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Mac McClung pulled out some big-time dunks during All-Star Weekend, which led him to win his third contest in a row. At one point, McClung dunked over Evan Mobley, but it was supposed to be Shaq in that position, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. “Mobley, who met McClung this weekend, was a last-minute replacement […]

Shaquille O’Neale recognizes how great of a dunker Vince Carter was. After Carter reflected on his jersey retirement, he’s been enjoying life outside of the NBA. As a result, he’s been on multiple programs like TNT and NBA TV. Still, O’Neal had to ask Carter if he could recreate his signature dunk out of retirement […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth in 2025 is $500 million. O’Neal has always been more than just a dominant basketball player. The Big Diesel has routinely been among the most marketable, charismatic, and often controversial players in the history of the NBA. He is also quite the entrepreneur and endorser of products. Here is a look […]

Shaquille O’Neal is staying with TNT for the long haul. The NBA legend is set for a new deal that will pay him $15 million per year, per Front Office Sports. As Inside The NBA moves to ESPN, that means O’Neal will remain with the crew, accompanied by Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson. […]

One of the reasons why many basketball fans love the “Inside the NBA” guys is because of their willingness to speak their mind and occasionally make shocking television. During halftime of Thursday’s matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) and Oklahoma City Thunder (44-10), Shaquille O’Neal decided to throw caution to the wind. Earlier in the […]

The formerly hot Indiana Pacers (29-23) are starting to cool since Myles Turner suffered a cervical strain last week against the Los Angeles Clippers. His absence was especially obvious in Tuesday night’s 128-115 loss to the visiting New York Knicks (35-18), as Karl-Anthony Towns feasted in Gainbridge Fieldhouse for 40 points and 12 rebounds. Josh […]

Shaquille O’Neal has a fascinating fixation with Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol, one that has perplexed many fans over the years. The NBA legend famously, or rather infamously, said that the 2019 second-round draft pick has the same skill set as fellow 7-foot-3 big man Victor Wembanyama. He believes Bol, not the San Antonio Spurs […]

We already looked at the top 10 greatest players in NBA history according to ChatGPT, but DeepSeek is the biggest wave in artificial intelligence right now. All-time debates and dialogue never end in the NBA, so we decided to see how ChatGPT’s top 10 ranking differs from what DeepSeek has to say. ChatGPT’s greatest NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks (27-25) and Los Angeles Lakers (30-19) each secured victories on Thursday night, but the two teams are currently on different trajectories. LA has lost only three games since Jan. 13, while the Mavs are just 5-8 in that span. Many fans believe the most shocking trade in NBA history will only reinforce […]

The dust is still settling from days ago when Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Players have now joined their new team, talked about the trade, and it looks like they’re ready to move on. On the other hand, some people had not been able to give their takes […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most active teams during this trade season, and they may have more moves in store. After making multiple trades to completely retool their roster, the Mavericks could be looking to bring in another star player to pair with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin […]

Reactions to the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade, which surfaced late Saturday into Sunday, were filled with shock and disbelief. The initial response was a mix of disbelief, with fans and analysts questioning the validity of the deal, unsure whether to believe it until the official confirmation arrived. The trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The game could have featured an intriguing matchup between Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Rockets guard Jalen Green. Shaquille O’Neal was among those excited for the potential matchup before Ernie Johnson burst his bubble. “I’m looking forward to the Ja Morant-Jalen Green matchup.” – Shaq, […]

YouTube sensation MrBeast recently revealed that he connects with the legendary Kobe Bryant’s work ethic and several other qualities. The late NBA icon inspired millions with his legacy and drive before his tragic passing in 2020. Kobe Bryant’s influence on the sports world is undeniable, and even YouTube star MrBeast has been inspired by the […]

The ongoing debate about the NBA’s reliance on 3-point shooting has gained a new voice: YouTube megastar MrBeast. During a recent appearance on Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast, The Big Podcast with Shaq, the internet sensation shared his thoughts on the evolution of basketball, particularly the impact of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, AthlonSports reports. […]

Today, January 26, 2025, is the fifth anniversary of the helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others when Kobe was only 41 years old. Five championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular-season MVP, and 18 All-Star selections, he was one of the greatest if […]

Jimmy Butler’s absence from the Miami Heat lineup has stirred up intense debates, especially on Inside the NBA. The latest controversy stems from Butler’s suspension after he missed a team flight, leaving his team shorthanded for a road trip. On Thursday night, Shaquille O’Neal and his co-hosts dove into a fiery exchange about the star […]

The sailing has not exactly been smooth for the Miami Heat and star small forward Jimmy Butler throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. The Heat – sitting at 21-21 – are holding on to a spot in the Play-in Tournament but have only had Butler for 25 of those games. Butler recently received a two-game suspension […]

The debate over the NBA’s current best big man has a clear winner, according to Shaquille O’Neal. In a recent broadcast of Inside the NBA, the legendary center cut through the endless comparisons and speculation by confidently naming Nikola Jokic as the best big man in the league today. It is not a brand-new sentiment. […]

Following the November announcement that TNT Sports would lease Inside the NBA to ESPN, speculation about the show’s lineup has been widespread. A recent report, however, reveals that at least two key personalities from Warner Bros. Discovery’s beloved program will remain onboard. The renowned studio show is anchored by its dynamic team: Kenny Smith, Shaquille […]

Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham is staring down the first All-Star selection of his young career. Averaging 24.4 points, 9.4 assists and 6.5 rebounds, the No. 1 overall pick in 2021 is having a breakout season, and looks to have a good chance at seeing his name selected as an NBA All-Star Game starter, or reserve […]

The New York Knicks may have pulled off one of the biggest trade heists in recent memory when they dealt Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, as well as a heavily protected first-rounder, to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns has seen his numbers go down in recent seasons with the Timberwolves, and […]

The Golden State Warriors have been teetering around mediocrity for large stretches of the 2024-25 season, currently sitting at an even 21-21 following Monday evening’s blowout home loss to the Boston Celtics. The Warriors got off to a hot start this year but have since seen production from their role players cool off significantly, resulting […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one popular guy. The retired Los Angeles Lakers star has a huge event coming up, his annual Shaq’s Fun House party that the former athlete hosts before during Super Bowl weekend. Shaq who also goes by the moniker DJ Diesel when performing his DJ sets, shared with PEOPLE that he “knows everybody” […]

Jamal Murray has had a bit of a slow start to the 2024-25 season, and the national media has started to take notice. Not only have they taken notice, but some have even ‘called out’ the Denver Nuggets point guard. Speaking during the TNT pregame show before the Nuggest 118-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks, […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is approaching its halfway point, and teams are beginning to separate themselves in both conferences. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no exception, holding a 5.5-game lead over the Boston Celtics in the East. Despite the standings, there is still a lot of debate over who the top dog in the East actually […]

There was a time when Shaquille O’Neal was the most dominant player in the NBA. But just like any other human, Shaq eventually declined, though, he’s still very relevant in the basketball world. And now, there is an entire generation of basketball fans who know more about his latter years in the NBA than the […]

Dwight Howard recently joined the GAUDS show, where he discussed his long-running tension with Shaquille O’Neal. Howard made it clear that he is fed up with Shaq constantly throwing shade at him in public. O’Neal responded to Dwight Howard’s recent remarks, intensifying their ongoing beef. The legendary big man posted in his X (formerly Twitter) […]

On Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves could not have faced a better test to gauge where they stand in the league’s totem pole as they faced the reigning champion Boston Celtics. But the 2024-25 season hasn’t exactly gone according to plan for the Timberwolves, and this game was a microcosm of how they’ve fallen from […]

Shaquille O’Neal, known for his dominance on the court and his larger-than-life personality off it, has added yet another tale to his legendary career. Former Lakers teammate and current Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue recently recounted a prank involving Shaq and then-rookie Devean George that has left fans and former players alike in […]

All-time rankings and discussions about who the best players in NBA history are commonplace in basketball dialogue these days. In fact, we here at ClutchPoints have already ranked the greatest players in NBA history. We wanted to take the conversation a step forward and ask ChatGPT its thoughts on who the best players ever are. […]

Several NBA duos have dominated the NBA throughout the years. However, some were lucky to be playing in their era. But for NBA fans, a lot of them would also thrive in other eras. On the other hand, some duos were better off playing in today’s NBA. Here is a look at 10 NBA duos […]

Shaquille O’Neal, never shy about sharing his opinions, has strong feelings about the modern NBA and its perceived shift toward a softer playing style, per Outkick. On his podcast, Big Pod With Shaq, the Hall of Famer laid part of the blame on Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry. Shaq argued that Curry’s success has […]

From rule changes to offensive schemes, the modern game has evolved in ways that benefit scoring, making it a more high-paced, high-scoring affair. Recently, four-time NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway joined Draymond Green and Baron Davis to reveal how he would fare in today’s NBA. During the interview, Green asked Hardaway how he believed he would […]

Once the NBA and basketball worlds were shocked by the news of European star Jānis Timma’s death, reactions from fans and players around the world poured in. Shareef and Shaqir O’Neal, the sons of Shaquille O’Neal, were among the first to share their heartfelt responses. The brothers shared their emotions on the news with respective […]

Anthony Edwards helped Team USA win the gold medal, cementing his place as the future face of the NBA. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves star found himself in the middle of controversy after proclaiming that Michael Jordan was the only player with skill during his era. Since then, Edwards has triggered a polarizing response, including rubbing […]

Shaquille O’Neal gives back during the holidays through his Shaq-a-Claus events which are powered by his foundation The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. During his latest Shaq-a-Claus events, he helped the youth in Georgia by handing out clothes, toys, food, and technology to thousands of children. Recently, the former NBA star revealed what was the inspiration behind […]

The NFL season is in its final month. While the NBA is just starting, football fans are preparing for the playoff excitement. Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that some NBA players have some football ties. In fact, some had opportunities to play professional football. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who could’ve played in […]

Inside the NBA brought yet another unforgettable moment during its December 10 broadcast. The lively panelists, known for their candid banter, veered into uncharted territory when Kenny Smith mentioned Jay-Z. The comment immediately drew a sharp interjection from Charles Barkley, who quipped, “probably not a good time right now.” Inside the NBA is still the […]