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A recent draconian response to NBA teams tanking put the Chicago Bulls in a unique position. Because of such a crackdown on teams losing in the short term, long-term games could hamper the Bulls’ ability to draft higher, per Elias Schuster of Sports Illustrated. In other words, the Bulls cannot afford to forsake games to […] The post Crackdown on tanking could disrupt the Bulls’ Draft plans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Antonio Spurs headed into the All-Star break with the third-best record in the league at 38-16. With Victor Wembanyama leading the way, the Spurs have been an absolute treat to watch. The 7-foot-4 center is all business when he is on the court, especially when he is up against a fellow superstar. But […] The post Watch Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama slide down railway at All-Star Weekend: ‘Be careful Vic’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAAtlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson was one of the many players who trooped to Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday to watch the All-Star Celebrity Game between Team Giannis and Team Anthony. It is always nice to see players taking a breather from the NBA’s frenetic schedule and enjoying themselves by being spectators for […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson drops major Slam Dunk Contest declaration during Celebrity All-Star Game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Somewhere between a nifty dime, a wildly airballed shot, and Giannis Anetokounmpo getting amped up, the All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday reminded everyone why the annual spectacle remains one of the midseason break’s purest joys. Antetokounmpo and his brothers, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo, and MLB star Mookie Betts, were tapped to coach Team Giannis […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo gives Tacko Fall hilarious advice during NBA Celebrity All-Star Game appeared first on Clut...
Portland Trail Blazers fans are used to seeing Yang Hansen and Donovan Clingan work together to lock down the paint at the Moda Center. However, the NBA Rising Stars game on Friday night forced the twin towers into a rare confrontation that left Clingan on the wrong side of a viral moment. The energy inside […] The post Blazers’ Yang Hansen fakes out Donovan Clingan for Rising Stars bucket appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey might be soaring through his first professional season with highlights that defy gravity, but even the league’s brightest young stars have to get humbled eventually. During the Rising Stars media availability at the Intuit Dome on Friday night, the 19-year-old forward finally spilled the beans on his official “Welcome to […] The post Jazz’s Ace Bailey reveals how Devin Booker delivered ‘Welcome to the NBA’ moment appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen has been one of the pleasant surprises this season with his impressive all-around play. After a slow start, he has learned to adjust and become a consistent performer for the Pelicans. Queen was named as one of the participants in the Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. […] The post Pelicans’ Derik Queen reveals ‘Welcome to NBA’ moment courtesy of Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jared McCain is making a name for himself as one of the most dangerous marksmen in the league, and he certainly did not need an invitation to a celebrity contest to prove it. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard walked into the Intuit Dome on Friday night and completely outclassed the field to win the NBA […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain unsurprisingly wins NBA Celebrity 3-Point Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAFor as dominant as Karl-Anthony Towns has been for the New York Knicks, the defining force in his life has never been measured in statistics. Before the world knew him as a star, with the postseason runs, lucrative contracts, and All-NBA nods, he was his mother’s son first. That identity, by Towns’ own admission, remains […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about losing his mother appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There has been so much noise surrounding the Utah Jazz in recent weeks regarding their purportedly overt ways of tanking which have drawn the attention of the NBA. In fact, the Jazz franchise was fined $500,000 for holding supposedly healthy players out of action in close games, with the league sending a message that their […] The post Jazz 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after Jaren Jackson Jr. bombshell appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAThe New York Knicks delivered one of the first viral moments of NBA All-Star Weekend when Karl-Anthony Towns linked up with The Rizzler in Los Angeles. The crossover between New York’s basketball star power and internet culture quickly ignited social media, energizing fans across multiple platforms. Now in his second season with the Knicks, Towns […] The post Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns links up with The Rizzler at NBA All-Star weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has the daunting assignment of defending two of the top leading scorers in the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star Luka Doncic, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Whenever the Spurs face either the Lakers or the Thunder, it’s his responsibility to stay in front of the NBA’s leading […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle gets 100% real on defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints .