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PHOENIX– Sunday’s game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers was mostly highlighted by two people: LeBron James and Dillon Brooks. The two were constantly jawing throughout the game, as they have been the last few years. However, Sunday’s game had some extra heat to it. For instance, Brooks swatted a ball at […]

PHOENIX– Three games of not playing Phoenix Suns basketball felt like an eternity for Devin Booker. After two weeks, Booker made his return for the Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Coincidentally, he injured his groin against Los Angeles the last time the two teams squared off. Even if the injury wasn’t too […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks came into Sunday trying to shake off a nasty loss against the Detroit Pistons two days before. It’s safe to say they were able to do that, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 120-117. It was a game where everyone pitched in, all the way down to the 10th man, in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are beginning to turn their season around and Anthony Davis has been playing well in recent action. However, Sunday’s injury report provided information that Mavs fans won’t be looking forward to finding out. Davis is listed on the NBA injury report with a left calf contusion and is questionable for Monday night’s […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to one of the best starts in NBA history, winning 24 of their first 25 games to start the 2025-26 regular season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a big reason for the Thunder’s strong start, but he’s also been the focal point of a lot […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without head coach Jordi Fernandez during Sunday’s home matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Fernandez will miss the game due to illness. Assistant Steve Hetzel will serve as head coach in his place. “He tested positive for the flu, but he has no fever. He feels good. I talked to him […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t get into details about Evan Mobley’s ill-timed calf injury before hosting the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena. Instead, he wanted to highlight the challenge this will present to the Cavs to “prepare early” for adversity that they could run into in the playoffs. “We’re going to get some […]

In running out to a 24-1 mark that tied the NBA record for the best start 25 games into a season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were not only beating opponents by 17 points per contest, but resting their starters through many of those the fourth quarters. Against the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinals of […]

The Atlanta Hawks have stayed afloat in the Eastern Conference with Trae Young missing time with an MCL injury, and players have had to step up in his absence. Zaccharie Risacher is one of those players, but the second-year player has struggled so far throughout the season. Through 23 games, Risacher is averaging 11.0 points […]

The Brooklyn Nets are attempting to develop an NBA-record five rookie first-round picks this season. Early in that process, Jordi Fernandez made it clear that rookie minutes will be earned, not given. That goes for not only Brooklyn’s late first-round picks, but also Egor Demin, the team’s starting point guard and first lottery selection in […]

Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder came up short against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, losing the NBA Cup semifinals, 111-109. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder fought back until the end, but came up short down the stretch. After the Thunder loss to the Spurs, Daigneault highlighted Wembanyama’s impact throughout the night, […]

LAS VEGAS — Victor Wembanyama could not have scripted his return for the San Antonio Spurs from a calf injury that sidelined him for nearly a month in a better way than coming back for the NBA Cup semifinals against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the Spurs going 9-3 in their 12 […]

For the first time since Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault will have his starting five at full strength ahead of facing the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals. In time for All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s first game since November 14, Isaiah Hartenstein is cleared to play […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams is eager to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. Still, he had some interesting words to say about the Golden State Warriors’ 73-9 record. Amid the Thunder’s near-perfect start, which has stretched to an impressive 24-1 record thus far, many […]

Michael Porter Jr. nearly led the Brooklyn Nets to their fourth win in five games on Friday. However, the forward’s heroic offensive effort wasn’t enough, as the Nets fell 119-111 to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in a game that featured 23 lead changes. Porter Jr. poured in 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the skidding, shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers on December 3, Donovan Mitchell went on a tangent. He was direct about the Cavs’ approach to the season and how there aren’t any excuses for their inconsistencies, referring to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic start after winning the NBA Finals. “OKC won […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on the precipice of a long, difficult plane ride home from the nation’s capital before NBA MVP candidate Donovan Mitchell came to the rescue again. “We found Donovan Mitchell, or Donovan Mitchell found us,” Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said postgame. “It was one of the best performances I’ve ever seen. […]

MIAMI – Though the Miami Heat are in the midst of a four-game losing streak, the team is using the rare in-season break to give itself a mental and physical reset before Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. With the Heat looking to get out of the skid, one player that will no doubt be […]

Not even a five-day break could slow down the momentum of the Detroit Pistons. Playing their first regular-season game since December 6, the Pistons finished the night with a 142-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks. It marks the team’s third straight victory, with a 20-5 record, and they remain in first place in the Eastern […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s recent skid of losing the last four games, stretching to five of the last six contests, the team is looking to get back to the early success it had. Though the Heat were disappointed with being eliminated in the NBA Cup quarterfinals by the Orlando Magic last Tuesday, on […]

