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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers nabbed their second consecutive win against one of the better teams in the NBA following their 120-106 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the talk of the night was Bam Adebayo’s 83-point masterclass during the Miami Heat’s win against the Washington Wizards. Lakers head coach JJ Redick had […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks were up against another team that has struggled this season, the Dallas Mavericks, as they looked to extend their winning streak to seven games. They were able to do so, walking away with the 124-112 win, but it wasn’t as easy as many thought it would be, and it wouldn’t […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was amidst a monster stretch heading into Tuesday night, not many people expected the type of performance the 28-year-old had against the Washington Wizards. Heat star Bam Adebayo scored an unbelievable 83 points, which now ranks as the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, a feat he […]

LOS ANGELES – Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves hit three consecutive games that LeBron James has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup due to injury. James has been dealing with a couple of ailments, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn’t really surprised that the Lakers star has needed some time off […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo amidst a dominant stretch in an effort to lead his team out of the play-in tournament, his name has always been mentioned as one of the NBA’s premier defenders. Though Adebayo has been reaching Heat milestones, the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) is the one honor […]

Michael Porter Jr. broke his podcast hiatus last week. When asked about the No. 1 rule change he would like to see the NBA make, the Brooklyn Nets forward pointed to the league’s tanking epidemic. “They gotta do something about this tanking situation. I don’t like how teams are deliberately trying to tank to get […]

Until Sunday afternoon, Evan Mobley had only played a handful of possessions as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lone big man with James Harden running the show. But since Jarrett Allen’s been out of action for the last two games due to knee tendinitis, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson has gotten a closer look at the Harden-Mobley […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star center Kel’el Ware out for Tuesday’s contest against the Washington Wizards, there is no doubt that fans are holding their breath in wondering the severity of his injury. As the Heat enter a crucial week to fortify their standings in the Eastern Conference, the team needs as much as […]

After the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons in a statement win on Sunday, the team now prepares to extend its five-game winning streak against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. While the Heat’s Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins continue to be out, Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware are now on the injury report, which […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to build off its statement win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night, one star on the team that has been finding a major groove is Tyler Herro. As the Heat enter a crucial week ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Herro’s impact has been huge, […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat’s statement win over the Detroit Pistons, the team is now on a five-game winning streak that has been led by captain Bam Adebayo. With the Heat star in Adebayo continuing to reach milestones, like eclisping 10,000 career points, his usage has also been a one that is meticilous by […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently on a six-game winning streak and are over .500 for the first time since December. They’ve gotten hot at the right time as there’s just over a month left in the season, and there is still a chance for them to make up ground in the Eastern Conference standings. Things […]

It’s difficult to assess just how quickly Victor Wembanyama is improving. While he’s previously provided the basketball world with capabilities they hadn’t seen, the San Antonio Spurs generational talent is now seemingly reaching new heights nightly. As he continues to come into his own, the 22-year-old appears to be doing so at a lightning quick […]

With playmaking guard Dejounte Murray sidelined for most of the season recovering from an Achilles injury and role players cycling in and out of the lineup, establishing a clear offensive chain of command has been almost impossible. Fortunately, the now fully healthy New Orleans Pelicans are making progress playing without pressure to close out the […]

The NBA’s tank race is heating up. While many tanking teams are doing all they can to ensure losses, the Brooklyn Nets rattled off back-to-back wins over the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies. Following a 10-game losing streak, the Nets stunned the Pistons with a 23-point comeback in Detroit on Saturday. Jordi Fernandez rode a […]

Just about the only good thing to come of the Golden State Warriors’ 119-116 loss to the tanking Utah Jazz was the fact that Seth Curry was able to play in his first game back since early December. Curry, the younger, sharpshooting brother of Dubs’ star Stephen Curry, returned after missing the past 40 games due to […]

For a player who keeps his personal life pretty private, Nikola Jokic offered a rare glimpse into his thoughts on his future with the Denver Nuggets. During a recent appearance on the Serbian podcast X’s and O’s, Denver’s superstar spoke candidly about his deep love for the city that drafted him. He also dispelled any […]

After 13 grueling months rehabilitating a ruptured right Achilles tendon, Dejounte Murray’s return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup has provided an unmistakable spark. The All-Star has injected new life into a locker room that had been searching for an identity throughout the season. James Borrego and Zion Williamson are two of many within the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had to wait almost 300 days to play in an NBA game after rupturing his Achilles in May. So, it’s safe to say he’s enjoying life on the court, especially since the C’s have gone 2-0 since his remarkable return. On Sunday afternoon, Tatum and company earned a 109-98 win […]

