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He may be out for the season but MPJ is still making news, this time the good kind.

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Inside the Celtics’ competitive in-flight Catan games — and why Gonzalez has become the face of the games, despite never playing.

The NBA has informed teams that the league is projecting a $165 million salary cap for 2026-27 -- $1M lower than previous outlooks due to a reduction in local media revenue, sources tell ESPN. Minimum salary ($149M, tax level $201M, first apron ($209M, second apron $222M) also $1M lower each.

Four years ago, a clip showing James giving instructions to a befuddled Reaves at the end of a 2022 game against the Nets went viral in a major way.

Development curves for young NBA centers often require equal parts patience and projection. Fortunately for James Borrego, Yves Missi has quietly emerged as one of the few bright spots for the New Orleans Pelicans despite operating in a crowded frontcourt. The 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has spent this season adjusting to […] The post Why Pelicans are not shorting former first-round pick’s phenomenal’ stock appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ESPN’s Marc Spears revealed that the Denver Nuggets have growing concerns about how opposing teams are defending All-Star Nikola Jokic after returning from a left knee injury. Jokic returned from a 16-game absence in late January, which sparked a challenge from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins to Nikola on reverting to “championship shape,” as the three-time MVP […] The post Nuggets ‘concerned’ over how Nikola Jokic is being defended appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Lakers are winning with LeBron James out of the spotlight. Does that change his future with the franchise?

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to overcome the pain after the heartbreaking loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday, the team is looking to snap its four-game skid against the San Antonio Spurs. With Heat’s Bam Adebayo taking on sensation Victor Wembanyama, head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak on how they are similar […] The post Why Heat’s Bam Adebayo-Victor Wembanyama comparison is on Erik Spoelstra’s mind appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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These past few games have proved that Anthony Edwards should play a slightly different role when he returns from his knee injury.

Draymond Green explained his viral moment in the Golden State Warriors' loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Welcome to your weekly Phoenix Suns recap.

DETROIT — Multiple things can be true at the same time. The Lakers have made significant and sustainable improvements defensively over the last few weeks, helping them win 12 of their previous 13 games, including a nine-game winning streak, entering Monday’s road game against the Pistons. Their perimeter defense and on-ball containment on drives are...

Phoenix Suns’ all-time franchise-leading scorer Devin Booker is always wearing something fresh with the promotion of his second signature Nike Book 2 sneakers, wearing a new PE (player exclusive) almost every night in the NBA. During the month of March, Booker has particularly been repping one school more than others, and it’s not his Kentucky […] The post Devin Booker reps Oregon Ducks with Nike Book 2 PE series appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There are a ton of storylines entering the final few weeks of the 2025-26 NBA season, but none are bigger than the Los Angeles Lakers’ surge in the Western Conference. More importantly, all the talk in Hollywood is focused on Luka Doncic and his MVP campaign skyrocketing over the last few weeks. Could Luka actually […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Luka Doncic’s late-season surge turns heads appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers have been without star big man Joel Embiid for the past 12 games as he’s been dealing with a right oblique injury, although Embiid could be progressing towards a return to the lineup. Prior to the 76ers’ game against the the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, head coach Nick Nurse acknowledged that […] The post Nick Nurse gives encouraging Joel Embiid injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nick Nurse says Tyrese Maxey feels “pretty good,” even though most of his workouts are still left-handed. His three-week reevaluation date is eight days away. “We’ll see from there. I know that was kind of a minimum.”

The Miami Heat have cooled off over the last few games as the basketball world still tries to make sense of Bam Adebayo’s recent 83-point game, the second most in NBA history. While some have celebrated the accomplishment, which moved him past Kobe Bryant and only behind Wilt Chamberlain in the record books, others have […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo gets 30-point Wemby challenge from Austin Rivers to rival 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Houston Rockets’ franchise star Kevin Durant just made history once again, passing Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 32,294 points. With his team firmly in playoff position atop the Western Conference, Durant and Nike recently unveiled his latest signature Nike KD 19 just in time for history in the making. […] The post Official look at Kevin Durant’s new Nike KD 19 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nets are 3rd in lottery odds. Blazers are 9th. Okay?

LeBron James’ future remains open, but ESPN has added a key detail L'articolo LeBron James-Lakers, a new angle emerges: return may depend on a pay cut proviene da Sportando .

James is entering the final evolution of his career. Should he bring that to Cleveland?

Detroit moves up with wins despite Cade Cunningham remaining out. The Celtics and Lakers are fourth and fifth.

Lakers As you know, Lakers star LeBron James played in the 1,612th regular-season game of his career on Saturday, setting an NBA record and passing Hall of Fame center Robert Parish. But it wasn’t exactly something James had circled. “It’s not like I’m like writing things down and looking at the record book and saying, […] The post West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .

With Stephen Curry sidelined, the former 19th overall pick has taken on a lead role with the Warriors. It hasn’t been easy.

Jones, who has started 36 games for Denver, detailed his account of a couple rough days at the office on the social media platform.

The Toronto Raptors (39-31) need healthy players for the final stretch of the regular season, and possibly beyond. Markelle Fultz wants another chance, possibly his final one, to prove he can be an impactful NBA contributor. Starting now, both parties will try to help each other accomplish their respective goals. The No. 1 overall pick […] The post Raptors add ex-No. 1 overall pick for playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints .