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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams addressed comparisons between the current Thunder squad and the 2011-12 team that reached the NBA Finals, led by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Speaking to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and other media members on Tuesday ahead of Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Williams acknowledged the narrative […]

Thanks to NIL, general managers have been gaining more and more steam in college sports. Head coaches cannot focus on NIL’s financials and what each player earns, so general managers have become more common in basketball and football, the two biggest revenue sports. General managers are also there to help identify talent on the recruiting […]

INDIANAPOLIS — It is rare in today’s NBA to see one player traded for another. That is what happened one year ago when the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. He may not be the most athletic, nor a top-scoring option when he is on the court, but […]

The Indiana Pacers came into the NBA Finals as huge underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but after stealing Game 1 on the road, the Pacers have plenty of life. The Thunder did come back and dominate in Game 2 to even up the series, but things are now shifting over to Indiana as the […]

The Indiana Pacers have been on a heater throughout the playoffs, as the team is fighting for a title against the Oklahoma City Thunder right now. Point guard Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as a true superstar, and on Tuesday, he gave all of the credit to head coach Rick Carlisle. While talking with media members […]

For weeks, whispers circled like a fast break—Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA champion and cultural icon, was reportedly joining NBC’s NBA coverage for a massive $40 million a year. That figure raised eyebrows, not just for its size, but because it would have eclipsed his highest single-season salary during his playing career, per MSN. But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a very promising regular season this year, but the playoffs didn’t go to plan. After earning the three-seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. LA was expected to win the series, but the Timberwolves ended up winning it in just five […]

Nearly a decade after one of the most discussed free agency periods in NBA history, Kevin Durant has pushed back on a long-circulating story involving the Los Angeles Clippers. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Durant dismissed a report from 2016 that claimed Clippers owner Steve Ballmer cried during the team’s meeting with him. Responding […]

The Utah Jazz were hoping that their franchise record of 65 losses would finally land them a top overall pick, which would’ve been used to pick a generational talent in Cooper Flagg. However, fans were disappointed after the Jazz were left with the fifth overall pick of the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. Nonetheless, the Jazz […]

In 2018, NBA player Tiago Splitter announced his retirement after playing seven seasons. He’s likely best remembered for a moment that came in the 2013 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs.  It is a moment that recently went viral 12 years later, per Clutchpoints. In Game 2, Splitter was going up […]

The Indiana Pacers suffered a tough 123-107 loss in Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, tying the series at 1-1. It was an ugly contest for star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, as he only had five points going into the fourth quarter. However, after the contest, Haliburton was spotted walking with a limp. When […]

Recently, the Golden State Warriors’ 2024-25 season came to an end with a five game loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Warriors were without Stephen Curry for the majority of the series, which opened up the door for rotational players like Jonathan Kuminga to see extended minutes. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo pushed back on criticism of LeBron James this week, calling out detractors who have long claimed the Los Angeles Lakers forward has “no bag” despite his legendary accomplishments. Antetokounmpo took to X, formerly known as Twitter, after the latest episode of Mind the Game podcast featuring James and Steve Nash. […]

The offseason is here for the Chicago Bulls, and it is an important one as the team looks to return to a more competitive form in the near future. The Bulls have been stuck during the past few years as their desire to remain competitive has stopped them from achieving the ultimate goal of being […]

The New York Knicks’ interest in Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been among the most interesting storylines to follow in the NBA, aside from the ongoing Finals, but it might not be much of a story anyway. Kidd is under contract with the Mavericks and will be for the next two seasons, leaving […]

When the Memphis Grizzlies selected a now surgically repaired Zach Edey in the 2024 NBA Draft, it was a bold, philosophy-shifting swing with potential for a squad built around Ja Morant’s speed and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s versatility. Calls for the Grizzlies to be patient with the oft-injured 7-foot-4 phenom are well within reason after a […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers got bounced from the 2025 NBA Playoffs pretty early. It took Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves just five games to send LA crashing out of the postseason, but at least the Slovenian superstar appears to be using the early offseason to get down to work in preparation […]

As the New York Knicks continue their search for a new head coach following the dismissal of Tom Thibodeau last week, attention has turned toward Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recently reported that there is “mutual intrigue” between the Knicks and Kidd, but skepticism remains from within the Mavericks organization regarding […]

Injuries are a part of the game. However, nearly everyone will agree that it’s something that we wish will never happen to our favorite athletes. In the 2025 NBA playoffs, two of the brightest stars in Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum suffered Achilles tendon injuries. This is the same dreaded injury that ended the career […]

Tyrese Haliburton has led the Indiana Pacers to the 2025 NBA Finals, where they’re taking on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indy’s run to the postseason, combined with Haliburton’s incredibly clutch performances, has led to a number of memes on social media. And you can bet that Tyrese Haliburton has seen all of […]

Much of the conversation surrounding the NBA offseason has centered on one question: Will the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo? Several teams have crafted their summer plans in anticipation of the two-time MVP hitting the market. However, they may be forced to look elsewhere for their star acquisition. Up to this point, Antetokounmpo has not […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason as trade talks have been rampant. Rumors of a potential trade started this past season, and they grew louder when Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. There is a chance that Giannis is with […]

The New York Knicks are scrambling for a new following the firing of Tom Thibodeau. Since then, rumors have been swirling about the possibility of hiring Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd.   Their interest in Kidd has much to do with something. His background brings something special to the Knicks, per Marc Stein of The Stein […]

Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball just proved that they’re not just basketball stars; they can light up the stage, too! At the 2025 BET Awards, the Ball brothers delivered an electrifying live performance of “Tweaker,” a track that LiAngelo originally wrote and performed. It quickly became one of the standout moments of the night, and social […]

The Indiana Pacers are looking to bounce back after a humiliating defeat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in two back-to-back games at a packed and roaring Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Oklahoma City Thunder marched on a comfortable 123-107 victory over the Pacers, who were way too […]

Nike has introduced unique collaborations over the last few years, but none have hit quite close to home as their most recent projects honoring NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Throughout the last year, we’ve seen a number of Nike Air Force 1 silhouettes with special colorways honoring the Lakers icon and the folks over at Nike […]

Both the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics have to deal with a certain degree of flux heading into the 2025 offseason. The Mavericks, as everyone knows so well, are still dealing with the aftermath of their decision to trade away Luka Doncic for a package headlined by Anthony Davis, and they are also reeling from […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to draw the short end of the stick nearly six years after pulling off a fateful trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. Not only are the Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (the man the Clippers traded to OKC in July 2019), the favorite to win the […]

Former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins has always played with fire. On Monday night in Puerto Rico, that fire nearly turned into an all-out brawl. In a heated Baloncesto Superior Nacional game between the Guaynabo Mets and the Vaqueros de Bayamón, Cousins found himself once again at the center of controversy. At the dying minutes of […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was fired up about Murray State eliminating Duke and reaching the College World Series. The former Racers guard had a decorated college career. During Ja’s sophomore year, he racked up several accolades, including winning Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, the Bob Cousy Award, the Lute Olson Award, and […]

At the 2025 BET Awards, emotions ran high as Jamie Foxx received the prestigious Ultimate Icon award—and no one was prouder than LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to social media to share his admiration for Foxx’s recovery and legacy in the entertainment world. The bond between James and Foxx runs deep. On […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo almost suffered an injury during his trip to South America. Antetokounmpo traveled to Brazil this month, as a viral video showed him in the country on Monday. He was present in Rio de Janeiro to dedicate a basketball court in his name in the city. In front of the crowd […]

Former University of Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari, who coached Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, shared a reason for the MVP’s nonchalant demeanor. Speaking with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Iman Shumpert, Calipari explained Gilgeous-Alexander’s poker face amid NBA critics. It’s an approach coupled with elite talent that yielded Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder a […]

Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks continues to be up in the air after the team’s underwhelming seasons. However, NBA analyst Zach Lowe believes they should remain committed to the All-Star guard. Young has led the Hawks to three consecutive playoff appearances from 2021 to 2023. His playoff debut was a major success, taking […]

Players and former head coaches across the league have praised the Phoenix Suns for hiring Jordan Ott as the franchise’s next head coach. One of those was his former head coach, Darvin Ham. The previous Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach was a major proponent in helping develop young players. While Draymond Green praised Ott for joining […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason plans were abruptly recalibrated when rookie center Zach Edey underwent surgery for excessive ligamentous laxity in his left ankle, sidelining him indefinitely. With their 7-foot-4 anchor of the future expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, new head coach Tuomas Iisalo faces an early defining challenge. Yet within […]

This week’s NBA rumor mill heavily features the Knicks. After firing head coach Tom Thibodeau, the franchise’s search for a replacement has left even reporters wondering what the process is. Team president Leon Rose said after firing Thibodeau that the team is “singularly focused on winning.” A focus that led them to fire their coach. […]

Amid the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green delivered an intriguing take on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso that could surprise Chet Holmgren fans. After winning Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Holmgren revealed Caruso as his reliable GOAT. Then, Green pinned them against one another. In terms of who’s most important […]

Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz find themselves in an interesting situation this offseason. They are rebuilding through the draft, which had Bill Simmons comment on the star forward’s future with the franchise. Markkanen became a star player for the Jazz in the 2022-23 season, earning an All-Star selection as a result. Even though Utah […]