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This guy named LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers is pretty good at this basketball thing. The Lakers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, looking to nab their fourth straight win. It was a tight battle in the first half, and James woke everybody up with a thunderous jam on […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James rattles the rim with monster dunk vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Oklahoma City Thunder received a significant boost on Monday as forward Jalen Williams returned to the lineup after missing 10 games with a right hamstring strain. Despite dealing with a nagging wrist injury that has affected his shooting comfort throughout the 2025-26 season, Williams proved to be an essential offensive creator and versatile defender […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Wiliams makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander free throw quip after career night appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Josh Giddey’s return for the Chicago Bulls will have to wait until after the All-Star break. Sidelined since Jan. 28 by a hamstring strain, Giddey is not expected to play on Wednesday vs. the Boston Celtics, according to Billy Donovan. “I don’t anticipate Josh or Tre [Jones] playing Wednesday against Boston, but both guys are […] The post Bulls’ Billy Donovan provides Josh Giddey injury update amid second hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t just approach the 2026 NBA trade deadline. They detonated it. Franchise cores were moved, timelines were accelerated, and the once-feared “Grit and Grind 2.0” identity officially gave way to a youth-driven rebuild. Yet amid all the seismic transactions, the most consequential decision Memphis made might have been the one it didn’t. […] The post Grizzlies’ biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown was one of millions of NBA fans who were left stunned with the brawl that broke out during the third quarter of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets. The game turned chaotic midway through the third quarter when Duren, after being fouled by Moussa Diabate, confronted […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown declares ‘somebody gotta die’ while watching Pistons-Hornets fight appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Recently, the Sacramento Kings decided to shake things up by trading for De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder. Schroder and Ellis made their return to Sacramento earlier this week, performing relatively well in the Cavs’ narrow road win over the Kings. Unfortunately, the injury bug has already […] The post Kings’ De’Andre Hunter already missing time after Cavs trade due to freak eye injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder surprised many in the basketball world by trading some draft compensation to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for young guard Jared McCain. McCain immediately helps the Thunder solve some of their outside shooting issues this year, and also gives them yet another young building block for the future. Recently, McCain […] The post Watch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander save Jared McCain from true embarrassment at Thunder facility appeared first on ClutchPoints .
One of the most unlikely friendships in the NBA ended unceremoniously during the trade deadline. Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield’s frenemy relationship was incredibly entertaining to watch over the course of the season. However, at the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors included Hield in their trade for center Kristaps Porzingis. While they may be […] The post Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield’s friendly shenanigans continue after Warriors trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The enforcer role is a somewhat lost art in the NBA. In the ’80s and ’90s, every team had at least one enforcer, if not more. Having a player who didn’t need the glory of being a star and who wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty was a necessity for winning. Enforcers always have […] The post Isaiah Stewart and the 5 most intimidating enforcers active in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Knicks entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline with a decisive goal to add a backup point guard, and addressed that need by acquiring Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a modest but productive day for the Eastern Conference hopefuls as they prepare to make a title run. While the […] The post Knicks 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 2 deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
All eyes at the NBA trade deadline were on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. For the first time ever, the Bucks appeared to be showing a willingness to hear out offers for the two-time MVP, which immediately shifted the landscape of this year’s trade market. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat […] The post NBA trade deadline intel: Inside Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks, why Warriors played it safe appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Earlier this month, the Boston Celtics showcased their depth in a 110-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, a game defined by stellar individual performances and high-stakes competition. Jaylen Brown led the charge with 33 points and 11 rebounds, outlasting a brilliant effort from rookie Cooper Flagg, who recorded 36 points and nine boards. Despite a […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum drops truth bomb on Jaylen Brown leveling up in his absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .
