Then vs. Now: How this Illinois team stacks up against the 2005 Final Four squad
Illinois has a bit of the old flavor the 2005 national runner-up team had. But will these Fighting Illini be good enough to accomplish what that squad didn't?
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Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for March Madness 2026 markets
Trade $10, get $10 with the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for March Madness markets.
Dwyane Wade-James Harden debate gets side of Kobe Bryant shade
Lately, the NBA world has been engaging in an unlikely debate. Dwyane Wade or James Harden? Wade has been particularly outspoken, saying he is playing better. Now, Max Kellerman and Rich Paul are weighing in, per The Game Over Podcast. Both are on team-Wade, saying that Wade came through in the big moments. “Wade is […] The post Dwyane Wade-James Harden debate gets side of Kobe Bryant shade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blazers will take notice of Trey Murphy III’s injury status amid Clippers seeding battle
The Portland Trail Blazers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night in a game that carries significant weight in the Western Conference play-in race. Portland has won seven of their last nine games and have improved to 39-38, just half a game behind the Los Angeles Clippers in the No. 8 seed. They come […] The post Blazers will take notice of Trey Murphy III’s injury status amid Clippers seeding battle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ESPN Sideline Reporter Sends Social Media Into A Frenzy With Her Bikini Beach Photo
Alyssa Lang has her followers hollering at the moon. The ESPN reporter has taken quite a few hits from fans over what she wears while doing her job. One year, social media called her out for exposing her shoulders during a college football game. Things only got worse years later when Lang wore a questionable …
Kawhi Leonard’s Endorsement Deal Under Spotlight Again as Rare Clause Surfaces Online
ESPN's Baxter Holmes reported that Kawhi Leonard's $28M endorsement deal with Aspiration includes a "beliefs clause."
Seth Curry is looking forward to Steph’s return so they can finally play together
The Golden State Warriors took a tough 127-113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, a game headlined by Victor Wembanyama dropping 41 points. But inside the locker room, Seth Curry focused on something bigger than the result. With Stephen Curry nearing a return, Seth made it clear what he wants before the […] The post Seth Curry is looking forward to Steph’s return so they can finally play together appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rich Paul drags LeBron James haters over switching teams while Michael Jordan stuck with Bulls
Rich Paul pushed back against criticism of LeBron James’ career decisions, challenging comparisons to Michael Jordan during a recent episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul. Paul addressed a common argument used by critics who point to Jordan’s tenure with the Chicago Bulls as a contrast to James’ movement between teams. He […] The post Rich Paul drags LeBron James haters over switching teams while Michael Jordan stuck with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Would Heat’s Bam Adebayo trade 83-point game for DPOY after years of snubs?
The Miami Heat have been in a tailspin in recent weeks, recently falling further below the play-in line with a blowout home loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday evening. The Heat’s freefall seemed to begin around the time when star center Bam Adebayo shockingly scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, […] The post Would Heat’s Bam Adebayo trade 83-point game for DPOY after years of snubs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rich Paul drops hammer on all Lakers’ LeBron James future speculation
The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling over the past few weeks, and there’s a good chance that they can finish with the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Outside of talking about how well they’ve been playing, others are still wondering what the future of LeBron James will be at the end of […] The post Rich Paul drops hammer on all Lakers’ LeBron James future speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA rumors: Exec makes Cameron Boozer-Luka Doncic comparison that will raise eyebrows
The biggest question heading into the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft cycle is who will be the number one pick. The three players who have distinguished themselves from the pack this season are Duke forward Cameron Boozer, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa, each of whom made but have since been eliminated from […] The post NBA rumors: Exec makes Cameron Boozer-Luka Doncic comparison that will raise eyebrows appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 4/2/2026
We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, with the conclusion of a Western Conference series between the Los Angeles Lakers (50-26), who visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-16) on Thursday, as Oklahoma City looks to complete the season series sweep up 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Thunder prediction and […] The post Lakers vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 4/2/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Biggest Name in the Portal’ — Basketball World Reacts As Iowa State Star Audi Crooks Decides to Transfer
College basketball arnalysts reacted to the news of Iowa State star Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal ahead of her senior year.
Two Takes For Pelicans Vs. Trail Blazers
Let's go to the professional level and take on the Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers.
World Cup ticket shambles as prices skyrocket to $11,000 each and Fifa website crashes
SOCCER fans are having trouble getting access to this year’s tournament. The Fifa World Cup ticket site has been unable to keep up with the demand for seats, causing crashes…
WNBA Mock Draft after the second weekend of March Madness
Will the Dallas Wings select Azzu Fudd or Awa Fam with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft?
25.8-PPG Star Enters Women’s Transfer Portal After Finishing As the Nation’s 2nd-Leading Scorer
One of the top women's basketball players in the country has entered the transfer portal in a move that could have serious implications in 2026-27.
Washington Wizards Punk’d A Fan Into Believing They’d Won $10,000 From Blindfolded Shot
The Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA, but they at least still have a sense of humor. With only 17 wins (and 59 losses) this season, the Wizards haven’t let last place get them down as they busted out an all-time prank on April 1st. Luring a fan to half-court and putting […] The post Washington Wizards Punk’d A Fan Into Believing They’d Won $10,000 From Blindfolded Shot appeared first on BroBible.
Rich Paul Denies LeBron James’ Links to Any Other Team After Widespread Rumors Amid Lakers Run
LeBron James' agent and confidante, Rich Paul, insists neither he nor James knows what the NBA superstar's basketball future holds.
NBA rumors: Warriors were ‘reasonably close’ to Kawhi Leonard trade before Clippers pulled out
The Golden State Warriors continued their losing ways on Wednesday evening with a blowout home loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. While the Warriors recently learned that Stephen Curry will attempt to make his return to the lineup in the coming days, it’s still been a very disappointing and injury-plagued season in […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors were ‘reasonably close’ to Kawhi Leonard trade before Clippers pulled out appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The “Only Reason” Kobe Bryant Is Better Than Dwyane Wade? Max Kellerman Sparks NBA Debate
The long-running debate over all-time shooting guards resurfaced this week following comments made on the “Game Over” podcast, where Max Kellerman and Rich Paul discussed how Dwyane Wade compares to James Harden. The conversation quickly expanded to include Kobe Bryant, reigniting comparisons among some of the most accomplished guards in league history.The discussion comes at […] The post The “Only Reason” Kobe Bryant Is Better Than Dwyane Wade? Max Kellerman Sparks NBA Debate appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Mavericks Trying to Poach Top GMs From Other Teams: Report
The Dallas Mavericks are searching for a new GM. They are reportedly trying to poach a top GM from some other teams. The post Mavericks Trying to Poach Top GMs From Other Teams: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.
No, Carmelo Anthony Isn’t Coming Out of Retirement to Join the Lakers – Complex
No, Carmelo Anthony Isn’t Coming Out of Retirement to Join the Lakers Complex
UConn Cannot Jinx College Basketball Team At Final Four By Removing Light Posts To Avoid Riot
UConn is back in the Final Four for the third time in four years. The university once again decided to remove all of the light poles from campus to avoid a potential riot if the college basketball team goes on to win yet another national championship. Despite what the haters might think, this is not […] The post UConn Cannot Jinx College Basketball Team At Final Four By Removing Light Posts To Avoid Riot appeared first on BroBible.