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The Golden State Warriors made significant news regarding the recovery timeline for veteran star Jimmy Butler III following his ACL injury. Butler tore his ACL in the second half of the Warriors’ blowout win over the Miami Heat on Jan. 19. It took him out for the remainder of the game and ruled him out […] The post Warriors deliver announcement on Jimmy Butler’s surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The company that Stephon Castle now keeps in NBA history following a 40 point, 12 rebound and 12 assist performance is ridiculous. And it’s not lost on the young San Antonio Spurs star. “Having a game like this is definitely a dream come true.” "Having a game like this is definitely a dream come true…" […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle living the dream after historic 40-point triple-double appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Bulls do look different following the seven trades, but one constant they have left is Matas Buzelis. On Monday, the Bulls hit the road to play the Brooklyn Nets. In the first quarter, Buzelis showcased his extraordinary hops, per ClutchPoints. While pushing the ball in transition, Terance Mann of the Nets went up […] The post Matas Buzelis shockingly jumped over Collin Sexton for block vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A clutch shot at the horn gave the Utah Jazz a halftime edge on Monday night when Isaiah Collier knocked down a deep three to beat the first-half buzzer. The NBA shared the moment on X (formerly known as Twitter), posting video of Collier rising and connecting just before time expired to put Utah in […] The post Jazz guard Isaiah Collier nails stunning deep 3-pointer before buzzer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sion James made an impressive halfcourt shot during the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. James is halfway through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Hornets. He has been productive with his perimeter shooting and playmaking, being a solid contributor off the bench for Charlotte. The young guard […] The post Hornets’ Sion James hit wild halfcourt shot at the buzzer despite tight defense appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was back in a familiar place on Monday as the Atlanta Hawks visited the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Alexander-Walker played three seasons for the Timberwolves before signing with the Hawks in the offseason on a four-year deal worth $62 million in a sign-and-trade. NAW wanted to stay in Minnesota, but the team’s […] The post Watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s touching tribute video before Timberwolves-Hawks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers are missing their biggest star on Monday night, but Austin Reaves is making sure the fans at Crypto.com Arena have plenty to cheer about. With Luka Doncic sidelined due to a hamstring strain, the Lakers needed someone to step up against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves answered the call in […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves stuns crowd after posterizing Thunder players appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Russell Westbrook pulled off a putback dunk highlight during the Sacramento Kings’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Westbrook is halfway through the 18th season of his NBA career, his first with the Kings. The veteran guard continues to be productive with his aggressive scoring and playmaking skillset at age 37. While […] The post Kings’ Russell Westbrook is hyped after thunderous putback slam appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat claim to want to reach their “high ceiling,” as head coach Erik Spoelstra expressed last week, Monday night was a moment that could be seen as a setback for the team or a much-needed reality check. Though the Heat were without Tyler Herro once again, as well as Norman […] The post Erik Spoelstra keeps it real on Heat losing to tanking Jazz: ‘I know how it looks’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic enjoyed another stellar night in Chicago as they emerged victorious 136-120, as the Serbian produced his 182nd triple-double of his career. However, it is not everyday that the leading story about Jokic comes from off the court, especially on a day he produced 36 points, 14 rebounds and 17 […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic under fire for not acknowledging Serbian group in Chicago appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Denver Nuggets could not be more ready for a break. Battered by injuries all season long, Denver has rarely been able to put a full lineup on the floor. Starters Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson have all missed significant stretches due to injury. And that list continues to grow as […] The post Jamal Murray hopes Nuggets use All-Star break to get healthy as team battles injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints .
SAN FRANCISCO– Opportunities in the NBA are few and far between, especially for the guys fighting on the fringes. And for the 14th and 15th men at the end of the bench, the players on two-way deals fighting for a guaranteed contract, it’s on them to be ready when those rare moments arise. But when […] The post Warriors’ Gui Santos reflects on ‘special’ game-winner in comeback over Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
