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The Chicago Bulls returned to action after the All-Star break on Thursday night on the road against the New York Knicks. The Bulls came into the game have lost eight of their last 11 games, and the woes continued as the Knicks squeaked out a 113-111 win in overtime. The Bulls have now lost five […]

Injuries have plagued the Cleveland Cavaliers all season, but as they prepare to host the New York Knicks in the second game of a back-to-back, they might finally catch a break. For only the second time this season, every non-two-way player could be available for the Cavs. A key name is forward Dean Wade, who […]

This year’s trade deadline was among the loudest in NBA history, but all was quiet on the Brooklyn Nets’ front. After making a pair of trades earlier in the year, the rebuilding squad stood pat at the deadline, notably holding onto Cam Johnson. General manager Sean Marks recently spoke about what went into the decision. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will visit the Houston Rockets on Friday night at Toyota Center. Anthony Edwards is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right hip soreness. Here’s everything we know about Edwards’ injury and playing status vs. the Rockets. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Anthony Edwards injury […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ offensive struggles continued during Thurday’s 110-97 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, Cam Thomas’ return to the lineup could offer the jolt they’ve been missing. The fourth-year guard participated in five-on-five scrimmages on Thursday for the first time since injuring his hamstring on Jan. 2. “That was good to get back on […]

A thin Brooklyn Nets point guard rotation lost its leader on Thursday night. D’Angelo Russell was ruled out of a 110-97 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers after spraining his ankle in the third quarter. Brooklyn led by five when Russell exited the game but immediately surrendered a 28-11 run en route to a blowout. Russell […]

As we enter the last half of the NBA season, it seems like Jamal Murray has hit another gear. On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 129-115. Murray led the Nuggets’ scoring, going 12-of-18 from the field. He was also on fire from three-point range, shooting 7-of-10 from three. In his last […]

The Washington Wizards (9-45) have relied on accomplished veterans to lead their young core since last season, and Khris Middleton is one of the newest examples of that. However, the former NBA champion won’t limit himself to the mentorship role. Middleton opened up about his intentions with the Wizards after Wednesday night’s practice, via Bowie […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat went through the All-Star break, the team looks to get back on track after the big trade sending Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. With the Heat looking to contend once again, part of the package still looking to find some semblance is Andrew Wiggins, a likely mainstay […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, the team looks to come off the All-Star break on a good note, especially for a player like Terry Rozier. As the Heat looks to contend hopefully for a big playoff push, Rozier spoke to ClutchPoints after Thursday’s practice on mentally and […]

ATLANTA – Coming out of the All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks were given a four-game stretch where they had to play against teams around the same seeding as them, and it started with the Orlando Magic at home. The first half went well for the Hawks, but it was the second half that haunted them […]

PHILADELPHIA — In the Philadelphia 76ers’ first game after the All-Star break, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George all played and didn’t get injured midgame. That’s a notable development — and something so mundane being so significant represents how brutal this Sixers season has been. For Embiid specifically, this season has been a nightmare. […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat face the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, the team comes off an All-Star break where they were represented by Tyler Herro. As the Heat guard went through his first All-Star experience, he revealed some advice that teammate Bam Adebayo gave him before the eventful weekend. Besides earning his first […]

Killian Hayes has not played in an NBA game in over a year. However, after signing a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets, the former No. 7 pick will debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. “I felt very grateful. I felt like a lot of work got put into this, and I’m just very […]

The Atlanta Hawks are back in action after the All-Star break, and this second half of the year will be important for them as they try to climb up the standings. The Hawks are currently ninth in the Eastern Conference, but the teams around them are not very far off from slipping as well. In […]

The young Detroit Pistons are entering new territory by getting focused for a postseason push. With the NBA All-Star break behind them, the Pistons can prepare for the rest of the regular season with playoff hopes in sight. There are 27 games left to conclude the 2024-25 regular season. Detroit is sitting in the sixth […]

PHILADELPHIA — As the Philadelphia 76ers try to get back on track in the 2024-25 season, Eric Gordon is trying to work his way back from a wrist injury that could sideline him for a long time. Gordon has missed four of the Sixers’ last seven games, including the last two before the All-Star break. […]

Before trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers felt like a borderline playoff team that could maybe compete in the right matchup, but never a serious championship contender. Perhaps this is just the power of novelty, but things around the Lakers feel different now. A championship doesn’t feel completely out of the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have returned from the All-Star break and are set to face the Orlando Magic, and there still may be some uncertainty around whether Clint Capela will return to the lineup. Capela missed the past few weeks before the break after dealing with back spasms and then being out for personal reasons. Capela […]