After losing the NBA Cup final to the Milwaukee Bucks without Chet Holmgren last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are back in the semifinals to take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas. All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussed the Thunder’s hunter mentality as defending champions this season, which hasn’t faltered amid a […]

DALLAS — Early in the 2025-26 season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd surprised many by playing 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg at the point guard position. The results were far from ideal, as Flagg — who had primarily played forward previously — did not look especially comfortable at point guard. Flagg has […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson could be the top target of several NBA teams during next June’s draft. However, the projected No. 1 pick hit a speed bump early this season. After appearing in Kansas’ first two games, Peterson missed seven games due to a hamstring strain. However, the Freshman phenom returned from a month-long absence […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost in the NBA Cup quarterfinals to the Orlando Magic last Tuesday, 117-108, the team is now on a four-game losing streak, having dropped five of its previous six contests. With the Heat looking to improve its offense, there is a popular narrative going around on social media blaming […]

December 15 marks the date when most players who signed fresh contracts during the offseason become eligible to be traded. New York Knicks veterans Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, and Guerschon Yabusele will no longer have restrictions on their trade status. League sources tell ClutchPoints that the Knicks have had exploratory discussions with two Western Conference teams about […]

Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin knows what it’s like to be on top of the basketball world. He also understands how it feels to have injuries unjustly knock you off that apex when you least expect it. For those reasons, Griffin can relate to his former teammate, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, more than most […]

The Brooklyn Nets spent the offseason using their cap space to add to their league-leading chest of draft picks. Their strategy hasn’t changed as the trade deadline approaches. With an NBA-best $15.3 million in cap space remaining, the Nets are preparing to help more teams shed unwanted contracts in return for draft assets. “The Nets […]

De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle are the first San Antonio Spurs credited for the team’s play of late, including their success in the NBA Cup. After Dylan Harper and, perhaps, Luke Kornet and Harrison Barnes, even Julian Champagnie’s name may be one that comes up before Keldon Johnson. But a star teammate isn’t missing the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will not have Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill for Friday’s road matchup against the Washington Wizards, extending their absences and leaving the wine and gold without those two key players for the fifth straight game. Despite the team ruling them out, however, both have made progress this week. After Thursday’s practice, Merrill […]

It’s only a matter of time before New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plays for another team, and the Washington Wizards should use him to advance their rebuild. The Wizards are developing their young core as they lose enough games to make sure they keep their top-eight protected 2026 first-round draft pick, but this season […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Things could have looked a lot more dire if the Golden State Warriors weren’t able to hold down the fort without Stephen Curry. But instead of returning home from their three-game road trip, looking to their all-encompassing star coming off a quad contusion to save them from sinking, the vibe feels like […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers began their “reset” week with an uncomfortable film session, everybody, to a man, took accountability for their shortcomings. However, according to Darius Garland’s assessment of the study, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson targeted the top of the roster to set an example. “Everybody needs that. He started with his ‘best players’ […]

It is hard for Spencer Jones not to chuckle when he pauses to consider what his 10-year-old self would think of his life today. The 24-year-old is now a certified NBA starter, yet the concept of life in the league didn’t even cross his mind until late in his college career. There was no red carpet, […]

Just when the Memphis Grizzlies thought Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were ready to wrap up the Western Conference standings, Tuomas Iisalo’s squad found a lump of coal in their Christmas stocking. A season marked by constant reintegration and recalibration has hit another obstacle. Unfortunately, after less than a month in the rotations, Zach […]

After knocking out the Las Angeles Lakers, the San Antonio Spurs are two wins away from claiming the NBA Cup. It would prove quite the accomplishment given that the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder stand in their way, not to mention that the Spurs are vying to win the in-season tournament after having missed the […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Danny Wolf is turning heads with his performance after cracking the team’s rotation. The former Michigan star’s impact as a ball-handler and passer has already earned him a new nickname from some: Jewish Joker. Wolf isn’t the first unorthodox big man to draw early comparisons to Jokic. Golden State Warriors star Draymond […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams will never take winning for granted and reminded his teammates to do the same while reflecting back on the worse loss in his team’s franchise history. After a 138-89 win against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, extending the Thunder’s winning streak to 16, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While facing a 37-point deficit in the third quarter of a 138-89 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen committed a Flagrant-2 foul on Chet Holmgren. Allen fought through Holmgren’s screen with an elbow across the chest that sent Chet to the ground. Players from both teams had […]

Nolan Traore has been the forgotten Brooklyn Nets rookie early this season. While Egor Demin, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf have all played extended NBA minutes, Traore has spent his time in the G League with the Long Island Nets. However, Brooklyn recalled Traore ahead of Friday’s road matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. […]