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The forgotten Ball brother may not be finished with basketball just yet. LiAngelo Ball spoke this week in an interview with Heavy. During the interview, Ball said that he is interested in potentially returning to the NBA. “I feel like I’m in the position to play in the NBA,” said Ball. “If they ever did … The post LiAngelo Ball is interested in returning to the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tyrese Haliburton has addressed the chatter regarding his visible weight gain in recent weeks. The Indiana Pacers star became a trending topic for the wrong reasons on Sunday during his team’s regular-season finale. Several fans noticed Haliburton, who has been sidelined throughout the season with a torn Achilles, looking particularly portly. The jokes immediately started … The post Details emerge on what caused Tyrese Haliburton’s sudden weight gain appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NBA Playoffs are finally here and eight teams will have a chance to advance through the Play-In Tournament, this matchup in the Western Conference. The No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) will take on the No. 7 Phoenix Suns (45-37), the winner advancing to face the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs in the first round. Check our NBA […] The post Blazers vs. Suns 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA play-in tournament was a polarizing concept when the league first adopted the idea in 2020, but it has quickly become a beloved staple of professional basketball. The play-in tournament is a purgatory of sorts that takes place after the regular season and before the playoffs officially begin. The seven and eight-seeds in both […] The post NBA play-in tournament: Schedule, predictions for teams vying for postseason position appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Veteran guard Russell Westbrook provided his thoughts on potentially remaining with the Sacramento Kings after the 2025-26 NBA season. Westbrook completed the 18th season of his career, his first with the Kings. While past his superstar years, the nine-time All-Star continued to provide impressive performances as a full-time starter for Sacramento. Even though the Kings’ […] The post Russell Westbrook wants to stay in Kings, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Grace Camille and Michael went viral last week after their appearance during the Indiana Pacers’ game against the Brooklyn Nets. The couple was catapulted into the spotlight, which garnered a visit to Inside the NBA with host Ernie Johnson, and analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith. Camille went viral again for her comments […] The post Pacers’ fan Grace from viral couple speaks out over Shaq ‘creepy’ comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers closed the 2025-26 campaign with their 41st starting lineup on Sunday, meaning they played literally half of their games with a different first five. In spite of that, the Cavs finished the regular season with a 52-30 record as the fourth seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. “Just persevering through the struggles,” […] The post Why the Cavs’ 52 wins with 41 different starting lineups bodes well for NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors have a tall task ahead of them regarding Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers. The two teams will square off on Wednesday night, with both teams needing a victory just to fight another day in the play-in tournament on Friday night. Leonard had a career year in the 2025-26 NBA season, […] The post Steve Kerr: Warriors need to prepare for Kawhi Leonard’s foul tactics before play-in vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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NBA insider Zach Lowe believes that Donovan Mitchell might leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if the team has another early exit from the postseason. Mitchell has played the best basketball of his career since joining the Cavaliers and averages historically great scoring numbers in the NBA Playoffs. However, the team falling short yet again may spell […] The post NBA Insider Reveals Why Donovan Mitchell Could Leave Cavs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Kevin Love provided his stance on his future in the NBA as he enters free agency this offseason following his campaign with the Utah Jazz. Love completed his 18th season in the league, his first with the Jazz. He completed a contract he last signed with the Miami Heat before they sent him to Utah […] The post Kevin Love opens up about Jazz future before free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has seen Kevin Durant in the playoffs before and he called the experience 'brutal' as LA prepares for the Rockets. The post Lakers Starter Gives ‘Brutal’ Outlook on Kevin Durant Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
While the 2025-26 season didn’t go the way many a Tar Heel fan may have hoped, one of the bright spots of the campaign was the play of Caleb Wilson, who looked like a future NBA star over the 24 games he was able to appear in for North Carolina. Taking to social media to […] The post Caleb Wilson announces next move after freshman season with North Carolina appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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NBA insider Shams Charania has fired back at Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks organization over comments about his reporting. Antetokounmpo and head coach Doc Rivers both insulted Charania during the season for his reporting about the MVP’s future decisions. Milwaukee’s side did not like Shams reporting that Giannis could be on the move and […] The post Shams Charania Trashes Bucks Over Giannis Rumors Drama appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Raptors announced Immanuel Quickley’s injury status after MRI results for the Cavaliers playoff series. The post Toronto Raptors Announce Immanuel Quickley Injury Update Ahead of Cavaliers Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
There has been some serious speculation that the New Orleans Pelicans could look to hit the restart button and try to trade star forward Zion Williamson over the offseason.And while that remains a possibility, Williamson would prefer to continue his career in New Orleans if given the choice. Williamson has played his entire professional career […] The post Zion Williamson Sends Clear Message Regarding His Future with Pelicans appeared first on Heavy Sports.
From the Boston Celtics’ own Bill Russell to the more recent careers of Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal, Bob Ryan has covered several Mount Rushmores’ worth of all-time NBA greats. The scribe started with The Boston Globe in 1968 and officially retired after the Olympics in 2012, but maintains a strong presence as a guest […] The post Legendary reporter compares Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs impact to Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Jerami Grant is questionable for Portland’s play-in game vs. Phoenix after missing seven straight games with a right calf strain. The post Blazers Announce Jerami Grant Update Ahead of Play-in Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Detroit Pistons concluded the final stretch of the regular season going 8-2, with Cade Cunningham playing only the final three games during that run. Cunningham, who suffered from a collapsed lung on March 17 against the Washington Wizards, missed 11 games due to the problem and ended up being ineligible for end-of-the-season awards. However, […] The post Bill Simmons pitches new Adam Silver Trophy end of season award for the Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Tuesday evening, the Phoenix Suns will host the Portland Trail Blazers in Arizona for the play-in tournament.The Suns are coming off a 135-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on the last day of the regular season.Grayson Allen did not play in the game.Phoenix Suns Make Grayson Allen AnnouncementFor Tuesday’s game, the Suns have […] The post Phoenix Suns Make Grayson Allen Announcement Before Trail Blazers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Indiana Pacers could emerge as a target for Giannis Antetokounmpo for the right offer. Bleacher Report posted an article forecasting the upcoming summer blockbuster trades involving names on the trade market. Antetokounmpo is expected to be the biggest name available from the Milwaukee Bucks, and every team with hopes of contending will have some […] The post Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Giannis To Surprising Rival appeared first on Heavy Sports.
