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The Houston Rockets‘ dominant 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night saw guard Marcus Smart flash double middle fingers in a celebration of his 3-point shot. During the fourth quarter, Smart knocked down back-to-back three-pointers after the Celtics’ defense left him wide open. Right after the second shot went in, he turned toward […] The post Rockets Guard Explains Double Middle Finger Celebration appeared first on HEAVY.
Luka Doncic appears determined to make a strong push for this season’s MVP award, and his remarkable performances night after night continue to strengthen his case. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar not only guided his team to a stellar 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday but also matched a significant career milestone previously […] The post Luka Doncic tied Jerry West on Lakers’ 40-point games list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie praised rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. after their team picked up its first win of the season.The Kings, who began the season with a 0-6 record, picked up a big upset win on the road when they beat the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 on Monday night to finally win their […] The post Doug Christie Praises Darius Acuff Jr. After Kings Win 1st Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Golden State hosts Phoenix after consecutive victories over the Lakers and Clippers.
Cooper Flagg doesn’t seem to be suffering any sort of sophomore slump. Through five games, he’s averaging 26.8 points on 55.7% shooting, 6.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.6 steals. Talking heads like Kendrick Perkins are already anointing the Mavericks forward as a top-10 player in the league. One of the few areas where Flagg has […] The post Mavericks’ Dusty May hints Cooper Flagg is ‘close to breaking out’ on key area appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic is making a concious effort to become a better defender this season, he said, after a 131-125 win against the Toronto Raptors. While not everyone’s buying into the early MVP hype surrounding Doncic, he’s well aware of his defensive shortcomings. He also finished with five steals and one block […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic fires defiant message at defensive doubters as he scorches Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Jose Sharks are hoping to turn the tables in 2026-27. The Sharks nearly made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026, though they ultimately fell short. And they can almost entirely thank Macklin Celebrini for being in that conversation. Celebrini had a ton of buzz when he was drafted first overall in the 2024 […] The post Sharks: Overreaction trade San Jose must make to help Macklin Celebrini appeared first on ClutchPoints.
All-Star center Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have the best odds to win the NBA Finals in 2027. After losing 4-1 to the New York Knicks in his first Finals appearance and finishing runner-up for MVP, Spurs’ Wembanyama has had plenty of highlight reels against some of the better teams in the Western […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops bold MVP prediction for himself this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Timberwolves are already without Anthony Edwards due to his knee injury, but will Rudy Gobert be available tonight vs. the Spurs? Gobert is dealing with low back spasms. Here’s everything we know about his injury status for tonight’s game vs. […] The post Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stephen Curry made his way up on the NBA’s all-time scoring list following his incredible performance in the Golden State Warriors’ NBA Cup win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Curry is going through the 18th season of his legendary career. He has broken many records in history, cementing himself as one of […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry passes Dominique Wilkins on all-time scoring list in style vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg tag teamed with great chemistry as they crafted a great transition dunk highlight during the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Cup matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Irving and Flagg are going through their second season together as teammates, their first campaign on the court. The former missed last season […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg connect for monster slam appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Denver visits Phoenix to open NBA Cup group play. Here's the start time, TV channels and live streaming information.
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The Minnesota Wild are on Dylan Larkin’s approved trade list, which is half the battle in this drawn-out trade drama with the Detroit Red Wings’ center, who requested a trade out of town in the offseason but still remains there as October comes to a close. The other half of the battle is for the […] The post Wild’s Trade Offer For Dylan Larkin Revealed — And Why It Isn’t Enough appeared first on HEAVY.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reacted to the injuries suffered by Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. Both Williams and Wallace were injured last weekend in a game between the Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams has a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle, and after undergoing successful surgery, will likely […] The post Kevin Durant Reacts to Jalen Williams & Cason Wallace Injuries appeared first on HEAVY.
The Houston Rockets have started the 2026-2027 NBA season with five straight victories, three of which came on the road. Head coach Ime Udoka is back at the helm, with talents like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet looking to guide the group toward a deep postseason run. While it may still […] The post 3 Houston Rockets bold predictions for make-or-break season for Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After expressing his disappointment in Denver Nuggets fans booing the home team, the superstar center Nikola Jokic was called out by the NBA legend Charles Barkley. “We got booed at our first home game, and I think those fans who booed us, they don’t need to come anymore,” Jokic told reporters after a loss against […] The post NBA Legend Charles Barkley Calls Out Nikola Jokic For Viral Comments appeared first on HEAVY.
Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.
The New Orleans Pelicans‘ asking price in a potential trade sending away Herb Jones has been revealed, and it’s a high price. While it’s still early in the season, the Pelicans are 0-3, and it doesn’t feel like much is going to change, as they are one of the weakest teams in the Western Conference […] The post Pelicans Asking Price for Herb Jones Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
Why isn't Luka Doncic playing tonight against the Clippers? Here's what the Lakers decided and what led to his absence. The post Why Isn’t Luka Doncic Playing Tonight? What Lakers Decided Before Clippers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
The Sacramento Kings sank to the bottom of the Western Conference on Tuesday as they remained winless in four games. The Kings were trampled by the San Antonio Spurs, 130-103, at Frost Bank Center. The Kings allowed 80 points in the first half, which proved to be their undoing. De’Andre Hunter had 24 points, including […] The post Domantas Sabonis grabs attention with 10-word post after Kings’ 4th straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Western Conference just underwent a power shift. Thunder star Jalen Williams will undergo surgery for a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, and Cason Wallace suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder that also requires surgery. It’s an unfortunate break for a Thunder team that’s widely considered a top championship contender. Jalen Williams...
The Denver Nuggets have reportedly emerged as a potential destination for an intriguing NBA talent as the organization continues evaluating ways to strengthen its roster around Nikola Jokic. With championship aspirations remaining the standard in Denver, even seemingly minor personnel decisions could carry significant implications for the Western Conference contenders.Denver’s backcourt depth has become an […] The post Denver Nuggets’ Pursuit of Former First-Round Pick Takes Unexpected Turn appeared first on HEAVY.
The unbeaten Thunder host Phoenix after a difficult injury development Sunday. Here's how to watch Monday's matchup.
