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Tyrese Maxey played his worst game of the season in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-103 loss to the Toronto Raptors. In the Sixers’ fourth straight loss, their star guard wasn’t anything close to playing at a star level. Maxey shot just 1-9 shooting from the field and tallied more turnovers (four) than assists (three). He scored […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls traded away their best player, Zach LaVine, before the trade deadline, but the team has made it very clear that they are trying to make a playoff push. However, that hasn’t been working out very well as the Bulls have lost seven of their last 10 games. They are getting […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls started a back-to-back against the Detroit Pistons at home on Tuesday night, and they do not have Lonzo Ball available for the first game as he battles the flu. Ball has been having a good bounce back season after missing a couple of years due to a knee injury, and […]

Kevin Durant’s pursuit of 30,000 points has eyes on him from every direction. Now, Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins might be on the receiving end before Tuesday’s game. However, he gave the Suns’ star his praise and flowers before Tuesday’s game. “I don’t know if there’s enough time to list off all the superlatives,” […]

The NBA’s 82-game regular season is well past the halfway mark but the Memphis Grizzlies are still figuring out the priorities. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are seemingly primed for another Western Conference Finals run. The trio chemistry’s has been interrupted by injuries for years now but a deep supporting cast has […]

Well, De’Andre Hunter certainly didn’t disappoint in his Cleveland Cavaliers debut. From the beginning of Cleveland’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, one thing stood out: Hunter has brought impressive length to the Cavs’ wing position. This newfound length was displayed during one of Cleveland’s best defensive quarters. The Cavs dominated early, forcing the Timberwolves into […]

Besides the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans, the other 13 teams in the Western Conference have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs as the league heads into the All-Star break. Now is the time for teams to truly prove who they are with the trade deadline in the rearview mirror. That is […]

NBA Hall of Famers are hyping the Memphis Grizzlies as potential Western Conference monsters now that the roster is fully healthy. That praise tracks with EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s decision to stand relatively pat at the trade deadline, signaling a clear bet on the in-house All-Stars and a deep supporting cast. However, while Ja Morant remains […]

The New York Knicks will visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 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 Pacers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* OG […]

LOS ANGELES – From the minute the ball tipped, one of the biggest questions on the minds of Los Angeles Lakers fans was how well new superstar Luka Doncic would fit in his debut alongside current superstar LeBron James. Once the game was over, and the Lakers rolled to a 132-113 win, although Luka Doncic […]

Expectations for the Brooklyn Nets entering this season couldn’t have been lower. Oddsmakers projected the rebuilding squad for 18.5 wins, the franchise’s lowest in 30 years. They surpassed that number with 29 games remaining after securing a 97-89 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Jordi Fernandez ensured his players knew what the public thought […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will look to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. They still have time to make up ground in the Eastern Conference standings but can’t afford to let an opportunity to beat a bad team slip by. They’ll hope their franchise player is able to […]

Following the San Antonio Spurs 131-121 victory vs. the Washington Wizards, Victor Wembanyama shared an amusing anecdote he overheard regarding his new teammate De’Aaron Fox. In talking about the impact that the former All-Star is already having with the Spurs just four games in, Wemby departed from X’s and O’s and strategy. He started to […]

The Washington Wizards (9-44) lost 131-121 to the San Antonio Spurs (23-28) at home, but forget about the final score. The Wiz Kids took more baby steps, and that’s what counts. All nine of Washington’s players scored in double figures, which is the first time in franchise history that it’s had at least nine hoopers […]

The Boston Celtics did their best snowbird impression on Monday night, leaving the New England cold and making themselves at home in Florida at the Kaseya Center en route to a 103-85 beatdown of the Miami Heat. The Celtics have won seven straight games in the Heat’s building (including the playoffs) and are a league-best […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 129-128 by the Sacramento Kings on Monday. The Mavs battled despite Daniel Gafford suffering a knee injury in the second quarter, but they were ultimately defeated in overtime. It was a disappointing result in the end. However, before the game, Kyrie Irving was selected as an NBA All-Star […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost to the Boston Celtics on Monday night, 103-85, it was also the debut of newcomers Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Kyle Anderson. All were involved in the trade that sent former Heat star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors as head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to ease their new players in the gameplan, it didn’t work out Monday night as the team lost to the Boston Celtics, 103-85. After the Heat traded away Jimmy Butler, the game marked the debut of Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Kyle Anderson, though it was one to […]

Comfortably in second place, the Memphis Grizzlies were relatively quiet through the NBA Trade Deadline. However, Santi Aldama knows the Grizzlies will need to evolve to stay ahead of the curve. The Western Conference’s middle class is a gauntlet, with teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors fighting […]

Mark Williams was always a gamble the Los Angeles Lakers were making in order to inject some much-needed talent at the center position to win now but also grow into a franchise cornerstone down the road. After looking at his medicals and finding issues even beyond the back and foot injuries that have forced him […]

