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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers a season ago. At 6’8″, Doncic may not have been a traditional point guard — but he was a point guard nonetheless. Since moving on from the superstar, Dallas has struggled to find an answer at the […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies navigate the demanding holiday stretch of their schedule, one of the most encouraging developments has been the rise of rookie wing Cedric Coward. What began as a cautious, minutes-managed introduction to NBA life has quickly evolved into a meaningful rotation role. Tuomas Iisalo’s recent comments shed light on why the team […]

Anyone around sports has heard stories about when preparation meets opportunity. The eventual victories have always been less about a sudden breakout and more about the simple, often overlooked, luxury of consistency. Well, coaches needing a new grind-it-out example can put Jock Landale’s journey to the unbothered Memphis Grizzlies in an encyclopedia. After years of […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday night in Dallas. Before the game, Jason Kidd revealed how Anthony Davis impacts Cooper Flagg while on the floor. “You’re gonna have to put your best defender on someone, most of the time it’s AD,” Kidd told reporters. “So he […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards weren’t supposed to cause a seismic shift in the NBA this season, but their home win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday might have sparked one. The Wizards were 2-16 entering the game and were without second-year center Alex Sarr (adductor), No. 6 overall draft pick […]

The New York Knicks’ exclusive offseason negotiating window for Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated headlines ahead of the 2025-26 season. Antetokounmpo’s recent dissatisfaction with the Milwaukee Bucks is reportedly nearing a boiling point. A resolution regarding a potential trade request is expected in the coming weeks, per ESPN. Little is known about what specifically unfolded in the […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers made the decision to part ways with Chris Paul early Wednesday morning ahead of the team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. President of Basketball Operations called the decision to send Paul home, “difficult,” adding that, “it wasn’t the working out the way that I had planned.” “Essentially, […]

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads, with a once-promising era centered around Zion Williamson teetering on the edge of collapse. What began as a story of untapped potential has devolved into a saga of constant uncertainty, trade rumors, frustration, and reevaluation. League […]

Harrison Barnes has never been mistaken for the most demonstrative guy. Even for him, though, his reaction upon learning that he had just enjoyed a career night with the San Antonio Spurs proved pretty understated. Following a 126-119 victory vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, ClutchPoints asked the veteran forward if he was aware that the 31 […]

Rookie development and draft position are at the top of the Brooklyn Nets’ priorities this season. After rolling with a veteran-heavy rotation early to open the year, the team is giving several draft picks an opportunity to earn rotation spots. Following extended stints in the G League, Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf have joined the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night to begin a three-game homestand this week. Darius Garland is not listed on the injury report, meaning he will be playing after missing Monday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. However, five Cavs will be unavailable for the wine-and-gold’s first matchup against the short-handed […]

Nobody could have ever guessed that the Los Angeles Clippers would cut ties with Chris Paul, arguably the best player in franchise history, days after they held a special video tribute for him in LA. Not only was a decision made by the organization to send Paul home and have him no longer affiliated with […]

After beating the Golden State Warriors 124-112 to extend the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 13-game win streak, starting forward Chet Holmgren reveals he’s seen potential in Ajay Mitchell since before they became teammates. As the defending champion improved to a league-leading 21-1 record, Mitchell helped the Thunder in a close game, starting in place of Lu […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington are among the Mavericks dealing with injuries, however. The good news is that Anthony Davis is not listed on the injury report, as the Mavs big man has previously dealt with no shortage of injury trouble this season. Still, […]

After beating Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors 124-112 on Tuesday, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams reflected on the surrealness of facing a team he watched win championships as the NBA’s most recent dynasty. For Williams, it’s wild to think he and the defending champion Thunder are on a similar path to the team […]

Michael Porter Jr. had been patiently awaiting his opportunity to lead an NBA team throughout his first six seasons. His trade to the Brooklyn Nets this summer presented that opportunity, and he’s making the most of it. Porter Jr. is playing at an All-Star level as the Nets’ No. 1 offensive option this season. The […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have heard the noise. They know the narratives, the speculation, and the imaginative drama that tends to swirl anytime the season bends in unexpected directions. However, when asked about everything from rotations to chemistry to the latest social-media theories about Ja Morant and the locker room, Jaren Jackson Jr. barely blinked. Why? Because […]

SAN FRANCISCO– As Draymond Green made abundantly clear, there are few moral victories to take away from Golden State’s 124-112 loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, especially when the loss brought them back to .500 at 11-11 on the season. But if there was one silver lining to take away from the Stephen […]

BOSTON — The 2025-26 Boston Celtics aren’t world-beaters. They won’t regularly blow teams out like the 2023-24 Celtics who went on to win a championship in dominant fashion. However, they will bring the utmost effort on almost a nightly basis and stay in the fight, which was apparent during a gutsy 123-117 win over the […]

