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Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets were among the teams that were being hyped up as a worthy challenger to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the NBA championship. They were meeting the hype towards the start of the season, but they’ve had to weather a few storms over the past few months, with […] The post Nuggets’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario as Nikola Jokic recovers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
When Charles Barkley talks, people usually listen, often because he’s right. On a recent episode of Inside the NBA, Sir Charles dropped a bomb regarding the future of LeBron James and the Lakers that has the basketball world buzzing. “There’s one thing I’m sure of—this is his last year with the Lakers,” Barkley stated firmly. […] The post Charles Barkley convinced of 1 thing about LeBron James’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics entered the 2025-26 NBA season without the highest of expectations. That is because they are without All-Star Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles tendon during the playoffs last season. Without Tatum, veteran guard Jaylen Brown has taken on the alpha role in Boston’s offense. Since the beginning of December, the Celtics have […] The post Jaylen Brown’s brutally honest admission after Celtics loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fans of the Boston Celtics got excited after Jayson Tatum seemingly hinted recently that he is close to returning to action. A few days ago, a video of him working out spread on social media. Tatum, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, looked fit and ready to go. Even Derrick White was impressed, saying […] The post Celtics rumors: Jayson Tatum ‘reevaluating’ injury return timeline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in a crucial stretch ahead of the All-Star break, especially coming off a brutal five-game road trip that had them play all of that in seven days, Wednesday’s contest against the Orlando Magic was a vital one. Though the Heat are surrounded by trade rumors, the team still has […] The post Heat’s Norman Powell sends urgent message after another Magic loss: ‘We can’t keep making excuses’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Dallas Mavericks’ main pain point was the starting point guard position. Kyrie Irving continues to recover from a torn ACL, and it’s not quite clear when he’d be back from such a serious injury. Moreover, the Mavs traded Luka Doncic away, leaving them with such uninspiring options at the […] The post Mavericks trade proposal lands Coby White in deal with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAShaquille O’Neal is a cultural figure whose initiatives, philanthropy, and innovation transcend beyond his feats on the court. Across his 19 seasons in the NBA, O’Neal displayed his talent with six teams: the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and ended his career with the Boston Celtics in 2011. During […] The post Exclusive: Shaq on Inside the NBA, NIL deals, the player to watch this season, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Amen Thompson, the Houston Rockets’ super-athletic third-year wing, delivered one of Wednesday night’s defining highlights when he detonated at the rim for an emphatic poster over San Antonio Spurs big man Luke Kornet, a moment that immediately reverberated across the league. The play sent the broadcast into chaos and further underscored Thompson’s growing impact as […] The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson keeps dunking on the Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fans of the Houston Rockets held their breath after Alperen Sengun appeared to have suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center on Wednesday. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that Sengun limped to the locker room after sitting for a while on the bench. Sengun took a shot […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun suffers injury scare in rematch with Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LeBron James looked pensive as he talked to reporters after the Los Angeles Lakers were routed by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-99, at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. It spoiled James’ return to his hometown and his latest impressive feat, as the Lakers played listlessly in the second half. James was not his usual self, scoring only […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James drops sobering take on career after loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
For years, people have been telling San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama that he is a rare breed. But with his meek personality, Wembanyama probably often shrugged it off. These days, it seems that he has embraced the fact that he is built differently. It has become increasingly clear, especially after Wembanyama dominated the Houston […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama acknowledges that he’s 1 of 1 after torching Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James addressed renewed retirement speculation Wednesday night after a lopsided road loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, making it clear he is not viewing the 2025-26 season as a farewell tour by any means. After the Lakers fell 129–99 to the Cavaliers, James was asked about the emotional weight of returning […] The post Why Lakers superstar LeBron James is holding off ‘farewell tour’ plans appeared first on ClutchPoints .