‘They’ve Kicked Our A** This Year’ — Paolo Banchero Gets Brutally Honest on Magic-Hornets Play-In Game
After a brutal showing against the Philadelphia 76ers, Paolo Banchero isn't taking the Charlotte Hornets lightly in the Play-In.

After a brutal showing against the Philadelphia 76ers, Paolo Banchero isn't taking the Charlotte Hornets lightly in the Play-In.

The lovefest between the Warriors' Draymond Green and the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard caught some attention on Wednesday night. The post Draymond Green Response to Kawhi Leonard Raises Eyebrows After Warriors Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

For Steve Kerr, perspective often matters just as much as performance. And after a close win against the Clippers, the Warriors head coach chose to reflect not just on the game, but on the system that made it possible. After a turbulent season filled with injuries, Golden State is now one win away ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to do battle with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. This isn’t an ordinary No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed playoff matchup. There are numerous intriguing storylines, but mostly out of the Lakers side. The outlook on Los Angeles’ season changed dramatically in early April. […] The post Lakers Receive Crucial Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Playoff Availability Update vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

As the famous quote goes, we’re not in Kansas anymore. But Keanu Dawes surely is. Kansas has landed Dawes via the transfer portal, as reported by one3.com’s Thomas Goldkamp. The junior forward is joining the Jayhawks after two years at Utah. Dawes is coming off a breakout season, averaging career-highs of 12.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, […] The post Kansas lands Utah transfer after career-best season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Steve Sarkisian already has a wide receiver commitment in the 2027 class in Easton Royal. However, the Longhorns are actively pursuing other top options in the spot to boost their roster for the future. Nation’s No. 1 2027 WR Flirts With Texas Longhorns in Wild Recruitment Journey On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Wednesday that Texas […]

"Rule was never put in place to punish someone" - Draymond Green believes Cade Cunningham should get a 65-game exception if Luka Doncic does Basketball Network

The Warriors are progressing to the next round of the NBA Play-In, and Draymond Green could be a major reason for their success. The 36-year-old once again proved why he remains a key player for Golden State. Even his teammate, Steph Curry, was left searching for words while describing his ...

After the Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft, some members of the team’s fanbase reacted negatively due to her history with Caitlin Clark.Fever coach Stephanie White liked Johnson’s fit with the roster, while general manager Amber Cox was pretty ecstatic since she thought the South Carolina guard […] The post Aliyah Boston Shuts Down Caitlin Clark-Raven Johnson Drama Before Training Camp appeared first on Heavy Sports.

College basketball teams are working on improving their roster for the 2026-27 campaign, and some of that work is through the College Basketball Transfer Portal. One of those teams looking to improve in the portal is Missouri, after falling in the first round of the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. One of the […] The post Missouri basketball rumors: Tigers surpass Alabama as favorite for Kentucky transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The entire NBA season has been a celebration of the return of the NBA on NBC, but the hype will really kick in starting this weekend when the NBA playoffs tip off. Sunday Night Basketball games averaged 3.4 million viewers this season, according to NBC, while Coast 2 Coast Tuesday doubleheader games averaged 2.6 million viewers, a…

Connor Lew's ACL tear could make the Auburn center a late Day 2 draft steal as analysts evaluate his overall NFL projection.

The Golden State Warriors are headed to the second round of the NBA play-in tournament thanks to the offensive wizardry of superstar Stephen Curry. But the Dubs also wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for the stellar defense played on Kawhi Leonard, led by the Warriors defensive anchor in Draymond Green. While the […] The post Stephen Curry’s speechless response to Draymond Green defensive masterclass vs. Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic for the NBA Play-In Tournament game, popular sports talk host Skip Bayless made a major claim about Joel Embiid. Less than one week after Embiid received surgery for appendicitis, Bayless reported that Embiid was cleared for Wednesday’s action. As many expected, Joel Embiid was ruled […] The post Joel Embiid’s Trainer Sets Record Straight on Shocking Injury Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

LOS ANGELES – As Steve Kerr said post-game after the Golden State Warriors’ 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers to keep their season alive, this is why Stephen Curry came back from his knee injury this season. “We talked about it the whole time– if we have any type of chance or hope to […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry validates decision to return in dramatic play-in win vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Steve Kerr sarcastically thanked the NBA and Adam Silver after the Warriors’ play-in win over the Clippers, highlighting a controversial rule that kept Golden State alive despite a 10th-place finish.

Referee Ben Taylor exited Wednesday night’s Play-In Tournament matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome after suffering an apparent injury during the third quarter. The incident occurred with 8:51 remaining in the period, when Taylor walked off the floor with a noticeable limp and headed to the locker room […] The post Referee leaves Warriors-Clippers game after suffering injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors still have a very long way to go if they are to win the NBA championship, but on Wednesday, Steve Kerr felt as though he was going home with the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, in a play-in game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., … The post Steve Kerr had a great quote after defeating the Clippers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Lane Kiffin’s playful social media dig at Pete Golding didn’t go unnoticed, as the Ole Miss head coach responded and analysts weighed in on Kiffin’s growing reputation as the “most online coach” in college football.

The Golden State Warriors came out to Los Angeles this week and, after being in town since Saturday morning, put together one of the most dominant second-half performances in recent memory. Led by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Warriors defeated the LA Clippers in the 9-10 play-in tournament game to advance and play the […] The post Draymond Green gets real on proving doubters wrong at age 36 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Indiana Fever star Erica Wheeler refused to let the doubters have the last word. The 34-year-old guard secured a two-year, $1.25 million deal to join the Los Angeles Sparks for the 2026 WNBA season. The contract marks a significant payday for the 11-year veteran. Wheeler, a former ...

The Philadelphia 76ers locked up the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-97 Play-In Tournament win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, behind clutch performances from Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Maxey led all scorers with 31 points, including a game-changing stretch of seven consecutive points late in the fourth […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis earns praise from NFL draft analysts for his mauler mentality, cementing his first-round status.

LeBron James and Kevin Durant meet again in the NBA Playoffs as the Lakers face the Rockets. A look back at their 19-year rivalry, 46 head-to-head matchups, and what’s at stake now.
