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The Charlotte Hornets are 19-28 as the NBA season reaches the halfway point. At the same time, they are getting a major boost from the recent play of LaMelo Ball. There is still plenty of time for something to happen, but Charles Barkley is speaking something into existence. He is adamant that the Hornets will […] The post Charles Barkley bullish on 2026 Charlotte playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The atmosphere inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is electric tonight, but not just because of the scoreboard. While LeBron James has returned to Northeast Ohio many times since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, this visit feels heavier, like the final chapter of a legendary book. With retirement rumors shadowing his every move, Cleveland Cavaliers fans made […] The post Watch LeBron James get huge ovation from Cavs fans in possible final game in Cleveland appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The prodigal son came home on Wednesday as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. It is an emotional moment for James every time he returns to his hometown. He treats being from Akron, Ohio as a badge of honor, knowing that he has reshaped not only a […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James wipes away tears during epic Cavs tribute video appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a fun 48 hours for the Washington Wizards, as three of their players made the Castrol Rising Stars Challenge for the second straight year on Monday before they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-111 at Capital One Arena on Tuesday. Big man Alex Sarr validated his second Rising Stars nod […] The post Wizards’ Alex Sarr makes ‘exciting’ All-Star Weekend admission after win vs. Trail Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — Coming off two consecutive losses at home, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder needed a big performance from Chet Holmgren amid a very shorthanded team, as teammates dealing with injuries recover. Holmgren didn’t disappoint in Tuesday’s 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Chet scored 14 of his 20 points in […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren reveals SGA’s role in his bounce-back game vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the Miami Heat linked to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the team is still playing games amidst all the noise. While the rumors will continue to swirl around the Heat with the trade deadline looming, head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks on how the roster is dealing with […] The post Erik Spoelstra urges Heat players to disregard ‘bunch of BS’ trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The royal return of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to Rocket Arena on Wednesday became even more special. The Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers, aiming for their third straight win. It was an emotional homecoming for James, who had to wipe away his tears when the Cavaliers played a video tribute for him in […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James hits new bonkers milestone in Cleveland return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
