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As the Golden State Warriors lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, 120-110, it came without the opponent having star Giannis Antetokounmpo. While some could consider that the Warriors have dominated with players such as Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, among others, there’s no denying that the conversation around load management is present. Recently, […]

Few superstars suit up for all 82 games in a season these days. Michael Jordan did it nine times in his all-time great, 15-year NBA career and played less than 70 in only three campaigns. The six-time NBA Finals MVP’s obsession with competition and his willingness to perform for the paying fans has helped form […]

Though he’s barely played 100 games at the NBA level, it’s clear the San Antonio Spurs have a generational talent in Victor Wembanyama. A do-it-all two-way force who can handle the ball, shoot, score, and defend at a very high level, Wembanyama is a two-time blocking champ, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, and an […]

The Chicago Bulls started off the season on a high note. On Wednesday, they upset the Detroit Pistons for a 115-111 victory at the United Center. While their veteran center, Nikola Vucevic, led the charge toward victory, Matas Buzelis was his second-in-command. Altogether, Buzelis finished the game with 21 points, six rebounds, and three assists […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder began their NBA Championship defense in the 2025-26 regular season with two consecutive double-overtime games. But thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are coming out of it with a 2-0 record. Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a new career-high 55 points in the Thunder’s 141-135 win over the Indiana Pacers. The 2024-25 MVP and […]

The NBA world will be able to see Michael Jordan on their television screens as part of his NBC segment, MJ: Insights to Excellence. In the first installment of the segment, Jordan shared a story about renting a house during the Ryder Cup, and the owner asking him to shoot a free throw. Of course, […]

The debut of the new NBA on NBC commenced on Tuesday for the NBA’s opening night. Plus, the addition of Michael Jordan as a contributor was something fans had been eagerly anticipating. However, Jordan’s debut appearance was met with some confusion. For instance, Bill Simmons said Jordan’s interview with Mike Tirico lacked any excitement, though […]

Michael Jordan’s long-awaited return to television has fans tuning in again, even if they’re not sure why. The six-time NBA champion made his debut on NBA on NBC during a halftime feature titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” where Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico to reflect on life after basketball, Heavy reports. “The most valuable […]

On NBA Opening Night, Lakers phenom Luka Doncic squelched any worries about a potential groin injury against the Golden State Warriors. Though the Lakers lost 119-109, there was no stopping Luka. In total, Doncic came away with 43 points as well as 12 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and a steal. As a result, he […]

Michael Jordan is not just widely considered the greatest basketball player of all-time. He is also one of the fiercest competitors to ever grace American professional sports, doing everything imaginable to give himself a physical and mental edge over the rest of the league. Some may call his obsession with winning unhealthy or maniacal, but […]

The NBA is back, and it’s only fitting that the one and only Michael Jordan has resurfaced, as it was recently announced that he will be a special contributor for NBC starting this season and will launch an interview series called “MJ: Insights to Excellence.” A part of it was aired during the halftime of […]

It has been a big year for NBC with their NBA coverage, and they will also be getting a series about the Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan titled MJ: Insights to Excellence. The first tease came during NBC’s Sunday Night Football broadcast as the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons played. It showed Mike Tirico […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed back to the World Series after sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers, and Mookie Betts believes fans are witnessing something truly historic. After completing an NLCS sweep, Betts didn’t hold back when describing Shohei Ohtani’s impact on the team, even comparing him to Michael Jordan. To him, Ohtani isn’t just another […]

For many Chicago Bulls fans, Derrick Rose holds a special place in their hearts. Much of that is rooted in the reimagination of what he could have been if injuries hadn’t eaten him alive. Sometimes, Rose is mentioned alongside Michael Jordan. Recently, Chicago-based rapper G Herbo made the case that Rose was more popular than […]

Kay Adams might have just given fans the first real glimpse into what Michael Jordan will actually do on NBC’s long-awaited return to NBA coverage. During her “Up and Adams” show Thursday morning, the host spoke with NBC’s Cris Collinsworth, who accidentally let a few details slip about how the six-time NBA champion will be […]

It will be a while before anyone can say with certainty that Victor Wembanayama is one of the greatest players ever. However, he continues to show flashes of potential and has many years ahead of him. In the meantime, Wembanayama decided to join in the favorite tradition of every basketball fanatic, putting together their all-time […]

Of all the iconic sneakers NBA GOAT Michael Jordan wore throughout his playing career with the Chicago Bulls, none stand out quite like the Air Jordan 11 and the continued hype surrounding the shoe since its original release in 1995. In celebrating the sneaker’s 30th anniversary, Nike and Air Jordan are preparing to debut a […]

The Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990s was among the greatest displays of dominance in the history of team sports. Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, there were other Chicago legends that contributed in huge ways to the story of this franchise. So who are the greatest Bulls players ever? Let’s rank them 1 […]

LaVar Ball is well-known for his ambitious takes that have in the past firmly been beyond the realm of belief. From his take on Lonzo Ball potentially being better than Stephen Curry, to advocating for billion-dollar shoe deals for all three of his sons, to his claim of being good enough at basketball to beat […]

