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Yuta Watanabe is a Japanese basketball star who signed with the Phoenix Suns this offseason. Watanabe is in his sixth NBA season and is reuniting with Kevin Durant, whom he played with for 26 games before the superstar’s trade to the Suns.  Now, Yuta Watanabe sat down with ClutchPoints to discuss his shooting slump that […]

The Miami Heat prepare for a four-game home stand that starts Monday night when they take on the Houston Rockets. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before the game to the media about the stretch of games inside the Kaseya Center and their upcoming opponent in the Rockets. When it comes to the schedule for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were up on the Sacramento Kings by 50 points with just 9:40 remaining in the game but did not pull their final starter until three minutes later. Naji Marshall replaced Trey Murphy III, so it was hardly a reprieve for Mike Brown’s Kings. Willie Green’s Pelicans were focused solely on their […]

The Boston Celtics are comfortable atop the Eastern Conference standings, but not complacent. Ahead of the February 8th trade deadline, there have been rumblings that the C’s might make a move. And even though they’re currently 28-7 with one of the best starting lineups in the league, some more depth in the frontcourt could help. […]

C.J. Mosley is not only captain of the New York Jets’ defense. He is its respected heart-and-soul leader. So when Mosley speaks, his teammates, especially the defensive players, listen. And Mosley made a passionate plea Monday for edge rusher Bryce Huff to re-sign with the Jets this offseason rather than leave in free agency. “Bryce […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Losing back-to-back games with less-than-ideal effort is not sitting well with Nick Nurse. The Philadelphia 76ers head coach was not happy with the way the team’s first home back-to-back went. A blowout loss to the New York Knicks and a lackluster defeat to the Utah Jazz are unacceptable for the Sixers — […]

There are new rules and criteria in place for end-of-season awards and accolades in the NBA this season. To qualify for this season’s MVP award, a player must appear in at least 65 games. Pretty much every player in the NBA MVP rankings has been available all season long, some missing just a game or […]

Garrett Wilson had another monster year with the New York Jets in the 2023 season. But that doesn’t mean he’s at all happy with how the season went for him and the team. “I hear that I had a good year but it’s the worst [season] of my life,” Wilson said Monday, less than 24 […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have announced that further advanced imaging on Moses Brown’s left wrist injury showed a non-displaced fracture of his scaphoid. Brown injured the wrist against the Phoenix Suns on New Year’s Day. Surgery is planned for Blazers big man later this week. Brown has appeared in nine games for the Blazers so […]

The Orlando Magic’s star player Paolo Banchero has etched his name in the NBA history books with a series of performances that outshine even the legendary feats of Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard during their tenures with the Magic. In his last six games, Banchero has been nothing short of phenomenal, averaging an impressive 32.2 […]

CAMDEN, NJ — The Philadelphia 76ers have numerous injuries to watch out for ahead of their next game. As the Sixers prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday at State Farm Arena, the statuses of Joel Embiid and numerous other players have yet to be determined. Nick Nurse said that Embiid did not practice […]

Phoenix Suns fell to 19-17, good for ninth place in the Western Conference. The Suns dropped their final game of a six-game home stretch. The Memphis Grizzlies came in and beat the Suns without Ja Morant, using a 35-18 fourth quarter to win 121-115. Phoenix finished the homestand 4-2 and is now 2-3 with stars […]

Over a week into 2024, it has become abundantly clear that the Oklahoma City Thunder are real championship contenders. Although they are one of the younger teams in the NBA, this Thunder roster is filled with high-IQ players who understand their roles on both ends of the court. It also helps to have a player […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have lost another rotation player for an extended period Sunday, with emerging center Day’Ron Sharpe suffering a knee injury during a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 22-year-old’s knee buckled while landing after contesting a layup. Sharpe was in clear pain and needed to be helped to the locker room. […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 on Sunday night at American Airlines Center. Kyrie Irving was phenomenal in the win, recording 35 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks. Luka Doncic also performed well in what was a thrilling affair. The Timberwolves, who hold the best record in the Western […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best guards in the NBA. Kyrie Irving and Doncic led Dallas’ offense in Sunday’s 115-108 victory over the Western Conference leading Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka also performed well on the defensive end, matching up against Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns in the post. Towns still finished with […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers coughed up another very winnable game against their crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers, and it came with a stunning move by head coach Tyronn Lue late in the game. With 2:47 remaining in a game and the Clippers trailing 98-95, Tyronn Lue pulled Kawhi Leonard from the contest. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Dallas Mavericks Sunday night with hopes of restarting a winning streak. A matchup headlined by star talent, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns squared off with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Ant and KAT combined for an impressive 60 points on the night, but it wasn’t enough. Doncic and Irving […]

LeBron James technically voiced support for embattled Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, though it was far from a full-throated endorsement. The Lakers (18-19) had lost four games in a row and 10 of 13 before their 106-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. LeBron had yet to publicly comment on […]

