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Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx got everyone’s attention. Even Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James watched how the championship series unfolded, as he even dropped a strong reaction to a seemingly controversial call near the end of regulation. Lakers star LeBron James reacts […]

The new NBA season officially tips off on October 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves on opening night. Likewise, both teams are eager to pit their new coaches and rosters against each other, as rookie Lakers coach JJ Redick plays his first regular-season game while the Wolves play their first […]

When Magic Johnson retired from the NBA, he did so as one of the game’s greatest and most influential players… someone who perfectly blended showmanship and flair with cutthroat competitiveness and a sense of the moment. He was a five-time NBA Champion, a three-time MVP, and a 10-time All-NBA selection. And while younger fans could […]

The Los Angeles Lakers gave Quincy Olivari a two-way deal on Saturday. In response to that news, LeBron James took to social media to share his congratulations on Instagram. “YEEEEAAAAHHHHH Q!!!!! Congrats kid 🙏🫡👑” A two-way deal pays players one contract for their time between the NBA and G League. The Lakers waived Colin Castleton […]

Halfway through the 2024 NFL season, several fans have begun mastering the annual edition of EA Sports’ Madden NFL video game. Los Angeles Lakers forward and known Madden enthusiast LeBron James is the latest to achieve one of the game’s most desired achievements. As James shared on his Instagram story on Oct. 19, the 39-year-old […]

Mark Cuban, the Dallas Mavericks’ minority owner, stirred the pot recently by suggesting that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James should consider retirement. This assertion surprised many fans, especially given James’ impressive performance as he approaches his 40th birthday. Cuban’s comments, made during a lighthearted chat with TMZ Sports, come from a place of competitive […]

It was about 1 AM on July 6, 2019. I was sitting in a popular burger joint for NBA circles in Las Vegas during Summer League, only hours after games had been halted because of an earthquake and had no idea about the aftershock that was about to hit the league. Harrison Faigen and I […]

Who are the top 100 players in the NBA right now entering the 2024-25 season? This is a question we have been asking at ClutchPoints for weeks, and we finally have the answers. After revealing the NBA Top 100 players rankings over the course of the preseason, the time has come for ClutchPoints’ full player […]

While on his The Big Podcast with co-host Adam Lefkoe, Shaquille O’Neal admitted to having some “professional jealousy” about LeBron James and Bronny James forming the first father-son duo to play in the NBA. “I strive off of professional jealousy. I’m jealous a little bit. My son was in that position. Life is all about […]

Dalton Knecht went off for 35 points in the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, and there was no one happier for him than his teammates. After the game, LeBron James posted Knecht on his Instagram story, showing his stat line, and wrote, “Cannon!!!!!!! That boy COLD!!!!” LeBron James showed some love […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be the oldest player in the NBA once again this season. His new head coach, JJ Redick, made some light-hearted jokes about LeBron’s age during Thursday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. JJ Redick announced that LeBron James would sit out Thursday’s game for rest and quipped about his […]

2025 is the upcoming Year of the Snake according to the ancient Chinese Zodiac calendar, signifying a year of wisdom, charm, elegance, and renewed transformation. On par with previous releases signifying the Chinese New Year, Nike will commemorate the occasion by dressing one of their most popular silhouettes of all-time in a “Year of the […]

With the recent announcement from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and sponsor Nike unveiling the newest Nike LeBron 22, upcoming pairs are already making their rounds through the sneaker community. The upcoming NBA season set to be James’ most memorable yet as he plays alongside son Bronny James, but there’s cause for celebration with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their first preseason game of a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns. Ahead of the game, LeBron James was not seen at shootaround, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “LeBron James did not participate in shootaround this morning, per the Lakers,” McMenamin tweeted on X, formerly Twitter. The Lakers […]

The small forward position is truly the do-it-all position in the NBA. Small forwards are asked to do everything on the basketball court, and it makes the position one of the deepest in the history of the league. This is especially the case because many teams throughout NBA history have wanted the three-position to be […]

After a number of appearances the last few months and eventually pairs surfacing online, Nike and Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James have officially unveiled the Nike LeBron 22. The signature Nike lifetime athlete will add yet another silhouette to his storied sneaker catalogue as he prepares for his twenty-second year of dominating the NBA. Look […]

Derrick Rose’s recent comments regarding Michael Jordan’s legacy have sparked pushback from former NBA players. On FanDuel’s “Run It Back,” Rose’s recent remarks linking Jordan’s success to the Chicago Bulls, rather than his individual greatness, were discussed. The panel, including Lou Williams, Chandler Parsons, and Michelle Beadle, had strong reactions to Rose’s take. Lou Williams […]

For years, we have seen LeBron James show off his freakish athleticism and finish at the rim for some amazing dunks. Most recently, it wasn’t James trying to do it this time, but it was Stephen Curry. During the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors preseason game, Curry had James matched up on him. […]

Hoops fans following the greatness of LeBron James cannot tell the full story without including the partnership with Rich Paul. The pair of industry power brokers have known each other for over two decades. The journey that started with the Cleveland Cavaliers and brought a couple of titles to the Miami Heat is still going. […]

