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The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers kick off the 2023-24 NBA season Wednesday night, with the Western Conference rivals squaring off in Mile High City. But before that, Nikola Jokic and company received their NBA championship rings for topping the league in the previous season. The reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic now has […]

Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen formed one of the greatest duos in sports when they ruled the NBA during the 90s. But that great chemistry is nowhere to be found off the court these days, with Pippen having publicly expressed his hate for MJ. However, another Chicago legend in the form of […]

It looks like things are souring between the NBA and perhaps the second most notable American basketball league, the BIG3 League, which was founded by legendary rapper Ice Cube. The BIG3 League, which was founded in 2017, consists of mostly retired NBA players, but now the NBA itself is facing allegations that it worked to […]

The Brooklyn Nets were a team without an identity at the end of the 2022-23 season. Following the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at last year’s deadline, Brooklyn welcomed Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, three defensive-minded wings, alongside a sizable guard in Spencer Dinwiddie. While the new-look roster possessed nowhere near […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took the hints from their star and started acting quickly. Not only did they get a reinforced squad during the offseason, they notched an all-time great point guard in Damian Lillard to add to their core. With him, Khris Middleton, and Brook Lopez, the last order of business was to extend the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is out to prove that he is no fluke when the 2023-24 NBA season gets underway on Tuesday. Reaves had a breakout campaign for the Lakers a season ago, becoming arguably the team’s third most important player during their deep playoff run, and he was rewarded with a long-term […]

Before kicking off the 2023-24 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers added a new face to their coaching staff. Sources confirm to ClutchPoints that the Cavs have added former Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger to their staff as a coaching consultant. The Athletic‘s Shams Charania initially reported the news. Like Luke Walton, Joerger […]

Last season, the Chicago Bulls finished the regular season with a 40-42 record, and they narrowly got into the play-in tournament as the #10 seed in the Eastern Conference. That felt like a big win for Chicago, and this year, it’s going to be tough to get back there. The Bulls finished last season in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks came to terms on a three-year, $186 million contact extension Monday, before the regular season begins. The contract locks Giannis in until through the 2026-2027 season. After signing the contract, Giannis made a shocking admission that he signed the deal without knowing how much he’d be making from it. […]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back as they kick off the 2023-24 NBA season in Dumbo against the Brooklyn Nets. A lot of eyes will be on the Cavs this season after getting bounced by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2023 Eastern Conference playoffs. After dominating the NBA […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Rookie center Filip Petrusev has a tough road to making his mark with the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid and Paul Reed occupy the center spots. His path to playing time will be crowded, even with Nick Nurse being willing to play two-big lineups. Still, the fact that he’s here shows the belief […]

The Philadelphia 76ers prepare to start their NBA season with high expectations. The Sixers have the reigning MVP in Joel Embiid and have aspirations to win a championship. The hopes have been somehow dampened by the absence of James Harden. Harden requested a trade from Philly, but the Sixers still want him in the lineup. […]

A five-year extension for a $136 million contract is huge for any rotational player with a probable star upside in the NBA. Jaden McDaniels had just recently received. It is safe to say that the Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves have a lot of faith in this young stud. Not only did they refuse to trade […]

After all of the hype and prophesying, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is just a day away from making the most highly-anticipated NBA debut since LeBron James. The Frost Bank Center will be overflowing with excitement Wednesday night, as the French center resuscitates a fan base that was aimlessly searching for its new franchise […]

Even when they were on the cusp of being a competitive team in the Eastern Conference with John Wall and Bradley Beal, the Washington Wizards still seemed like they were missing something. Years have gone by and the Wizards have been unable to solve their problems, which has led to yet another rebuild. Washington saw […]

The NBA and the NBA Players’ Association agreed to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement this offseason. As a result, the NBA is going to look a lot different this year. There are a number of new rules that will affect the NBA in a number of different ways. In this article, we will explain exactly […]

Start the countdown, folks! The 2023-2024 NBA season is quickly approaching and it’s time to buckle down for another entertaining race for the Bob Cousy Trophy which is given to the annual Eastern Conference champions. Let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Eastern Conference winner prediction and pick will be revealed. Last season saw […]

The NBA season is finally upon us, and what a doozy the league gave the world on opening night to tipoff the 2023-24 season. The Denver Nuggets are receiving their rings against one of the teams they took down on their quest to a championship in the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers seem to remember […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has spent eight seasons in the NBA but is just entering his prime. Booker, who became the first player since Michael Jordan to have 295 points through the first eight games of a playoff run in 2022-23, is 26 years old. He is the Suns’ franchise player. This is the […]

