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With 18 games left of the regular season, the Miami Heat have very little time remaining before the start of the postseason, but their seeding is far from solidified. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke to the media before Wednesday night’s crucial contest as they face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA Finals rematch. Ever […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker said in his appearance on JJ Redick’s The Old Man and the Three podcast that teammate and forward Kevin Durant was his favorite player growing up. “For me to be a really big fan first, you know I had a tweet from 2011, I said, ‘Kevin Durant’s my favorite player, […]

When looking at Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade’s play on paper, it’s easy to zero in on his three-point shooting prowess. It’s understandable why that’s the case, too. There aren’t many 6-foot-9 forwards that can fluidly play small forward, power forward, or center while stretching out opposing defenses to the perimeter. Speaking of the perimeter, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Mavs guard Dante Exum took some time for an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints before the game. Exum has performed well while on the court in 2023-24. In fact, he’s played a pivotal role at times. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have […]

With multiple players resting or injured heading into the second leg of a back-to-back, the Boston Celtics needed some extra help on Tuesday night versus the Utah Jazz. Guard Derrick White stepped up to the plate and delivered during Boston’s 123-107 win—and he even called his shot beforehand. Prior to Boston’s 51st win of the […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas feels he should be getting more Most Improved Player consideration amid a breakout campaign. After praising the third-year guard’s developing skillset following Brooklyn’s last win, interim head coach Kevin Ollie feels the same. “I definitely [think he should be in the running],” Ollie said. “Seeing his growth… What he did […]

The Houston Rockets bothered Victor Wembanyama into his worst offensive performance since… the last time the Spurs faced the Rockets. Exactly a week after losing to Houston in a game Wemby scored 10 while tweaking his right ankle, the generational prospect scored 13 points on Tuesday in a 103-101 loss. When the two met in […]

NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey made his return from a four-game absence in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-79 loss to the New York Knicks. Although the Sixers lost in blowout fashion, getting Maxey healthy again after suffering a concussion was a huge development. “I felt pretty good,” Maxey said of returning from his first-ever concussion. “I […]

The Phoenix Suns were able to compete against the Boston Celtics without their best player, Devin Booker. The two teams will have a rematch on Thursday at TD Garden, where the 27-year-old franchise player previously had a 70-point game. Booker is averaging the sixth-most points (27.5) in the league. He has also improved playmaking, averaging […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have looked lost at times without Kawhi Leonard this season, and that may really be put to test as they embark on a tough two-game road trip. Leonard left Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with thoracic spasms — otherwise known as back spasms. The six-time NBA All-Star left the […]

NEW YORK — In the Philadelphia 76ers’ third blowout loss to the New York Knicks this season, Tobias Harris hit a new low. It’s another low point for the veteran forward in a stretch of several weeks where it feels like he can hardly string together two decent games, let alone strong performances. In 26 […]

The LA Clippers came into Tuesday night’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves close to 100 percent healthy, but they’ll leave it with some injury concern regarding star Kawhi Leonard. Leonard, who came into the game with left groin soreness, left the game at the end of the first quarter and was ruled out at halftime […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (36-29) and New York Knicks (38-27) played each other again in Madison Square Garden. The Sixers got blown out of the water, losing 106-79. Let’s break down the Sixers and Knicks’ rematch. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 17 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 6-14 FG shooting Maxey made his return from a […]

The New York Knicks appear to be getting healthy at exactly the right time. We’ve heard positive updates from coach Tom Thibodeau about the health of Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle, but neither’s return will take place in the coming days. OG Anunoby, on the other hand, is listed as active for Tuesday’s game against […]

The Brooklyn Nets are nearing full strength as they attempt to make a play-in push with 17 games left in the season. After missing three games due to a right ankle sprain, Cam Johnson is expected to play Wednesday vs. the Orlando Magic. Johnson injured his ankle in the opening minutes of a March 5 […]

With 16 games remaining in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is 10 made 3-pointers away from tying Nick Van Exel’s franchise record of 183, set in 1994-95. (Kobe Bryant is second, with 80 in 2005-06.) Russell is having his most efficient season from beyond the arc. The nine-year veteran […]

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets faced an injury-depleted Toronto Raptors squad. Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Gary Trent Jr., Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl were all sidelined for the Canadian franchise due to injuries. While no matchup should ever be overlooked, the Nuggets seemed to come out of the gates sluggishly. Denver’s defense in the […]

The New England Patriots are keeping Josh Uche in Foxborough for the 2024 season, and it seems he’s helping the team out by doing so as they retain another standout player in NFL free agency. Uche and the Patriots have agreed to a one-year deal worth $3 million but that has a maximum value of […]

In looking to beat the Golden State Warriors for a second time in three days – this time with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup – the San Antonio Spurs failed to match the proud Warriors in a couple of key aspects in failing to get the win. “Consistency, as always. But, I think it’s also […]

The LA Clippers will be moving into their own arena next season, and Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers believes Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan should be there. Well, maybe not in person. Doc Rivers’ Bucks defeated James Harden and the Clippers on Sunday afternoon, a game in which Kawhi Leonard and Paul George […]

