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The much-anticipated NBA draft lottery is in the books, and while the Wizards were the clear winner of the day, they were not the only ones. The post NBA Draft Lottery: Execs See 3 Big Losers, Winners appeared first on HEAVY.
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery came to a conclusion, and the Washington Wizards earned the first overall pick. Washington will have their pick of the litter in one of the best draft classes in recent memory. AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson are all up for grabs. The Wizards franchise will be […] The post Full 2026 NBA Draft order after Wizards win lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz moving into the top spots, the NBA Draft board is now set for the first round.
LaMelo Ball and Ana Montana are officially entering a new chapter together, and the internet had plenty to say about the name they chose for their son.The Charlotte Hornets star and Montana, whose real name is Analicia Chaves, welcomed their first child together earlier this year, according to PEOPLE. The couple revealed that their son’s […] The post LaMelo Ball Reveals Unique Name After Welcoming First Child appeared first on HEAVY.
The Charlotte Hornets are about a month into the 2026 offseason after a play-in game loss to the Orlando Magic, and are hoping for some good luck in the NBA Draft lottery. Meanwhile, franchise point guard LaMelo Ball recently celebrated some personal news when it was announced that he and his partner Ana Montana had […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball names 1st child with Ana Montana ‘LaOne’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Four-time NBA champion Draymond Green has been making headlines over the past week for not just beefing with Austin Rivers. Green made things personal with Charles Barkley last Wednesday on Inside The NBA, but the Hall of Famer recently dropped a harsh reality check.Filling in for Shaquille O’Neal, Green received a bit of a roasting from […] The post Charles Barkley Hits Draymond Green With Harsh Reality Check appeared first on HEAVY.
There’s only going to be one home for Mike Conley as he winds down his illustrious NBA career. Conley was in the middle of a rollercoaster back at the trade deadline, when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded him away to clear space, presumably in their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. But the Timberwolves were able to bring […] The post Mike Conley talks adapting to new Timberwolves role appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been granted a restraining order against ex-girlfriend and co-parent Mychelle Johnson, as revealed by court files obtained by The Daily Mail.
The Charlotte Hornets went 19-63 in Charles Lee’s first season as head coach, but they went 44-38 in Year 2 with a loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Lee has this team trending in the right direction, and the Hornets announced they are giving the head coach a new contract extension. we’re honored to continue … The post Hornets announce big news about coach Charles Lee appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
There’s no crystal ball to let managers know the best players to add to their 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft boards. Lucky for them, there are late-season surges that help predict the future. Several players got hot and found their stride late in the 2025-26 season. Usage increases and efficiency ...
From Drake's sideline antics to Spike Lee holding down MSG, here are the favorite NBA teams of icons across pop culture.
In fantasy basketball, the difference between a championship roster and a lottery team often comes down to a single notification on your phone. As we navigate the early offseason of May 2026, the landscape is ripe for upheaval. Entering the new season, we might get treated to not just minor roster ...
The New Orleans Pelicans are closing in on their next head coach. After firing Willie Green and spending most of the season with James Borrego as interim head coach, the Pelicans have narrowed their coaching search down to four finalists, according to the Athletic’s Sam Amick. Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Brooklyn Nets assistant Steve […] The post Rajon Rondo among 4 finalists for Pelicans head coaching job, with 1 wild card still out there appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cyhi The Prynce isn’t holding back when it comes to Lonzo Ball’s uncertain NBA future. The rapper recently joined Jeff Teague’s Club 520 Podcast and made it clear he believes the Charlotte Hornets missed a major opportunity. Ball entered free agency after a brief stop with the Utah Jazz, who waived him shortly after acquiring […] The post Cyhi The Prynce sounds off on where Lonzo Ball should land appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Some of the biggest fantasy basketball winners each season are players who quietly see their usage explode due to role changes or sudden opportunity. While everyone chases the established superstars, the savvy managers win leagues by identifying the next tier of stars before they officially break ...
Kevin Durant and the Rockets were eliminated this postseason by the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the more stunning upsets of the past few years. A Lakers team without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for a substantial portion of the series was able to consistently look like the better team against a Rockets team […] The post 3 best Kevin Durant trade destinations if he breaks up with Rockets after just 1 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There was a time, and those of us of a certain vintage will remember it well, when NBA free agency was one of the most exciting times on the calendar, not only for the league but for all of sports. Teams would scrape their way under the salary cap (not the tax or the aprons–the […] The post NBA Free Agency 2026: 7 Lakers Among the Top 30 Options appeared first on HEAVY.
Drastic changes could be coming the Denver Nuggets’ way this offseason. The team had a solid regular season, as they won 54 games, but things fell apart in the postseason. The Nuggets lost in six games to a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was ravaged by injuries. In their clinching loss, all of Anthony Edwards, Donte […] The post 3 best Aaron Gordon trade destinations if Nuggets get offer they can’t refuse appeared first on ClutchPoints.
London-based streaming service DAZN remains committed to breaking into the American market. The company hopes to accomplish that by making an aggressive play for local NBA broadcast rights, both in the short-term and long-term. As has been previously reported, DAZN is engaging the 13 NBA teams left behind by Main Street Sports Group, owner of…
Throughout the regular season, the NBA’s Rookie of the Year race was a tight one between Dallas Mavericks forward Kon Knueppel and Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel. Flagg ultimately won the race, but it was not without a bit of controversy as some voters admitted that the play-in may have influenced their decision. Well count […] The post Draymond Green sounds off on Kon Knueppel losing ROTY race to Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The sky isn’t always the limit in fantasy basketball because a player’s ceiling can smack unprepared managers in the head. But that doesn’t mean a high-upside bet can’t win a fantasy title. It just takes some research and planning. Some rising fantasy assets with projected role growth in 2026-27 ...
The 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year race was one of the closest in recent memory.Ultimately, Dallas Mavericks star forward Cooper Flagg bested his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets to claim the hardware.While fans in Charlotte may not agree, the NBA picked the right guy to win the award. At least […] The post Dirk Nowitzki Sends Message to Cooper Flagg After Rookie of the Year Victory appeared first on HEAVY.
