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As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near

Father Time might be undefeated, but LeBron James is currently taking him to the limit. Despite being 41 years old, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to defy logic, even if some of the league’s most seasoned insiders were ready to write his basketball obituary just a few months ago. Appearing on the Dan Patrick […] The post As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gamecocks Fans Celebrate as Dawn Staley Receives Rare Honor Held by Albert Einstein

College basketball fans and spectators rejoice over the recent accomplishment made by South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley in which she shares the said prestigious honor with that of historical figure, German physicist Albert Einstein.

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JB Bickerstaff couldn’t be prouder of Pistons’ Game 3 defense vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons put on a defensive clinic in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff clash, smothering the Orlando Magic for a 98-83 win on Wednesday night, leveling the series at 1-1. Detroit held Orlando to a season-low 83 points, below their previous low of 87. The Pistons set the tone early with 11 blocks, […] The post JB Bickerstaff couldn’t be prouder of Pistons’ Game 3 defense vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks gets 100% real on referees after Game 2 defeat to Thunder

Safe to say, Dillon Brooks is not a favorite of the referees. Well, the feeling is mutual. The Phoenix Suns fell to 2-0 in their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after losing in Game 2, 120-107, at Paycom Center on Wednesday. Brooks tried to spearhead a rally in the fourth quarter after trailing […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks gets 100% real on referees after Game 2 defeat to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan State HC Tom Izzo lands commitment from 7-foot-2 double-double threat

Michigan State Spartans and head coach Tom Izzo secured a commitment from 7-foot-2 center Anton Bonke on Wednesday afternoon. Bonke, who previously played at Providence and Charlotte, is coming off a breakout 2025-26 campaign with the 49ers. In 25.6 minutes per game, he averaged 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks while committing just 2.2 […] The post Michigan State HC Tom Izzo lands commitment from 7-foot-2 double-double threat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama Crimson Tide follows up Kalen DeBoer move with Nate Oats contract extension

The University of Alabama has doubled down on its athletic ambitions, extending men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats’ contract shortly after finalizing a new deal for football head coach Kalen DeBoer. Both agreements were finalized on Wednesday by the Board of Trustees compensation committee, following postseason appearances by each program. Oats’ new contract adds two […] The post Alabama Crimson Tide follows up Kalen DeBoer move with Nate Oats contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Interesting Question”: Rumored to Become Stephen Curry’s Warriors HC, Todd Golden Comments on Future With Florida

Todd Golden is being linked with coaching in the NBA. Rumors are swirling about Steve Kerr’s exit from the Warriors after Stephen Curry and company were eliminated in the play-in tournament. Golden became the youngest coach to win an NCAA title, and it was all but natural that he attracted interest from the league. Just […]

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Wendell Carter Jr.’s Reaction After Steal-and-Dunk Moment Over Jalen Duren Adds Fuel to Ongoing Angel Reese Drama

Angel Reese's rumored beau, Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr., was all smiles after a couple of stellar plays against Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren early in the second quarter.

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