The worst-kept secret of the NBA Draft was that the Los Angeles Lakers would select the attention-grabbing LeBron ‘Bronny’ James Jr. after LeBron James signed a contract extension. Unfortunately, the worst-case scenario was hard to ignore after James Jr. fell out during a college practice. A cardiac arrest emergency was eventually diagnosed as a treatable heart […]

On Tuesday night, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason clash that had more buzz to it than usual. The stars of both teams (Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis) were all active for the night, which should provide some major entertainment for fans regardless of rooting […]

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul recently shut down rumors of a potential trade involving Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors during an appearance on the “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast, hosted by NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero. Paul’s comments quickly put an end to any speculation, reinforcing that […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gave basketball fans a tantalizing glimpse of a potential partnership this past summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two long-time rivals, who have faced off in four consecutive NBA Finals, joined forces to help Team USA secure its fourth consecutive gold […]

Kevin Garnett is one of the most well-respected Basketball Hall of Famers today. Back in the day, Garnett’s hustle and grit earned him an NBA championship, an NBA MVP, and 15 All-Star Game appearances. While Garnett’s wild personality has won hearts of basketball fans, his presence continues to be felt as an analyst, as he […]

Anthony Davis recalls when the Los Angeles Lakers nearly went through a wholesale change at the 2023-2024 trade deadline that would have shaken up the entire league. The near-trade started with a rumor and ended with the Golden State Warriors attempting to send in an offer for LeBron James. As the 2024-2025 season inches closer, […]

In Netflix’s new Starting 5 docuseries, which follows NBA stars LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, and Domantas Sabonis throughout the 2023-24 season, a particularly candid moment from Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has sparked discussions. The series captured James expressing frustration toward former Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, who was fired […]

Initial reviews on JJ Redick as a head coach are in and, unsurprisingly, everyone even remotely close to the Los Angeles Lakers is raving about his organization, communication, and approach to the at-times daunting task of coaching a LeBron James-led Lakers team. Redick wowing the organization isn’t exactly shocking, especially given the levels of toxicity […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing their 2024-25 preseason campaign. However, one renowned team star is paying attention to events outside of the NBA. LeBron James turned heads on social media by agreeing with one of Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes’ takes on veteran New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Jets took on […]

In 1996, the 50 greatest NBA players of all time were assembled at Gund Arena during the halftime ceremony of the NBA All-Star Game. They were chosen by a panel of former players and coaches, current and former general managers, and media members. The selection of the players on this esteemed gathering of legends of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are inching closer to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Of course, one of the biggest parts of LA’s success is veteran forward LeBron James. James will begin his 22nd season with great energy. However, before his next campaign, James raved about the opportunity he had to play alongside Phoenix […]

Cleveland Browns defensive star Myles Garrett has been banged up this season. But that did not stop him from spilling some truth about city legend LeBron James. Garrett joined the Klutch Sports Agency in May 2022. The group was founded by Rich Paul who is closely affiliated with James, and Garrett opened up about how […]

Confidence is a key element for NBA superstars to succeed in the NBA. However, given that there are plenty of external factors, things don’t always go their way. Here’s a look at 10 NBA superstar claims that didn’t age well. John Wall wishes luck to his future defenders John Wall: “You tell me the third-best […]

The time has come to reveal the final section of the Top 100 players in the NBA. Over the last few weeks leading up to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, we have been revealing the ClutchPoints Top 100 players rankings in chunks. After naming those who rank #100 through #25, it is finally […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always been quick to sing the praises of the legendary hoopers who came before him and inspired his game. During a recent Uninterrupted Interview that featured James, rapper Drake, and NBA Champ Chris Bosh, the trio discussed the impact of the one and only Vince Carter. Back in […]

The Ohio State football program endured a tough Big 10 matchup with the Oregon Ducks on Saturday night. The Buckeyes had an early lead, but the Ducks stormed back and won 32-31 at the last second after Will Howard accidentally ran the clock out by sliding to the ground too late after a rush attempt. […]

The internet erupted because LeBron and Bronny James did a thing. The Los Angeles Lakers’ duo is seeking to partner with Activision, makers of the Call of Duty video game franchise, to get Bronny a “skin.” For those unawares, a skin is a video game feature that can be a unique player outfit or character […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were off to a 2-1 start to their preseason schedule when a veteran in former teammate Lance Stephenson caught the four-time champion’s eye on social media. After LeBron praised Quincy Olivari for impacting the Lakers’ 107-102 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday on his Instagram, he showed […]

The Cleveland Guardians saved their season on Thursday with a clutch 5-4 victory on the road against the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the American League Division Series. With the win, the Guardians earned themselves another chance to stay alive. The two teams will settle things for good on Saturday in Cleveland with a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers knocked off the San Diego Padres with a pitching masterclass in the do-or-die Game 5 at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, holding the Padres to just two hits in a 2-0 win. There were plenty of celebrities in attendance for one of the most highly-anticipated baseball games on the 2024 calendar, […]