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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be entering his 21st season in the NBA and the lifetime Nike athlete just recently announced his 21st signature sneaker model with the footwear giant. Following a similar cadence to some of their previous releases, Nike will be re-releasing one of James’ most unique and recognizable sneakers. Follow […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves franchise has rarely achieved success since its inaugural season in 1989-90. The Timberwolves’ only playoff series wins came in 2003-04 when a team led by Kevin Garnett reached the Western Conference Finals. Much of this underperformance can be attributed to poor selections in the NBA Draft. The Timberwolves have picked top-five in […]

After its failure to capture a medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Team USA is looking to bounce back next summer. With a flurry of stars rumored to be interested in suiting up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the program is hoping to lure Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid, too. Embiid has […]

The release of NBA 2K24 has been widely anticipated for months, and no one is more excited than Ronnie 2K himself. The 25th game in the 2K franchise features Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu on the cover. In light of the game’s release, the face of 2K in Ronnie Singh, also […]

The San Antonio Spurs found themselves included in a variety of trades during the NBA offseason, one of which involved veteran point guard Cam Payne. Spending the last four seasons as a member of the Phoenix Suns, Payne was traded to San Antonio, along with a 2025 second-round pick and cash considerations, in exchange for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson believed he would intercept San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the teams’ meeting Sunday afternoon. Instead, the 49ers thrashed the Steelers, 30-7, with Purdy and the offense dominating. Purdy completed 19-of-29 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns. He was not intercepted, something Peterson forecasted before the game. Even […]

It seems as though another classic Kobe Bryant Nike sneaker will be coming back in 2023, just in time for the December holiday season. After 20 years in the NBA, Bryant earned the eternal nickname of “Black Mamba” for his killer style of play and assassin-like mental fortitude. Now, Nike will be honoring him by […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested early Monday morning in New York City after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, first reported by ABC News. His girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, is a current WNBA free agent who previously played for the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. As ABC News states, Porter is currently in custody at […]

The Phoenix Suns are less than a month away from their first preseason game. Suns coach Frank Vogel was recently interviewed by The Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin, who asked what he will look for in the team’s fifth starter. Here is what Vogel said. “I think the one that’s going to fit the best, really,” […]

The United States has dominated basketball since the game was first invented, however, the rest of the world continues to catch up. In Team USA’s last two FIBA World Cups, they’ve posted multiple losses and failed to medal both times. The Americans still managed to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and it looks like […]

Load management has been one of the most heavily discussed topics in the NBA over the past few seasons. Players such as Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers stars Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James have become known for sitting out games to focus on avoiding injury in the past. However, there are many other […]

The Nets franchise may have a championship to their name, but that came during their days in the ABA. Since the merger in 1976, the Nets have yet to add to that championship banner, although it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. Throughout their 56 years of existence thus far, the Nets have had […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

Team USA’s performance at the 2023 FIBA World Cup caused a bit of a hullabaloo. Failing to make the gold medal clash was already a disaster in and of itself, but failing to place at the podium after suffering an overtime defeat to Canada? Now that is a catastrophic result. Wholesale changes appear to be […]

This offseason proved to be a dream come true for the San Antonio Spurs seeing as they ended up with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama has a chance to be a generational talent and he finds himself as one of the most unique players to ever enter the league […]

The 2021-22 season proved to be a massive step in the right direction for the Dallas Mavericks. They made it to the Western Conference Finals in Jason Kidd’s first season as the head coach and won 52 games, their most since the 2010-11 campaign. Disappointment and frustration surrounded the organization this past season though, as […]

After much fanfare, Team USA ended their 2023 FIBA World Cup stint in Manila with nothing to show for but heartbreak, disappointment, and consternation. Despite entering the tournament as the favorite to win it all, they failed to make the podium, losing two straight games against Germany and Canada, faltering at the worst possible moment. […]

LeBron James is ready to step in again and save US Basketball after Team USA shockingly crashed out of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the semifinals. The NBA superstar and two-time Olympic gold medalist is reportedly trying to put the next Redeem Team together to play in the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Monday, The […]

The creative team behind Season 2 of “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” compiled a companion guide outlining the historical accuracy of each episode, which they provided to ClutchPoints’ Lakers reporter. “We felt it important to show our work out of respect for the many living characters depicted,” the creators wrote. (Episodes begin with […]

The Houston Rockets franchise is the gift that keeps on giving for NBA players looking for one more payday. They have been one of the busiest teams in the free agent market, inking the likes of Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Jock Landale to long-term contracts with the intention of bolstering their young core of […]

Dennis Schroder unveiled an insanely good side of himself during the FIBA World Cup. The Team Germany star led his squad all the way into a world championship through his playmaking and scoring prowess. All of his effort and sacrifice paid off in Manila as he was named the FIBA World Cup MVP. One of […]

