Stadium News

Breaking News from the Bench to the Bleachers

NBA

Kawhi Leonard Faces Intense Backlash as New Aspiration Scandal Details Rise

Los Angeles Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard has not yet been freed from the allegations linking him to a controversial endorsement deal with a now-bankrupt company, Aspiration. The NBA is examining whether team owner Steve Ballmer and the organization used the sponsorship arrangement to maneuver the NBA’s salary cap by funneling extra compensation to Leonard.Over six months […] The post Kawhi Leonard Faces Intense Backlash as New Aspiration Scandal Details Rise appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreKawhi Leonard Faces Intense Backlash as New Aspiration Scandal Details Rise

Warriors player tried an unusual shooting technique during a game

The Golden State Warriors are not in great shape, and they’re so banged up that one of their players was forced to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday despite a hurting wrist.  The result was an odd moment when he had to shoot with his off hand during a trip to the free … The post Warriors player tried an unusual shooting technique during a game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreWarriors player tried an unusual shooting technique during a game

Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Pistons injury report

The Minnesota Timberwolves are once again fighting for seeding toward the end of the season, and these last few remaining games will be important. Their next matchup will be against the Detroit Pistons, the top team in the Eastern Conference, but they are also missing Cade Cunningham due to injury. Despite the injury, they’ve still […] The post Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Pistons injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreIs Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Pistons injury report

Tom Brady soaks in Celtics’ dominant win over Heat with son

If you’re wondering how NFL legend Tom Brady spent April Fool’s, it was at the Boston Celtics’ win over the Miami Heat alongside his son, Jack. Fans spotted Brady and his son sitting courtside at Kaseya Center in Miami. Brady wore glasses and a tan jacket to the game, while his son wore a dark […] The post Tom Brady soaks in Celtics’ dominant win over Heat with son appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreTom Brady soaks in Celtics’ dominant win over Heat with son

Raptors’ RJ Barrett drops eye-opening take after damaging loss to Kings

The Toronto Raptors took a hit on Wednesday night. The Sacramento Kings, sitting at the bottom of the West, snapped a four-game skid with a 123-115 win. It stung. It lingered. As a result, RJ Barrett and the Raptors now face rising pressure in the NBA Playoffs race, and he did not hide from it. […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett drops eye-opening take after damaging loss to Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreRaptors’ RJ Barrett drops eye-opening take after damaging loss to Kings

Warriors’ Steve Kerr credits ‘scrappy’ play with 9 missing players vs. Spurs

SAN FRANCISCO– Just about the only thing pretty about the Golden State Warriors’ undermanned performance against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs was the Valkyries’ brand new jerseys that Stephen Curry and the other Warriors were showcasing. Otherwise, the Spurs had their way with a Warriors team missing nine of their key rotational players, […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr credits ‘scrappy’ play with 9 missing players vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreWarriors’ Steve Kerr credits ‘scrappy’ play with 9 missing players vs. Spurs

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected to Spark Offseason “Bidding Bonanza” as Multiple Teams Line Up

Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to leave Milwaukee Bucks sparks offseason bidding bonanza as Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks line up per Chris Mannix report, latest.

Read moreGiannis Antetokounmpo Expected to Spark Offseason “Bidding Bonanza” as Multiple Teams Line Up

Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Makes Case For Derrick White’s All-Defense Selection

After the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center on Wednesday, Jaylen Brown made a compelling case for Derrick White‘s All-Defensive Team selection.White has made the All-Defensive Second Team twice in back-to-back years in 2023 and 2024. He’s close to becoming just the sixth guard in NBA history to have at least […] The post Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Makes Case For Derrick White’s All-Defense Selection appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreCeltics Star Jaylen Brown Makes Case For Derrick White’s All-Defense Selection

Brian Windhorst is becoming the NBA’s unofficial ombudsman

I’ve had the privilege of covering hundreds of NBA games in person over the course of my career. I’ve been to big events like the draft combine and Summer League. I’ve watched LeBron James hold court with Lakers beat reporters, watched a sly Chris Paul run clueless media gaggles through the wringer. I’ve seen most…

Read moreBrian Windhorst is becoming the NBA’s unofficial ombudsman

Lakers NBA Title Odds Surge Amid 16-2 Run to Playoffs

The Lakers’ scorching run is reshaping the NBA title race, with odds now reflecting growing belief in their chances. The post Lakers NBA Title Odds Surge Amid 16-2 Run to Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreLakers NBA Title Odds Surge Amid 16-2 Run to Playoffs

Knicks’ Josh Hart has jokes for his 3-point heater

If the NBA had an award for Most Valuable Interviewee, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart would be a 10-time winner. Hart has always been an interesting guy to interview due to his sense of humor, which shifts from slapstick (how else can you describe Hart jamming his finger into Jalen Brunson’s butt) to tongue-in-cheek. […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart has jokes for his 3-point heater appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreKnicks’ Josh Hart has jokes for his 3-point heater