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The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Supported by a team that sports the NBA’s second best record and armed with size/skill set combination never seen in basketball, Victor Wembanyama has visions of grandeur. Especially considering the San Antonio Spurs domination of the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, it’s realistic to think the start of the playoffs could serve as the launch […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama delivers truth bomb ahead of first playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOS ANGELES – The injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have called Bronny James into action for the Los Angeles Lakers’ opening-round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. James was thrust into the lineup towards the end of the regular season amid the injuries, and he figures to be part of […] The post The vet Bronny James is studying before Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The opening two nights of the Play-In Tournament averaged 2.69 million viewers on Amazon Prime Video. That number represents a 12% increase from TNT and ESPN last season. Wednesday night's matchup between the Warriors and Clippers lead the way with 3.15 million viewers, up 47% from Mavs-Kings last year. The game was also the most-watched matchup on Prime Video this season, topping the NBA Cup Final. The Magic-Sixers matchup averaged 2.66 million viewers, with the Heat-Hornets averaging 2.58 m...
The New Orleans Pelicans are restructuring their basketball operations staff and are reorganizing multiple departments. A "significant number" of staff have will not be retained under Joe Dumars. The team are also in the beginning stages of their head coach search, and have been linked with Jamahl Mosley and Darvin Ham. It was also reported this week that the team have no interest in trading Zion Williamson this offseason.
The NBA’s 65-game minimum for awards eligibility has drawn ire from players, agents, fans, and analysts alike. But don’t expect it to change anytime soon. During an appearance on WFAN’s ‘The Carton Show’, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed the polarizing rule, which barred the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Edwards from being eligible for […] The post NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s mic drop on 65-game rule is going to make a lot of people mad appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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The No. 4-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are taking on the No. 5-seeded Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. Evan Mobley turned heads in the second quarter of the contest after putting two opponents on a poster with a monster slam. Near the end of the second quarter, […] The post Watch Evan Mobley put 2 Raptors on a poster in NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.