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After the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the skidding, shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers on December 3, Donovan Mitchell went on a tangent. He was direct about the Cavs’ approach to the season and how there aren’t any excuses for their inconsistencies, referring to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic start after winning the NBA Finals. “OKC won […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on the precipice of a long, difficult plane ride home from the nation’s capital before NBA MVP candidate Donovan Mitchell came to the rescue again. “We found Donovan Mitchell, or Donovan Mitchell found us,” Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said postgame. “It was one of the best performances I’ve ever seen. […]

MIAMI – Though the Miami Heat are in the midst of a four-game losing streak, the team is using the rare in-season break to give itself a mental and physical reset before Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. With the Heat looking to get out of the skid, one player that will no doubt be […]

Not even a five-day break could slow down the momentum of the Detroit Pistons. Playing their first regular-season game since December 6, the Pistons finished the night with a 142-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks. It marks the team’s third straight victory, with a 20-5 record, and they remain in first place in the Eastern […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s recent skid of losing the last four games, stretching to five of the last six contests, the team is looking to get back to the early success it had. Though the Heat were disappointed with being eliminated in the NBA Cup quarterfinals by the Orlando Magic last Tuesday, on […]

After losing the NBA Cup final to the Milwaukee Bucks without Chet Holmgren last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are back in the semifinals to take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas. All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussed the Thunder’s hunter mentality as defending champions this season, which hasn’t faltered amid a […]

DALLAS — Early in the 2025-26 season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd surprised many by playing 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg at the point guard position. The results were far from ideal, as Flagg — who had primarily played forward previously — did not look especially comfortable at point guard. Flagg has […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson could be the top target of several NBA teams during next June’s draft. However, the projected No. 1 pick hit a speed bump early this season. After appearing in Kansas’ first two games, Peterson missed seven games due to a hamstring strain. However, the Freshman phenom returned from a month-long absence […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost in the NBA Cup quarterfinals to the Orlando Magic last Tuesday, 117-108, the team is now on a four-game losing streak, having dropped five of its previous six contests. With the Heat looking to improve its offense, there is a popular narrative going around on social media blaming […]

December 15 marks the date when most players who signed fresh contracts during the offseason become eligible to be traded. New York Knicks veterans Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, and Guerschon Yabusele will no longer have restrictions on their trade status. League sources tell ClutchPoints that the Knicks have had exploratory discussions with two Western Conference teams about […]

Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin knows what it’s like to be on top of the basketball world. He also understands how it feels to have injuries unjustly knock you off that apex when you least expect it. For those reasons, Griffin can relate to his former teammate, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, more than most […]

The Brooklyn Nets spent the offseason using their cap space to add to their league-leading chest of draft picks. Their strategy hasn’t changed as the trade deadline approaches. With an NBA-best $15.3 million in cap space remaining, the Nets are preparing to help more teams shed unwanted contracts in return for draft assets. “The Nets […]

De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle are the first San Antonio Spurs credited for the team’s play of late, including their success in the NBA Cup. After Dylan Harper and, perhaps, Luke Kornet and Harrison Barnes, even Julian Champagnie’s name may be one that comes up before Keldon Johnson. But a star teammate isn’t missing the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will not have Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill for Friday’s road matchup against the Washington Wizards, extending their absences and leaving the wine and gold without those two key players for the fifth straight game. Despite the team ruling them out, however, both have made progress this week. After Thursday’s practice, Merrill […]

It’s only a matter of time before New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plays for another team, and the Washington Wizards should use him to advance their rebuild. The Wizards are developing their young core as they lose enough games to make sure they keep their top-eight protected 2026 first-round draft pick, but this season […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Things could have looked a lot more dire if the Golden State Warriors weren’t able to hold down the fort without Stephen Curry. But instead of returning home from their three-game road trip, looking to their all-encompassing star coming off a quad contusion to save them from sinking, the vibe feels like […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers began their “reset” week with an uncomfortable film session, everybody, to a man, took accountability for their shortcomings. However, according to Darius Garland’s assessment of the study, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson targeted the top of the roster to set an example. “Everybody needs that. He started with his ‘best players’ […]

It is hard for Spencer Jones not to chuckle when he pauses to consider what his 10-year-old self would think of his life today. The 24-year-old is now a certified NBA starter, yet the concept of life in the league didn’t even cross his mind until late in his college career. There was no red carpet, […]

Just when the Memphis Grizzlies thought Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were ready to wrap up the Western Conference standings, Tuomas Iisalo’s squad found a lump of coal in their Christmas stocking. A season marked by constant reintegration and recalibration has hit another obstacle. Unfortunately, after less than a month in the rotations, Zach […]

