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The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball earlier this offseason, transforming the team from a supersized, bruising squad to a team that pushes the pace on nearly every possession. Ball also gives the Timberwolves their long-term solution at the point guard position, what with Mike Conley having declined over the past […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ simple reason why he’s happy LaMelo Ball is now a teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat almost back in action, as a new era is on the horizon led by star newcomer Giannis Antetokounmpo, it will also be a pivotal season for some on the roster who are looking to improve. As the Heat started training camp on Tuesday morning, one player who […] The post Heat’s Nikola Jovic admits having to ‘grow up’ after frustrating season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Someone at Celtics media day did the math, and nobody involved enjoyed the result. Mike Conley was drafted fourth overall in 2007, and his rookie teammate Chris Cenac Jr. was born four months later. Cenac heard it first and refused to accept the premise. “I thought it was longer, actually,” the rookie told the press. […] The post Celtics guard Mike Conley Jr.’s ‘outrageous’ reaction to age gap with teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting a new era with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, Tuesday was the first day of training camp at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida, as the star continues to build chemistry with the team. As the Heat newcomer comes off a long stint with the Milwaukee […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bam Adebayo duo in action is ‘surreal’ to Erik Spoelstra appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Julius Randle quickly learned he’s “dealing with kids” in Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. That doesn’t mean the pair of Nets lottery picks aren’t up for the arduous task ahead of them. Demin and Brown — the Nets’ highest draft selections of the Brooklyn era — are carrying […] The post How Julius Randle knows Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr. are ready for Nets challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his offseason improvement. Gilgeous-Alexander warned the NBA about Jalen Williams coming back. Now, he’s revealing how he continues to get better after winning MVP in back-to-back seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander has worked on his game on both […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals what makes him a better player entering his ninth season appea...

Cam Whitmore is entering his fourth season in the NBA, and his fresh start with the Denver Nuggets could give him the big break he has been looking for. The Nuggets signed Whitmore to a two-way contract in September after the Cleveland Cavaliers waived him. The Cavaliers acquired the young wingman in a five-team trade […] The post Cam Whitmore gets 100% real on first run with Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama critic Kyle Kuzma, coach Taylor Jenkins and the Milwaukee Bucks took to the court for their first preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost 116-97. Life without Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t look the way Jenkins envisioned as his team got blitzed at home, leading to blunt comments afterward. Jenkins made it clear that […] The post Bucks’ Taylor Jenkins didn’t hold back after giving up 116 points to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Heat’s offseason headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, another newcomer on the team is one who has been familiar with the team since he was young. As the Heat made their preseason debut with Saturday’s 129-105 win over the Toronto Raptors, it featured a standout performance by Tim Hardaway Jr., […] The post Exclusive: Tim Hardaway Jr. understands ‘overplayed’ questions about father after joining Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat gave fans their first look at the new-look roster on Tuesday night, and one team in the annual Red, White, and Pink Game seemed determined to test the limits of the 3-point line. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, the Red Team attempted 40 3-pointers in the first half alone […] The post Heat’s unbelievable number of 3-pointers taken in just 1 half in exhibition game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just to make some NBA fans feel older than they think they are, Jameer Nelson Jr., the son of the former NBA guard who was most famous for his time with the Dwight Howard-led Orlando Magic, is now in the NBA as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp roster as an Exhibit 10 […] The post 76ers’ Jameer Nelson Jr. shows out in NBA debut with his dad watching appeared first on ClutchPoints.