Preferred basketball styles, strategies, and NBA player prototypes have been in flux since before the introduction of the three-point line. A new trend has emerged this season as Taylor Jenkins and the muscled-up Memphis Grizzlies are going against the pick-and-roll grain. Why? Well, using Santi Aldama as a 6-foot-9 Swiss Army knife to support Jaren […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ injury trouble has been a concern throughout the season, and it got even worse on Monday. Daniel Gafford suffered an apparent injury early in the second quarter and exited the game. The Mavs’ only remaining healthy center is Kylor Kelley, as Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Dwight Powell are […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. It was recently revealed that Anthony Davis could miss up to a month with a left adductor strain. Ahead of Monday’s game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said there is no specific injury timeline yet as Davis continues to be […]

The Brooklyn Nets are 4-1 over their last five games, and their surging defense is responsible. Jordi Fernandez’s squad ranks first defensively during the winning stretch, allowing 96.6 points per game on 40.7 shooting while forcing 15.0 turnovers per game. Following a slow start to the season, a Nic Claxton resurgence has been central to […]

The winds of change fuel the NBA’s annual trade deadline – especially if you’re a traded player. However, for new Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter, the transition to life in Cleveland will be a little easier. Thanks, in part, to Cavs guard Ty Jerome, Hunter’s friend and former college teammate. “We’ve been talking about playing […]

Legends come and go in the NBA, but Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer has always been fascinated with Hubie Brown. The latter spent 15 seasons as a head coach in the NBA/ABA. He brought a certain knowledge, wisdom, and clarity to basketball that many haven’t seen. As Brown broadcasted his final game on Sunday, […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat trading away Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, they welcome Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and Davion Mitchell to the group. Before the Heat took on the Boston Celtics on Monday night, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the gameplan to get the new additions settled into the game. […]

After a very busy week during the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers have landed forward Ben Simmons on the buyout market. Simmons, who agreed on a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets over the weekend, cleared waivers on Monday afternoon and officially signed with the Clippers shortly after. LA Clippers sign Ben Simmons […]

Welcome back to NBA MVP Mondays on ClutchPoints as we break down the latest rankings among the top players in the league to see who will be taking home the illustrious end-of-season award. After a week-long break due to the NBA trade deadline, we are back in full force to discuss the ongoing debate between […]

The Los Angeles Clippers traded away their longest tenured player at the NBA trade deadline. Terance Mann’s departure drew responses from former teammates like James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac. Mann spent his first five seasons with the LA Clippers before being traded in the middle of his sixth season. James Harden, Ivica Zubac, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could very likely head into the All-Star break completely outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. They should be able to get into the play-in by the end of the regular season thanks to the weaknesses in the teams above them in the standings. But with the latest Joel Embiid news, any […]

Jusuf Nurkic will make his Charlotte Hornets debut on Monday vs. the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The veteran center joined the team last week alongside a first-round pick in a trade that sent Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns. Nurkic hasn’t played since Jan. 7 after the […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will return to action against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday at Barclays Center. The point guard missed his team’s 112-102 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday due to ankle soreness. Ball returned from a five-game absence due to an ankle sprain during Friday’s 117-116 win over the San Antonio […]

Defending Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison following the Luka Doncic trade has been difficult. Still, the vision was present as Dallas looked to become a defensive juggernaut by adding Anthony Davis. But with previous reports suggesting that the Mavs only reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers and acquired a less-than-stellar trade package for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. However, this time, Cleveland will welcome a fresh addition to the team. Swingman De’Andre Hunter, acquired in a trade at the recent NBA trade deadline, is ready to debut with the Cavs in this matchup. Thankfully, there were no serious health concerns regarding […]

As is the case every single season, the NBA trade deadline has already changed the landscape of the league at large. While the Eastern Conference remains basically the same, the Western Conference was drastically impacted by trades that the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Dallas Mavericks made. All three teams have new outlooks […]

Joel Embiid’s left knee has given him problems since a collision with Jonathan Kuminga last January. Embiid is tirelessly working through these issues, though the Philadelphia 76ers superstar may not be out of the woods until the offseason. As the Sixers continue to indicate that Embiid’s injury just requires management, an ESPN report claimed that […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Charlotte Hornets Monday night at Barclays Center. D’Angelo Russell is questionable on the team’s status report with an illness. Here’s everything we know about Russell’s playing status vs. the Hornets. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* D’Angelo Russell injury status vs. Hornets Russell has […]

For a second straight night the San Antonio Spurs had the ball as the fourth quarter clock struck zero. And for the second straight night Mitch Johnson’s team failed to capitalize. The Silver and Black blew six-point lead in the final three minutes, and Victor Wembanyama missed at the buzzer in a 112-111 loss at […]