Stadium News

Breaking News from the Bench to the Bleachers

NBA

Thunder share a major Jalen Williams update ahead of Western Conference Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder are about to roar back to full strength. Oklahoma City is listing their injured star forward Williams as available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. Williams is in line to make his return for the series opener against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center in … The post Thunder share a major Jalen Williams update ahead of Western Conference Finals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreThunder share a major Jalen Williams update ahead of Western Conference Finals

Thunder’s Jalen Williams set for Game 1 return from hamstring injury vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting one of their key weapons back in time for the 2026 edition of the Western Conference Finals. Jalen Williams is set to return to action for the Thunder, who are scheduled to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a conference finals series that begins this coming […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams set for Game 1 return from hamstring injury vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreThunder’s Jalen Williams set for Game 1 return from hamstring injury vs. Spurs

What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen

As new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has addressed controversial topics around the team, another point that has been talked about is the playing time of 2025 first-round pick Yang Hansen. While rumors will surround the Trail Blazers when it comes to Hansen and other topics, Dundon gives his thoughts on Hansen and what […] The post What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreWhat new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen

Bill Simmons calls out Shaq for ruining Inside the NBA’s vibes

Inside the NBA was long not just one of the most beloved sports shows, but one of the top things on television overall. The halftime and postgame show that covers the NBA was broadcast on TNT from 1989 to 2025. The show is hosted by Ernie Smith and includes Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille […] The post Bill Simmons calls out Shaq for ruining Inside the NBA’s vibes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreBill Simmons calls out Shaq for ruining Inside the NBA’s vibes

Timberwolves were plagued by notable internal issues

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ season did not end the way they wanted it to, but there had reportedly been some behind-the-scenes issues going on for a while. The Timberwolves’ decision to move Anthony Edwards to point guard to insert Donte DiVincenzo into the starting lineup had a negative impact on the team, according to Chris Hine … The post Timberwolves were plagued by notable internal issues appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreTimberwolves were plagued by notable internal issues

3 best Rudy Gobert trade destinations if Timberwolves blow it up

The Minnesota Timberwolves received new roster altering ideas after their newest NBA Playoffs meltdown. Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo surfaces as one bold possibility. Dumping Rudy Gobert rises as another idea, though. Minnesota built its franchise around past top overall pick Anthony Edwards. The perennial NBA All-Star continues to carry this franchise on his back, but […] The post 3 best Rudy Gobert trade destinations if Timberwolves blow it up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read more3 best Rudy Gobert trade destinations if Timberwolves blow it up

New Blazers owner claims controversial playoff decision was ‘mistake,’ not cheapness

With Portland Trail Blazers new owner Tom Dundon having been connected to a few controversial stories, he has come out and broken his silence on the myriad of topics. As rumors surround the Blazers’ new owner in Dundon, he sets the record straight on the accusations against him that he is “cheap.” One topic that […] The post New Blazers owner claims controversial playoff decision was ‘mistake,’ not cheapness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreNew Blazers owner claims controversial playoff decision was ‘mistake,’ not cheapness

Thunder’s Alex Caruso puts media on spot with Spurs rivalry chatter

Ahead of his third Western Conference Finals appearance, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso addressed the rivalry talk between the defending champions and the San Antonio Spurs. Between the two teams that finished with the best regular-season records, NBA fans have followed the Thunder-Spurs storylines closely. Not many teams have beaten Oklahoma City twice this […] The post Thunder’s Alex Caruso puts media on spot with Spurs rivalry chatter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreThunder’s Alex Caruso puts media on spot with Spurs rivalry chatter

Timberwolves rumors: Insider reveals biggest need, and it’s not Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently saw their season come to an end with a blowout home loss against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semis. It’s the third straight year in which the Timberwolves’ elimination loss has come in lopsided fashion, and opens up an offseason with more questions than answers heading into next […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Insider reveals biggest need, and it’s not Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreTimberwolves rumors: Insider reveals biggest need, and it’s not Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA exec throws shade at Adam Silver over lottery reform with David Stern ‘hammer’ mic drop

The NBA playoffs are raging on, with just one Game 7 left in the second round before the conference finals officially get underway. However, in the wake of the NBA Draft Lottery, the league’s tanking problem is getting a ton of buzz. Perhaps more than ever before, the league dealt with uncompetitive teams clearly focusing […] The post NBA exec throws shade at Adam Silver over lottery reform with David Stern ‘hammer’ mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreNBA exec throws shade at Adam Silver over lottery reform with David Stern ‘hammer’ mic drop

Dan Gilbert went to great lengths to get Cavs fans to Detroit for Game 7

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert spared no expense in trying to give his team at least some support for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Gilbert previously paid to send eight buses of Cavs fans to Detroit for Game 5 of their series against the Pistons, which the Cavaliers won in overtime. He doubled … The post Dan Gilbert went to great lengths to get Cavs fans to Detroit for Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreDan Gilbert went to great lengths to get Cavs fans to Detroit for Game 7

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo embracing chaos, but not the trade kind

Giannis Antetokounmpo would undoubtedly have entered the offseason knowing fully well that it may have been his final season at the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee finished 32-50, did not qualify for the postseason, and last won a playoff series four seasons ago, with the franchise understood to be seeking trade packages for the Greek Freak already. […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo embracing chaos, but not the trade kind appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreBucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo embracing chaos, but not the trade kind

Shams Charania faces criticism for reporting MVP before official NBA announcement

On Friday, the Associated Press reported on the NBA’s plan to announce the league’s MVP award, largely viewed as a three-horse race between Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, on Sunday evening during Prime Video’s pregame show. Turns out, fans didn’t have to wait quite that long. ESPN’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania announced…

Read moreShams Charania faces criticism for reporting MVP before official NBA announcement