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Flip on a talking head television show or start playing an NBA-related podcast. It will not be long before the phrase ‘deepest team in the league’ is used when discussing the New Orleans Pelicans. The top-end talent is unproven but the supporting cast has already pushed an NBA Finals contender to six games. A big […]

In his nearly 20 years in the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers J.B. Bickerstaff has spent 40% of that stretch as a head coach. Other than his time in Cleveland, Bickerstaff has experience as an assistant with the Charlotte Bobcats, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. Overall, Bickerstaff has coached four full seasons as a head […]

In a mere formality, Victor Wembanyama is the NBA’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month. In 12 games through February, the generational talent averaged 21.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, a league-leading 3.92 blocks and 2.0 steals. More impressively, he did it all in less than 30 minutes per game, averaging 28.9 minutes per contest. […]

As soon as Joel Embiid went down with his knee injury, the NBA’s MVP race opened wide up for Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Over the last several weeks, these have been the only two players truly mentioned in the running for the MVP award. In fact, they were practically the only two players to […]

In today’s NBA, it is not uncommon for players to switch teams on a consistent basis. The Dallas Mavericks have done an impressive job of developing players, though. AJ Lawson is the most recent example, as he’s a player who has spent time in the Mavs organization over the past two years and recently saw […]

It was not too long ago that the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks found themselves as two championship contenders struggling to prove their worth. Ahead of the All-Star break, the Nuggets had lost three straight games, and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic was looking a little sluggish. For the Bucks, they lost eight out of 12 […]

The injuries just keep coming for Ben Simmons. After missing the Brooklyn Nets’ last three games due to leg soreness, the three-time All-Star was ruled out Monday vs. the Memphis Grizzlies due to a left lower back nerve impingement, the same injury that sidelined him for three months earlier this season. The update does not […]

The Brooklyn Nets took a chance on a proven commodity at the college level when they selected Jalen Wilson with the 51st pick in this year’s draft. Midway through the 2023-24 season, they like what they’ve seen from the rookie. Brooklyn elevated Wilson, a four-year player at Kansas and the unanimous 2023 Big-12 Player of […]

The Dallas Mavericks and former Los Angeles Lakers player Alex Fudge have reportedly agreed to a two-way contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Fudge spent the majority of the 2023-24 season in the G League. He did see four games of NBA action, though. The 20-year-old played his college ball at LSU and Florida. He […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, his agent, Rich Paul, and Drake are among the high-profile names who have recently invested in the PGA Tour, according to the New York Times. Earlier this year, the PGA Tour partnered with Strategic Sports Group (SSG) — a consortium of sports owners led by Fenway Sports Group (FSG). […]

The Philadelphia 76ers picked off yet another win without Joel Embiid by defeating the Dallas Mavericks. They played a strong game until the final few minutes, where they were holding onto their lead for dear life. But they did hold on and win their second straight game. Tyrese Maxey recorded 24 points on 8-15 shooting. […]

The Phoenix Suns are heavily reliant on starting center Jusuf Nurkic to win basketball games. Without him, the Suns may not have a legit shot to win their first-ever championship. Nurkic in the Suns’ 118-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday night set a franchise record with 31 rebounds to pair with 14 points. […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama put up 31 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, blocked 6 shots and dished out six assists in Sunday’s 117-105 win vs. the Indiana Pacers. It’s the latest in a string of performances in which the generational talent has put together incredible stat lines. It’s also not what his Hall of […]

Until this season comes to a close, every time the Cleveland Cavaliers face the New York Knicks, people will think back to last April. In a fairly one-sided series, the Cavs were the recipient of a gentleman’s sweep at the hands of the Knicks. Over the five-game stretch, Cleveland was outhustled, outmuscled, outworked, and forced […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves played host to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. A weekend matinee game pinned two of the top Western Conference teams against each other. Prior to Sunday, the Wolves had previously dominated the Clippers this season. With a chance to move to 3-0 in the season series, a win would have been […]

Inactive on the court since the start of 2024, Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is now out for the season with a left leg injury. Head coach Ime Udoka finally pulled the plug, and Eason will undergo surgery on his leg to remove a benign growth, an injury the head coach mentioned “he’d been dealing […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has never really been known as a shooter throughout his basketball career. In college, he shot just 29.4% from deep and although he’s gotten close, he’s never shot better than 40% from 3-point land in the NBA. However, by no means should a team leave him wide open from beyond […]

Battling for a spot in the playoffs has become much more intense since the creation of the NBA Play-In Tournament. The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to avoid the Play-In Tournament, securing a top-six seed in the playoffs. As are LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Luka Doncic, who are all in danger of facing win-or-go-home […]

The Boston Celtics remember the Golden State Warriors raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy on the TD Garden parquet. That’s just one reason why the C’s absolutely dominated on Sunday afternoon, destroying the Dubs 140-88. Although this game was heralded as a marquee matchup, it got out of hand fast. The Celtics took a 22-point lead […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in a huge road win sparked by Tyrese Maxey. A native of the Dallas area, Maxey played a strong game that was made worrisome by an injury scare. Fortunately, he was able to come back into the game and helped close out the win. In the third quarter, […]

