The NBA’s 65-game rule has been in effect since 2023-24. The rule requires players to appear in at least 65 games in order to be eligible for end-of-season awards, such as MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-NBA teams. It was implemented in order to prevent teams from resting their superstars, as doing so […] The post NBA 65-game rule: Which players are and aren’t eligible for NBA awards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With three first-round picks, the Oklahoma City Thunder is an interesting team to keep an eye on during mock draft season. In what’s anticipated to be one of the best draft classes, the Thunder’s three first-round picks are in the top-20. In ClutchPoints’ mock draft, two of Oklahoma City’s first-round picks have won the national […] The post Thunder end up with 2 national champions in ClutchPoints’ latest NBA Mock Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
James Borrego’s New Orleans Pelicans have nothing tangible left to play for in the standings. Team uniforms will be packed away for the summer in less than a week. However, in the sterile, consequence-free environment of the final two road games, Jeremiah Fears is in the perfect situation to chase a franchise record. The rookie […] The post Why Pelicans must prioritize this record-chasing rookie in final two road games appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lately, there have been rumors that next season might be Steve Kerr’s last as head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Also, some are suggesting that Kerr’s departure will be tied to Stephen Curry’s retirement. However, not everyone is buying into it. On the latest episode of Clutch Hoops, Brett Siegel and Tomer Azarly strongly […] The post Warriors rumors: Steve Kerr ‘not going anywhere,’ but could coaching staff change? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg has served as a ray of light during a dreadful Dallas Mavericks season that destroyed any confidence fans had in the organization. The city is now depending on the 19-year-old forward to save this franchise. In addition to being the Mavs’ best hope for a promising future, he is also the only reason […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg lands on injury report for Spurs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets will play on Friday night. Minnesota will be without Rudy Gobert, however, who has been ruled out due to rest, the team announced. Joe Ingles is also out due to personal reasons. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards (right knee injury maintenance), Ayo Dosunmu (right calf injury maintenance), Bones Hyland (right hip […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert isn’t playing vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