NBA Opening Night continues with another highly-anticipated matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Warriors prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns are going to look different this season but they have one of the more talented rosters in the NBA as of now. […]

With how injuries were a major problem for the Miami Heat last season, some of that bug has carried into the present with standout Caleb Martin. However, Martin spoke to the media after practice Tuesday and gave updates about his health and how he’s feeling. Martin suffered a knee injury right before the preseason and […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the past three seasons with championship aspirations led by Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. That deep playoff run never came to fruition, and following the trades of Durant, Irving and James Harden within one year, Brooklyn is on the outside looking in. The Nets open this season with the fifth-worst odds […]

The Phoenix Suns are championship favorites. The Suns, who have been the winningest team in basketball the last three seasons, have a superstar trio with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. They hired coach Frank Vogel, who is one of the best defensive coaches in recent memory, and signed a bench with mostly minimum […]

With the big news of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo getting a huge contract extension, the Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo was also able to receive one, but the deadline has passed. While at first glance that might worry Heat fans, it’s really not a huge deal and if anything, Adebayo benefits more by waiting until […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will have a chance to seriously compete in 2023-24 if Zion Williamson stays healthy. Williamson, who has a chance to be a superstar, is “ready to go” to open the season, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. “Zion Williamson is 100 percent ready to go,” Charania said on the Pat McAfee […]

The New York Knicks are ready to go for the 2023-24 NBA season, but before the campaign got underway, they had to decide whether or not they wanted to hand Immanuel Quickley an extension. Quickley was eligible for a rookie extension ahead of the start of the season, but the two sides were unable to […]

One of the most decorated players in Nets franchise history is making a long-awaited return, just not on the court. Vince Carter will join Brooklyn’s YES Network broadcast team as an analyst this season. Carter will analyze “a small package of games” this season alongside Richard Jefferson and Sarah Kustok, YES Network announced on Tuesday. […]

The NBA Most Valuable Player Award is the most prestigious individual accomplishment an NBA player can earn. The award earns you the Michael Jordan Trophy, named after the league’s greatest player ever. Recently, the rightful winner of the MVP has been one of the most talked about topics in sports. With so much star-studded talent […]

The San Antonio Spurs enter a new era of basketball. After drafting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs have a chance to develop into one of the best young teams in the NBA. Wembanyama’s height, wingspan, and skillset make him a generational basketball player. However, his thin frame could be problematic when he takes on veteran centers. […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — In two days, the Philadelphia 76ers’ defense will face one of the biggest tests any defense will see all season: trying to slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo AND Damian Lillard. The Sixers open their 2023-24 season with a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, which offers them an early shot at one of the […]

Luka Doncic is the face of the Dallas Mavericks and in just a few seasons, he has solidified himself as one of the best players in the entire NBA. A multidimensional talent who dominates on the offensive side of the court, Doncic enters his sixth season in the NBA looking to bring the Mavs back […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty is still alive. The dynasty has continued for around a decade now, and Curry continues to lead the team. Golden State has question marks heading into the new campaign though. Today, however, we will be focusing on Curry’s 2023-24 campaign. The Warriors superstar and future Hall-of-Famer is […]

Winning a championship in the NBA is hard, but defending that title and going back-to-back is much harder, although it is far from impossible. In this article, we will look at how teams have followed up their championship performance in the following season. The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Finals for the first time in […]

LeBron James begins his 21st NBA season — sixth as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers — on Tuesday in Denver. LeBron is the oldest player in the league. He’s one season behind Vince Carter for the most in history. At some point in 2023-24, he’ll surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most total minutes […]

The beginning of the NBA season is finally here, and with Phoenix Suns opening night upon us, all eyes will be watching to see the debut of the Suns’ new big three: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. Though Beal will be out due to injury, this new-look team will still have a lot […]

Over the last couple of seasons, Jose Alvarado has emerged as a key sixth man for the New Orleans Pelicans given the energy he brings each and every game. Alvarado has been vital to the Pelicans’ success and is known for his pesky defensive instincts. Unfortunately for the Pelicans, they will be without Alvarado to […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, who jammed his left big toe in practice last week, reportedly will play in the team’s regular-season opener for the 2023-24 NBA season Tuesday night at Chase Center versus Chris Paul and the Golden State Warriors. The Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin posted on X he was told by Booker he […]

The NBA season is finally upon us! The reigning NBA Champions Denver Nuggets host Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for the first action of the year. Continue with us for our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Nuggets prediction and pick. There is no better matchup to start the season. A rematch of last […]

Andrew Wiggins carried heavy expectations early in his career after the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him with the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. as the next big thing, even when he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although he didn’t emerge as a megastar, Wiggins found a niche as a complementary player after […]