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The Charlotte Hornets will host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday at Spectrum Center. Jusuf Nurkic and Dalton Knecht are both questionable for Charlotte after joining the team in separate trades from the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s everything we know about Nurkic and Knecht’s playing statuses vs. the Spurs. *Watch NBA games […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers decided not to trade Guerschon Yabusele at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Teams were interested in Yabusele, a forward who can shoot, dribble and pass while also moonlighting as a center in smaller lineups. Darl Morey decided to keep the versatile forward for the rest of the season. The […]

The Detroit Pistons are optimistic after their activity at the NBA trade deadline. President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon spoke to the media about the acquisition of Dennis Schroder and Lindy Waters III at the NBA trade deadline. The Pistons scooped up the two veteran guards as a part of the Jimmy Butler deal to […]

There is really no way to describe what happened at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. A total of 10 different players with at least one championship were traded, and nine different All-Stars now find themselves on new teams, headlined by Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. On top of all the trades, no storyline was greater […]

The Detroit Pistons will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. Cade Cunningham is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury and playing status vs. the 76ers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Cade Cunningham […]

Quentin Grimes is on the move again. At this point in his NBA career, the Philadelphia 76ers’ new wing is perhaps more accustomed to moving places than he is to staying put. Although he’s joining another new team at the trade deadline, familiarity with some of the new faces should make his transition easier. Grimes […]

Former first-overall pick Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets are actively negotiating a buyout, league sources told ClutchPoints. This report was confirmed by Shams Charania of ESPN on Friday morning. Simmons, 28, is in the final year of his contract and making $40.3 million. Once he reaches an agreement with the Nets and clears waivers, […]

Ben Simmons has played his last game for the Brooklyn Nets. The team officially ruled the three-time All-Star out for Friday’s matchup with the Miami Heat. League sources told ClutchPoints that the Nets and Simmons are finalizing a buyout, allowing him to join a playoff contender as he attempts to earn a new contract. The […]

LOS ANGELES – Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, JJ Redick was unable to comment on the team’s trade for Mark Williams as it had not yet been made official by the NBA. But the trade became official before the game ended, paving the way for JJ […]

BOSTON — Prior to a 2024 NBA Finals rematch on Thursday night, the Boston Celtics had defeated the Dallas Mavericks in nine of their last 10 meetings in the regular season and postseason. However, the shorthanded Mavs came out firing and upset the C’s, 127-120, drawing a smattering of boos at TD Garden. None of […]

Newly added De’Aaron Fox may already rank as a San Antonio Spurs leader. But he’s making it clear that he’s under no delusion. Victor Wembanyama sets the tone for the Silver and Black. In the Spurs 126-125 victory vs. the Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio took possession with 8.2 seconds left after Trae Young had just […]

Throughout the 2024-25 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have embraced a “strength in numbers” approach, a strategy shaped mainly by head coach Kenny Atkinson. He firmly believes that team depth is crucial, aiming to keep his starters’ minutes around 30 per game. To achieve this, the Cavs have consistently utilized 10 to 11 players each night, […]

LOS ANGELES – The big question on fans’ minds following the Los Angeles Lakers’ bombshell trade for Luka Doncic, is when Doncic will make his debut on the court. He’s been dealing with a calf injury that’s kept him sidelined since Christmas Day. But his return to the court, and in the Lakers’ purple and […]

As Anthony Edwards continues to make his mark in Minnesota Timberwolves history, it’s clear his place among the franchise’s all-time greats is firmly secured. On Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls, Edwards tied Kevin Garnett for the second-most 30+ point games in team history. It comes after Edwards made history on January 25th, becoming the Timberwolves’ […]

BOSTON — The 2025 NBA trade deadline featured several staggering trades that shocked the NBA world. However, none of those moves came from the reigning champion, the Boston Celtics. With the deadline now passed, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens explained why the C’s stood pat and decided to double down on their core. […]

The WNBA free agency has had its moments, as the Satou Sabally sweepstakes were on between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty. Although the latter team had her sister, Nyara, on the team, the older sister eventually chose Phoenix. After Sabally planned a shocking Dallas Wings departure, the franchise “cored” her, giving Sabally […]

Even with trade speculation in the last 24-48 hours, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant still has jokes for Kendrick Perkins. While the latter took to ESPN and shared his thoughts about who was the real leader during Durant’s early years, he didn’t appreciate those comments. Durant quickly responded on X (formerly Twitter) by saying “I […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline ended up being one of the craziest periods we’ve ever seen in league history. Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and De’Aaron Fox are the key headliners of trades that were made, but there were even major discussions about Kevin Durant possibly being traded as well. All the dust has […]

The tight-knit Memphis Grizzlies stood relatively pat through the NBA Trade Deadline. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia are gone, but the core of the squad remains intact. There was no wavering from the plan by GM Zach Kleiman’s front office. The Grizzlies ignored Scotty Pippen Jr.’s shooting slump and stuck with the status quo. GG […]

