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Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas delivered a fiery reaction Thursday after the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luke Kennard in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Arenas shared his reaction on X, formerly known as Twitter, sharply criticizing the Lakers’ roster direction following the deal and expressing frustration with what […] The post Gilbert Arenas crashes out over Luke Kennard-Lakers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 5, 3:02 PM ET

The Utah Jazz have continued to signal their long-term commitment to Walker Kessler following a flurry of activity leading up to the NBA trade deadline, reportedly turning down a significant offer from the Indiana Pacers for the young center. Prime NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Thursday that Indiana made a strong push for Kessler, offering […] The post NBA rumors: Jazz turned down 2 unprotected 1st-round picks from Pacers for Walker Kessler appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 5, 2:53 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies made a big trade right before the deadline, but it involved Jaron Jackson Jr., and not Ja Morant. In fact, it sounds as though Morant got little to no interest from teams around the league. On Thursday, former center turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins sent the star point guard a rather harsh […] The post Kendrick Perkins sends harsh warning to Ja Morant – ‘Nobody wants you’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 5, 2:47 PM ET

Second-year big man Alex Sarr has established himself as a foundational piece for the Washington Wizards, but he had a forgettable night in their 132-101 home loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Luckily for the 20-year-old, the Wizards acquired 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis (finger) from the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, who will provide […] The post How Knicks blowout showed Wizards’ need for Anthony Davis appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 5, 3:26 PM ET

MIAMI – With rumors surrounding the Miami Heat connecting to Thursday’s trade deadline, one thing is for certain: they won’t be acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the Milwaukee Bucks have signalled to teams that the franchise will keep him for now. One player that had been in these trade rumors was Heat center Kel’el Ware, who […] The post Heat’s Kel’el Ware gets real on involvement in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 4, 4:13 PM ET

The Washington Wizards were among the most active teams at the NBA trade deadline so far, acquiring All-Star caliber players in Anthony Davis and Trae Young. The trades signal the Wizards’ desire to move out of the bottom and start to contend in the Eastern Conference. And count former NBA star Gilbert Arenas as a […] The post Gilbert Arenas gives Wizards A+ after Anthony Davis, Trae Young trades appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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