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The Memphis Grizzlies have been hit by the injury bug this season, with many key players going down. They have seen injuries to many key players, including Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Marcus Smart. Smart was in trade rumors prior to the injury, and it’s possible he could be shipped ahead of the NBA Trade […]

If D’Angelo Russell is going to be this dude, the Los Angeles Lakers won’t necessarily need to seek outside reinforcements before the Feb. 8 trade deadline. In 36 minutes on Wednesday, a hyper-aggressive Russell poured in 29 points on 11-of-20 shooting (5-for-7 from 3), leading Los Angeles to an impressive 127-110 win over the Dallas […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang must have known deer season doesn’t end in Ohio until early February. If that were somehow the case, it would help explain what got into Niang in Cleveland’s dominant 135-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the team’s sixth victory in a row. In 27 minutes off the bench, a red-hot […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves faced off with the 4-36 Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, who were without their best player, Cade Cunningham. Despite this, the Pistons raced out to an unbelievable 40 first quarter points. The Timberwolves kept up offensively in a contest initially lacking defense, scoring 39 first quarter points of their own. The second quarter […]

With the February 8th trade deadline approaching, an extended cold stretch has plummeted the Brooklyn Nets to 10th-place in the Eastern Conference. Head coach Jacque Vaughn’s squad has lost 13 of its last 16 games, ranking 26th in offense and 21st in defense during that span. Brooklyn’s growing struggles have led many to believe general […]

Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks are a two-headed snake with Damian Lillard available against the Cleveland Cavaliers. For those who need a refresher, Lillard is one of the biggest offensive forces of nature in the NBA. In early 2023, Lillard droppped 71 points against the Houston Rockets. More than that, he’s […]

Jerod Mayo was officially introduced as the new head coach of the New England Patriots on Wednesday, becoming the 15th head coach in franchise history. He also made history in the process. Mayo is the first Black coach in the 65 years of the Patriots’ existence, an honor that he admittedly takes pride in. As […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a 5-2 homestand and are now preparing to battle the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. Following the Lakers game, the Mavs will play the Golden State Warriors before returning home. Luka Doncic’s availability for the road trip remains uncertain as he deals with an ankle injury, however. Head […]

As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Phoenix Suns and their aggressive new owner, Mat Ishbia, are evaluating all of the options that present themselves to the organization over the next few weeks. This includes trade scenarios revolving around Grayson Allen and Nassir Little, league sources told ClutchPoints. Allen, who was dealt to the Suns […]

Fans in the Crescent City can be forgiven for thinking that a trip to the city cures all ills for NBA All-Stars looking to return from an injury. Ja Morant made not one but two statements in the Big Easy starting with his season debut and ending with a bit of it-happened-again game-winning shot deja […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s latest matchup against Nikola Jokic was once again a massive success. The Philadelphia 76ers center played excellently and led his team to a win over one of the best teams in the league. The buckets he poured in came from every which way, including from long distance. Embiid dominated the Denver […]

The NBA Trade Market is starting to become a lot more active and the New Orleans Pelicans were quick to move on from one former draft lottery pick. Kira Lewis Jr. is headed to the Toronto Raptors as part of the Pascal Siakam trade in exchange for cash considerations in a move that is beneficial […]

On its surface, it seems that a marriage — or at least a short-term engagement — between Bill Belichick and Jerry Jones is on an NFL collision course. Jones has not reacted to the Dallas Cowboys’ stunning home loss in the Wild Card Round to the Green Bay Packers by firing Mike McCarthy yet, but […]

After two and a half seasons covering the New Orleans Pelicans under Willie Green, it’s hard to find any similarities between the third-year head coach and The Wire‘s Marlo Stanfield. However, the religiously grounded basketball boss does have one thing in common with the fictional Baltimore shot-caller. They’ve both had to deal with what “sounds […]

While Tre Jones welcomes the chance to start at point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, it doesn’t consume him. In fact, ask Jones if he sees this as an opportunity to solidify his role as the team’s starting PG and the answer isn’t any kind of a clarification. ClutchPoints would know. “Every game I […]

Larry Nance Jr. is not surprised the New Orleans Pelicans are coming back to the Smoothie King Center sporting three more wins in the standings. In fact, the Wyoming alum expected more out of this team and he’s not alone. So does head coach Willie Green but this Pelicans locker room is not getting worked […]

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly finalizing a Pascal Siakam trade to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team deal. The Dallas Mavericks were initially listed as a potential suitor for Siakam, but if no setbacks occur then he will be joining the Pacers soon. Dallas may still be active in trade talks, however. “The Mavericks continue […]

As the end of January approaches, the NBA is rapidly nearing two major events in its immediate future — the All-Star Game and the NBA trade deadline. While the former is predominantly a form of entertainment, the latter has very real consequences for teams that engage, as well as teams that don’t. For the New […]

