before the final hurdle. Some fans are eagerly anticipating the Knicks’ Offseason, as a […]

The New York Knicks had a good season and a good run in the NBA Playoffs, but it came to an end on Saturday with a loss against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks have a very talented roster, and they pulled off some miraculous wins during their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. It is far from an ordinary championship matchup. Nobody is surprised that the Thunder are here, as Sam Presti executed one of the greatest rebuilds in sports history, which led to Oklahoma City winning 68 games in the regular season. Even so, […]

The Emmy Award-winning “Inside the NBA” aired for the final time on TNT, following the Indiana Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals-clinching victory versus the New York Knicks on Thursday night. The legendary postgame show, which features Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, will move to ESPN for the 2025-26 season, beginning a new […]

The New York Knicks stand on the precipice of greatness. After a breakthrough 2024-25 campaign that saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals and post a 51-31 record, the franchise is closer to an NBA title than it has been in decades. But as the dust settles on another playoff heartbreak, the message is clear, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — When Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein inked a three-year, $87 million contract, he knew he had an opportunity to compete for a championship in 2024-25. It factored into his decision-making process as a free agent. Hartenstein knew adding him to a talented Thunder defense, featuring All-Star forward Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly not very interested in trading the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, which will almost certainly be Cooper Flagg. But if they do, the Phoenix Suns could be an interesting trade partner. In a way, the Mavericks and Suns are alike; they both executed a trade that […]

The Boston Celtics suddenly find themselves entering a very important offseason after they crashed out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, losing to the New York Knicks in six games in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. With Jayson Tatum expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 campaign after he suffered a ruptured Achilles […]

NBA fans probably won’t have to wait for the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks to face each other in the regular season next year, as a matchup has been set for them in the preseason. The matchup is set for Oct. 25 in Las Vegas, and it will be a highly anticipated game, regardless […]

Golden State Warriors fans thought James Wiseman was going to be the future of the organization when he was drafted second overall in 2020 ahead of high-level talents like LaMelo Ball, Onyeka Okongwu, Deni Avdija, and Tyrese Haliburton. Ultimately, things never worked out with Wiseman, although he was a member of the team’s 2022 championship […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso reflected on the disrespect he receives, defending Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, and his full-circle moment with his head coach, Mark Daigneault. The two have come a long way from the G League to the NBA Finals. When the Chicago Bulls traded Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are still recovering from a brutal loss in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year, but they did get some good news about their future on Monday. General manager Tim Connelly seemed to confirm that he would be in Minnesota for the long haul amid rumors that he could be […]

After the New York Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, the focus now is an analysis on how they can improve going into the offseason. With the Knicks already surrounded by rumors, Bill Simmons would have an interesting trade proposal that is sure to have fans possibly […]

At 37 years old, it’s nearing the time for Stephen Curry to retire from playing in the NBA. It’s not entirely clear when he’ll decide to call it a career, but the Golden State Warriors’ point guard is already thinking about life after basketball. During an interview on CNBC Sports, Curry revealed that he wants […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso reflected on his reputation in the NBA. As a seasoned veteran making his second NBA Finals appearance, Caruso looked back on defending Nikola Jokic in the Thunder’s second-round series. Then, he addressed whether he feels disrespected by opposing teams. The hosts asked Caruso if he feels disrespected when he’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and it is presumed they will take Duke superstar Cooper Flagg with the pick. But ESPN’s insiders think a trade with the San Antonio Spurs could be of great benefit to the team. While there have been theories that Dallas general […]

Two weeks have passed since ClutchPoints’ 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0 was updated with players seeing their stocks rise and fall after the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. June is now upon us, and there are roughly three weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg will hear his name called as […]

With the New York Knicks losing in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, fans are now debating whether the team overexceeded expectations or fell below them. As rumors already surrounded the Knicks in their offseason, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith would give his opinion on the question if the team reached […]

A former top Brooklyn Nets assistant is close to getting his first NBA head-coaching position. Jordan Ott is one of two finalists for the Phoenix Suns’ vacancy, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Cleveland Cavaliers associate coach Johnnie Bryant joins him in the race for the job. Ott spent the bulk of his coaching career on the Nets’ […]

The NBA is arguably the most competitive basketball league in the world. With several NBA players evolving fast, there are plenty of archetypes that have proven to be successful. But while sticking to the mold is always a smart idea, some players simply know how to stand out in their own way. Here is a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso played a significant role in defending Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. In the Thunder’s tightly-contested series against the Nuggets, Oklahoma City heightened its focus on both ends of the floor. After battling a Game 7 against Jokic and the Nuggets, Caruso needed extended time to recover. Caruso admitted that […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton losing the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player award to Pascal Siakam continue to be a major talking point in the basketball realm. That topic has been a solid filler, as everyone waits for the 2025 NBA Finals to commence. Many believe that Haliburton should have bagged the Larry […]

With the NBA on TNT officially a thing of the past, Charles Barkley is shedding some light on what he wants to do next. Barkley is still under contract with TNT and will begin working with ESPN next year. After that, he has a couple good years left in him, he told the Dan Patrick […]

After 35 seasons, Inside the NBA is now over after the conclusion of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Though it may be the end, Ernie Johnson, Shaq, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley will still be on your televisions, but they’ll be on ESPN starting next season. Some don’t seem to be fans of […]

As the Phoenix Suns inch closer to naming a new head coach, Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott have been named the two finalists to succeed Mike Budenholzer, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Both Cavs assistant coaches will meet with the Suns brass and owner Mat Ishbia in Michigan this week before […]