The McCaffrey name is one of the most well-known names in the Denver area. Ed McCaffrey was a star wide receiver for the Broncos throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. While with the Broncos, Ed won two Super Bowls and firmly established himself as a fan favorite. Ed and his wife Lisa would go […]

With wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, the San Antonio Spurs have beaten the top two teams in the Western Conference over the last month-plus. “Yeah, for sure. I think we feel our improvements throughout the season,” Spurs guard Tre Jones answered when ClutchPoints asked if the two victories prove the worst […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-25) faced the Dallas Mavericks (34-27) in a Sunday matinee. The Sixers played one of their best games of the season without Joel Embiid, winning 120-116. Let’s break down a wild one between the Sixers and the Mavs. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 24 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 8-15 […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has witnessed a clutch player or two over his Hall of Fame career. His superstar rookie Victor Wembanyama may not yet have the moments to match some of the greats Popovich either has coached or gone against, but the generational prospect fits the mold. “He’s not afraid to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got themselves in the record books to start a dominant home win over the Indiana Pacers. Brandon Ingram led the way with 19 first-quarter points and no other Pelican missed a shot in the opening frame, equaling a franchise record with 48 points. The 90.9% (20-of-22) shooting success was the highest […]

Every milestone LeBron James reaches offers an opportunity to reflect on his sustained greatness in the face of unprecedented expectations. For LeBron — who became the first player in NBA history to surpass 40,000 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday — the entire ride has represented the […]

The big splash the Houston Rockets landed at the trade deadline in Steven Adams will eventually become a nice added piece to the growing young core. While Adams is out for the current season due to knee surgery, his fit on the roster for next season provides a much-needed depth on rebounding and defense. The […]

It was an electric night for the Miami Heat and especially star Jimmy Butler as he scored a season-high 37 points to get past the Utah Jazz Saturday as the team has won 10 of their last 13 games. This was a complete showcase for Butler as he put on display that he can excel […]

The Brooklyn Nets may not have admitted it, but their season was on the line entering this week’s pair of matchups with the Atlanta Hawks. A 2-8 stretch dropped them four games back of Atlanta for the final spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament ahead of the mini-series. Times were desperate, and interim head […]

In a heavyweight clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Jairzinho Rozenstruik secured a victory over Shamil Gaziev at UFC Vegas 87, not through a knockout punch or a submission hold, but via a referee stoppage between the fourth and fifth rounds. Gaziev seemingly quit in between rounds as he told referee […]

The Phoenix Suns need Bradley Beal to win their first-ever NBA championship in 2023-24. Beal, who is a three-time All-Star, needs to be on the court. The Suns’ star is averaging 18.2 points, which is third behind top-10 talents Kevin Durant (28.0) and Devin Booker (28.5). However, Beal has played more than 15 games fewer […]

The Miami Heat come into the Kaseya Center after being gone since Feb. 11 and get the win over the Utah Jazz, 126-120. This means the team as won 10 of their last 13 games. FINAL: Heat 126 – Jazz 120 Miami outlasts Utah in the fourth quarter and gets the bounce back win after […]

In a night of intense battles and emotional farewells, UFC Vegas 87 delivered a mix of triumph and heartache as two seasoned fighters, Jamie Pickett and Tyson Pedro, hung up their gloves following unanimous decision losses to Eryk Anders and Vitor Petrino, respectively. Jamie Pickett has announced his retirement following his loss. He retires with […]

No matter the opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers embrace the next-man-up mentality, with every player on the roster—including sharpshooting guard Sam Merrill—ready to play in the event one of their teammates is sidelined. “We’re trying to find the balance of making sure everybody is kind of comfortable and getting the stretches that they need,” Cavs head […]

Phoenix Suns reportedly have interest in recently-released Shake Milton, who had played with the Minnesota Timberwolves prior to a deal in which he was acquired and then released by Detroit. Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro is first to report and confirm the Suns’ interest in Milton. Milton, who averaged 4.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro, along with Kevin Love, will be out for Saturday’s contest against the Utah Jazz per a team spokesperson telling ClutchPoints, marking the fourth straight missed game for the guard. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before the Jazz matchup to provide an update on Herro’s progress and answers if he […]

In a stunning display of athleticism and precision, Vinicius Oliveira delivered a jaw-dropping flying knee knockout against Bernardo Sopaj in the third round of their bantamweight bout at UFC Vegas 87. The Brazilian fighter, Oliveira, showcased his striking prowess throughout the fight, culminating in a highlight-reel finish that left the MMA community buzzing. Vinicius Oliveira😳 […]

Ben Simmons will remain sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets’ third straight game Saturday vs. the Atlanta Hawks due to a left leg injury. The team initially listed Simmons as questionable before ruling him out due to left knee soreness. Brooklyn later clarified that it was a leg injury, not a knee. This marks the second […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams has emphasized all season the need to find a consistent rotation he can rely on. In the midst of a 110-100 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, the Pistons ran into the same issue with their bench rotation. Williams has been persistent in playing all bench lineups throughout […]