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The modern NBA is a sport transformed, a high-speed chess match played out in relentless 48-minute bursts. For James Borrego’s rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, navigating this evolution is the key to unlocking Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen’s potential. It will take a while, granted, but the front office sees better days ahead for […] The post Pelicans’ James Borrego pinpoints ‘biggest thing’ for Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen’s growth appeared first on ClutchPoints .

“I’M HERE!” That’s what Anthony Davis exclaimed to the applauding crowd at American Airlines Center after a big play during his debut for the Dallas Mavericks last year. It didn’t take long for him to be gone. The AD era in Dallas ended before it even began, as the Mavericks traded him to the Washington […] The post Mavericks’ Michael Finley points to ‘winning culture’ behind Anthony Davis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The transition from the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets has given Michael Porter Jr. plenty of time to reflect on his journey in the Mile High City. During a recent appearance on a popular basketball podcast, the sharpshooting forward shared a candid story about his early days in Denver and his shocking first impression […] The post The Nuggets player Michael Porter Jr. initially thought was better than Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Now that they did not get Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors can put that on the back burner and fully focus on the mission ahead. The Warriors, however, were still able to make a significant move, landing Kristaps Porzingis in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks, […] The post Warriors fans won’t like Steve Kerr’s ‘lower ceiling’ playoff admission appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jared McCain was grateful for the time he had with the Philadelphia 76ers community prior to his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain saw his stint with the 76ers come to a close after two seasons, seeing Philadelphia sent him to Oklahoma City in exchange for draft compensation. He garnered serious attention with strong […] The post Jared McCain pens heartfelt farewell message after 76ers’ trade to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Armed with one of the league’s most potent engines, James Borrego’s busted-up New Orleans Pelicans are undergoing a fundamental and deliberate shift. Zion Williamson’s offensive ceiling has never been in doubt; it’s through the All-NBA roof statistically. However, the problem has been building a sustainable defensive ecosystem around a roster anchored by a high-usage, downhill […] The post Why Pelicans will size up to balance defensive scales around Zion Williamson appeared first on ClutchPoi...

With the playoffs out of reach and the season’s final chapters being written, Zion Williamson’s roughed-up New Orleans Pelicans are not looking to reinvent the wheel. Interim head coach James Borrego just wants to keep this project on track to show some progress before the 82nd game. Data points matter more than anything for the […] The post Why Pelicans will play ‘as simple as possible’ to close out lost season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the more surprising moves ahead of the trade deadline after sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, along with John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. In exchange, the Grizzlies received Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, and three first-round draft picks. Then on […] The post Grizzlies announce move after Eric Gordon trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen was forced to exit their game against the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday after suffering what appeared to be an ankle injury. Allen was going for the rebound with three minutes left in the fourth quarter when he accidentally stepped on the foot of Gary Payton […] The post Suns’ Grayson Allen limps to locker room after awkward fall vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thanks to the Sacramento Kings’ two for one trade that saw them bring in De’Andre Hunter in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, they created an open roster spot so they could convert the contract of one of their promising young players from a two-way to a standard one. On Thursday night, the Kings […] The post Kings ink promising rookie big man to standard contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Austin Reaves hasn’t lost a step. If anything, he might have found a fifth one while he was away. In just his second game back from a grueling five-and-a-half-week absence due to a calf injury, the Los Angeles Lakers guard put on a masterclass Thursday night. Reaves torched the Philadelphia 76ers for 35 points in […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick marvels at ‘remarkable’ Austin Reaves explosion fresh off injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks surprised the NBA world once again after sending Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards one day before the trade deadline. The Mavericks shipped Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum to the Wizards in exchange for Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and five future draft picks. Branham […] The post Mavericks not buying out Khris Middleton after Anthony Davis trade with Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints .