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The Los Angeles Lakers got off to about as bad of a start as possible against the Utah Jazz. In their first road game of the season JJ Redick’s team found themselves down 18 points at the end of the first quarter as they were outworked and outplayed. But behind a virtuoso 52-point performance from […]
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard earned a $44 million contract extension for steady growth every season since he was drafted. Celtics’ Pritchard takes pride in his underdog approach as an undersized guard making a name for himself in the NBA. He earned Sixth Man of the Year last season, and is expected to take […] The post How Celtics’ Payton Pritchard uses amateur ballers, humid gyms, Chipotle bribes to refine his craft in offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots a basket against Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Another two winless teams will squar...
Strange things happen in the NBA. There are countless funky plays and weird inexplicable decisions. It’s early, but the Pelicans are responsible for one that I can’t stop thinking about. It happened during the first quarter of New Orleans’s loss at Utah on Friday night, when Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson, Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey, and Bennedict Mathurin all shared the floor. You read that right. These five players were purposefully instructed to work together, as in, be on the court at the sam...
Three years ago, the smart money said the West belonged to Denver for the rest of the decade. Nikola Jokić was a two-time MVP with a fresh Finals MVP to match, Jamal Murray had turned into a playoff flamethrower, and the Nuggets had just bulldozed through the 2023 postseason like the whole thing was a formality. They were the first champion after the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 ring, the fourth of the Stephen Curry era. And per The Ringer, when Denver climbed the mountain the word “dynasty” g...
NBAMitchell delivered in the clutch for Cleveland’s comeback win.
NBALuka Dončić has a problem. He told us about it. But we didn’t listen. Remember when he was in the midst of one of the most remarkable stretches we witnessed...
The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets to start the season. But OKC received its two earliest injuries Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace needed to leave during the third quarter. NBA insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed the update on both Thunder stars. “The […] The post Thunder loses Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace to injuries vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 10: Chris Boucher #25 of the Toronto Raptors looks on ahead of playing the Washington Wizards in their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on March 10, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chris Boucher played seven seasons in a Toront...
NBAI had to post this one. It ties too much into the thread of the team the past few seasons, and, most importantly, I present a solution. In my opinion, the main issue plauging the team is the lack of penetration and high level passing from people who use usage, who are expected to the set up the offense (Immanuel Quickley). If Immanuel Quickley did not command high usage and only shot off ball, maybe it would be different. But that is not the world we live in. I understand Immanuel Quickley wa...
NBABack out on the road for a winnable game
NBA"He wanted some demands, and at that point, the team had to make a decision."