Sauce Gardner has a lot to say about his former New York Jets teammate Mecole Hardman. Not the least of which is that the wide receiver is “ungrateful” for what the Jets did for him this past season. Gardner appeared on The Pivot podcast, in part, to counter Hardman’s harsh criticism of the Jets on […]

As we inch closer to the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBA season, more and more discussion is going to be centered around the league’s new rules regarding the awards and accolades that will be given out. This season in particular is unique simply because there is a hard minimum number of games played requirement for […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said Gabe Vincent has been cleared for non-contact basketball activities. Ham provided the update at Lakers practice on Tuesday. Vincent played one game since October, on Dec. 20, then underwent knee surgery a few days later. The $33 million free agency signing — expected to be a key […]

In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday morning, a fire erupted in a quiet Fremont neighborhood, putting the mettle of the Ballville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) to the test. The BVFD, a stalwart of the Fremont firefighting community, arrived at the scene to find a house engulfed in flames. According to reports, the fire broke out […]

The Portland Trail Blazers faced a litmus test of sorts on Monday night, falling 121-99 to the Boston Celtics. The Blazers weren’t expected to win the game, but in a rebuilding year, it’s always an interesting experience to measure your progress against the elite teams in the NBA. On Monday, Portland did some nice things, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were outmatched by the elite Boston Celtics 121-99 on Monday night in a game that saw rookie point guard Scoot Henderson make his return to the starting lineup. Henderson, who was named the Blazers’ starting point guard by coach Chauncey Billups in mid-February, had a mixed performance against the best team […]

The only thing rougher than the San Antonio Spurs third quarter performance against the Golden State Warriors on Monday may have been an aspect of the post-game press conference. At one point after the 112-102 loss, Spurs Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich asked the room, “Anybody have any questions that might make some […]

ARLINGTON — The Dallas Jackals played their home opener against the San Diego Legion on Sunday. The Jackals, who joined Major League Rugby (MLR) as an expansion team in 2020, play their home games at Choctaw Stadium (Texas Rangers’ former home field) in Arlington. Although Dallas was ultimately defeated on Sunday by a final score […]

Grant Williams opened the 2023-24 season with the Dallas Mavericks before getting traded to the Charlotte Hornets in the PJ Washington deadline deal. Before the trade, Williams apparently learned that trash talking Mavs star Luka Doncic isn’t a great idea, at least according to a story from Mavericks assistant general manager Michael Finley. “One day […]

The Detroit Pistons finished Monday night victorious after defeating the Charlotte Hornets 114-97. Their blowout win marked their 11th win of the season and their first series sweep by finishing 3-0 against Charlotte. Point guard Cade Cunningham and center Jalen Duren led Detroit with standout performances on both ends of the floor. Cunningham controlled the […]

Day 1 of the NFL’s legal tampering period in free agency is in the books, and the New England Patriots made a few noteworthy moves. Most of the Patriots’ deals on Monday came on the offensive of the ball, coming to terms on deals with offensive lineman Michael Onwenu, quarterback Jacoby Brissett and running back […]

When you think of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, what words come to mind when you think of how to best describe who he is as a player? Offensive savant? Passing genius? How about defensive mastermind? Some may doubt Jokic’s defensive abilities. Frankly, the notion that Jokic is not a good defensive player is something […]

The Phoenix Suns’ Big 3 showed out in their 117-111 win over the Cavs Monday night. The Suns’ Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal shined by combining for  88 points, 19 rebounds and 17 assists in the game where Cleveland was without Donovan Mitchell. Durant hit three straight threes to close the win. Booker, […]

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers only allowed 73 points to the New York Knicks in their most recent win at Madison Square Garden. They may have only scored 79 themselves, but their defense was great enough to secure a win. The Sixers were able to slow down Jalen Brunson enough to claim victory. Brunson […]

Kevin Durant lit up the Cleveland Cavaliers’ defense Monday night. The 35-year-old Phoenix Suns forward had five 3-pointers in the 117-110 victory, including three straight to help win the game. Durant’s final possession stifled the Cavs’ best player on the floor, Darius Garland, from making a layup to seal the deal. “I’m surprised they helped […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff said before Monday’s game that he had no doubt his team would take the challenge of the star-studded Phoenix Suns coming off a lackluster showing just one night before against the Brooklyn Nets. And Darius Garland and the Cavs did more than challenge, as they gave their very best […]

Cam Thomas has made the most of his first real NBA opportunity this season. After spending two years on the bench, he’s become a focal point of the Brooklyn Nets’ offense, averaging a team-high 21.3 points per game on 44/37/83 shooting splits. Thomas’ scoring average has jumped 10.7 points from last season- the highest of […]

The Chicago Bulls came back to their home court on Monday riding some momentum as they had just won three of four on their tricky road trip out West. Things did not go well for the Bulls in Chicago, however. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks were in town, and they wasted no time getting […]

The Denver Nuggets are the defending NBA champs. Typically when a professional sports team wins a championship in the United States, the team gets an invite to the White House. However, the Nuggets will not be making the trip to D.C. for a White House visit this year. Denver was said to be skipping the […]