Napheesa Collier Signs 1-Year Supermax Deal, Returns to Lynx: Report
Napheesa Collier signs a supermax contract to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Trae Young Just Reopened Knicks Fans’ Worst Playoff Wound
Trae Young fired back after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani blamed him while discussing Knicks playoff ticket prices ahead of the Hawks series. The post Trae Young Just Reopened Knicks Fans’ Worst Playoff Wound appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Texas Longhorns add Big Ten linebacker with 161 career tackles
The Texas Longhorns picked up another addition to their 2026 recruiting class on Thursday as former Michigan State Spartans linebacker Darius Snow committed following his visit to the Forty Acres. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound defender joins Texas for his seventh and final collegiate season after being granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA. A […] The post Texas Longhorns add Big Ten linebacker with 161 career tackles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Former 7th overall pick agrees to buyout with Mercury
Banking on an inspired run, the Phoenix Mercury made it to the WNBA Finals last season. They, however, got swept by the Las Vegas Aces. Surely, they are motivated to seek redemption when the new season opens in May. The Mercury selected Ines Pitarch-Granel of France (27th overall) and Eszter Ratkai of Hungary (42nd overall) […] The post Former 7th overall pick agrees to buyout with Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Josh Hart could take on Hawks’ biggest threat as Knicks’ true season begins
The Knicks’ regular season was good, but irrelevant. Their own team owner set the bar as championship or bust, so the measuring starts now.
Nick Wright Walks Back Original Take on LaMelo Ball Being a “Clown”
Nick Wright finally answered LaVar Ball's tirade against him. While he did walk back a bit, the basketball analyst fired another round of tirade directed at LaMelo Ball.
Angel Reese welcomes Lauren Betts to Reebok family after going 4th overall in 2026 WNBA Draft
Washington Mystics rookie center Lauren Betts signed a shoe deal with Reebok on Wednesday, becoming the fifth active WNBA player on the brand’s basketball roster. The No. 4 overall draft pick in the 2026 draft now joins Angel Reese, Aneesah Morrow, DiJonai Carrington, and Lexie Brown as part of the company’s growing investment in women’s […] The post Angel Reese welcomes Lauren Betts to Reebok family after going 4th overall in 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kobe Bryant got along well with only one Laker teammate early in his career: "They both had immigrant sensibilities" – Basketball Network
Kobe Bryant got along well with only one Laker teammate early in his career: "They both had immigrant sensibilities" Basketball Network
"What a joke" – Fans Explode as Anthony Edwards Shut Out While Luka Doncic Remains in NBA Awards Race – Sportskeeda
"What a joke" - Fans Explode as Anthony Edwards Shut Out While Luka Doncic Remains in NBA Awards Race Sportskeeda
LeBron James drops NSFW message ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets
LOS ANGELES – Coming into Game 1 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers know they need to rebound well in order to have a chance at winning. Lakers head coach JJ Redick stressed boxing out as one of two key areas the team needs to focus on to […] The post LeBron James drops NSFW message ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wings shut down reporter’s question to Azzi Fudd about Paige Bueckers relationship
The Dallas Wings did not want reporters to ask about the romantic relationship between their two new co-stars. Wings guard Azzi Fudd had her introductory press conference on Thursday, three days after Dallas made her the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. During the media session, one reporter asked Fudd about her … The post Wings shut down reporter’s question to Azzi Fudd about Paige Bueckers relationship appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nike stock drop sparks debate over NBA player popularity
Ever since Michael Jordan, Nike has become the NBA’s most synonymous brand. Many of the games’ biggest names have had their signature brand shoe. However, the iconic brand has been taking a hit on Wall Street. On the Hoops Tonight Podcast, NBA on ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst openly stated that Nike stock has taken a […] The post Nike stock drop sparks debate over NBA player popularity appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Norman Powell situation that hurt the Heat
MIAMI – With potential big changes coming to the Miami Heat this offseason after being eliminated from the play-in tournament at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, there were many disappointing aspects to the team’s 2025-26 season. One area was the Heat’s guard duo of Norman Powell and Tyler Herro, one that head […] The post The ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Norman Powell situation that hurt the Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James Sends Kevin Durant Message Before Rockets Series
LeBron James and Kevin Durant will relive a long-standing rivalry in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. James’ Los Angeles Lakers will face Durant and the Houston Rockets in the first round of the postseason. It’s the fourth-seeded Lakers who will have home-court advantage against the ...
LeBron James Issues Blunt Message to Lakers Ahead of Physical Battle With Rockets
LeBron James fires blunt warning to Los Angeles Lakers: match Houston Rockets' physicality, dominate rebounds, or risk losing postseason edge in brutal battle.
The Hakeem Olajuwon advice that hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hard
There is a longstanding belief that an NBA team usually needs to come of age before competing for a championship. The San Antonio Spurs went six consecutive seasons without winning even 35 games in a single campaign, so just making the playoffs would have been considered a big step in the right direction, Instead, they […] The post The Hakeem Olajuwon advice that hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Reporter Responds to Backlash After Paige Bueckers Question at Azzi Fudd Press Conference
The reporter at the Azzi Fudd press conference blamed the Dallas Wings for the viral incident.
Andrey Rublev vs Tomáš Macháč Preview: Head-to-Head, Prediction for Barcelona Open 2026
Andrey Rublev takes on Tomáš Macháč at the Barcelona Open. Here's our preview and pick for this quarterfinal.
Wizards’ Trae Young issues blunt response after catching stray from Zohran Mamdani
As the 2026 NBA Playoffs tip off, the longstanding rivalry between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks has received an unexpected boost from New York City politics. On Thursday, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked about the glaring disparity in playoff ticket prices between Madison Square Garden and State Farm Arena. Entry-level tickets in […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young issues blunt response after catching stray from Zohran Mamdani appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks looking to push NBA-best clutch success to its limit in playoffs
Fourth quarters, and specifically clutch situations down the stretch, have become an undeniable strength for the Knicks.
Napheesa Collier secures the bag with max contract with Lynx
Over the last few seasons, Napheesa Collier has become one of the best players in the WNBA and is a superstar in women’s basketball. Now, she is being paid like one. After hitting free agency following the WNBA’s groundbreaking new CBA agreement this offseason, Collier is staying in Minnesota on a one-year, $1.4 million supermax […] The post Napheesa Collier secures the bag with max contract with Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Is Cayden Boozer Declaring for the NBA Draft? Know More About Cameron Boozer’s Brother’s Future Decision
Cameron Boozer is being touted to get picked as one of the top 3 in the NBA Draft. His twin, Cayden Boozer, on the other hand, has also made a future decision. Duke guard Cayden will return for his sophomore season at the Blue Devils, the team announced. Cayden has decided not to declare for […]
3 Thunder early 2026 NBA Draft targets with lottery pick they just got from Clippers
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s trade of Paul George to the LA Clippers is the gift that keeps giving after their 126-121 Play-In Tournament loss to the Golden State Warriors ended their 2025-26 campaign. By not reaching the playoffs, the Clippers forfeit their first-round pick to the Thunder. The defending champion Thunder now has three first-round […] The post 3 Thunder early 2026 NBA Draft targets with lottery pick they just got from Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Warriors’ Draymond Green Apologizes to Nikola Jokic for MVP Pick
Out in Colorado, Denver Nuggets fans want to see Nikola Jokic claim his fourth MVP award, preventing a repeat for the Oklahoma City Thunder star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. At this point, polls, surveys, sportsbooks, and scattered predictions all seem to think that Jokic will ultimately land in the No. 2 or 3 spot. The Golden State […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Apologizes to Nikola Jokic for MVP Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.