The Portland Trail Blazers revamped their backcourt in the offseason. They reunited with Damian Lillard, who is one of the best players in franchise history. They also traded for Jrue Holiday, who is one of the best defensive guards in NBA history. However, point guard has been a glaring weakness this year. Luckily, one of […] The post Trail Blazers’ trade proposal for Trae Young amid Hawks fallout appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Bulls have signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, according to a team press release. In a corresponding move, Chicago has waived Trentyn Flowers. The Bulls essentially flipped their script from October when they waived Kawamura to sign Flowers to a two-way deal. Kawamura was released due to a medical condition, as he […]
NBATrae Young’s tenure with the Hawks is nearing its end as Atlanta pivots toward a younger core.
Rich Paul sparked renewed debate around the Los Angeles Lakers and their championship outlook after publicly stating he does not view the team as a title contender, raising questions about whether the comments reflect broader sentiment tied to LeBron James. During a recent episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul reiterated […] The post Is Rich Paul sending message from LeBron James with Lakers not contenders take? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The tenure of Trae Young with the Atlanta Hawks is expected to come to a close either via trade ahead of the February 5th deadline, or in the offseason. The two sides are collaborating together on potential trade scenarios as it has become evident Young is no longer in Atlanta's long-term plans. "Trae Young's Hawks' tenure is coming to an end," said Shams Charania on Tuesday's episode of NBA Today. "He appears to be in his final days and weeks in Atlanta after seven-plus seasons together as t...
NBAJoe Mazzulla and the Celtics apparently gained some Xs and Os insight from Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels before a recent game.
Cavaliers forward Max Strus will be sidelined for at least another month as he continues to recover from surgery on his broken left foot.
NBAThe Knicks aren't panicking over a four-game losing streak that's come on the heels of their owner publicly expressing a championship-or-bust message.
The Bucks, Timberwolves, and Clippers are among the teams that are monitoring Trae Young‘s situation along with Washington, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While Dallas doesn’t appear to have any interest in the Hawks‘ point guard, the Mavericks are among the clubs that have called to inquire about former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, league […]
Kings forward Keegan Murray is out at least three to four weeks due to a left ankle sprain.
Day’Ron Sharpe made a strong case for an expanded role during his first extended opportunity of the season. With Nic Claxton sidelined for the last two games due to personal reasons, Sharpe showcased what he can do in a starting role. The fifth-year center averaged 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 […] The post Michael Porter Jr. says Nets’ bench ‘beast’ should be NBA starter appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline looms. Tuomas Iisalo’s injury-riddled roster is clinging to the 10th spot in the Western Conference, barely holding onto the final Play-In Tournament berth with a 15-20 record. One bench-bolstering move, plus a bit of health luck around Ja Morant and […] The post Grizzlies gauging interest in 5 assets as 2026 NBA Trade Deadline looms appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cavaliers still aren’t close to having swingman Max Strus back in their lineup. Strus, who is coming off left foot surgery to repair a Jones fracture, recently underwent evaluation and imaging on that foot, and while that exam showed “positive progress,” more time is required for the fracture to fully heal, the team announced […]
The defending champion Thunder, who entered the season with a 24-1 record, find themselves struggling after a 6-6 stretch.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in the first of two road games in a three-day span. Donovan Mitchell is listed as out on the injury report for rest, meaning he will miss just his third game for the wine and gold this season. There are two questionable starting players […] The post Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight? Cavs vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAThe good vibes surrounding the Knicks have taken a dramatic and dire turn during their four-game losing streak.
LeBron James' comments spark questions about Luka Doncic and the Lakers offense.
Should Anfernee Simons be part of the Celtics' long-term plans? Here's a look at both sides of the argument after his latest strong performance.
LeBron James offered emphatic praise for two of the league’s rising stars during a recent episode of Mind the Game, detailing the work habits and on-court growth of Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Johnson after training alongside both players in recent summers. Speaking with co-host Steve Nash, James highlighted Maxey’s consistency and dedication, pointing to early-morning […] The post Lakers star LeBron James stamps workout buddies Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Johnson appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBARich Paul is being accused of trying to diminish Michael Jordan.
The Detroit Pistons’ emergence as a contender atop the Eastern Conference standings has intensified speculation about whether the franchise could pursue a major trade, and one prominent league analyst believes Detroit is well-positioned to make a bold move. Following the Pistons’ 121-90 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night, which pushed them to […] The post Zach Lowe floats huge Trey Murphy III trade package from Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Among the trade ideas floated for Atlanta, Bobby Marks has pointed to one scenario he considers the most appealing from the Hawks’ perspective. That framework would involve Atlanta receiving CJ McCollum, Malaki Branham, AJ Johnson, and a 2026 first-round pick originally belonging to Oklahoma City, while sending Trae Young and a future second-round pick the […] The post Trae Young market shrinking amid salary concerns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .