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The Dallas Mavericks made a three-team deal to execute a sign-and-trade for Klay Thompson. The Charlotte Hornets were lucky enough to get in on the trade and land Josh Green by only giving up a second-round pick to help facilitate the move. Green is fresh off of an NBA Finals run and comes to a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ empire continues to crumble before the basketball world’s eyes. After drafting LeBron James’ son and hiring his podcast co-host as a first-time head coach, the team has struck out so far in this free agency period. The Lakers pulled out all the stops to land Klay Thompson, but they still couldn’t […]

It was a big day for the Boston Celtics faithful. Everything started off with Wyc Grousbeck along with the other owners selling shares of the team. Then, the NBA Free Agency craze hit everyone inside the organization. Derrick White was the first to get a massive deal. After that, it was Jayson Tatum’s turn to […]

Back in May 2013, before both of Stephen Curry’s MVP’s, before he had shattered the all-time three-point shooting record, and before all four NBA Titles that Curry led the Golden State Warriors to, Bill Simmons wrote in his annual trade value column that, “The Golden Gate Bridge has a better chance of being traded than […]

NBA Summer League action is about more than just the games. Hoops fans making the pilgrimage to Las Vegas are fueled by the hope and promise of newly drafted rookies. Mistakes are supposed to be made going into a new job, something the newest New Orleans Pelicans in Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves should keep […]

After winning the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics have made a major move on one of their franchise cornerstones. Boston and star forward Jayson Tatum have agreed on a five-year, $315M supermax extension with a player option, the largest contract in NBA history, per Chris Haynes. Tatum has played a crucial role in Boston’s success […]

The New York Knicks’ exciting offseason took a couple of steps back Monday with the loss of center Isaiah Hartenstein. While the 26-year-old has an exciting opportunity ahead with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Big Apple will always hold a special place in his heart. Hartenstein thanked New York fans for their support over the […]

The Giving Tree might have just run out of apples. With Klay Thompson set to join the Dallas Mavericks via a sign-and-trade, LeBron James may no longer be inclined to take a pay cut with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time champion was reportedly willing to help out the franchise, but his generosity will not […]

It’s been nearly five years since Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer stepped up to the podium and excitedly ushered in a new era of Clippers basketball. In what at the time looked to be one of the biggest heists since Danny Ocean and his crew hit the Bellagio, the Clips had come away with […]

Klay Thompson is one of the best shooters in the NBA today. Forming one half of the iconic Splash Brothers, Thompson successfully shot his way into four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. Moreover, he is also a five-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA player, which has helped Thompson amass a net worth of […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — In one of their first moves in the immediate aftermath of Paul George’s departure, the LA Clippers reunited with an old in Nicolas Batum. On Monday morning, Batum and the Clippers agreed to a new deal that would bring the French forward back to Los Angeles, a source confirmed to ClutchPoints. […]

After being with the Philadelphia 76ers since the middle of the 2018-19 season, veteran forward Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a 2-year, $52 million contract. 76ers fans are reacting as one would expect. He’ll fit right in on the Pistons pic.twitter.com/l5nFmvO2JJ — Dunkadelphia (@PhillyDunk) July 1, 2024 A – “his agent […]

The biggest and flashiest move of free agency thus far has come from the City of Brotherly Love, where Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers swooped in and stole Paul George away from the Los Angeles Clippers without the slightest bit of tampering. With the addition of the nine-time NBA All-Star, Philadelphia is now home […]

After years of taking up residence in No Man’s Land, it appears the Chicago Bulls might finally be moving in a new direction. Turbulent times are still on the horizon, to be certain, but the organization seems to be committed to initiating a true youth movement in the Windy City. Though, it might not even […]

The Golden State Warriors just got much younger, and Brandin Podziemski may be a centerpiece of their new era sooner rather than later. With Chris Paul and Klay Thompson departing the Bay Area, the team’s young core will have to step up and support Steph Curry. Podziemski sounded off on Paul’s move to the San […]

The Golden State Warriors and free agent guard De’Anthony Melton have agreed to a one-year, $12.8 million contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. News of Melton joining the Warriors comes minutes after Klay Thompson officially decided to leave Golden State in order to join the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks. As a result […]

It’s been over five days since the Mikal Bridges blockbuster trade between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA. Yet, it has not been officially announced. While both teams have agreed on the bulk of the deal, New York’s end may not be complete. Teams are scrambling to fill out their rosters […]

Paul George’s wife is Daniela George. Paul is a star forward for the Philadelphia 76ers. He excelled at Fresno State and had his jersey number retired in 2019. The team itself didn’t have any success, so George’s college career is often overlooked. The Indiana Pacers chose Paul with the 10th overall pick in the 2010 […]

After climbing the NBA mountaintop for the 18th time in franchise history in the 2023-24 season, the Boston Celtics’ ownership group is making the franchise available for sale, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The current ownership group, known as the Boston Basketball Partners and led by Massachusetts native/lifelong Celtics fan Wyc Grousbeck, has owned […]

