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The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With the Philadelphia 76ers already having one guaranteed participant in 2026 All-Star weekend thanks to Tyrese Maxey being named an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, fans in the City of Brotherly Love are getting greedy. Sure, Joel Embiid could still be named a reserve, as when he’s healthy, he remains the […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe shuts down Slam Dunk Contest speculation with 3-word rejection appeared first on ClutchPoints .
SAN FRANCISCO– It’s DEFCON 1 in Golden State. The alarms have sounded, the sirens are screaming, and battle plans are being drawn up as we speak, as the Warriors scramble to find a way forward following Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. An NBA franchise’s worst-case scenario, especially for a franchise trying to balance the fragility […] The post Assessing Warriors’ options with Jimmy Butler out for the season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards haven’t won a game since trading veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for injured star Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) on Jan. 7, but Monday’s 110-106 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was their best performance since then. Second-year center Alex Sarr led the way with […] The post How Alex Sarr, Wizards are ‘finding chemistry’ after Trae Young trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The “Alien” has landed in Houston, and he’s not taking any prisoners. In a high-stakes Tuesday night showdown at the Toyota Center, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama provided yet another “how is that possible?” moment that has the NBA world in a frenzy. Midway through the clash with the Houston Rockets, the 7-foot-4 superstar […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama throws down video game dunk over Clint Capela appeared first on ClutchPoints .
When Luke Kornet signed a four-year, $41 million contract in free agency, it was obvious he would serve a key role on the San Antonio Spurs. Though, with franchise pillar Victor Wembanyama manning the low post, it was unclear just how big of an impact the veteran center would have in The Alamo City. He […] The post Spurs’ Luke Kornet hammers down a mean dunk vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The wait might finally be over for the Phoenix Suns and for Jalen Green, as he was upgraded to questionable on the team’s injury report ahead of Monday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Arizona Sports Suns reporter Kellan Olson. After Green had a setback with his hamstring injury, the team has taken its […] The post Will Suns’ Jalen Green play for first time in 32 games vs Nets? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Stephon Castle appears to be hitting a sophomore slump over the past few weeks, but that doesn’t mean he can’t break out of it anytime soon. The talented San Antonio Spurs guard’s penchant for the highlight reel isn’t changing even though defenses are loading up on him even more as his game develops further, and […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle dazzles fans with and-1 windmill dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAMuch has been made over the years of the deficiencies in Rudy Gobert’s game. The Minnesota Timberwolves devote such a huge portion of their salary cap to Gobert and yet his offensive flaws couldn’t be any clearer. He cannot space the floor, he cannot make opponents pay for putting a smaller defender against him on […] The post Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert’s wild Eurostep has to be seen to be believed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
San Antonio Spurs culture, legacy, and humor collided Tuesday night in a moment that quickly resonated throughout the fan base. During the Spurs’ matchup vs. the Houston Rockets, the broadcast cut to franchise icon Manu Ginobili sitting courtside at Frost Bank Center. As the crowd recognized him on the video board, Ginobili took off his […] The post Spurs icon Manu Ginobili reminds everyone he’s the OG bald Spur appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAThe older and more experienced he’s become, the more LeBron James has become hilarious. Whether he’s being intentional or not with his hilarious gestures or with the funny faces he tends to make on a nightly basis, no one is certain. But one thing’s for sure: watching James on the court for the Los Angeles […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James gives fans a new meme during Nuggets game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBALuka Doncic becoming the face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise was such a perfect storm. Doncic was already one of the most famous and most beloved players in the NBA even when he was still with the Dallas Mavericks, but being with the Lakers has made his star burn that much brighter. There’s no […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic reacts to ‘awesome’ NBA All-Star voting honor appeared first on ClutchPoints .