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Cam Thomas doesn’t appear to be re-entering the Brooklyn Nets’ starting lineup anytime soon. After leading the Nets in scoring through their first seven games, Thomas has come off the bench following his return from a hamstring injury, averaging 22.5 minutes over nine appearances. While the fifth-year guard is nearly three months removed from his […]

The home crowd was probably a little miffed early in Sunday’s game, as its slumping Los Angeles Lakers found themselves trailing the Toronto Raptors 30-23 after one quarter of play. The night quickly turned around, however, beginning with an NFL playoffs triumph. People fixed their eyes at the Jumbotron, as the Los Angeles Rams attempted […]

Amid that search for momentum, the Los Angeles Lakers watched history unfold in purple and gold as Deandre Ayton delivered a flawless performance. In the process, the Lakers center added a rare page to franchise lore, stepping into territory reserved for Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal, and Mitch Kupchak with a perfect night. Along the way, […]

After the Atlanta Hawks lost to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, the team updated the injury progress of stars Kristaps Porzingis and rookie Zaccharie Risacher. With the Hawks surrounded by trade rumors ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, updates on Porzingis and Risacher could prove crucial. Atlanta would say in a statement that both Porzingis […]

LOS ANGELES – After defeating the Toronto Raptors at home on Sunday, 110-93, the Los Angeles Lakers will embark on an eight-game road trip, their longest of the season. The next time they will see their home court is Feb. 5. It’s a tough schedule for the Lakers, precipitated by the annual Grammy Awards. It’s […]

The New York Knicks crumbling shortly after winning the NBA Cup is possibly the Knicksiest thing ever. The team began a losing skid at the end of 2025 and has struggled mightily since franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson suffered an ankle sprain on Jan. 14. Compounding the distress, head coach Mike Brown made critical comments about […]

The NBA trade deadline is around the corner, and several organizations around the league continue to canvass what is expected to be an active market with many Western Conference hopefuls. Among those expected to be big buyers before the trade deadline and have taken a leap in this week’s edition of the NBA power rankings […]

With a 117-110 win against the Sacramento Kings Sunday night at Golden 1 Center, the Portland Trail Blazers notched their third straight win and returned to a .500 record for the first time since November 14. Portland has now won 10 of its last 13 games and holds a 3-0 record against Sacramento this season. […]

The Toronto Raptors suffered both a 110-93 loss and another frontcourt setback Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers when rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles exited in the third quarter with a left thumb injury. The injury occurred midway through the third quarter when Los Angeles guard Lula Doncic struck Murray-Boyles’ left thumb while reaching in […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks lost their third-straight game on Saturday night, with the Phoenix Suns winning 106-99. It was the eighth game they’ve dropped in their last ten, bringing their record since the NBA Cup to 7-10. Just three weeks remain until the trade deadline, after which team president Leon Rose’s options […]

In an 82-game NBA season, any team that struggles to start and finds its way to success later has a game where it finally breaks through. If the Cleveland Cavaliers do, in fact, make a run in the second half of the campaign, they might look back at their shorthanded 117-115 win over the Philadelphia […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly working to repair their fractured relationship with franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki, a rift that deepened during former general manager Nico Harrison’s tenure and reached its peak after the Luka Doncic trade, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. During an appearance on the Howdy Partners podcast, MacMahon noted that Nowitzki’s recent appearance […]

LeBron James made more NBA history by becoming the first player to score 51,000 career points during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. At 41 years old, James continues to perform at a high level and add to a historic career. He had already passed 50,000 total points in 2025. […]

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant added another milestone to his decorated career on Sunday, moving past former Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki to claim sixth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Durant needed 17 points going into the Rockets’ 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and he reached the mark with 15.2 […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant entered the night trailing Dirk Nowitzki by just 16 points on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, with 31,544 points to his name. Averaging over 26 a night in his 19th season in the league, it was inevitable for Durant to surpass Nowitzki on Sunday night in a clash against the […]

Trae Young is yet to suit up for his new team, the Washington Wizards, as he continues to work his way back from a quad injury that would keep him out at least until after the All-Star break. But Young has been very involved with the Wizards, and he’s gone on the record saying how […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs went back and forth for a spectacular final period between a pair of the Western Conference’s top teams. Spearheaded by the two of the game’s best players, drama built. Anthony Edwards poured in 26 of his career-high 55 points while Victor Wembanyama countered with 12 in that fourth […]

Deandre Ayton delivered an excellent performance with his efficiency in the Los Angeles Lakers’ blowout win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Ayton is going through the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers. He has made solid strides at finishing off plays that Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin […]