It’s been a massive few weeks in the James household as the Los Angeles Lakers made history in drafting Bronny James, joining LeBron James as the first father-son duo to ever play for the same team. With LeBron James having one of the most successful Nike Basketball signature lines in the company’s history, is there […]

The Boston Celtics and All-Defensive guard Derrick White have agreed to a massive four-year, $125.9 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. On the eve of his 30th birthday, the Celtics have rewarded White for his contributions since joining the franchise during the 2021-22 season. In Boston, White has turned himself into one of […]

It’s going to be really weird not seeing Klay Thompson in a Golden State Warriors uniform anymore. Thompson’s next team is not yet known but his time with the Warriors is coming to an end after 13 seasons, four championships and an endless amount of memories. The 34-year-old still has some juice left but is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million minimum contract with Delon Wright, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wright, 32, was a player the Bucks pursued ahead of the trade deadline when he was still a member of the Washington Wizards. Ultimately, the team settled on a trade for Patrick Beverley, who was […]

Remember when Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid made a guest appearance on the NBA Countdown just before the start of Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks? That’s now being revisited by fans, as many believe that Embiid committed tampering when he gave Paul George a […]

The New York Knicks knew this day was coming deep down, but it didn’t make it sting any less. Center Isaiah Hartenstein left for the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency, and New York will most likely downgrade at the position heading into next season. Knicks shooting guard and resident comedian Josh Hart used humor […]

This NBA offseason will prove to be a crucial one for the Memphis Grizzlies as they prepare for the return of their franchise star back to the court. Ja Morant had a turbulent 2023-24 sitting the majority out due to suspension and season-ending surgery, but he’s been able to stay positive and focus all his […]

The New York Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges reunites him with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo and adds another great 3-and-D wing along with OG Anunoby. But Draymond Green isn’t sure that they’re the team to beat just yet. On his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors veteran discussed the […]

On Sunday night, Paul George’s departure from the Los Angeles Clippers became nothing but a matter of inevitability after the Clippers released a statement that the two parties were unable to come to terms on a new contract. This paved the way for George to receive the contract he has been searching for all along, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did it. They have come to an agreement with Paul George, bringing them another star to play with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, who himself is in line to sign a maximum contract extension. Things are looking sunny in Philadelphia as they look to compete at the highest level. The Sixers also […]

There is a cloud of sadness hanging all over the Golden State Warriors franchise at the moment. Just two years after winning their fourth championship in seven years, the Warriors dynasty has seemingly run its course. Klay Thompson’s departure is all but sealed, and all that’s left is for him to sign with another team, […]

Veteran forward Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a 2-year, $52 million contract, league sources told ClutchPoints Monday morning. Harris, 31, joins a rebuilding Pistons organization that has made several changes this offseason. In addition to hiring recent New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon to be their new President of Basketball […]

Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen continues to generate trade buzz in the offseason. The floor-stretching big man can be perfect on any team mainly because of his size and ability to punish opponents from the perimeter. The Golden State Warriors are said to have their attention on Markkanen as well as the San Antonio […]

Did somebody say homecoming? For years, rumors of DeMar DeRozan joining the Los Angeles Lakers lingered in the rumor mill. Even when he was still with the Toronto Raptors, there was always that possibility that Deebo would go back home to LA and play for his hometown. Now, though, it seems like Los Angeles has […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping they have just obtained the missing link to a championship team after securing a commitment from center Isaiah Hartenstein for a three-year, $87 million contract, per Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. The New York Knicks wanted to bring back the stalwart big man, but OKC had been […]

The Chicago Bulls have found a replacement for Andre Drummond right away, with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reporting that the Bulls have secured the commitment of free agent big man Jalen Smith. “Free agent center Jalen Smith has agreed on a three-year, $27 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Smith’s agents at […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers released a statement explaining the departure of star wing Paul George, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the nine-time All-Star will be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Lo and behold, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported at around 3 AM midnight ET that George has agreed to join the 76ers […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are hard at work this offseason. After an extremely successful 2023-24 campaign, their focus is now on making sure that this success continues to next season. The first order of business is to keep their key rotation players. They made the first steps in doing that, re-signing Isaiah Joe and Aaron […]

After being waived by the Golden State Warriors ahead of the start of free agency on Sunday afternoon, veteran point guard Chris Paul didn’t waste much time deciding where the next stop along his two-decade-long NBA career would be. On a one year deal worth $11 million, Chris Paul will be joining Gregg Popovich, Victor […]

Klay Thompson leaving the Golden State Warriors is a certainty in the 2024 offseason, but his next home still is undetermined. The reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks are one of the teams in pursuit. For Thompson to join an up-and-coming contender after feeling snubbed by Golden State would be a great move for the […]