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Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is no stranger to recognizing greatness, and the case isn’t different with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. After defeating the Nuggets 110-100, Durant took the time postgame with ESPN to show his love for the Serbian big man. He called him “Top 10 all-time” after the victory. It may seem […]

The Phoenix Suns secured their 110-100 Christmas Day win against the Denver Nuggets on the backs of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The superstar duo had 27 points, while Beal shot 50% from the field. However, it wasn’t the scoring that stood out. His hustle, tenacious defense, and overall motor sparked a third-quarter surge that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came away with a thrilling 115-113 win against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, culminating with a game-winner bucket from Austin Reaves. But after the game, one of the most pressing concerns was the status of Lakers big man Anthony Davis, who left the game with an injury scare. But […]

Joel Embiid is not very fond of the Boston Celtics. In that regard, the Philadelphia 76ers signing Caleb Martin made for a perfect match. In the Sixers’ first matchup with the Celtics this season, the two of them played well and helped Philly win 118-114 in a Christmas showdown. Martin tallied a season-high 23 points […]

The Brooklyn Nets will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith are on the injury report, both listed as questionable. The Nets labeled Simmons’ status as lower back injury management, while Finney-Smith is dealing with a left calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Simmons and Finney-Smith’s injuries and playing […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics built their 2024 NBA title on consistency. But, the road to repeat as champions is always difficult and the C’s have been plagued by inconsistencies this December, which was evident during a 118-114 loss on Christmas Day to the rival Philadelphia 76ers. Following the Celtics’ third defeat in four games, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 118-114 in a tight Christmas matchup. Joel Embiid played a huge role in the 2024-25 Sixers’ best victory to date. He was very close, however, to being a late scratch. Embiid nearly injured his ankle during pregame warm-ups, twisting his right ankle as he landed on a jumper. […]

The NBA just wrapped up its second annual event, the NBA Cup, in Las Vegas, Nevada with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks defeating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. But what has the NBA’s in-season tournament experience in December been like compared to the NBA Finals in June? ClutchPoints has had a reporter […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic was forced to leave the Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day game early with a calf injury. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Doncic is expected to miss an “extended period of time” with the injury. “The Dallas Mavericks are bracing for star Luka Doncic to miss an extended period of time after […]

The third game on NBA Christmas Day pitted the Philadelphia 76ers (11-17) against the Boston Celtics (22-8) for the first time all season. The Sixers came to play in the early-evening showdown at TD Garden, though they fumbled through the final minutes. Still, they came out victorious, 118-114. The 76ers have started to get it […]

Rookies have a hard time adjusting to any business or industry. Basketball’s learning curve is just a bit more steep but the captivating Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) have been giving their first-year players room to grow. Both Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells are regularly starting games next to Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-99 on Christmas Day. Dallas trailed 90-68 at the end of the third quarter before making things interesting, but the Mavs fell short in the end. Luka Doncic exited the game in the second quarter with a left calf strain and did not return, […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is unquestionably one of the best players in the NBA. Everyone knows that. However, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch shared an insightful take on Doncic’s game ahead of Wednesday’s Timberwolves-Mavericks clash. “He plays with such an unbelievable acceptance of what the defense is going to do to […]

DALLAS — Anthony Edwards is unquestionably one of the best players in the NBA. Edwards has continued to play at a high level despite the Minnesota Timberwolves’ struggles this season. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes playing for Team USA in the Olympics has helped Edwards continue to take a step forward. “Spending time […]

Defense often takes a backseat to flashy offensive plays but Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies have a rookie giving every All-Star a headache. Jaylen Wells has been a quick fan favorite thanks to some relentless effort on the less glamorous side of the hardwood. Taylor Jenkins has every reason to trust the second-rounder consistently corralling […]

The Brooklyn Nets expected Nic Claxton to reach another level when they committed nearly $100 million to him this summer. He hasn’t done it early this season. In fact, he’s regressed, and he knows it. “I’m not pleased with nothing, honestly. I need to be better, more consistent,” Claxton said of his performance. “[I need […]

The Denver Nuggets currently have a 16-11 record and could be looking to make some moves to improve their team. They have been involved in recent trade rumors involving players like De’Aaron Fox, Zach LaVine, and Jonas Valanciunas. Moves like this won’t come easy, and the Nuggets would likely have to trade a big-name player […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Golden State Warriors in a big Christmas Day matchup. The Lakers have been battling the injury bug this season, and they might be a little short-handed against the Warriors on Christmas. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are listed on the team’s report, and there’s one new notable […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day. Doncic, though, is dealing with a left heel contusion. So is Doncic playing on Christmas Day? Luka is listed on the NBA injury report. Doncic returned from injury on Monday and played well in the Mavs’ 132-108 victory against […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day clash against the Golden State Warriors, Max Christie knows that the task of chasing Stephen Curry around for 48 minutes will likely fall on him. It’s not like he isn’t used that type of challenge though. Within the past month alone, Christie has drawn […]