Kevin Durant made NBA history after going up in the all-time scoring list during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday evening. Durant is midway through his 19th year in the league, his first with the Rockets. He continues to shine as one of the best scorers, breaking records with every […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat got a huge win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, it came on a collective effort with many contributions from stars and role players. While Heat captain Bam Adebayo had a career-game against the Thunder, there were also standout outings from players, such as Myron Gardner. For […]

The wait might finally be over for the Phoenix Suns and for Jalen Green, as he was upgraded to questionable on the team’s injury report ahead of Monday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Arizona Sports Suns reporter Kellan Olson. After Green had a setback with his hamstring injury, the team has taken its […]

LeBron James executed a brilliant defensive highlight on Ochai Agbaji during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Even at age 41, James continues to be impressive with his activity on the defensive side of the ball. While he’s not running around constantly, he is timing his decisions to make […]

LOS ANGELES – As a new player coming to an established locker room, fitting in and finding a role can often be a challenge, especially when you’re already used to a certain familiarity. Luka Doncic found himself in a situation like that amid the blockbuster shakeup of being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers after […]

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies have spent most of the season hibernating near the lottery-bound basement. That is not where a roster built around Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey expects to live, and it is not where EVP/GM Zach Kleiman intends to finish. Fortunately, the path ahead offers a golden opportunity for Tuomas […]

The Washington Wizards have lost six straight games, but Saturday’s 121-115 road defeat to the Denver Nuggets was the most encouraging of the bunch. Second-year wing Kyshawn George continued his breakout season with a team-high 29 points (10-20 FG, 5-8 3-point), five rebounds, a team-high seven assists, a game-high three blocks, one steal, and just […]

MIAMI – With Bam Adebayo leading the Miami Heat in the win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, 122-120, it was a career game in a certain aspect that shows the versatility the team captain possesses. As Adebayo and the Heat look to bring the same energy to the Golden State Warriors on […]

The North never forgets, and apparently, neither does Kawhi Leonard. While the Los Angeles Clippers star is focused on a championship push in the West, he took a sentimental detour back to the city where he became a basketball deity. Leonard returned to Toronto this past weekend for a youth basketball event in Scarborough, leaving […]

After Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards admitted that Victor Wembanyama’s rapid ascension among the game’s greats is the reason he saves some of his best for the San Antonio Spurs, ClutchPoints informed the Silver and Black’s generational talent about Anthony’s comments. Though not quite as forthright, Wemby was almost equally as candid. “It’s an honor […]

NEW YORK –  The New York Knicks have won just two of their last 10 games. New head coach Mike Brown has been laying a foundation since July, based on establishing principles and assigning roles that position players and coaches to uphold them. Saturday night’s loss to the Phoenix Suns confirmed a crack exists in […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat got a stunning win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, 122-120, the team now embarks on a five-game road trip, though they will be missing a key piece to start. With the Heat looking to continue its dynamic play from the win over the Thunder, the team […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been a surprising team in the first half of the NBA season. They are within one game of .500 as they take a 21-22 record into their Sunday night game against the Sacramento Kings. The Blazers have gotten some encouraging news prior to the game as power forward Deni Avdija […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Memphis Grizzlies hit the floor in London for a game against the Orlando Magic, looking to bounce back after blowing a 20-point lead against Orlando three days earlier in another international game. This time around, Ja Morant was back in the lineup after missing the last few games due to injury, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the point in the season where they’re looking to find a trade that will improve their team. It almost feels like clockwork at this point, and last season, they shocked the entire NBA world when they were able to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back at it again this Sunday night, as they are set to host the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It is a short turnaround for the Purple & Gold, as they just played on Saturday night in a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thought the Oklahoma City Thunder would break his 73-win regular-season record, which is the best in NBA history, as he explained why the defending champions won’t be able to. It’s too tall a task for any team, as the monotony of an 82-game season comes with unexpected hurdles, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be taking on the New York Knicks in their next matchup, and they could be getting a key player back for the game. Cooper Flagg has missed the past two games with a left ankle sprain, but the Mavericks have been able to stay afloat, winning both games. Still, it’s good […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 122-120 heartbreaking loss to the Miami Heat on the road, the reigning MVP explained what went wrong for the defending champions. The Heat outrebounded the Thunder 51-46, including 21 offensive rebounds that yielded 33 second-chance points, and erased a 12-point deficit. After the loss, Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander called […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got a big win on Sunday over the Orlando Magic, in London. It was a return to form for Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who returned to the lineup from a calf injury. Morant looked like he was back up to his old tricks, as he poured in 24 points for Memphis. Grizzlies […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Sunday that Darius Garland has suffered a Grade 1 right toe sprain, meaning that he will miss action for at least the next week. The All-Star point guard underwent evaluation and imaging over the weekend to determine the severity of the injury. According to the team, Garland will be reevaluated in […]