In shocking fashion, the Los Angeles Clippers are cutting ties with franchise legend and point guard Chris Paul. The move comes at 3AM EST amid a Clippers road trip and a five-game losing streak. The move has sent shockwaves through the NBA overnight, with many wondering what happened between the Clippers franchise and Chris Paul, […]

The Houston Rockets’ hot start featured a stretch in which they played the fewest games in the league and none on back-to-back days. That changed this week, as the calendar flipped to December, with the Rockets’ first back-to-back test exposing several concerns moving forward. Rockets struggle without Steven Adams in back-to-back The Rockets have built […]

Many did not think the 2025 NBA rookie class would be anything special outside of Cooper Flagg. Well, we are learning very quickly that there are several rookies becoming essential parts of their new organizations outside of Flagg, and none more than Kon Knueppel with the Charlotte Hornets. Flagg was the big name coming out […]

The Washington Wizards have won two of their last three games after starting the season 1-15, and Monday’s 129-126 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks was the type of performance that inspires hope for the future. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers opened up to ClutchPoints about the Wizards’ young core postgame. Doc Rivers told me postgame […]

After starting the first two weeks of the new NBA year without star De’Aaron Fox, the San Antonio Spurs have been without both Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for the last two-plus weeks. Throw in 2025 second overall pick Dylan Harper’s absence for most of November and the Spurs have already lost perhaps their four […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has been sidelined by a hamstring injury for the last month. The 24-year-old will undergo an MRI later this week, after which the Nets will provide an update on his return timetable, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez. Thomas strained his left hamstring during the first quarter of a Nov. […]

The Detroit Pistons continue their winning streak with a 99-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. While the result ultimately favored the home team at Little Caesars Arena, it was an unconventional path to victory. The Pistons exchanged swings of momentum throughout Monday night’s matchup. Detroit had to withstand 27 lead changes and 14 ties on […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 131-121 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, but the scoreboard wasn’t their only concern. Star point guard Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle in the third quarter, adding to Denver’s growing list of injured starters. Murray sustained the injury early in the third period and was seen limping […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers saw their seven-game win streak snapped on Monday following their 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns. After a decent start to the first quarter that saw both teams tied at 31, the Lakers were outscored 94-77 the rest of the game. It was an uncharacteristic game from the […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Danny Wolf is making the most of his first extended NBA opportunity. After scoring a team-high 22 points off the bench during Saturday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the big man provided another electrifying moment on Monday. Wolf threw down a poster dunk over Miles Bridges during the fourth quarter of Brooklyn’s […]

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are winners of 10 in a row after dispatching the New York Giants, 33-15, on Monday night. As the win improved the Patriots to 11-2 and moved them back into sole possession of first place in the AFC standings, Maye couldn’t help but think his team could achieve […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Norman Powell led the team to a 140-123 victory over his former team in the Los Angeles Clippers, there were a ton of contributions in what ended up being a collective effort. With the Heat having a fully healthy roster, there has been one player to be the “head […]

Amid a three-game losing streak and going into a second night of a back-to-back on the road, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to come out with a victory over the Indiana Pacers. So, before the matchup, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson sent a text to Donovan Mitchell with a message that would foreshadow his night. “‘You’ve […]

LOS ANGELES – Just as the Los Angeles Lakers got LeBron James back in the lineup, they lost Marcus Smart who has been dealing with a back injury. Smart was set to miss his third straight game as the Lakers hosted the Phoenix Suns on Monday, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick was optimistic that […]

LOS ANGELES – During the course of an NBA season, lineups are rotations are often fluid due to injuries, absences, trades and roster signings/cuts. For the Los Angeles Lakers, they have had a fairly healthy rotation since the return of LeBron James who missed the first 14 games of the season. Unfortunately for Jarred Vanderbilt, […]

Motivation can come in any way; just ask Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams. He’s been one of the most pivotal pieces of the team, despite having his minutes heavily watched. Before he was traded to the Suns on draft night, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to trade for Williams at the NBA trade deadline. However, […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat boasting its depth this season, leading to early successful results, one of the players who has stuck out like a sore thumb with their frustrating play is Nikola Jovic. While Jovic is going through an uneven start for the Heat this season, head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks on the […]

PHOENIX– Seven games. That’s how many Phoenix Suns sniper Grayson Allen missed due to a quad injury, but it felt longer than he expected. What started as incidental contact on a drive to the basket led to roughly two to three weeks of missed time. When recovery seemed to be trending positively, it took a […]

The Boston Celtics are adding a former first-round pick and Brooklyn Nets starter to their G League affiliate. Keon Johnson has been claimed by the Maine Celtics, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The Los Angeles Clippers selected Johnson with the No. 21 pick in the 2021 draft out of Tennessee. However, the Clippers traded Johnson […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro has returned after a lengthy absence from an ankle surgery in the offseason, it seems he has not missed a step offensively in the handful of games coming back. With Herro’s impact on the Heat returning, head coach Erik Spoelstra gives his thoughts on whether there are […]