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The Celtics host Anfernee Simons and the Bulls for the final game between these two teams this season.

The Los Angeles Clippers' days as the biggest losers in professional sports are long gone, and this NBA All-Star weekend was supposed to be a time to celebrate it. The team that spent its first four decades of existence as a punch line and a purgatory has now had 14 consecutive winning seasons with a succession of basketball greats wearing its uniform. After decades of playing in dingy gyms from Buffalo to San Diego to downtown Los Angeles, the Clippers now hold court in a lavish, futuristic ...

The Los Angeles Clippers' recent trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac stem from a strategic conclusion that cap space won't attract elite talent in 2027. The front office recognized that true star players rarely reach free agency due to changes made to the ease of extensions, prompting a shift toward asset accumulation. Recent transaction history supports the Clippers' assessment. Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and Brandon Ingram all switched teams through trades rather than signi...

The Washington Wizards are one of several NBA teams that are incentivized to lose right now. They have the league’s third-worst record at 14-38 entering Wednesday’s road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and they need to finish in the bottom four to guarantee the retention of their top-eight protected draft pick. This season was always […] The post Why Wizards’ tank is symptom of flawed NBA system appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe has been the much-needed consistent spark off the bench for head coach Mark Daigneault as the defending champions continue its regular season without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. With SGA ruled out through the All-Star break, Joe’s dunk over LeBron James was a highlight reel moment in the Thunder’s win against […] The post Isaiah Joe’s elite shooting leads Thunder bench production amid SGA’s absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jeremy Sochan is on the market after release from Spurs, and multiple teams will pursue a contract.

A look at updated NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds. Wemby (-280) is the betting favorite to win the award, followed by Chet Holmgren.

When it was announced that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry would not be participating in the All-Star Game, that left the possibility of the San Antonio Spurs getting another selection. With Victor Wembanyama already in, both De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle have been putting up All-Star seasons for the Spurs. Neither one was selected, […] The post Harrison Barnes blasts NBA for lack of Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox All-Star consideration appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is building a serious Hollywood résumé with “GOAT." Could the two-time NBA MVP follow the path of Dwayne Johnson and become an A-list movie star after basketball?

With the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers being two teams that were looking for big man help at the NBA trade deadline, one name that was on both teams’ radar was Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford. The Mavericks had discussions with teams regarding the availability of Gafford, but there was one key reason as to […] The post NBA rumors: Why Mavericks didn’t trade Daniel Gafford despite Pacers, Hawks interest appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls made a late push to acquire Yves Missi at the NBA trade deadline, but discussions with the New Orleans Pelicans ultimately fell short due to differing asking prices. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Chicago held strong interest in the 21-year-old center and attempted to structure a deal on deadline day […] The post NBA rumors: Why Bulls failed to pull off Yves Missi trade with Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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With LeBron James resting against the Spurs, Bronny James took over the Los Angeles Lakers’ iconic pregame layup ritual in a viral moment that signals the future of the James legacy in the NBA.

The Knicks and Suns were among the teams who had trade discussions surrounding former Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan prior to the trade deadline, as I previously reported on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Something to keep in mind as he becomes a free agent now and both teams have open roster spots. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to return to their third-consecutive Western Conference Finals, currently sitting at sixth place in the overall standings. Looking to maximize the prime window of Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert, the franchise was active during the 2026 NBA Trade deadline. The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu and forward […] The post Timberwolves 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 2 deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics shook things up at the NBA trade deadline by acquiring big man Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Anfernee Simons. The move comes as there has been increased speculation that superstar Jayson Tatum could return from his Achilles injury as soon as this season. Recently, NBA insider Jake Fischer […] The post Celtics rumors: How Nikola Vucevic trade signals ‘clear’ Jayson Tatum injury return belief appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The San Antonio Spurs have waived Jeremy Sochan. Sochan appeared in 28 of the Spurs 53 games this season, averaging 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 12.8 minutes. Sochan wanted his exit from the Spurs in order to receive more playing time before the trade deadline, but no deal materialized. San Antonio drafted Sochan with the ninth overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft. In four seasons with the Spurs, the Baylor alum averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 25.3 minut...

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The Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, allowing the 2023 All-Rookie team forward to become a free agent.

With All-Star weekend happening in LA, the stage is perfectly set for Jaxson Hayes to shine in the Slam Dunk Contest.

Tracking the larger sentiments of Bucks fans week by week.

As the NBA prepares to break for its annual All-Star weekend festivities, a pair of players are climbing the MVP ladder with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined. Nikola Jokić returned from injury just in time to remain eligible for the 65-game minimum required…

The best rookies and sophomores in the league will face off in a four-team tournament.

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs test a shorthanded Warriors squad