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The life of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an open book. He has learned to live with the spotlight always on him. It is the trade-off for being one of the best athletes in the galaxy. James is generous with his thoughts, regularly sharing them on social media. He can be funny, cryptic, […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James suddenly drops ‘love or hate’ message appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes the Dallas Mavericks should be really busy ahead of the trade deadline with aging veterans Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, as they pursue ways to improve the talent surrounding rookie Cooper Flagg. Anthony Davis has been mentioned in trade rumors amid his latest hand injury, and Irving, recovering from a torn […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins would trade Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Tuesday, Coby White wasn’t in the lineup as the Chicago Bulls lost to the Houston Rockets 119-113. However, he was back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. In the process, he made his own bit of history. During the game, White officially eclipsed Joakim Noah for 14th on the Bulls’ […] The post Coby White surpasses Joakim Noah on the all-time assists list appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers with a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia's Dominick Barlow (back contusion).

The Sixers got blown out by the Cavs on Wednesday night to open a six-game homestand.

The Cleveland Cavaliers anticipated Darius Garland to play a big role versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Garland entered as the “electricity” for the Cavs by Donovan Mitchell. But Garland exited early in the road contest on Wednesday during this sequence: Darius Garland will not return to Cavs-Sixers tonight after injuring his right foot while trying to […] The post Cavaliers’ Darius Garland exits 76ers clash with right foot injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers lost a key member of the rotation after forward Dominick Barlow suffered a back injury in the early goings of the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Barlow writhed in pain as he grabbed his lower back after falling to the floor following his blocked attempt. […] The post 76ers’ Dominick Barlow helped off the court with back injury after ugly fall appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Brandon Ingram delivered an emphatic statement Wednesday night as the Toronto Raptors continued to control the pace vs. Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Ingram threw down a powerful third quarter dunk that pushed Toronto’s lead to 77–62 with 7:17 remaining in the third quarter, highlighting his return after missing time with a thumb injury. The […] The post Raptors star Brandon Ingram slams it down with authority vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

DALLAS — Does Jason Kidd still enjoy coaching? Will he continue to coach the Dallas Mavericks for years to come? Kidd — who has been the head coach in Dallas since the 2021-22 NBA season — was asked about his coaching future before Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, and he explained how Cooper […] The post Why ‘unicorn’ Cooper Flagg may extend Jason Kidd’s Mavericks coaching career appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NCAA asked a federal regulatory body to stop prediction markets from offering trades on college sports until more safeguards are in place.

The comparisons come with an obvious caveat. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a two-time NBA MVP, a championship centerpiece, and one of the most distinctive offensive engines the league has ever seen. Derik Queen is a rookie still learning how to impose himself consistently at the professional level. And yet, inside the New Orleans […] The post Why Pelicans are comparing one Derik Queen trait to Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Utah Jazz looked to remain in the win column as they visited the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Wednesday. The Jazz upset the Cleveland Cavaliers, 123-112, at Rocket Arena on Monday, and they want to build on it with another victory. Utah beat Chicago in double overtime in their last meeting in November. […] The post Jazz’s Ace Bailey throws it down for alley-oop slam vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […] The post Mark Daigneault’s ‘not complicated’ take on how Thunder limited Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ja Morant refuses to directly address trade rumors and questions a reporter for asking him about it.

At the halfway point of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors are fighting to escape their mediocre record.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid added another accolade to his illustrious career as they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers are coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors, 115-102, on Monday and are 6-2 in their last 10 games. Obviously, they want to keep their momentum going against […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid 3-ball completes big career milestone vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

All signs point to the Knicks having a desire to move Guerschon Yabusele ahead of the trade deadline. Marc Stein reported as much recently, and that reporting has been confirmed by Stefan Bondy of the New York Post as well as by The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III. In a recent mailbag for The Athletic, […]

Del Curry won the Sixth Man of the Year award with the Hornets, but is better known to many as the father of Stephen and Seth.