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Few people in sports media take NBA awards voting as seriously as Bill Simmons. The Sports Guy came up in the industry primarily as a basketball writer, obsessing over the minutiae of the league and turning its eccentricities into national storylines. Even now that he is no longer on ESPN’s NBA studio coverage or penning…
Victor Wembanyama made a bit of NBA history on Monday, becoming the first ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.
To virtually no one’s surprise, Victor Wembanyama was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year. The first time in NBA history, a player won that honor unanimously. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are up 1-0 over the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. A game in which Wembanyama scored 35 […] The post Victor Wembanyama reveals ‘real struggle’ in DPOY season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA season has wrapped up for 14 teams, including the Golden State Warriors. With the Warriors missing the playoffs, there could be changes ahead this offseason, including the potential departure of head coach Steve Kerr.Kerr’s contract expires at the end of the season, and if the Warriors can’t reach a deal with him or […] The post Florida’s Todd Golden Named Potential Contender For Warriors Job Amid Steve Kerr Exit Speculation appeared first on Heavy Sports.
A potential trade featuring Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be gaining plenty of interest. Sengun is going through his second playoff appearance while Antetokounmpo is watching from home after Milwaukee failed to qualify for the postseason. However, Houston suffered a Game 1 upset loss to the Los […] The post Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as the 2026 NBA Playoffs continue in the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their First Round matchup, Boston leading the series 1-0. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the 76ers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics took an expected 1-0 lead […] The post 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks was both the best of times, and worst of times, for Karl-Anthony Towns. The All-Star center finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three blocks on the night. But the path there was a tale of two Towns. Over […] The post Mike Brown reveals 2 keys to keep Karl-Anthony Towns momentum going vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
If Steve Kerr is done as the Warriors head coach, Golden State will pursue a top college basketball head coach who recently won a championship.
Kevin Durant watched in civvies on the bench while his Houston Rockets dropped Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday evening. Even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers came out firing behind the boisterous home crowd. L.A.’s spirit was elevated from jump by the timeless LeBron James, who looked spry and […] The post Kevin Durant Injury Update: Rockets Announce Star’s Status for Game 2 vs Lakers appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Houston Rockets are hopeful for a bounce-back Game 2 performance after a very disappointing Game 1 against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. In particular, the Rockets need much more from All-Star center Alperen Sengun. In a Game 1 that saw Kevin Durant sidelined due to a bruised right knee, Sengun finished with […] The post Alperen Sengun reacts to viral LeBron James video from Game 1 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there could be some more excitement from the fanbase on the team’s chances. Helped by a monster performance for the Lakers from Luke Kennard, analyst Bill Simmons would troll fans […] The post Bill Simmons trolling Lakers fans’ false hope for playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers needed other players to step up down the stretch before the NBA Playoffs. King James can still take over games, but those moments are getting fewer and farther between, which gives other players a chance to step up. In addition to that, a rash of injuries allowed players like Luke Kennard […] The post Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has had Luke Kennard stock for over a decade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brandin Podziemski has the privilege of playing alongside one of the greatest players in NBA history in Stephen Curry. However, the young guard doesn’t plan on following in the footsteps of the future Golden State Warriors Hall of Famer. Podziemski completed his third season in the NBA with the Warriors. While he enjoyed another year […] The post Why Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski isn’t trying to be the next Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Timberwolves may have a chance at acquiring Kyrie Irving to fix their biggest flaw of lacking a starting point guard. Minnesota currently has a backcourt of Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, but neither man has a history of playing the point guard position. The current plan sees Edwards typically running the offense as […] The post Minnesota Timberwolves Trade Package For Kyrie Irving Revealed appeared first on Heavy Sports.
LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers has been in doubt for a long time.
Lakers center Jaxon Hayes secures Slovenian passport, making him eligible to team up with Luka Doncic on Slovenia’s national team and pursue the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes finished fifth in the voting for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The NBA officially announced on Monday that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama won the 2025-2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He was a unanimous winner, with all 100 first-place votes coming his way, […] The post Scottie Barnes Finished 5th in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Voting appeared first on Heavy Sports.
"It will be the first issue of Playboy I will never see" - Jerry Buss had a hilarious reaction to his daughter Jeanie Buss' Playboy shoot Basketball Network
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant didn’t play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the first round. Whether he will play in Game 2 is still “up in the air,” according to recent reports. The 37-year-old forward suffered a right knee contusion during practice earlier this week and having missed the opening game, […] The post Kevin Durant’s Mysterious Injury: Doctor Raises Serious Long-Term Concerns Amid Lakers Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
In only his second season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein saw Chet Holmgren’s gains first-hand. Earning his first All-Star selection, Holmgren emerged as a DPOY candidate in 2025-26. For Hartenstein, it all started in the offseason, where the two 7-footers spent plenty of days working out together. Ahead of defending the […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein reveals 2 biggest areas of improvement for Chet Holmgren in 2025-26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama is no stranger to breaking records, and he now stands alone in NBA history with his latest achievement.On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs star was voted the 2025-26 Defensive Player of the Year. He is the first unanimous winner of the award in NBA history.Wembanyama, who led the league in each of his […] The post Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Unanimous DPOY in NBA History appeared first on Heavy Sports.
As Lakers coach JJ Redick addressed his team inside their locker room after Saturday’s Game 1 win over the Rockets, the focus was already turning to Tuesday’s Game 2 of the best-of-seven first round playoff series.
Trae Young may not be there this season to add fuel to the Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks rivalry, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be some fireworks. CJ McCollum and Jalen Brunson were in the media after Game 1, as the Hawks’ guard called out the Knicks’ star for what he thought was an embellishment […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum walks back Jalen Brunson foul ‘Broadway show’ comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