Indeed, emotions are running high for the Chicago Cubs as they take on the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. As a result, the Cubs are looking to lean on omens to keep them focused on the task at hand. Before the start of Game 1 on Tuesday, Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker […]

Anthony Edwards opened Minnesota Timberwolves Media Day with a story about the influence of Hall of Famer Michael Jordan as he prepares for his sixth NBA season. The 23-year-old guard said Monday that the Chicago Bulls legend offered him a lesson about post play. “I think the best tip that he gave me is, most […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg was in Dallas on Monday for Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day, but he spent the weekend at the Ryder Cup watching Team USA and Team Europe go head-to-head. The Dallas Mavericks rookie is a big fan of golf and basketball — two things that came together over the weekend. An image went […]

The Dallas Mavericks are about to get ready to rev things up for the NBA season, but there’s still time for them to go out and enjoy themselves. That’s what Cooper Flagg was caught doing as he was present at the Ryder Cup, and he ended up running into one of the best to play […]

The 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black has been billed as one of the biggest golf events in history. They have a guest list to prove it, with US President Donald Trump making his arrival on Friday afternoon. But before he showed up, an NBA legend graced the grounds. As Team USA slipped to start […]

Only a select few thousand were able to attend Michael Jordan’s last game with the Chicago Bulls, and acclaimed actor Leonardo DiCaprio was one of them. Appearing on Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro recalled their favorite sports games they attended. “I got to be there for Michael Jordan’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to avenge an abrupt exit from the NBA Playoffs after falling 1-4 in their Western Conference Finals meeting against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Franchise star Anthony Edwards has been intent on improving his game year after year, welcoming the challenge of another long season with open arms. This offseason, he’s […]

Air Jordan and Nike are reaping the benefits of continued success from their retro collection sneakers, adding to their upcoming release calendar for 2026. We’ve seen a number of new sneakers emerge as well as some fan-favorites returning for the first time since their original release. To coincide with another Air Jordan 6 release, Nike […]

With their recent success in launching retro models over the last few years, Nike and Air Jordan will continue this trend in bringing back fan-favorite silhouettes and colorways from the last 20 years. The Air Jordan 5 has returned in more ways than one, receiving a whole new slate of collaborations, including the return of […]

The Air Jordan 4 is currently seen as the most popular Nike Air Jordan Retro silhouette in today’s sneaker landscape. Collaborations from both Nike SB and names like Nigel Sylvester have helped to keep the Jordan 4 in mainstream relevance, along with star athletes like Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts’ rocking them during a game. Next […]

As the WNBA Playoffs go on, the Las Vegas Aces are looking good. They are set to take on the Indiana Fever in the semifinals after defeating the Seattle Storm in three games.  A significant reason for their success has been none other than A’ja Wilson. Lately, she has been carrying the team on her […]

The Air Jordan 3 has been a center of focus for Nike and Jordan Brand as the sneaker giants continue to pay homage to the classic silhouette from 1988. In the eyes of many fans, the Jordan 3 reigns supreme as the best design in all of the numbered Jordan line, from the classic colorways […]

The Air Jordan 11 remains as the most hyped sneaker of all-time when looking at Michael Jordan’s numbered signature line. From limited releases to classic colorways that stand the test of time, the Air Jordan 11 is a hard shoe to miss with in terms of a popular colorway. Nike and Jordan Brand will return […]

The fall months are always a sign of the holidays right around the corner, and sneakerheads will tell you there’s no busier time than the holiday season. Nike and Jordan Brand follow a similar schedule, oftentimes reserving their biggest releases for the end of the calendar year. This fall season will be no different as […]

The NBA, like other sports leagues, is filled with what-ifs. With so many factors at play, some changes in the variables had the power to change the course of history. While it’s great to appreciate what has happened, the offseason is a great chance to reflect and to ponder on alternate scenarios and the ripples […]

After Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson weighed in on the GOAT debate between Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Michael Jordan, he reflected on his playing career and the regrets that stand out from it. Johnson led his Michigan State Spartans to a 75-64 win over Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores in […]

Ahead of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ 23rd NBA season, Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson weighed in on the biggest GOAT debate in basketball — Michael Jordan or LeBron? Johnson is one of the greatest Lakers in franchise history. Still, he didn’t side with James, who led Los Angeles to its 17th championship […]

The iconic black/red/white sneakers Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan wore throughout his career will forever be remembered as the most influential sneakers in all of history. With the thought of “running faster, jumping higher” capturing multiple generations, the sneakers remain a powerhouse almost 23 years after Jordan last stepped on an NBA court. In 2026, […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 At long last, the final 10. You know the names, there are no big surprises for shock value, […]

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley made a strong claim over Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan and future Hall of Fame guard James Harden’s respective offenses. Beverley ranked Kevin Durant higher than Larry Bird over the summer. Then, he delivered another hot take about Jordan and Harden. While many consider Michael to be the greatest […]