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Rueben Chinyelu declares for NBA Draft, but there’s a catch

Florida basketball is watching its roster reshape after the early March Madness exit. Alex Condon opted to return for his senior year in Gainesville. Fellow star Rueben Chinyelu pulled the opposite Monday by declaring for the NBA Draft. But there’s a catch involving Chinyelu. ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello helped reveal the twist involving […] The post Rueben Chinyelu declares for NBA Draft, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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7 NBA players who appeared in movies

NBA careers rarely stay confined to arenas. For some stars, the spotlight stretches far beyond the game, pulling them into film sets where a different kind of performance takes shape. Acting demands timing, emotion, and presence, traits that elite players already sharpen over years of competition. When those worlds collide, the results range from iconic […] The post 7 NBA players who appeared in movies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn dealt crushing injury blow after Final Four run

The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team fell just short of another national title with a 69-63 loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament. The future continues to look bright for Dan Hurley’s team, but they have already received some crushing injury news for the 2026-27 season. Star guard Solo Ball will miss the entire season … The post UConn dealt crushing injury blow after Final Four run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jazz, Grizzlies among winners in 2026 NBA Draft tiebreakers

While the 2026 NBA Draft order will not be locked in until the NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, the NBA conducted six different tiebreakers on Monday involving 13 different teams that provide further clarity on what the actual order of this year’s draft will be. Whereas non-lottery team tiebreakers determine the actual spot teams […] The post Jazz, Grizzlies among winners in 2026 NBA Draft tiebreakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Al Horford uncertain on future, but hints at Warriors return

Recently, the Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a tough road loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the play-in tournament. The Warriors now have many questions to answer this offseason, with some wondering if the Steve Kerr era in Golden State might be coming […] The post Al Horford uncertain on future, but hints at Warriors return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons rips Spurs’ color-coordinated arena: ‘It’s not time for gimmicks’

Just about every single person watching the San Antonio Spurs put the beatdown on the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday came away with two reactions: holy sh*t, Victor Wembanyama is good, and holy sh*t, the color-coordination in the arena is the coolest thing ever. Every single person, that…

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Dream optimstic on Brionna Jones timeline despite lack of return date

The Atlanta Dream started training camp this week, and many people are excited to see what the team can do this season after a breakout year and the addition of Angel Reese. Unfortunately, the Dream won’t be fully healthy coming into training camp, as the team offered an update on Brionna Jones. “Brionna Jones is […] The post Dream optimstic on Brionna Jones timeline despite lack of return date appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Virginia Union hires program legend, NBA standout as head coach

Following Lester Butler’s departure from Virginia Union to join Winston-Salem State, the Panthers are choosing a decorated alumnus to lead the program. A.J. English has been announced as the next head men’s basketball coach. English is arguably one of the best players in Virginia Union men’s basketball history and boasts an NBA pedigree. English played […] The post Virginia Union hires program legend, NBA standout as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lonzo Ball Announces Unfortunate Personal News After 7th NBA Season

Lonzo Ball did not have the 2025-26 NBA season he was hoping for. The former Los Angeles Lakers guard began the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, appearing in 35 games and averaging 4.6 points on 30.1% shooting, 4.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 20.8 minutes per game. But ahead of the trade ...

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Rockets ‘optimistic’ about Kevin Durant’s injury status before Game 2 vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets have been dealt with a surprise injury to start the 2026 NBA Playoffs as they take on the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Superstar forward Kevin Durant was sidelined in Game 1 due to a knee injury, but could be back soon. Durant, who has been a model of health […] The post Rockets ‘optimistic’ about Kevin Durant’s injury status before Game 2 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘He Just Needs Rest’ — ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. Makes Feelings Clear on Jordyn Tyson’s Injury Concerns Entering NFL Draft

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. discussed Jordyn Tyson’s injury concerns after the former Arizona State star impressed at his private workout.

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Maverick Carter shares LeBron James’ post-retirement plans

LeBron James appears to have already done a lot of thinking about what his post-playing career is going to look like. Maverick Carter, James’ longtime business partner, appeared at the Semafor World Economy recently and opened up about what the two have planned once James retires. Carter suggested that James has the ability to bypass … The post Maverick Carter shares LeBron James’ post-retirement plans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Nets’ Jordi Fernandez decision

The Brooklyn Nets are doubling down on their rebuild, but not everyone is impressed with the decision they made on Monday. The Nets announced that they have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his staff to multi-year contract extensions. In a statement, the organization called Fernandez a “tremendous leader” who had put his stamp on … The post Everyone said the same thing about Nets’ Jordi Fernandez decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer

St. John’s and Kentucky basketball are each losing a key frontcourt talent, forcing them to comb the transfer portal for a potential replacement. They just so happen to be pursing the same player. The two Power Four programs are reportedly targeting Donnie Freeman, who is leaving Syracuse after two seasons, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Money […] The post NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets provide update on Kevin Durant’s Game 2 status

After their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, the Houston Rockets might feel an even greater sense of urgency to get Kevin Durant back in the lineup. Whether that will happen remains to be seen. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Durant made it through roughly … The post Rockets provide update on Kevin Durant’s Game 2 status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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