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Entering the 2025-26 NBA campaign, Cooper Flagg was supposed to be the clear Rookie of the Year winner and the Charlotte Hornets were supposed to miss the playoffs. Both of those things may very well be true by season’s end, but thanks to Kon Knueppel, they are not certainties. The 20-year-old sharpshooter has been a […] The post Hornets rookie sensation Kon Knueppel will participate in 3-point contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .

While most teams are busy burning the phone lines ahead of the trade deadline, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were trying to survive an exhausting eight-game road trip. The Lakers ended it with a convincing win over the Brooklyn Nets, 125-109, at Barclays Center on Tuesday. They improved to 30-19, going 5-3 in […] The post LeBron James sends big message after Lakers’ grueling road trip appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Sacramento Kings jumpstarted the busy trade deadline season, following up the Trae Young trade with a deal of their own weeks later to get things restarted with days left to go before the deadline passes. They dealt away Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for De’Andre Hunter in what […] The post Kings’ Malik Monk lets it all out in reaction to Keon Ellis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Utah Jazz have every incentive in the world to try and lose some ballgames, as they will be forking over their first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder if their selection for the 2026 NBA Draft falls outside the top-eight. But it doesn’t seem as though anyone gave Isaiah Collier the memo. With the […] The post Jazz’s Isaiah Collier makes NBA history with eye-popping assist total vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Miami Heat honored their roots Tuesday night as the franchise’s culture took center stage inside the arena. Championship memories resurfaced during an evening designed to reconnect the organization with its defining moment. Dwyane Wade, the 2006 NBA Finals MVP and face of the Heat franchise, delivered the ultimate visual reminder. Wade walked onto the […] The post Heat legend Dwyane Wade makes ultimate flex to celebrate 2006 NBA Finals win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers finalized their blockbuster trade for James Harden, sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange. This signals that the Cavs are feeling a bit of desperation to try and make their current core work, as Harden has been healthier and more productive than […] The post When will James Harden make his debut with the Cavs? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Earlier this week, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard was the subject of many debates even though he was most probably minding his own business. After all, Hall of Famer Reggie Miller compared Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark to Pritchard, with many finding that comparison to be rather preposterous in Clark’s favor. Clark’s reaction to being […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard catches Caitlin Clark’s attention during Mavericks game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 128-92 blowout win against the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein recorded his first career triple-double. Amid a report suggesting the Thunder is exploring the market for a center, Hartenstein reminded the defending champions of his multi-faceted game. Hartenstein finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, the […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein hits personal milestone in Magic drubbing appeared first on ClutchPoints .

SAN FRANCISCO– Given where the Golden State Warriors are at right now, it feels like everything hinges on them acquiring Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. When you put it all together– where Stephen Curry is at in his career, Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL injury, the middling roster the Dubs are currently rocking with, and Steve […] The post What happens if the Warriors don’t win the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets are finding out the hard way that life on the road in the NBA often comes with some questionable whistles. Following a gritty 124-121 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, Nuggets acting head coach David Adelman didn’t hold back, calling out a perceived officiating double standard that left three-time MVP […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman blasts refs calling ‘different game’ for Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Monday night, the entire NBA world was stunned when they learned of James Harden’s latest trade request. Harden, amidst the Clippers’ strong surge as of late, angled for a move elsewhere, and on Tuesday, he got his wish — with the Cleveland Cavaliers sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to finalize their trade […] The post Cavs’ James Harden breaks silence on reported Clippers trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the stunning trade of franchise cornerstone Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies have officially pivoted to a rebuild before the NBA Trade Deadline. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman has amassed one of the NBA’s largest collections of future draft assets in the process, including the Desmond Bane deal. A dozen future […] The post How Grizzlies value all 12 future NBA Draft picks after Jaren Jackson Jr. trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MIAMI – With rumors surrounding the Miami Heat ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, the basketball world is reaching the home stretch as the team could be heavily involved. As the Heat are connected to the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, there could be players on the roster who could have to pack their bags elsewhere, as Bam […] The post Bam Adebayo shares message to Heat amid trade deadline and rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA teams that are very much interested in bringing Giannis Antetokounmpo in via trade may have to act now, lest they run the risk of the empire that is the Los Angeles Lakers joining the sweepstakes for the Milwaukee Bucks star. While there have been previous reports indicating that the Bucks would prefer to trade […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers would be ‘very viable’ Giannis Antetokounmpo suitor this offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Some league insiders tell Marc Stein of the Stein Line that they believe the Milwaukee Bucks are retaining hope that a fortunate lottery result in May could lead to a scenario where they can keep Giannis Antetokounmpo with the franchise. Antetokounmpo has finally made it clear that he is ready to move on from the Bucks and doesn't see the team as being capable of fielding a championship caliber roster around him, but getting a high draft pick in a deep draft could change the calculus. The Buc...

Giannis Antetokounmpo stated what can be interpreted as his idealized desire to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks for his entire career in an emotional pregame conversation with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday. The two-time MVP spoke extensively about his ties to the city while sidelined with a calf strain amid intense trade rumors following reports Antetokounmpo communicated his desire to exit the Bucks either by the trade deadline or in the offseason. "What I want deep down in my he...

Heat Miami continues to keep multiple big-game irons in the fire. The Heat have shown “some level” of interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant in recent weeks, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, though league sources stress that the organization’s primary focus remains on Giannis Antetokounmpo. One source who spoke with Ira […] The post NBA Rumors: Heat, Ja Morant, Grizzlies, Jakob Poeltl, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Ergin Ataman, Real Madrid galibiyetinin ardından çarpıcı açıklamalarda bulundu. The post Ergin Ataman: “Artık Oyuncularıma Medya Önünde Saldırmayacağım” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Fenerbahçe Beko, Barcelona’yı deplasmanda 82-78 mağlup ederken Sarunas Jasikevicius galibiyetin ardından savunma sorunlarına, takımın mevcut formuna ve EuroLeague’de sonuçlardan çok gelişimin önemli olduğuna dikkat çekti. The post Saras Jasikevicius: “Barcelona Taraftarıyla Olan İlişkim Kolay Kolay Değişmez” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Philadelphia Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday night. Drysdale one-timed a pass from Trevor Zegras past Washington goalie Clay Stevenson to put the Flyers ahead to stay, 3-2.

Jake Guentzel scored with 14 seconds remaining in overtime after teammate Darren Raddysh forced the extra session by scoring with 26 seconds left in regulation as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Tuesday night. Guentzel took a long pass from Nikita Kucherov just outside the blue line of the Sabres' zone, skated in and beat Colten Ellis with a low shot to extend the Lightning's winning streak to four games. Kucherov had a four-point game with a goal and three assists.

Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night. Mathew Barzal had a goal and an assist, Ilya Sorokin made 31 saves and New York snapped its two-game skid. Matthew Schaefer and Ryan Pulock also scored for the Islanders.