Basketball
Sophie Cunningham Left Unhappy After Indiana Fever Decision
Sophie Cunningham is set to begin her second WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in May, opening against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. The former Phoenix Mercury guard made an immediate impact for Indiana in 2025, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists before an MCL injury ended ...
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 2 prediction: NBA playoffs picks, odds, best bet
The final score from Game 1 is somewhat misleading.
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla names unexpected NBA Playoffs-winning Jayson Tatum change – sportingnews.com
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla names unexpected NBA Playoffs-winning Jayson Tatum change sportingnews.com
UConn Solo Ball to miss 2026-27 season after wrist surgery
UConn basketball executed one previous double whammy offseason move, keeping Braylon Mullins and adding Nikolas Khamenia from Duke. But the Huskies got hit with bad news involving Solo Ball Monday. Ball is set to miss the entire 2026-27 season via a university announcement. The school also unveiled the next step Ball will take: He’ll medically […] The post UConn Solo Ball to miss 2026-27 season after wrist surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault anticipates a more competitive Game 2 in his best-of-7 series against All-Star Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. After a 119-84 blowout win in their series opener, Daigneault mentioned the Suns’ weary road toward the 8th seed, including two games in the Play-In Tournament. At the same time, […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Which Retro 3 Release Was Better Black Cement or White Cement? Here's What I Think
A breakdown of the Air Jordan 3 White Cement Reimagined (2023) and Black Cement (2024). Which release had more hype, better design, and resale value?
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history as first unanimous DPOY winner
San Antonio Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the recipient of the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy as the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Monday night. San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, earning the Hakeem […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history as first unanimous DPOY winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Warriors' Al Horford Makes Retirement Admission After 19th NBA Season
Al Horford played a key role for the Golden State Warriors this past season. Despite dealing with multiple injuries throughout the campaign, the 6-foot-8 center averaged 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.6 triples in 21.5 minutes per contest. Horford was hampered by injuries ...
Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments
The Toronto Raptors playoff run got off on the wrong foot with Brandon Ingram’s comments about head coach Darko Rajakovic’s game plan after their Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors’ leading scorer wasn’t fond of the coach’s strategy of playing the offense off him instead of through him, which led him to take […] The post Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angel Reese Celebrates Boyfriend’s Round 1 NBA Playoff Upset Win – The Spun
Angel Reese Celebrates Boyfriend’s Round 1 NBA Playoff Upset Win The Spun
Solo Ball Dealt Unfortunate Career News After Three UConn Seasons
Solo Ball and the Connecticut Huskies were a determined team under head coach Dan Hurley during the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. After going 34-6, including 17-3 in Big East Conference play, UConn received a No. 2 seed in the East Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Ball was tremendous ...
‘A No-Win Situation’ — CBB World Reacts As Kentucky’s $22M Roster Continues to Haunt Amid Donnie Freeman Transfer-Portal Rumors
Last season, Kentucky spent a record $22 million on its roster and significantly underachieved. Now, that payroll continues to haunt Mark Pope.
JJ Redick reveals strategy behind Luke Kennard’s monster Game 1 performance vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers surprised most by taking down the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round NBA playoff series despite playing without superstar Luka Doncic and star guard Austin Reaves. Even without superstar Kevin Durant in the Rockets lineup, LeBron James was his usual, dominant self via his all-around capabilities, but it […] The post JJ Redick reveals strategy behind Luke Kennard’s monster Game 1 performance vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bucks ‘seriously interested’ in Taylor Jenkins after firing Doc Rivers
The Milwaukee Bucks will be going into a new direction next season as they look to find a new head coach. It looks like they’ve already started the search, and they have a serious interest in Taylor Jenkins, according to The Athletic. “Team owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam and general manager Jon Horst made […] The post Bucks ‘seriously interested’ in Taylor Jenkins after firing Doc Rivers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nets extend Jordi Fernandez, staff with multi-year contracts as rebuild mission continues
The Nets signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions on Monday.
Lakers Dealt Unfortunate News Before Game 2 vs. Rockets
LeBron James and the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their opening game of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, defeating the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets, who were without Kevin Durant, 107-98 in Game 1 of the first-round matchup. Now, the Lakers will look to take a 2-0 series lead as they ...
Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 2: Will Anthony Edwards, Peyton Watson Play?
Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets may be without one of their key players in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup on Saturday.
Lakers Face Uncertainty as Jeanie Buss Addresses LeBron James Retirement Decision
With questions swirling around LeBron James and what comes next, Jeanie Buss addressed the uncertainty head-on.
Lakers lose tiebreaker to Knicks, will have 25th pick in NBA draft
The Lakers will have the 25th pick in the 2026 NBA draft, the league announced on Monday after ties among teams with identical regular-season records were broken through random drawings to determine the order selection.
Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell Sends Defiant Message Over 2025 Injury
Kelsey Mitchell carried a heavy load for the Indiana Fever last season. Caitlin Clark was not the only teammate who was sidelined for a significant period in 2025. Along with Clark, four other players suffered season-ending injuries for the Fever last season. This meant that Mitchell had to step up ...
"I didn't stand up for him" – Alperen Sengun Clears Up LeBron James 'Dap' Snub Drama From Lakers-Rockets Opener – Sportskeeda
"I didn't stand up for him" - Alperen Sengun Clears Up LeBron James 'Dap' Snub Drama From Lakers-Rockets Opener Sportskeeda
Angel Reese channeling LeBron James at Dream training camp
The Atlanta Dream started training camp this week as they get prepared to have another big season. With the addition of Angel Reese, the hope is that they can get further than they did last season, and she is ready to put on for her new team. During her press conference, it was obvious that […] The post Angel Reese channeling LeBron James at Dream training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
JJ Redick’s Message to Luke Kennard Could Change Everything for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to stay afloat in the NBA playoffs despite playing with a short-handed roster. Both the Lakers and Houston Rockets were missing stars in Game 1 of their series, however. For LA, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did not play due to injuries while Kevin Durant was out ...