In their various forms – which has included the Chicago Packers, Chicago Zephyrs, Baltimore Bullets, Capital Bullets, Washington Bullets and finally Washington Wizards – the Wizards have been around for over 60 years. Though they haven’t been the most successful team in the league in that time, having been around for so long they have […]

NBA 2K24 continues the nostalgia field trip from NBA 2K23, honoring Lakers’ Legend Kobe Bryant this year around. Does NBA 2K24 bring the same experience fans have come to know and love? Let’s find out in this NBA 2K24 Review. NBA 2K24 Review: What Is NBA 2K24? NBA 2K24 marks twenty-five years of 2K Basketball […]

There are very few basketballers who get to win a World Cup during their careers; even fewer get to do so alongside their brother. On Sunday evening in Manila, Franz Wagner – along with his brother Mo – did just that. “It’s special,” Wagner said when asked about how it felt to win the FIBA […]

Running a franchise isn’t easy, even in a simulation like MyNBA Franchise mode in NBA 2K24. Keeping your players, the front office, and fans happy all at once is a tall task and many players fail in this quest for greatness from behind the desk. In games like NBA 2K24, it’s so much easier to […]

Dennis Schroder had an incredible performance in the FIBA World Cup, leading Germany to win the whole thing. Schroder’s play earned him the MVP award. He averaged 19.1 points along with 6.1 assists per game. After winning the award, Schroder’s teammates mobbed him during his press conference. His teammates came in yelling, celebrating his award […]

In a thrilling showdown at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Germany emerged victorious as they defeated Serbia 83-77 to win the gold medal for the first time in tournament history. The game was a roller-coaster ride of emotions, with standout performances from star players like Dennis Schroder, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Franz Wagner. Dennis Schröder was […]

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr expressed concern about the difficulties stemming from the fleeting nature of national team obligations in significant tournaments during a somber assessment of the Americans’ showing in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The overtime loss to Canada (127-118) in the bronze-medal game was met with empathy from Kerr toward […]

Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks continues to embrace his villain role. Brooks helped Team Canada defeat Team USA 127-118 in overtime in the FIBA World Cup bronze medal match. He notably scored 39 points during the game, shooting 12-for-18 from the field and 7-for-8 from the three-point line in addition to posting four rebounds and […]

Dillon Brooks said it was Dillon Brooks time in the 2023 FIBA World Cup bronze medal match — and he was right. He performed spectacularly to lead Canada past Team USA and secure the bronze medal. In a wildly high-scoring, overtime game that Canada won by a score of 127-118, Brooks dropped 39 points, a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James absolutely loved the now viral moment between Austin Reaves and former Purple and Gold teammate Dennis Schroder. For those who missed it, after Germany took down Team USA in the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup, Reaves waited for Schroder outside the Germans’ locker room to congratulate him once […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Team USA failed to complete their mission of winning the gold from the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila. However, there’s another business for them to take care of, with a bronze medal matchup against Canada coming up this Sunday. That means Jackson will be able to share the floor against […]

The Sacramento Kings have one of the best centers in the NBA in Domantas Sabonis, but one of the issues they’ve struggled with is finding a consistent backup center. One of the last season’s top options, Chimezie Metu, signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns and Richaun Holmes was traded to the Dallas […]

Coco Gauff broke through and won her first career Grand Slam, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win the US Open Women’s Championship in Flushing, New York on Saturday. Coco Gauff lost the first set to Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, but won the second set 6-3, then closed out the victory in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will continue to have the services of Kevin Knox for at least one more season, with Shams Charania of The Athletic reporting that the former Kentucky Wildcats star has agreed to a new deal with the team. “Free agent forward Kevin Knox is signing a one-year deal to return to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped up after watching Deion Sanders and Colorado football destroy Nebraska during Saturday’s showdown at Folsom Field. Sanders and his new-look Buffaloes were making their home debut on the season.  And just like what Coach Prime promised after he said prior to the game that “ain’t […]

Noah Lyles, a track-and-field sprinter, made headlines when he called out the NBA for referring to an NBA Finals victory as a “world championship.” Lyles was fresh off a victory at the World Athletics Championships when he made the comments. Lyles received backlash from players, analysts, and even Drake. Despite the criticism of his controversial […]

Following the trades of Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns and Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, the Brooklyn Nets became a team that was scrappy and played hard. They managed to make it to the playoffs but were swept in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a nice collection of young […]

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks helped lead his home country of Slovenia to a win over Italy in the FIBA World Cup on Saturday. Doncic scored 29 points in just over 37 minutes for his home country in a close 89-85 win. He stuffed the stat sheet with 10  rebounds and eight assists. Prior […]