Anthony Davis is “making good progress” as he recovers from a left adductor strain, the Dallas Mavericks announced on Thursday. It was previously reported that PJ Washington was trending in a promising direction as well. On Thursday, Washington returned to practice after not playing in the Mavs’ final three games before the All-Star break. Additionally, […]

The rookie reviews are in after the NBA All-Star break, and now, hundreds of different NBA Playoffs situations are starting to get attention. However, the list of All-NBA candidates continues to dwindle, thankfully. The game needs fewer toxic debates and more attention on the high-level talent on display night in and night out. A new […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Led by New Balance athlete Darius Garland, the Cleveland Cavaliers were well-represented at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Garland, alongside Cavs teammates Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, were all named NBA All-Stars and were the only team in the league to feature three players in Sunday’s exhibition. For Garland, however, it […]

Exiting the annual NBA All-Star break, the Cleveland Cavaliers must handle business on the road against the Brooklyn Nets. Last time out, despite dealing with injuries, the Cavs saw another dominant victory in a dramatic win over the Toronto Raptors. Brooklyn, meanwhile, is on a three-game winning streak, last defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 100-96. This […]

With the Rising Stars being incorporated into NBA All-Star Sunday night, players and fans alike had mixed emotions after the young stars of the league took the floor. Six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum said he had “mixed emotions” about the Rising Stars playing on Sunday night since it’s supposed to be reserved for the guys that […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night at Moda Center. Scoot Henderson and Jerami Grant are questionable on the team’s injury report. Henderson is dealing with a right ankle sprain, while Grant is tending to right knee soreness. Here’s everything we know about Henderson and Grants’ injuries and playing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a left calf strain. Here’s everything we know about Antetokounmpo’s injury and playing status vs. the Clippers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Giannis […]

The New York Knicks will host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right foot sprain. Here’s everything we know about Anunoby’s injury and playing status vs. the Bulls. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney will remain sidelined for an extended period after suffering a setback in his recovery from an ankle sprain. Clowney, who has been out since Jan. 27, re-injured his ankle during a five-on-five scrimmage before the All-Star break. “That was unfortunate, but those are things that you cannot control. It was […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ trade for De’Aaron Fox struck two chords with Spurs fans and most of the basketball world. General belief is that the organization has just given Victor Wembanyama a perfect mate. But another prevailing thought is that a Spurs team that was very much in the mix within the Play-in would have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will get their post-All-Star-break slate of games started on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center. The latest injury update for Philly brings good news: their stars should all be available to play. Joel Embiid is slated to take the court as the Sixers face the Celtics at 7:00 […]

LOS ANGELES – Down the stretch of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, they were without Austin Reaves who was given an ejection in the third quarter. Following a perceived no-call on a drive to the basket, Austin Reaves was hit with an ejection after apparently having choice words for referee […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, already sitting atop the Eastern Conference, are loading up for a deep playoff run. Fresh off acquiring De’Andre Hunter, the Cavs are now on the verge of adding even more firepower. According to sources confirming initial reporting to ClutchPoints, the Cavs plan to sign veteran swingman Javonte Green following a buyout with […]

LOS ANGELES – The blockbuster trade for All-Star guard Kelsey Plum may have been the offseason move that garnered the most attention for the Los Angeles Sparks, but the team still had a few other strong moves in free agency. One of the Sparks’ top free agent signings for the 2025 WNBA season was Mercedes […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has had a lot of great days on the basketball court. And although the reigning NBA champion has experienced plenty of exciting moments in the playoffs and Olympics, one of his favorite on-court moments wasn’t during a game, but rather a workout. In the summer of 2018, Tatum […]

Fans in Austin, Texas, may miss a chance to see Victor Wembanyama play in person, while basketball fans everywhere may not get to see the San Antonio Spurs phenom go toe to toe vs. Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. The Spurs list Wemby as “Doubtful” for Thursday’s game because of “Injury/Illness.” The match-up against a […]

Lonnie Walker IV is on his way back to the NBA. He signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after spending his season (up to this point) in Lithuania and failing to catch on with an NBA team in free agency. Walker, a native of nearby Reading, PA, tweeted about how happy is to […]

LOS ANGELES – While there are many reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers’ season last year can be considered disappointing, one of the biggest was their injury issues. Both Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt, both expected to be key players off the bench, missed the majority of the Lakers’ 2024-25 season due to injury. This […]

If anyone understands greatness, it’s Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant. However, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is starting to pave his journey. After being drafted first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, expectations were lofty. The 7’4 center from France was everything as advertised. Funny enough, Wembanyama historically won Rookie of the Year. Not […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game tested out a brand new format this season, bringing a tournament style competition to the star-studded exhibition. The three-game tournament on Sunday night averaged 4.7 million viewers, which was up 3 percent from 2023’s 4.6 million viewers, but also down 13 percent from last year’s 5.4 million viewers. While the […]