The Houston Rockets are in desperate need of elevating their depth. When starters in Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, or Dillon Brooks are on the bench, the amount of production is cut nearly in half. With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching, taking advantage to reshape the back end should be the Rockets’ primary goal to support […]

Robert Kraft made his first head coach hiring in 24 years official on Wednesday when he introduced Jerod Mayo as the New England Patriots’ next head coach. But the hiring of Mayo brings some similarities to Bill Belichick for the Patriots owner. Kraft explained that he had a similar conviction to hiring Mayo as he […]

The latest matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets did not disappoint. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic were each brilliant in their own right but Embiid had the upper hand and pulled out the 126-121 win on the second night of a back-to-back. Embiid ended his 30-point-10-rebound streak but did so in style with […]

The Brooklyn Nets have fallen to 10th place in the Eastern Conference amid a 3-13 stretch over their last 16 games. With the Feb. 8. trade deadline approaching, the team is expected to field trade offers for sought-after veterans, namely Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale. The Cleveland Cavaliers have presented themselves as a suitor for […]

Former Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, but there’s still a way he can help his old team out. Ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 8th, the Celtics could opt to use the $6.2 million trade exception (TPE) generated from the Williams sign-and-trade. Although the Celtics […]

You never know what to expect when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Last season, we saw the likes of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook on the move. So far this season, it appears as if several different All-Star talents could be moved, with Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray being the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are searching for a solution behind Nic Claxton after emerging center Day’Ron Sharpe went down with a hyperextended knee. Head coach Jacque Vaughn has opted to roll with Dorian Finney-Smith as a small-ball five in the team’s two games following Sharpe’s injury. Without Sharpe, the coach’s traditional center options are minimum signing […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has changed the way the team plays basketball, and has allowed Kawhi Leonard as well as Paul George to be the best versions of themselves. Harden, however, has a very important decision to make with his contract this offseason. Following Kawhi Leonard’s extension last week, it’s widely expected that […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s case to be considered the best player in the NBA is as good as anyone’s. But the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is not one to openly make that case. In his eyes, it’s a title he has yet to earn. After playing a spectacular game against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets […]

As the Orlando Magic gear up to conclude their four-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, the team is still waiting on Franz Wagner and Gary Harris to return to the lineup. The Magic, currently holding a 22-18 record, have shown resilience throughout their road trip, managing a 1-2 score while reintegrating […]

After dominating the Chicago Bulls in their first game since returning from paris, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back in action Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks on ESPN. For the Cavs, the injury report remains mostly the same, with Darius Garland (jaw), Evan Mobley (knee) and Ty Jerome (ankle) still sidelined. But Isaiah Mobley (G […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-13) played the Denver Nuggets (28-14) in a highly anticipated showdown. The first matchup of the season between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic was a masterful game that the Sixers won by a score of 126-121. Let’s break down the latest chapter of the Embiid-Jokic story. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 41 […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Ivica Zubac has been an iron man throughout his NBA career, but the Los Angeles Clippers center is going to miss some significant time for the first time in his career. On Tuesday, the LA Clippers announced Ivica Zubac would miss at least the next four weeks with a right calf […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are headed home to Smoothie King Center for a four-game homestand with three West Coast wins in their pocket. Going 3-2 while playing back-to-back sets and fighting late-night travel logistics should be seen as a win. That is a victory, all things considered, but the way the losses are piling up […]

Much was made of the Brooklyn Nets’ lack of offensive firepower entering the 2023-24 season. Without a high-usage star, head coach Jacque Vaughn devised a clear offensive strategy: His team would take threes, and plenty of them. The plan worked initially. Through 19 games, Brooklyn ranked sixth in offense while posting the NBA’s second-best three-point […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Denver Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, meaning that statuses for players are less certain. The possibility that Joel Embiid, who recently missed three games due to swelling in his left knee, would miss his showdown against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic lingers over the nationally televised […]

Who is going to be on the move at the NBA trade deadline? This is the question not only fans of the NBA are asking, but various front offices around the league ahead of what could turn out to be one of the craziest trade deadlines in recent memory, including last year’s deadline that saw […]

MLB legend John Smoltz is a Hall-of-Fame pitcher who spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz also pitched for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, but is remembered for his time in Atlanta. Smoltz is currently set to compete in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando, […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers get their first look at the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic facing off always makes for must-see TV, though the bigger picture looms over two of the NBA’s best talents going head-to-head. The 76ers will see the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, […]

PHILADELPHIA — In the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Houston Rockets, Tyrese Maxey and Patrick Beverley provided critical complementary production on offense around Joel Embiid, who went off for 41 points. It’s the expectation for the former but not as much for the latter, who still has a knack for getting into the paint, hitting […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a thrilling 125-120 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. led the charge with 83 combined points. Dallas is looking to maintain their momentum heading into their upcoming west coast road trip, as the Mavericks will battle the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State […]