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In recent memory, many have been quick to compare Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green to NBA legend Dennis Rodman. This is due to their aggressive on-court play and their controversial off-court antics and statements. Rodman himself once said that Green is the only player in the NBA who reminds him of him. However, […] The post Why Draymond Green hates ‘lazy’ Dennis Rodman comparisons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Hawks essentially hit the reset button when they traded away franchise cornerstone Trae Young to the Washington Wizards at the deadline. It’s clear they plan to build around their youth, such as rising star Jalen Johnson. And their other deadline trade for Jonathan Kuminga solidifies their direction. The name of the game for […] The post Hawks scoop up ex-Wizards young player in latest roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins criticized Steve Kerr following the Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins questioned Kerr’s belief in Kuminga’s potential after the 23-year-old’s strong start in Atlanta. “We knew that Jonathan Kuminga had a high ceiling. […] The post Kendrick Perkins calls out Warriors coach Steve Kerr after Jonathan Kuminga-Hawks trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting to salvage their season following a disappointing start. Veteran center Jarrett Allen has emerged as an x-factor in the team’s championship pursuit. Allen has fueled a Cavaliers resurgence while playing the best basketball of his career. The 27-year-old averaged 22.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks on 74.0 […] The post How Jarrett Allen crushed Kenny Atkinson’s Evan Mobley fears during unprecedented month appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With just about a quarter of the NBA regular season left to play, much of the talk surrounding the San Antonio Spurs centers on the playoffs. It’ll be new territory for a young team that features very few players who’ve enjoyed playoff success. In falling to the New York Knicks recently, Victor Wembanyama took notes […] The post Victor Wembanyama admitted Spurs must learn from Knicks after 25-point loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards had one of the most dramatic games of their season in Monday’s 123-118 home loss to the Houston Rockets, which included a Trae Young ejection. But third-year guard Bilal Coulibaly’s season-high 23 points (9-16, 5-7 3-point) was the most important aspect of the night for Washington’s development. The 21-year-old […] The post The ‘Wiz Kid’ on verge of breakout as Trae Young gets set to make Wizards debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — From the league’s investigation to start the 2025-26 regular season to the shocking trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac at the NBA trade deadline, this LA Clippers season has felt like two or three whole seasons lumped into one. Somewhere along the line, the Clippers parted ways with the future Hall-of-Famer […] The post Exclusive: DeAndre Jordan defends Chris Paul after ugly Clippers ending, retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the Golden State Warriors suffered a collapse to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, losing 114-101, there is one area that has been hurting the team as they continue to be without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. While the Warriors wait for Curry to heal from his injury, the team has been looking […] The post The Draymond Green dilemma that’s killing Warriors without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As playoff season is near, the Timberwolves have signed Kyle Anderson back to the team. Anderson is no stranger to Minnesota fans, as he played with the Timberwolves from 2022 to 2024. After stints with the Warriors, Heat, Jazz, and Grizzlies, he now returns to the Timberwolves after being waived by Memphis. Starting center for […] The post Rudy Gobert takes playful shot at Kyle Anderson after return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
James Harden once declared, “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” With the Cavaliers, he’s something else. As The Ringer’s Michael Pina detailed, Harden’s early impact with the Cavs isn’t about heliocentric dominance. It’s about adaptation. “I told them I’ll figure it out,” Harden said after a recent win. “We’ll do some adjusting […] The post James Harden: ‘I’ll figure it out’ as Cavs’ system elevates him appeared first on Hoops Wire .
File this under interesting. Risky. And something that might make sense. Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey floated a hypothetical trade that would send DeMar DeRozan from the Sacramento Kings to the Atlanta Hawks. The framework: Kings get: Zaccharie Risacher, Gabe VincentHawks get: DeRozan and a 2027 second-round pick Let’s start here: Atlanta would essentially be saying […] The post NBA trade proposal sends DeMar DeRozan to Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher to Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mavericks Khris Middleton chose to remain with the Mavericks rather than pursue a buyout, and that makes sense. As relayed by The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, had Middleton negotiated a buyout, he would have forfeited his Bird rights — a key factor as he approaches unrestricted free agency this summer. By staying put, he preserves […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Rockets, Tyus Jones, Darryn Peterson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