Egor Demin’s rookie campaign is over. The Brooklyn Nets announced the No. 8 pick will miss the remainder of the season due to increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Demin missed most of the offseason due to a plantar fascia tear. The BYU product missed Brooklyn’s last four games amid increased left foot soreness. […]

It hasn’t been the cleanest season for Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. The decline has set in for the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer as the Warriors’ season has see-sawed above and below .500, with injuries to Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler derailing their championship aspirations. You can see it in his diminished effect […]

PHOENIX– Inside the chaotic nature of the NBA season lies a Duke basketball familial undertone. The program consistently has players referring to it as a ‘brotherhood,’ and no one feels that quite like Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach. Duke has a high level of success, consistency, and a legitimate championship expectation every year, and one […]

Update: LeBron James has been upgraded to questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Marc Stein. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been without LeBron James for the past two games after the 23-year veteran took a hard fall during the team’s loss to the Denver Nuggets […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Neither Donovan Mitchell nor Evan Mobley is listed on the injury report for the second half of a back-to-back. The Cavs have a laundry list of names before the tilt, including Jarrett Allen, Max Strus, and more. The Sixers will be without Tyrese Maxey, […]

All season, the NBA’s MVP race has seemed to already be decided between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Sure, these are two of the premier stars in our game, but have either of the two recent MVPs exceeded expectations and put their team in an unexpected position to contend for a championship like Victor Wembanyama […]

Almost nobody in any professional sport has returned from an Achilles injury and maintained the same level of talent. Kevin Durant is one of the only exceptions, as he looks exactly the same, if not better, than before his injury. What Jayson Tatum has done for the Boston Celtics in his first two games since […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are jockeying for position in a tightly contested NBA tank race. They unveiled a lengthy injury report for Monday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke and Taj Gibson. Meanwhile, Cedric Coward, Ty Jerome, Scottie Pippen Jr. and Taylor […]

Michael Porter Jr. is getting the night off during a critical tank matchup following the Brooklyn Nets’ upset win over the Detroit Pistons. Porter was ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies for rest. The rest night comes after the Nets lost ground in a tightly-contested tank race following Saturday’s 23-point second-half comeback […]

PHOENIX– Rasheer Fleming continues to develop before everyone’s eyes, and Devin Booker’s, after a career-high 16 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 111-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. A week prior, Fleming was enjoying being the Suns’ primary defender on guys like Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Now, the defense is catching up with […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat approaching a crucial week ahead of them, as the goal is to avoid the play-in tournament, the huge win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, 121-110, featured one of many impactful storylines. In the team’s win over the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, Heat captain Bam Adebayo earned a scoring milestone […]

The Brooklyn Nets could be without one of their top contributors for an extended period. Egor Demin was ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies due to left plantar fascia injury management. The game will mark the rookie guard’s fifth consecutive absence. Demin missed most of the offseason due to his plantar fascia […]

PHOENIX– Grayson Allen was unexpectedly hit with a knee injury before the Phoenix Suns clash against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Throughout the entire season, Allen has battled his share of lower-body injuries. He dealt with a right groin injury at the beginning of the year, but has battled right knee issues. His injury might […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to improve as the team heads into the home stretch of the regular season, the upcoming week is going to be crucial in fortifying their spot as they attempt a playoff push. Though the Heat are dealing with injuries to key players such as Norman Powell and Andrew […]

LOS ANGELES – Perhaps the most impressive thing about the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win against the New York Knicks on Sunday was the defense. The Knicks came into the game third in the NBA in offensive rating at 119.5. They’ve been scoring 117.2 points per game, good enough for ninth in the league. But […]

After the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference clash, Jayson Tatum received his props from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden for being back on the floor after returning from a torn Achilles and making a huge impact on the game right away. “He looks good,” Mitchell said in his postgame interview […]

LOS ANGELES – One of the prevailing storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers this season is the need for more consistent play out of Deandre Ayton. With the final stretch of the regular season approaching, the Ayton experiment has been a mixed bag for the Lakers. There have been games when Ayton has looked like […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat coming off a big win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, the team is preparing for four more games at home entering Sunday night against the Detroit Pistons. As the Heat look to build off the gratifying win over the Hornets, the team will likely have to do it […]

The emotions that spilled out of Victor Wembanyama following the San Antonio Spurs’ 25-point comeback to beat the Los Angeles Clippers continued postgame. Given that the generational talent often cites the importance of progress, ClutchPoints asked Wemby how such a massive victory fits into the bigger picture of what the Spurs have accomplished and continue […]

The Atlanta Hawks have seen different iterations of their team come and go this season, but this group they currently have is the one to get used to down the stretch. With a mix of veterans and young players, the Hawks have the perfect ingredients to make a playoff push, and they’ve been doing so, […]