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The Miami Heat have gotten off to a hot start to the season, but overshadowing that has been the ongoing scandal involving point guard Terry Rozier. Rozier was recently arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling activities relating to NBA games, and has since been put on unpaid leave as the case commences. Left […]

One of the biggest sports stories in recent memory revolves around the massive NBA gambling scandal that became public right after the 2025 NBA season started. It involved rigged poker games and point shaving in sports gambling. Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier were initially arrested for their involvement, but more could be coming. […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks got back in the win column with a road victory over the Brooklyn Nets, but the biggest story of the game was a knee injury sustained by point guard Trae Young. The injury occurred when Mo Gueye was shoved into Young’s lower body, causing the All-Star to go down, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren is ruled out for Thursday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards, which is the second consecutive game he’ll miss due to a sore back. The Thunder improved to 5-0 in Holmgren’s absence in a 107-101 win against the Sacramento Kings, Oklahoma City’s first home game since raising its championship banner on […]

In the Wedding Singer, when Adam Sandler’s character melts down, it’s Jon Lovitz who reaps all the benefits. For the Houston Rockets, when Kevin Durant is added to the mix, it’s Jabari Smith Jr. who gets to do the same. Durant’s arrival in Houston hasn’t just changed the Rockets’ offense (currently ranked No. 1 in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has enjoyed a stellar start to the new season. The 27-year-old’s first five games of the campaign have helped him carve his own place in NBA history and have captured the attention of one NBA legend in particular. Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett recently claimed that Reaves could be […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back his criticism of the New York Knicks, dismissing the team’s championship aspirations as the 2025-26 NBA season closes out its first month. Speaking on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, the four-time NBA champion shared a blunt assessment of New York’s chances. “Personally, the […]

The Miami Heat were one of the more surprising NBA teams of the first week of the season, winning three straight games after a season-opening loss to the Orlando Magic. The Heat’s offense looks like it’s finally ready to embrace the 21st century NBA style of play, made even more impressive by the fact that […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. made it clear that he believes Steve Kerr will remain the team’s head coach beyond the 2025–26 season. This news comes despite the fact that the veteran is entering the final year of his contract. Speaking on NBC Sports Bay Area’s “Warriors Pregame Live” before Golden State’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti announced Nikola Topic underwent a procedure to battle testicular cancer. Topic missed the start of the regular season after making his preseason debut. Presti says Topic underwent his procedure in Houston and feels confident that the second-year guard will be fine. “The procedure was necessary in order to do […]

The Boston Celtics have to live life without Jayson Tatum this season, and so far, it feels like they’re managing the best they can. At the same time, they’re still trying to enjoy the season, and that’s what it looks like Jaylen Brown is doing. For the past week, Brown has gone viral after it […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continued his breakout stretch with another standout performance on Wednesday night, leading the team to a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. His recent surge not only drew comparisons to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant but also sparked a bold take from former NBA player Chandler Parsons. During Thursday’s episode […]

Former NBA standout Patrick Beverley has seemingly landed himself in some hot water after voicing a controversial opinion. After the Las Vegas Aces secured their third WNBA championship in four years, the 12-year veteran took to X, formerly Twitter, to say that he believed Becky Hammon’s Aces squad could go toe-to-toe with an NBA team. […]

Things could not have gotten off to a worse start this season for the New Orleans Pelicans, who recently dropped to 0-4 in a road loss to the Denver Nuggets, a game in which DeAndre Jordan started in the year 2025. The Pelicans have managed to stay relatively healthy through the first week of the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never shied away from confrontation. From Rudy Gobert to Domantas Sabonis, his career has been defined as much by his passion as his play. This time, his target was Memphis Grizzlies big man Santi Aldama, who Green labeled a “clown” after their latest on-court clash. The moment came […]

For nearly a decade, the Chicago Bulls have existed in a state of limbo, good enough to compete but never good enough to truly matter. The “play-in purgatory” label has clung to them like an unwanted nickname. But this season, something feels different. Four games into the 2025-26 NBA campaign, the Bulls are undefeated for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, who have started the 2025-26 season with a 0-4 record, are holding serious internal discussions about moving on from head coach Willie Green, multiple league sources told ClutchPoints. Although ownership has stood by Green’s side over the years, including when David Griffin wanted to move on from Green in the offseason, […]

The NBA season is just over a week old, and Myles Turner made his Milwaukee Bucks debut. He’s appreciated his first few games with his new team. But that has not changed how Turner feels about his contract talks with the Indiana Pacers, and the circumstances that caused him to leave for the Bucks. Turner spoke […]