After knocking out the Las Angeles Lakers, the San Antonio Spurs are two wins away from claiming the NBA Cup. It would prove quite the accomplishment given that the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder stand in their way, not to mention that the Spurs are vying to win the in-season tournament after having missed the […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Danny Wolf is turning heads with his performance after cracking the team’s rotation. The former Michigan star’s impact as a ball-handler and passer has already earned him a new nickname from some: Jewish Joker. Wolf isn’t the first unorthodox big man to draw early comparisons to Jokic. Golden State Warriors star Draymond […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams will never take winning for granted and reminded his teammates to do the same while reflecting back on the worse loss in his team’s franchise history. After a 138-89 win against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, extending the Thunder’s winning streak to 16, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While facing a 37-point deficit in the third quarter of a 138-89 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen committed a Flagrant-2 foul on Chet Holmgren. Allen fought through Holmgren’s screen with an elbow across the chest that sent Chet to the ground. Players from both teams had […]

Nolan Traore has been the forgotten Brooklyn Nets rookie early this season. While Egor Demin, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf have all played extended NBA minutes, Traore has spent his time in the G League with the Long Island Nets. However, Brooklyn recalled Traore ahead of Friday’s road matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Everything about the Jonathan Kuminga situation is complicated. And layered. And difficult. We’re at a moment in the saga, a tumultuous and turbulent five-year saga, that feels ever-so familiar to the other contentious moments that have taken both sides for a rollercoaster. Trade rumors swirling. Kuminga on the outside of the rotation, […]

Move over, Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanayama. Make some room for Stephon Castle. The reigning Rookie of the Year joined the greatest power forward ever and a player who may go down as one of the absolute greats in the San Antonio Spurs’ 132-119 victory vs. the Los Angeles Lakers in the quarterfinals of the NBA […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed his team’s unprecedented 16-game winning streak after eliminating the Phoenix Suns in a 138-89 blowout win in the NBA Cup quarterfinal. The Thunder’s near-perfect start extended its 24-1 record, tying the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best start in NBA history through 25 […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– While Stephen Curry has missed the Golden State Warriors’ last five games due to a left quad contusion, Steve Kerr provided some positive news on the star guard’s status for Friday night’s matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Steph did everything in practice. We scrimmaged; he took part in the whole thing,” Kerr […]

Steve Nash and LeBron James marveled at the Houston Rockets’ elite offensive rebounding ability on their latest “Mind the Game” podcast, a strength that has helped redefine their identity. “Steven Adams is getting over one in four offensive rebounds when he is on the court,” Nash explained. “Our highest values are lay-ups, free throws, then […]

The Brooklyn Nets are angling for another top draft pick this season and a chance to select a transformational player next June. They got an up-close look at one of the 2026 class’ top players — BYU star AJ Dybansta — on Tuesday. With Nets point guard and former BYU star Egor Demin looking on, […]

Chris Paul’s vocal leadership style isn’t for everyone — ask the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers — but for the 2019-20 Oklahoma City Thunder, it was more than the organization had ever anticipated. It impacted a young group of players in the best kind of ways, led by first-round pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and two-way guard Lu […]

The NBA trade season is upon us. Many players who just signed contracts this past offseason will become trade-eligible on Dec. 15, which has become the unofficial start of when trade talk really picks up around the NBA. Not to mention, the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando, taking place from Dec. 19-22, will paint […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are streaking, as they’ve won five games in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 contests. That’s good enough to put the 15-9 C’s in third place in the Eastern Conference, making their playoff prospects feel much more real than they did coming into the season. And if […]

The San Antonio Spurs may not have Victor Wembanyama for their first-ever knockout round game in the NBA Cup, but what they’ll miss in his talent, they’re making up for in focus. Count dynamic young guards Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle among those who are very much looking forward to facing the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

PHOENIX– What is this said ‘dog mentality’ the Phoenix Suns have? Players and coaches have adopted the philosophy ever since the Suns hired head coach Jordan Ott back in the summer. Some have taken that mantra to heart, most notably Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie. The latter has caught plenty by surprise, but not the […]

The NBA rumor mill is beginning to churn with the trade deadline approaching. A recent report involving the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets could foreshadow things to come. The Celtics and Nets discussed several trade scenarios involving Anfernee Simons before the season that ultimately fell through, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The report shouldn’t come […]

The Atlanta Braves endured a forgettable 2025 season. The Braves are hoping to bounce back and compete in 2026. They believe new manager Walt Weiss can help them rebound. Weiss was asked what he believes is Atlanta’s most pressing need during a recent media availability. “Pitching is near and dear to my heart, especially after […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder is on the cusp of extending its longest winning streak in franchise history amid a near-perfect 2025-26 regular season. Despite injuries to key players such as All-Star Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, and Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder found a way to win again — even without its […]

The Brooklyn Nets were labeled as one of the NBA’s worst teams entering the 2025-26 campaign. They looked the part early on, posting a 0-7 record with multiple embarrassing performances to open the year. However, Jordi Fernandez’s squad has rebounded as of late, posting a 6-10 record over its last 16 games. The Nets won […]