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Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game has been the most divisive event of the 2025-26 season. On the one hand, a good portion of the NBA fanbase lauded Adebayo for trying to score as many points as he could; never mind that the Miami Heat faced the lowly Washington Wizards, scoring 83 points in a single game […] The post Should Heat star Bam Adebayo have subbed himself out to respect Kobe Bryant? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As he has become more of a veteran leader, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has learned to tone down a bit. He used to have a combustible personality, getting into physical scuffles and verbal spats. His dogged mentality sometimes got the best of him. Now, at 32 years old and one of the seasoned […] The post Marcus Smart drops mic on haters ‘talking s**t’ about Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks will play on Tuesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with an injury, however. Giannis was on the injury report before ultimately being made available for Milwaukee’s game on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers, a game the Bucks won 134-123. Antetokounmpo suffered an injury scare during the matchup, though. Here’s […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status for Bucks-Cavs after scare in Pacers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Recently, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart raised eyebrows when he claimed that he was pressured to return to the lineup prematurely while he was still injured during his stint with the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart was a member of the Grizzlies for two seasons, prior to joining the Washington Wizards and then the Lakers. “I […] The post Grizzlies no-comment Marcus Smart’s claim he was pressured to play injured appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Brooklyn Nets have been without leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. for their last three games. Porter is working his way back from an ankle sprain that has prevented him from working out. Head coach Jordi Fernandez gave an update on the star forward’s return timeline on Monday. “I’m not qualified to talk about grades, […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez updates Michael Porter Jr.’s return timeline amid multi-game absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAAfter some time away, Sprite and the NBA are back together as it becomes the Official Global Soft Drink of the league, and Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is hyped. The announcement was made on Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026. The Coca-Cola Company and NBA have struck a deal to bring Sprite back as the Official […] The post Anthony Edwards hyped about Sprite returning as NBA’s Official Global Soft Drink Partner appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins just made one of the boldest calls of the season, and it immediately put Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs front and center against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Speaking on First Take, Perkins did not hold back when discussing the NBA Finals picture. He went beyond praise. He made […] The post Kendrick Perkins declares Spurs NBA Finals favorites over Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Legend got to meet San Antonio Spurs stars Victor Wembanyama and Harrison Barnes before the team’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, Mar. 16. The Spurs shared a picture of Legend and his son, Miles Theodore Stephens, taking a selfie with Wemby and Barnes after the game. Of course, they […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, Harrison Barnes are all smiles during John Legend link-up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Monday’s Brooklyn Nets-Portland Trail Blazers matchup at Barclays Center was a forgettable late-season game for many. However, for the Israeli basketball community, it was a night they’ll never forget. With Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija facing Nets rookies Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, the game marked the first time three Israelis ever faced off in […] The post Deni Avdija reacts to Blazers, Nets making Israeli basketball history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg revealed the physical and mental toll of beginning his NBA career at point guard, describing the experience as one of the most demanding stretches he has faced on the court. Speaking in a recent interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, Flagg detailed how the early-season role expanded his understanding of the […] The post Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg makes ‘tiring’ admission after starting career at PG appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on the struggle bus lately, losers of four out of their last five games following Sunday’s blowout loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a particularly bad game for big man Rudy Gobert, who was a -23 and scored just two points in the loss. However, despite that setback, […] The post Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert’s ‘best in history’ mic drop on career goals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Houston Rockets All-Star forward Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, but he has never recorded a 60-point game. His career high is 55, but his pace and legacy are far more important to the 19-year veteran. Only Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James can relate to Durant’s longevity and dominance […] The post Why Rockets’ Kevin Durant doesn’t care about never scoring 60 points in a game appeared first on ClutchPoints .