The most electrifying deadline in NBA history has come and gone. Although the Philadelphia 76ers’ fireworks paled in comparison to the explosive deals involving stars like Luka Doncic, Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox, they made a few moves to address some needs. The 76ers remain on the outskirts of the playoff picture but want to […]

It didn’t take long for De’Aaron Fox to praise new San Antonio Spurs teammate Victor Wembanyama. An admirer from a distance for much of the last season and a half, the former Sacramento King played his first game with Wemby in a 126-125 victory vs. the Atlanta Hawks. “He’s special,” Fox said of the Spurs […]

One key reason the Cleveland Cavaliers struggled recently against the Boston Celtics was Dean Wade’s absence. Wade is sidelined with a persistent knee injury. Wade’s impact on the court is undeniable; when he plays, the Cavs outscore their opponents by an impressive 7.2 points per 100 possessions. In contrast, that number drops drastically to just […]

The Los Angeles Clippers completed not one, but two trades ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline at 3PM EST. After trading Terance Mann and Bones Hyland to the Hawks for Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Clippers also traded Kevin Porter Jr. to the Milwaukee Bucks for MarJon Beauchamp. The Clippers finish the deadline with two trades done, […]

With the NBA trade deadline in the rearview, teams will shift their focus toward the buyout market. Former first-overall pick Ben Simmons could be one of the top players available. Rival teams in both conferences are closely monitoring the three-time All-Star and expect him to be bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, league sources told […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still balancing out the offense going into the 2025 NBA All-Star break. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane’s chemistry with rookie big man Zach Edey is just part of the equation. Injury streaks and off-aim shots have been an issue for long stretches of the season. Taylor Jenkins has […]

The Charlotte Hornets acquired center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick from the Phoenix Suns for Cody Martin, Vasa Micic and a 2026 second-round pick, per Shams Charania. The Hornets have been active at the deadline, moving Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers the day before. The Hornets now have a starting-caliber center […]

Jaylen Clark is starting to make his presence felt. After working his way back from an Achilles injury, the Timberwolves rookie got his most meaningful minutes of the season in Minnesota’s 127-108 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.  Clark played 21 minutes and posted a +7 box score, but that didn’t tell the full […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had been one of the quieter teams as the NBA’s trade deadline approached. But the team decided to make a move involving recently-signed Terance Mann and Bogdan Bogdanovic of the Atlanta Hawks. The Clippers have traded Terance Mann and Bones Hyland to the Hawks in exchange for Bogdan Bogdanovic, a source […]

PHILADELPHIA — The 2024-25 season will not be one to remember fondly for the Philadelphia 76ers or Paul George. Their first campaign together has been a massive disappointment, with George suffering injuries and posting poor performances too frequently while the team sputters out to a losing record. George knows he and his new team have […]

The trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks involving Caleb Martin has been amended to address Martin’s hip injury. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Sixers are sending a 2030 second-round pick to the Mavs along with Martin. The deal was officially announced but reworked after issues arose with Martin’s right hip sprain, […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is just a week away, and many folks are preparing for what will surely be an eventful weekend in San Francisco, California. On Thursday morning, the league officially unveiled the jerseys and court for the 74th annual All-Star Game. This season will bring a new format to the All-Star game […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves came out on top against the Chicago Bulls with a dominant fourth quarter, pulling away for a 127-108 win at the Target Center. The victory snapped their two-game losing streak and proved they could finish strong when needed. But if you’ve been watching closely, it’s clear they are not far […]

On the day of the NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards have agreed to a deal that swaps point guards and draft picks. The Sixers are continuing to stock up on draft capital after shedding a few picks to salary dump KJ Martin. The full trade, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, […]

Jordi Fernandez has stepped down as head coach of the Canadian men’s basketball team. Canada Basketball released a statement announcing the news on Thursday. Fernandez’s decision comes as he attempts to balance time with his family and his responsibilities with the Brooklyn Nets. “With careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to step away […]

Has there ever been a trade deadline quite like this one in the NBA? Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and De’Aaron Fox are among the list of eight different All-Star talents on the move so far. A total of five players with championship experience find themselves on new teams as well. There was even […]

Drake Maye had a relatively strong rookie season, but the New England Patriots quarterback recognized that he still has a ways to go before reaching the next level. In an appearance on The Athletic’s Scoop City, Maye shared that he’s hoping to grow as a leader this offseason. “Non-tangible things on the field [that I […]

The Washington Wizards were a young team coming into the season, but now they truly embody the “Wiz Kids” nickname. Hours after landing 20-year-old guard AJ Johnson in the Kyle Kuzma deal, they got fellow 20-year-old guard Sidy Cissoko in the Jonas Valanciunas trade. UPDATE: The Wizards waived Sissoko on Thursday, which opens a roster spot. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most active teams in the days leading up to the NBA trade deadline. On Thursday, the Lakers made their third trade of the season, acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, the Lakers’ 2031 first-round pick, and a […]

PHILADELPHIA — Paul George made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup in their 108-101 loss to the Miami Heat. George injured a tendon in his left hand when his pinky got jammed in a previous game, leaving the veteran star with yet another injury in a season full of them for him and his […]