Over the summer, it was announced that the Buss family would be selling its majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, with the deal yet to be finalized by the NBA. On Thursday, that final part of the process came to pass with a formal announcement from the league. “The NBA Board […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ turbulent start to the 2025 NBA season has sparked growing unrest among fans, who are now calling on commissioner Adam Silver to take the extraordinary step of forcing a change in ownership. After a dismal 0-4 start and years of organizational instability, frustration around New Orleans’s direction has reached a boiling […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continued his breakout stretch on Wednesday night, delivering another strong performance in a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and joining elite company in franchise history. With his latest effort, Reaves became the first Laker since Kobe Bryant in 2005 to open a season with five straight games of […]

The NBA The Run Release Date isn’t too far off, bringing a 3v3 Basketball experience featuring the league’s biggest stars. From developer Play by Play Studios, NBA The Run aims to bring back the NBA Street vibes for both solo and squad-based play. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the Release Date for […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves dropped to 2-3 with a frustrating home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves found themselves down by 20 in the second half before storming back and taking a late lead, only to have Lakers guard Austin Reaves hit a game winner on them as time expired. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves delivered another standout performance Wednesday night, capping it with a game-winning shot to lift his short-handed team to a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the win, Reaves joked about how his star teammates LeBron James and Luka Doncic might react to his performance while they continue to […]

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 by the NBA after making an obscene gesture toward an official during Charlotte’s loss to the Miami Heat. The league announced the penalty soon after, saying Ball’s actions violated conduct standards for players on the court. LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 by the NBA […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland was assigned and recalled from the G League this week, spending time with the Cleveland Charge to continue his conditioning and get practice reps as he recovers from left great toe surgery. Since the Cavs were in Detroit and Boston, Garland would’ve been unable to maintain his return-to-play regimen. He […]

The Portland Trail Blazers organization is still recovering from the shock that resulted from their head coach Chauncey Billups being arrested by the FBI for supposed activity in rigged poker games. Billups was one of three publicly revealed NBA figures to have been arrested as part of a wide-ranging investigation that included both the poker […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are without their two best players in LeBron James and Luka Doncic, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to be down and out. Austin Reaves has stepped up in their place, and he has kept the Lakers afloat, scoring at a high level and making plays for others. In the Lakers’ […]

Austin Reaves helped guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a game-winning floater at the buzzer. The moment was a pivotal part of an elite showing that saw him drop 28 points and tally 16 assists. Reaves has enjoyed a strong start to the new season, and he’s […]

On Wednesday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans dropped to 0-4 on the young 2025 NBA season with a blowout road loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans entered this game with some question as to whether or not star Zion Williamson would be able to play due to injury, and even though […]

After a rocky 0-3 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans made a bold move on Wednesday night, benching Jordan Poole. The high-scoring guard, who was expected to be a major offensive catalyst this year, came off the bench as rookie Jeremiah Fears took over as the starting point guard in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115 as Austin Reaves hit a game-winner to secure the victory. After the shot, the celebration ensued, and Lakers reporter Khobi Price got a unique reaction to the game-winning shot. “We got the coldest white boys in the league! We got the coldest white boys!”, a Lakers […]

During Media Day in September, the Chicago Bulls’ second-year guard Matas Buzelis said he wanted to go for the NBA’s Most Improved Player honors. After the first four games of the season, he is showing considerable promise. So far, Buzelis is averaging 16.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Additionally, he is shooting 51% from […]

Whether Chauncey Billups coaches in the NBA again is heavily dependent on the outcome of his FBI investigation. However, it appears that Billups’ days with the Portland Trail Blazers are already over, despite the organization not having officially fired him. Billups was arrested by the FBI on Thursday, October 23, for allegedly participating in and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a strong start to the 2025-26 season. Fortunately, they may soon get clarity on the health of their franchise cornerstone. Superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared on the team’s latest injury report with left knee soreness ahead of Milwaukee’s home matchup against the Golden State Warriors. However, he is listed […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ early-season struggles took a worrying turn when Trae Young left Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with a right knee sprain. The injury occurred late in the first quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his planted right leg during an inbounds play, forcing Young to the locker room. Head coach Quin […]

The Dallas Mavericks were able to defeat the Indiana Pacers 107-105 for their second win of the season. They did it in an exciting fashion, especially Cooper Flagg, who had a moment during the game with a celebration. During one possession, Flagg backed down Mac McClung in the paint and made a hook shot. He […]

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers etched out a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, thanks to Austin Reaves’ game-winning shot. As a result, they are off to a 3-2 start with both LeBron James and Luka Doncic out on the injured list. However, head coach JJ Redick hinted at when both are expected to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 116-115 thriller that saw Austin Reaves deliver a game-winning floater at the buzzer. The Lakers’ social media team posted a photo of Reaves’ clutch bucket, and it’s an image that NBA fans won’t want to miss. “Art,” The Lakers’ media team tweeted with the photo. […]