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NBAThe Suns’ Jordan Ott and Hornets’ Charles Lee have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in January, according to the league (Twitter links). Phoenix went 11-5 last month, while Charlotte posted an 11-6 record. David Adelman (Nuggets), Chris Finch (Timberwolves) and Tyronn Lue (Clippers) were the other […]
NBAJaylen Brown (33 points) stole the show on Tuesday night as he led the Boston Celtics past the Dallas Mavericks in 110-100 victory.
NBAAlperen Sengun made a loud statement Monday, pouring in 39 points in a Houston Rockets victory over the Indiana Pacers in his first game since being left off the All-Star roster. There’s a fair debate over whether Sengun has played at an All-Star level this season. The numbers are good, but some have dipped from […] The post Why Alperen Sengun’s All-Star snub is blessing in disguise for Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing the music. Accepting the fact that Giannis Antetokounmpo may not get his desired chance to compete for a title in a Bucks uniform from here on out, the team is instead doing the greatest player in franchise history a service, shopping him to interested contending teams to give him one […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals ‘goal’ disconnect with front office leading to possible trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With big names like James Harden, Nikola Vucevic, and Jaren Jackson Jr. finding new teams ahead of the trade deadline, it begs the question: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo next? It was recently revealed that Antetokounmpo is ready to move on from the Milwaukee Bucks. Almost every single team has been linked to the two-time MVP, but […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo declares love for Milwaukee amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAWith apologies to Desmond Bane, the Memphis Grizzlies have long been defined by the dynamic duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. That All-Star, All-Defense pairing brought electrifying athleticism, defensive prowess, and playoff contention to a small-market franchise starved for attention. Those days are long gone now that Danny Ainge has struck an NBA […] The post How draft-rich Grizzlies must pivot to post-Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. era appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAWith less than 48 hours before Thursday's NBA trade deadline, here's what we're hearing.
NBAPlenty of big names have already been moved prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. LeBron James won’t join the list. James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports. James, 41, has a no-trade clause and would have to approve any deal. Last month, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes detailed the strained […]
NBABlockbuster trades turned Tuesday into a dress rehearsal for Thursday's deadline, with Giannis Antetokounmpo looming over what happens next.
NBAThe Detroit Pistons keep showing us that they are serious title-contenders as they earned another huge victory in the season by defeating the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
NBAThe Lakers had too much starpower for the Nets to handle as LeBron James and Luka Doncic combine for 49 points to lead an easy win on Tuesday night.
After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, the Memphis Grizzlies are expected to accelerate their efforts to also deal away Ja Morant and are prepared to come off their previous asking price, sources tell Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. The Grizzlies are resigned to the reality that Morant, a former franchise player and true superstar, won't bring back anywhere close to the type of return they received for Jackson and Desmond Bane. With Morant available at a lower cost, the Minnesota Timber...
NBAMany are questioning the inclusion of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in next month’s All-Star Game. Well, he gave them a convincing response on Tuesday. The Lakers visited the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center for the final stop of their five-game road trip. The Purple and Gold are looking to return to the win […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James unleashes vintage dunk vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAThe Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing for a blockbuster trade prior to the February 5 deadline, if their move to dump Mike Conley’s salary on the Chicago Bulls is any indication. This is giving them additional room under the apron to pull off a blockbuster trade, with the Timberwolves setting their sights on the best available […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Could Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant trades both be feasible? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAThe Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo is becoming increasingly bleak with each passing day, as it looks as though the Milwaukee Bucks aren’t too enamored of the package the Dubs can put together. Acquiring the Warriors’ draft picks from the post-Stephen Curry era sounds appealing, but even then, it’s difficult to bet on […] The post NBA rumors: Pascal Siakam emerges as Giannis Antetokounmpo alternative for Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAOn Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls made the rounds two days before the NBA Trade Deadline. One such move came in the form of a three-way trade with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. As a result, the Bulls received guards Mike Conley Jr. and Jaden Ivey and traded Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric. Conley is […] The post Bulls rumors: Mike Conley Jr. not expected to remain in Chicago through trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat, under Hall of Famer Pat Riley’s watch, have always been in the business of acquiring superstar talent. With every superstar that becomes available on the market, there’s no coincidence that the Heat are always involved. The same is the case right now in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes — with the Heat […] The post NBA rumors: Ja Morant viewed as Heat backup plan if Giannis Antetokounmpo trade fails appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBANBAKeenan Allen and Amon-Ra St. Brown will go head-to-head later this month, but the battle won't be on a football field.
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NBAYet another game on national TV for Cooper Flagg to shine
Three years after acquiring him in what was a franchise-changing move, the Timberwolves traded Mike Conley to Chicago.