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Drake is making sure everyone knows his new album is on the way. The rollout for Drake’s next studio album got an NBA twist when the rapper “iced out” some courtside seats at a recent Toronto Raptors game. The rapper’s frozen courtside seats were seen on the Raptors’ Sunday, April 12, game against the Brooklyn […] The post Drake teases Iceman album at Toronto Raptors game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the playoffs without their two biggest stars, and Stephen A. Smith is not holding back. With Luka Dončić sidelined by a Grade 2 hamstring strain and Austin Reaves dealing with a Grade 2 oblique injury, the burden of carrying a 53-29 Lakers team into the first round against […]
The NBA play-in tournament is set, and the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns will meet in the Valley of the Sun on Tuesday. This is the first time that Phoenix has been in the play-in tournament and will be fully healthy. For Portland, they’ve had a Top 5 defense throughout the last month. […] The post 3 Blazers vs. Suns bold predictions for 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Zach Lowe shared his concerns about Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ chances going into the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Mitchell completed his eighth season in the league, his fourth with the Cavaliers. He has helped Cleveland enjoy its best success since the LeBron James era, getting them four consecutive playoff appearances and counting. Lowe, appearing […] The post Zach Lowe warns Donovan Mitchell at Cavaliers’ playoff crossroads appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Miami Heat formally waived Terry Rozier as they prepare to take on the Charlotte Hornets in their first game of the play-in tournament. The veteran guard had not played a single game for the Heat this season after federal charges related to his involvement in an alleged illegal sports gambling scheme were filed against […] The post Bill Simmons has epic Terry Rozier proposal for Heat vs. Hornets NBA play-in game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain is eager to make his playoff debut. After the defending champion Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, McCain and the Thunder closed out the regular season with a 135-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns. McCain, who was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers […] The post Jared McCain ‘proud’ take ahead of Thunder playoff debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors had a season that went off the rails because of injury, but Stephen Curry got good news--he's still very popular. The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry Gets Good News Ahead of Play-In appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Brooklyn Nets might have a chance to drastically improve their roster with trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant this offseason. Brooklyn has not been mentioned in rumors about Antetokounmpo trades due to their terrible season tanking for a high draft pick. However, many around the league expect the Nets to have a fast […] The post Dark Horse Team Interested In Giannis & Ja Morant Superstar Duo appeared first on Heavy Sports.
LeBron James is being linked to the Warriors, Knicks, and Cavaliers as free agency nears, but a key condition could shape his next big NBA move.
It will be fair to say that the Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Durent has had a whirlwind 2025-26 campaign thus far. The 22-year-old earned what was his first All-Star appearance after averaging 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and two assists per game for the Pistons, playing a major role in helping them to the top of the […] The post Why Pistons’ Jalen Duren is Chandler Parsons’ pick for MIP appeared first on ClutchPoints.
So, if Brown wants to change things up in the postseason, it won’t be unprecedented. Each has received an opportunity to play important minutes at some point this year.
Back in January, a lucky Philadelphia 76ers fan won $10,000 by hitting a half-court shot during a game against the New York Knicks. Granted, the money was in cryptocurrency, but it was still a hefty payday nonetheless. Months later, Paul George reflected on when he bumped into the fan, per the PHLY Sixers podcast. “Initially, […] The post Paul George talks sharing special moment with fan after $10k shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Milwaukee Bucks’ season was forgettable, but their war with Shams Charania wasn’t.
The Post’s Jared Schwartz breaks down the top Knicks-Hawks storylines for the first round of the playoffs.
A battle-hardened Toronto Raptors arrive to the postseason as the No. 5 seed from the East, but that is hardly enough for them to be counted among the conference’s elite. The Raptors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, and even Toronto fans will not be optimistic enough to see themselves as the favorites […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes earn ‘no pushovers’ props before Cavs playoff showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"They got another Wemby in France" - Kendrick Prekins Raises Red Flag for Ja Morant on Possible NBA Exit Sportskeeda
For six weeks, Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized that the focus was on his team, not their variety of opponents, as they looked to build the right mentality for the playoffs. That stopped being the case as soon as the final buzzer of the regular season went off after the Lakers beat the Jazz on...
"You owe me 90!" - Pat Bev reminds Steve Ballmer and Clippers of their promise to build 94 basketball courts for him Basketball Network
On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns will play against the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Play-In Game. This was after the Suns played an inconsequential finale against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and won 135-103. Not only that, but the Play-In game is a showdown between Devin Booker and Jrue Holiday. In the […] The post Devin Booker has nothing but praise for Jrue Holiday before play-in clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks enter the postseason as one of the few Eastern Conference teams seen as legitimate title contenders. After finishing the regular season with a 53-29 record, the Knicks arrive to the postseason healthy, but have a difficult conference to traverse through, with teams such as the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons and […] The post Knicks Legend gives ‘unsexy’ NBA Finals advice he knows fans will hate appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fans react as Kim English joins Michael Malone’s staff at UNC.
The Dallas Mavericks finished the season with a 26-56 record, but rookie Cooper Flagg looked every bit like a superstar. Flagg finished the season averaging 21 points with 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists while playing in 70 games. He led the Mavericks in total points, rebounds, assists and steals, becoming the only player besides Michael … The post Cooper Flagg joins Michael Jordan in NBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
At the very least, the Hawks did nothing to avoid the Knicks.
"They wouldn't be in the mess that they're in" - Shams Charania Fires Brutal Jab at Bucks After Catching Flak from Doc Rivers Sportskeeda