Lonzo Ball didn’t get to play for the last two seasons, but he is now back and on the court with the Chicago Bulls. Ball is playing again, but he is on a minute restriction. He has been out for a long time, and the last thing the Bulls want is for him to rush […]

The NBA’s list of the most popular players included the usual suspects known for highlight dunks, halfcourt threes, and hard-to-believe outlet passes. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) topped the league’s most recent most-viewed player charts. The announcement gave the Memphis Grizzlies another reason to brag about Ja Morant as their All-World star was close behind […]

In the past week, trade rumors have been swirling around the Denver Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. has been commonly linked in these trade rumors, as to most analysts he seems like the easiest player to move. However, during a recent post-game press conference, Porter shot down these trade rumors. He told reporters that the Nuggets’ […]

Ahead of the trade deadline on Feb. 6, executive Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets will be busy. After recently trading veteran guard Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors, the Nets continue to be the focus of trade rumors with key talents like Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Day’Ron Sharpe. The other […]

Ann Bosman-Foltz faced a deadline that spawned a dream. The deadline: just before Christmas, when her grandmother would turn 104. The dream: find a way to involve her grandma’s favorite Milwaukee Buck in a birthday gift. “She told me that number 11, Brook Lopez, is her favorite player,” Bosman-Foltz said. “She likes that he just […]

The Michigan football team recently hired a veteran coach to the staff as Juan Castillo has joined the Wolverines as an offensive analyst. Castillo is coming over from UCLA as he was the offensive line coach for the Bruins this season. This is a big edition for head coach Sherrone Moore as Castillo is bringing […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey is setting new career highs in rebounds and steals per game this season. The Philadelphia 76ers guard has shown his improved statistical output over the past few games, recording his first triple-double and, more recently, approaching one as Maxey led a wild, 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Maxey averages […]

The Brooklyn Nets aimed to bottom out to juice their draft lottery odds when they traded Dennis Schroder. Four games removed from the deal, things are right on schedule. The Nets fell 110-95 to the Miami Heat on Monday, their third loss in their last four games. Without Schroder’s shot creation and facilitation, their offense […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Houston Rockets Monday night 114-101. That is the Hornet’s’ fifth straight loss, and this one was a little rougher than the rest of them. Charlotte was down by more than 30 points, and that was just in the first half of the game. The effort was in question tonight […]

In what’s becoming old hat for y0ung Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs superstar continues to establish statistical firsts. In scoring 30 points and blocking 10 shots in a recent win vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, the 7-foot-5 center became the youngest player to register those numbers in a game. That same night, he became […]

It’s hard to miss San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan on the court. The 2022 ninth-overall draft pick’s hair is colored bright green. This is the time of the year that lends itself to a certain fabled Christmas-themed character. “Grinch kind of vibes,” the 21-year-old said. “I think I’m going to keep it like this.” […]

It’s one thing to entertain fans with highlight-reel plays in professional basketball games, but the Washington Wizards and Mystics have a deeper mission. Through their parent company Monumental Sports and Entertainment, both organizations are sponsoring a local hoops league in a community that needs it most. Monumental provided funding to a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game winning streak was snapped on Monday following a 117–114 loss to the Detroit Pistons at home. The Lakers have had their share of injury concerns this season and before the game, head coach JJ Redick provided the latest injury news for Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood. After […]

Before the Atlanta Hawks took on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dyson Daniels was awarded for Defensive Player of the Month in November. On the same night, he showed people why he should get it for December as well, finishing the game with eight steals, the most he’s had in a game this season. With his eight […]

The Michigan football team is looking like a finalist to land Alabama transfer running back Justice Haynes. There are reportedly two schools that are leading the charge for Haynes, and those teams are Michigan and South Carolina. The Wolverines will not have Kalel Mullings or Donovan Edwards back next season, so they will either go […]

MIAMI – It was a much-needed win for the Miami Heat as they beat the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, 110-95, even without the likes of stars Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier. There had to be some positive momentum as the Heat collapsed against the Orlando Magic last Saturday as head coach Erik Spoelstra would […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks needed another scoring punch off the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves with Bogdan Bogdanovic ruled out for the game, and Garrison Mathews came in and gave them what they needed. Mathews, who hasn’t been consistently in the rotation for a while, scored 25 points and shot 7-of-8 from three. After […]

PHILADELPHIA — No one had seen anything quite like the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the San Antonio Spurs. Given the choice, no one would request to see it again. The ejection of Andre Drummond, the reversal of that ejection and the ejection of Joel Embiid that stood turned a competitive, exciting game on its head. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2024-25 season short-handed in the frontcourt as both Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood were sidelined due to injury. Both players have yet to make their season debuts. Unfortunately for the Lakers, Jaxson Hayes joined them on the sidelines with an ankle injury. Sometimes the news is there is […]