The snowy conditions in the New England Patriots’ 17-3 loss to the New York Jets didn’t go the way that Ezekiel Elliott dreamed it would go. Elliott, an eight-year veteran, had long hoped to play in a snow game, with his first coming on Sunday. But, now he’s hoping his first snow game was his […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had the ball feet from the basket with just 13 seconds left in the game. His team was down two to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He’d scored 24 points, including a runner in the paint that had just brought his team within a bucket. He passed. Upon getting the ball […]

The Denver Broncos’ 2023 season came to a disappointing end after suffering a loss to division rival Las Vegas Raiders, 27-14. The Broncos had the opportunity to end the season with a victory and a winning record. But with the loss, they finish their season at 8-9 and third in the AFC West. Denver’s season […]

Matthew Slater and Bill Belichick likely spent their last game with the New England Patriots on Sunday. As the end of an era likely nears its end in Foxborough, Slater gave some kind words about the Patriots’ coach. Slater expressed gratitude for Belichick, who drafted him in the fifth round in the 2008 NFL Draft. […]

The New England Patriots’ decision to make Mac Jones a healthy scratch and their emergency quarterback for Sunday’s loss to the New York Jets surprised some, but the quarterback wasn’t shocked by the decision. Jones told Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar that he “wasn’t surprised” by the Patriots’ decision to scratch him on Sunday, noting that he […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, who missed the last two games with a right hamstring strain, is available for Sunday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant was initially questionable and then ruled to be a game-time decision by coach Frank Vogel. He is averaging the fifth-most points (29.9) in the NBA this season. KD also […]

The New Year did not start particularly well for Allen Lazard. But Robert Saleh is confident better days are ahead in 2024 for the New York Jets wide receiver. Lazard’s difficult first season with the Jets ended with him inactive for New York’s 17-3 win against the New England Patriots in Week 18. It was […]

In what can be described as a considerable uplift for the Orlando Magic, Markelle Fultz, the team’s 25-year-old guard, is poised for a much-anticipated return in the forthcoming matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Fultz’s season has been marred by injuries, limiting his court presence to a mere five games, with his most recent play being […]

Don’t count on Bryce Huff giving the New York Jets any hometown discount when he hits NFL free agency this offseason. The stud edge rusher made that perfectly clear after he finished off his best season with 2.5 sacks in New York’s 17-3 win against the New England Patriots in Week 18. “I’m not giving […]

If Sunday’s game against the New York Jets was the final game of David Andrews’ career, that would certainly be news to the New England Patriots center. Andrews expressed a willingness to continue playing football following Sunday’s loss, which dropped the Patriots to 4-13 and ended their 2023 season. “I think I’ve still got some […]

Even though it was at the same time the Cleveland Browns were kicking off, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a hot matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Considering the Spurs were 5-29 heading into the tilt, the main attraction was between Cavs big man Jarrett Allen and San Antonio big man Victory Wembanyama. With Evan Mobley […]

The Brooklyn Nets solidified the back end of their roster Sunday, fully guaranteeing the contracts of Trendon Watford and Harry Giles. Jan. 7 is the last day NBA teams can cut players before their contracts become fully guaranteed. Watford has been productive in limited playing time after leaving the Portland Trail Blazers this summer to […]

The Golden State Warriors are back in action on Sunday night, facing the Toronto Raptos at Chase Center. The matchup marks the Dubs’ sixth of a pivotal seven-game homestand, one that’s been disappointing so far amid their 2-3 record and multiple injuries to key contributors. Help is on the way for Golden State, though. Draymond […]

Garrett Wilson left the New York Jets’ Week 18 game against the New England Patriots with an apparent head injury in the third quarter. The stud wide receiver was hit in the head by Patriots linebacker Jabrill Peppers on an incomplete pass thrown by Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian. Peppers hit Wilson with his chest well […]

Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension is over, but he’s still not quite ready to take the floor for the Golden State Warriors. The four-time champion will “need approximately a week” to ramp up for game action, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, extending his absence for at least two more games. The silver lining for Green as […]

Much like Dejounte Murray, Malcolm Brogdon could be an addition the New York Knicks decide to pursue ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Despite winning the 2016-17 Rookie of the Year award and the 2022-23 Sixth Man of the Year award, Brogdon has never received the acclaim he deserves. At 6’4”, he’s a pretty […]

If the Golden State Warriors make a major move at the 2024 trade deadline, there’s a chance Chris Paul has already played his last game in blue and gold. The future Hall-of-Fame point guard is expected to miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken left hand, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. That […]

Zach Wilson has taken his last snap with the New York Jets, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Wilson, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday, remains in concussion protocol and will miss his third straight game when the Jets close out the 2023 season in Foxborough against the New England Patriots in Week […]

With only five wins, coming up with the San Antonio Spurs’ best game of the season shouldn’t prove tough at all. And it may not be. However, it might not be one of their five victories either. In a 125-121 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last week, the Spurs — to borrow a phrase from […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are in a rut. Two straight home games resulted in dismal showings that ended in defeat. A lot has been going right for the Sixers this season but these last two games will recalibrate the team’s urgency levels. After getting smacked around by the New York Knicks, the Sixers came […]