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According to Michael Scotto of hoopshype.com, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is likely to be in trade rumors heading into the offseason. The Dallas Mavericks moved on from Luka Doncic due to the franchise’s concern with his conditioning and injury history. Ball’s injury history is just as lengthy as Doncic’s at this point, so Charlotte […]

The Washington Wizards are 11-49, but team owner Ted Leonsis won’t let hard times break his spirit. The Monumental Sports and Entertainment boss, who also owns the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics, has faith that the Wizards can reach the mountaintop, via The Kevin Sheehan Show. “I am very, very excited, because I participated actively […]

The New York Knicks will host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable on the team’s status report due to personal reasons. Here’s everything we know about Towns’ playing status vs. the Warriors. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Karl-Anthony Towns playing status […]

It’s safe to say Stephon Castle is no longer in a slump. After managing six points total over two games in New Orleans and 18 points through three games, including a match-up vs. the Detroit Pistons, the San Antonio Spurs rookie, who’s averaging 13.2 points per night, scored 22, 24 and 32 points in that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to face an onslaught on injuries throughout the 2024-25 season. Joel Embiid is sidelined the rest of the way and plenty of other players are banged up, leaving them in a rough state as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on the second night of a back-to-back. Embiid’s co-stars may miss tonight’s […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2024-25 mission is coming to fruition. They’re sitting at the bottom of the NBA standings and are in a prime position to land a top-five lottery pick this summer, which increases their chances of finally getting a star. The Wizards are 11-49 ahead of their home date with the Utah Jazz on […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost their seventh straight game after falling to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 119-101. The Hornets have struggled to string wins together, dropping 16 of their last 18 games. Discussing the game’s outcome, LaMelo Ball felt like they still needed to figure out who they were, and that could help […]

MIAMI – It was a celebratory night for Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo as he achieved another milestone as he now holds the franchise record for most double-doubles in the win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night, 106-90. As Heat legend Rony Seikaly spoke highly of Adebayo and was in the building to witness […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by a final score of 122-98 by the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. It was a contest that featured no shortage of injury trouble. Kyrie Irving left in the first quarter with a left knee sprain and did not return. Jaden Hardy later suffered a right ankle sprain […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls are set to face off in a matchup that could look very different than expected. Key players from both squads sidelined due to injuries and G League assignments. The regular season is winding down and every game carries playoff implications. So, both teams will need to rely on their […]

The currently-faltering Memphis Grizzlies have long prided themselves on developing young talent, and this season, third-year forward Santi Aldama is emerging as the organization’s latest success story. Taylor Jenkins has repeatedly highlighted Aldama’s growth, emphasizing his expanded role as a versatile weapon off the bench. Jenkins even made a compelling case for the 23-year-old as […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving exited the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter on Monday after suffering an injury. The Mavs later announced that Irving endured a left knee sprain and would not be returning to the contest. In the third quarter, Jaden Hardy also went down with an apparent injury […]

When you’re up three with the game on the line, coaches face a crucial decision—do you trust your defense to get a stop, or do you take matters into your own hands by fouling and eliminating the chance for a game-tying three? For Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, the choice is clear: if advanced […]

As the NBA Playoffs loom on the horizon, Ja Morant’s banged-up Memphis Grizzlies are preparing for another deep postseason run. However, with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s health now uncertain after a rolled ankle, Taylor Jenkins has a not-so-secret weapon in mind: forward Brandon Clarke. Known for his versatility, relentless energy, and a skill set that defies […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks officially signed Kai Jones to a two-way contract on Monday. It was recently reported that Jones intended to sign with the Mavs, and the deal came to fruition before Dallas’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Jones spoke to reporters before the game and provided a bold prediction when […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo achieved a milestone as during the game against the Washington Wizards on Monday night, he recorded his 222nd double-double, passing Rony Seikaly for the most in franchise history. As the Heat’s captain continues to make his mark in the team’s record books in a bevy of areas, Seikaly […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving suffered an injury scare in the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings-Dallas Mavericks game. After falling to the floor in pain, Irving stayed in the contest to shoot free throws. However, he was then helped off the floor and headed to the locker room. Kyrie Irving stayed in the game to […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers’ injury woes continued as Tyrese Maxey suffered a back contusion in their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Sixers announced during the intermission between the third and fourth quarters that Maxey would not return to the game due to a back contusion. He took a hard fall on a […]

Another game, another loss it feels like for the Phoenix Suns and their fans. Unfortunately, Kevin Durant realized that the fans were not having any of their 116-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although Durant detailed the nature of the beast in the Suns’ rocky season, that beast continues to be a predominant factor. Either […]

D’Angelo Russell will return from an extended absence for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday vs. the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran floor general has been sidelined for five games after spraining his ankle during a Feb. 20 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brooklyn has lost four of its last five games with Killian Hayes starting […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost a heartbreaker to the New York Knicks on Sunday night, there wasn’t a lot of time to recover for the second game of the back-to-back against the Washington Wizards. As there is a demand for the Heat to bounce back, it could be difficult with the immense amount […]

PHILADELPHIA — As the Philadelphia 76ers continue their 2024-25 season without Joel Embiid, they are also monitoring Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. Both of the Sixers’ other stars remain banged up as they head into a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. George was listed as questionable with left groin tightness for the game against […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Ben Simmons, many were putting LeBron James-like expectations on the point forward. Unfortunately, injuries derailed what should’ve been an All-Star level career, leading Simmons to a complementary role with the Los Angeles Clippers while James continues to play at a high level with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has closely […]

The Brooklyn Nets will not bring back Killian Hayes on a second 10-day contract, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints. Hayes appeared in six games with the team, starting the last five in place of an injured D’Angelo Russell, after signing a 10-day deal last week. His audition was a mixed bag, as he sandwiched impressive […]

At 9:12 PM PST, Feb. 1, Shams Charania of ESPN fired off a tweet that sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. Luka Doncic was heading to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Hilariously, four minutes later, Charania sent another tweet, declaring that the trade was indeed “real,” which only […]

Re-signing Guerschon Yabusele is one of the Philadelphia 76ers’ main offseason priorities. As he continues to prove he can be a starting-caliber player at the NBA level, he’ll be garnering more and more attention from the rest of the league this summer. Yabusele, who will be an unrestricted free agent, told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype […]

The Golden State Warriors have been without 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga since he suffered a severe ankle sprain on Jan. 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Kuminga, Golden State has gone 14-12 and has struggled to replicate his production at times. While Kuminga will remain out for the Dubs’ contest against the Charlotte Hornets on […]

Just like that, we have about one month left in the 2024-25 NBA season. As every team in the league enters the home stretch of their respective schedules, it has been the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors taking advantage of every opportunity to prove that they are real threats in the NBA power […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at FedEx Forum. Ja Morant is questionable on the team’s injury report with right shoulder soreness. Here’s everything we know about Morant’s injury and playing status vs. the Hawks. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Ja Morant injury status vs. […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie as well as Oklahoma City Thunder players Kenrich Williams and Lu Dort were all ejected following an incident that could’ve turned into a brawl had multiple players not intervened. Both Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson and Thunder head man Mark Daigneault shared initial reactions to the altercation. “It […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 133-129 overtime victory against the Portland Trail Blazers wasn’t just a battle between two teams — it was a war against the refs. The game featured 70 combined free throws, a staggering number that turned an already gritty contest into a stop-and-start spectacle dominated by officiating decisions. And the Cavs weren’t shy […]

The Denver Broncos showed promising signs of growth during the 2024 NFL season. But head coach Sean Payton isn’t satisfied yet. In a recent press conference, Payton made it clear that while he acknowledges the team’s progress, there’s still much work to be done. “We don’t shy away from it,” Payton said. “Our expectations are […]

There are a lot of great rivalries in sports, but it’s hard to argue any of them being better than the Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry. The hatred runs deep between these two storied programs, and they almost always deliver for one of the most entertaining games of the year. Sherrone Moore has only been the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost in a heartbreaker to the New York Knicks in overtime, 116-112, it was once again another game where the team led by double-digits and blew it. Though the Heat were short-handed without Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Andrew Wiggins, the team led for a majority of the game until […]

Coming off their biggest win of the season against the reigning champion Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers had every reason to take a breath. Instead, they found themselves in yet another battle, this time against the Portland Trail Blazers— a game that tested Cleveland’s depth, their resolve, and their championship mettle. The Cavs fell behind […]

After the Phoenix Mercury traded for Alyssa Thomas, former point guard Natasha Cloud was the main name thrown into the mix. General manager Nick U’Ren saw the opportunity to trade for the six-time All-WNBA forward and went through it. However, it didn’t come without some backlash. For instance, Cloud dropped a Mercury bombshell following the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat were growing in faith after the last two impressive wins, the team loses heartbreakingly to the New York Knicks Sunday night, 116-112. Though the Heat were short-handed without Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr, the team had led for a majority of the contest until the fourth quarter and […]

Right before the San Antonio Spurs announced that Hall of Fame Head Coach Gregg Popovich would not return to the bench this season, he addressed the team. New star De’Aaron Fox had not seen Pop in person since he joined the franchise. Harrison Barnes, like Fox acquired via trade from the Sacramento Kings, only played […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night without several key players, namely Joel Embiid. There’s also a chance that Paul George will be inactive for the matchup at the Wells Fargo Center. George is listed as questionable on the NBA injury report due to left groin tightness. He played 38 […]