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James Harden has spent years dazzling fans with his signature moves and headline-grabbing confidence, but lately, the spotlight has shifted. With Netflix’s Starting 5 capturing a more personal side of the Los Angeles Clippers star, fans aren’t just talking about his game anymore, per HoustonChronicle. This time, the conversation centers around Harden’s relationship with fashion […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently preparing to enter a full-on rebuilding year in 2025-26, with one of the youngest rosters in the entire NBA. The Nets spent five first round draft picks this year, and also traded Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets, bringing back wing shooter Michael Porter Jr. in return. It’s been a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with the kind of roster depth, veteran presence, and star power that the franchise has long dreamed of assembling. Yet, as the whispers around the league suggest, their championship hopes are under scrutiny, not because of a lack of talent, but because of age, durability, and […]

James Harden has always kept his personal life behind closed doors. Outside of his brief relationship with Khloe Kardashian nearly a decade ago, the former MVP rarely lets the public see beyond his game or his nightlife. That changed on the latest season of Netflix’s Starting 5, where Harden revealed a major surprise: he’s a […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant looked back on the LeBron James and Dwyane Wade era with the Miami Heat and how NBA players reacted to James Harden’s trade to the Rockets in 2012. Two months removed from beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in 2012 NBA Finals, James and Wade’s congratulatory tweets for Harden irked […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Jaylen Brown have a few things in common. They’re among the best basketball players in the world, they each have their own unique personalities, and they were all able to show both of those in this season’s edition of Netflix’s Starting 5. […]

Cam’ron isn’t questioning CJ Stroud’s talent, but he is questioning Houston’s influence. The rapper and sports show host sounded off on It Is What It Is, explaining why the city can be a tough environment for star athletes, Complex reports. His reason? Houston’s nightlife and women can derail even the most focused players. Cam drew […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the NBA. After an offseason in which they added Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, the franchise is hoping this is finally the year that their stars align at the right time. For James Harden, the stakes could […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — With Kawhi Leonard back healthy and the free agency addition of Bradley Beal, the Los Angeles Clippers are looking to reign in James Harden and his sky-high usage rate during the 2025-26 regular season. Harden is coming off of one of the better recent seasons in his career, following what many considered […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been through a lot over the past year. Kawhi Leonard is in the middle of an investigation into his sponsorships. The front office was busy, adding stars like Bradley Beal and Chris Paul to Tyronn Lue’s roster. James Harden is back for another season. However, video surfaced on him getting […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers have remained steady contenders over the last few years in the ever-competitive Western Conference. While expectations on the outside were unclear heading into the 2024-25 season, the Clippers maintained belief that they were legitimate title contenders. At the center of those beliefs was Ivica Zubac. Zubac entered […]

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 We are getting close to the mountaintop with only 30 names left. This grouping boasts a modern player leading the pack, a […]

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 […]

Houston Rockets fans have seen some of the best (and biggest) players in NBA history. Some of these players were the first to bring an NBA title to the Lone Star State, while others simply dominated and entertained in their era. But who are the best and greatest Rockets players in history? We’ll try to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the most recently relocated NBA franchise, moving from Seattle in 2008. (The Brooklyn Nets moved from New Jersey in 2012, but they only moved 14 miles.) The Seattle Supersonics’ legacy dates back to the 1960s, and the franchise claims two NBA titles. The Thunder had fallen short of that goal […]

If there is one team in the Western Conference that is always right in the mix but has failed to get over the hump in recent years, it’s the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite going on a run and making their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance during the shortened 2020-21 season, the Clippers have lost in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers went through one of the most aggressive offseasons in recent memory. By acquiring Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, John Collins, Nicolas Batum, and Brook Lopez while keeping Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, the front office constructed a veteran-heavy roster with championship aspirations. On paper, this team looks like one of the most […]

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star James Harden teased his upcoming Adidas sneakers and took a kung fu lesson during his time in China. The veteran guard has visited China before as part of his Adidas brand. Taking in the Chinese culture, Harden talked about his experience with kung fu. In a recent interview, a reporter asked […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025 NBA Cup with familiar questions hanging over their season, but also with renewed optimism following one of the most ambitious offseasons in franchise history. A 50-win campaign in 2024-25 demonstrated resilience, even though it ended with the all-too-familiar sight of Kawhi Leonard watching from the sidelines when the […]

Los Angeles Clippers’ star James Harden recently concluded his Adidas-sponsored tour through China promoting his latest signature sneaker, returning to the fanbase that made him a global sensation. Not only did Harden interact with thousands of ride-or-die fans, but he also gave everyone a new look at what him and the folks over at Adidas […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran James Harden is all over the place. Recently, Harden received a basketball court in his honor in China.  In addition, he will be releasing his Harden Vol. 9 “Flamingo” shoe with Adidas this September. If that wasn’t enough, he is now offering his list of his all-time starting five.  Interestingly, Harden […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is in the midst of his China tour with adidas that has been nothing short of legendary thus far. After stops at a packed-out mall and a Kung Fu studio, James Harden was hit with the ultimate surprise. Harden and Adidas took to China this week to celebrate Harden’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is currently on his offseason trip through China showing support for one of his largest global fanbases. Getting into new activities like practicing his nunchuck skills, Harden is also promoting his latest Adidas Harden Vol. 9 sneakers and giving regional fans a first chance at grabbing their own pairs. […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden had had quite the offseason, which started with signing an $81.5 million deal with the Clippers and has now taken him to China for his annual adidas tour. And whether they were wearing their Rockets Harden jerseys or the latest installment of his shoe, fans turned out in the […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — When Norman Powell was traded in early July, James Harden and the LA Clippers found themselves with a significant hole at the shooting guard position. Losing an efficient 20-point-per-game three-level scorer and one of the league’s best shooters isn’t something that’s easily replaceable, especially for a team with limited assets trying […]

It’s hard to argue against Clippers’ James Harden’s case for being one of the greatest scorers the game has ever seen, but Harden will be the first to tell you he believes the statement himself. However, over the last two seasons, we’ve seen him mold into a top passer in the league with elite point […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Chris Paul was officially introduced as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday afternoon. His signing means he’ll be joining James Harden and Kawhi Leonard on the franchise he helped put on the map last decade. Some of the biggest question marks following his addition were about his relationship with […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to operate with the poise and precision of a franchise that understands how fleeting championship windows can be. Even after another bitter playoff exit, this time a Game 7 drubbing by the Denver Nuggets in the 2025 first round, LA wasted no time reshuffling the deck. But their commitment to […]

NBA fans continue to debate on who’s better between Dwyane Wade and James Harden. The former finally revealed his stance on the topic. Aside from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, fans look at Wade and Harden as two of the best shooting guards in NBA history. Many have different viewpoints, showing how the pair have […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had one of the best offseasons of any NBA team, but Bill Simmons has a James Harden-sized problem with the Clippers. Although the Clippers have been widely praised for their signings of Bradley Beal, Chris Paul and Brook Lopez, the acquisition of John Collins, and the re-signings of Nicolas Batum […]

Not long ago, the Brooklyn Nets appeared destined to win a title with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. However, injuries derailed a promising 2021 playoff run. Less than one year later, Harden forced his way out of Brooklyn and landed with the Philadelphia 76ers via trade. Irving recently revealed his reaction to the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have made some major upgrades to their team over the past few weeks. First, they were able to acquire John Collins in a three-team trade with the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat. Unfortunately for them, they had to trade away Norman Powell, but they may have just signed his replacement recently. […]

The 2025 NBA offseason was not about quantity for the Los Angeles Clippers; it was about precision. After another season ending in disappointment, the front office knew the window for contention with this core was rapidly narrowing. With Kawhi Leonard and James Harden all in their mid-30s, the Clippers had to be smarter, not splashier. […]

James Harden left the Philadelphia 76ers after the 2022-23 season in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. During his time in Philly, it appeared that he and Joel Embiid developed a strong bond, as the duo was often seen laughing and telling jokes while playing extremely well together. However, Embiid’s recent comments about the […]

Bradley Beal’s wife Kamiah Adams recently reposted what seemed to be a picture of an invitation to James Harden and Paije Speights’ wedding. The Los Angeles Clippers star and Speights have been in a relationship since early 2024, but no confirmation of an engagement or a wedding has yet been made official. However, on her […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are doubling down on their title window, re-signing James Harden during NBA Free Agency. He agreed to a two-year, $81.5 million contract, a deal that reflects both commitment and flexibility. It includes a base salary of $39.2 million for the 2025–26 season. Harden also holds a player option for 2026–27. If […]

Throughout NBA history, the third overall draft pick has produced a ton of elite players. And this year, the Philadelphia 76ers are hoping they got another, when they selected V.J. Edgecombe out of Baylor University. Although it remains to be seen whether the Sixers’ new rookie will be as great as advertised, it’s worth taking […]

After a rollercoaster 2024–25 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers doubled down on their veteran core, re-signing James Harden to a two-year, $81.5 million contract. The move, while unsurprising in terms of loyalty and continuity, invites scrutiny when viewed through the lens of performance, postseason success, and long-term roster construction. With 12 players currently under […]