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Stephen Curry has expressed interest in competing for Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to NBA insider Marc Spears on ESPN’s “NBA Today.” The 37-year-old guard would be 40 at the time of the Games, but Spears emphasized Curry’s status as “the greatest shooter of all time” makes him a valuable asset. […] The post Stephen Curry eyes 2028 Los Angeles Olympics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After the Orlando Magic bounced back from a double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns with a two-point win (111-109) over the LA Clippers, Anthony Black discussed the key for his team to become a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference. In a season where the young-and-upcoming Detroit Pistons have sat comfortably atop the standings, Black […] The post Magic’s Anthony Black reveals key to becoming a top-six seed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Despite the high expectations heading into the 2025-26 campaign, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins doesn’t see a deep playoff run on the horizon for the Houston Rockets. Head coach Ime Udoka calling out Rockets’ Amen Thompson is just another example of the issue that’s plagued Houston’s season, preventing the team from reaching its full potential. Perkins isn’t […] The post Kendrick Perkins makes shocking Rockets playoff guarantee appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Once Evan Mobley put together an All-NBA and Defensive Player of the Year season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the standard was set. Teammates, coaches, fans, and media were talking up the seven-footer all summer long, tossing his name into MVP conversations with no hesitation. So, in turn, anything short of meeting those expectations is deemed […] The post Why Cavs’ win-now James Harden trade put more pressure on Evan Mobley than ever appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Hawks are still figuring out exactly what they are after reshaping their roster, but early returns since acquiring CJ McCollum suggest Quin Snyder’s evolving offensive hierarchy is beginning to produce results. The Jalen Johnson-led squad has won two of its first three games after the NBA All-Star break and is navigating a relatively […] The post How Quin Snyder’s Hawks ‘invented’ new offensive hierarchy after CJ McCollum trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With hopes of bouncing back from Sunday’s 111-89 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took responsibility for his team’s offensive struggles. It was the first time his team failed to score 90 points in a game this season. Fans accused Lakers’ Luka Doncic of resorting to foul-baiting as […] The post JJ Redick takes responsibility for Lakers’ ball movement struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Indiana Pacers have fully embraced their plans for the remainder of the season: develop young guys and lose just enough games to keep the lottery pick they’re hopeful to land in May. Unfortunately, that means a lot more injury updates for guys like Pascal Siakam. Indiana currently sit in the bottom of the Eastern […] The post Pascal Siakam picks up new injury before Sixers showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The role of a point guard in the NBA has seemingly changed in the modern game, with true point guard almost becoming a rarity. Combo guards such as Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic are kind of the prototype for a point guard in today’s NBA. Chris Paul, […] The post Chris Paul chooses between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic at PG appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It feels like just a few years ago when San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was a wide-eyed rookie out of Kentucky. Now, he is the longest tenured player of the Spurs, providing toughness and leadership. He proved that again when they visited the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. Things got chippy […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson defends Stephon Castle after push from Cade Cunningham appeared first on ClutchPoints .
One of the moves the New York Knicks made at the NBA trade deadline was sending Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Dalen Terry. The Knicks then flipped Terry to the New Orleans Pelicans for Jose Alvarado. It’s been a few weeks since the trade, but Guerschon Yabusele still has love for […] The post Guerschon Yabusele still has love for Knicks ‘brothers’ despite trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The grind of an NBA rookie season can wear down even the most prepared first-year players. For New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen, however, the physical demands have been matched by a growing appreciation for the All-Rookie opportunity in front of him, even when it leads to a sudden jolt in the middle of the […] The post Why Pelicans’ Derik Queen woke up ‘excited’ for All-Rookie opportunitiy amid grueling season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
