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In the world of fantasy basketball, safety usually lies in predictable roles and locked-in minute totals. However, as we look ahead to the 2026-27 season, several players are entering the summer with their value balanced completely on a knife's edge. The reality of the league is that individual ...
Charles Barkley says not much has changed when it comes to gay athletes coming out due to societal pressure. In an Inside the NBA tribute to the late Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay active player, who passed on May 12, Barkley shared that homophobia is a key reason why many gay athletes keep […] The post Charles Barkley reveals why more gay athletes don’t come out appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Players don’t wear capes to be heroes in fantasy basketball. They record double-doubles, and they record them often. Seasoned managers know the modern NBA’s established double-double titans. Nikola Jokic, Karl-Anthony Towns, Luka Doncic, those guys. But do they know about the next crop of ...
The Chicago combine is in and the measurements have been taken. With that in mind we have reconstructed the 2026 NBA Mock Draft. The post NBA Mock Draft 2026: Combine Week Shakes Up the Picks appeared first on HEAVY.
At points over the past several years, the Golden State Warriors were not discussed so much for Stephen Curry or Draymond Green, but for Jonathan Kuminga and his ‘cold war’ with Steve Kerr. Kuminga, who the Warriors drafted in the midst of their ‘two-timelines’ pipe dream, had an acrimonious relationship with Kerr, the longtime Golden […] The post Even Barack Obama once asked Warriors’ Steve Kerr about Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes will be heating up once again, and this time, there is a good chance that he’s moved before the NBA Draft. The Milwaukee Bucks have let it be known that they’re looking for either a young star or a load of draft assets in order to trade Antetokounmpo, and there will […] The post NBA rumors: 2 speculated Giannis Antetokounmpo trade suitors that won’t actually be in mix appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Atlanta Hawks were able to end up with the No. 8 pick in this year’s draft after acquiring the New Orleans Pelicans’ pick in last year’s draft. In what is supposed to be a deep draft class, the Hawks are in a perfect position to select an impact player to add to their young […] The post Hawks rumors: How Atlanta’s No. 8 draft decison will be influenced by guard evaluations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs community is in mourning after the shocking news of former Zags forward Brandon Clarke’s death on Tuesday. Messages and tributes for the Memphis Grizzlies player after his passing have since poured in across different platforms, many on social media. One of Clarke’s former Gonzaga teammates, Atlanta Hawks small forward Corey Kispert, was … The post Corey Kispert reacts to Gonzaga teammate Brandon Clarke’s death appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Austin Reaves will have options from coast-to-coast as he hits free agency this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers star Reaves has known interest from both the Utah Jazz and the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report Tuesday by Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The report further notes that Reaves could command roughly … The post Austin Reaves is being linked to 2 teams in free agency appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jason Collins, who spent 13 years in the NBA, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 47. Collins suffered from Stage 4 glioblastoma, and the family sent out a statement, saying they are “heartbroken.” The following statement was issued today on behalf of the family of Jason Collins: pic.twitter.com/Vf1MwmmQLH — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May … The post 13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins dies at 47 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
UNC legend Deon Thompson returns to Chapel Hill as part of Michael Malone’s coaching staff.
Recently, the Washington Wizards were paid a visit by Lady Luck when they won the 2026 NBA Draft lottery, meaning they will pick number one at the festivities in June. The Wizards are expected by most to go with BYU standout freshman AJ Dybantsa to help plug their vacancy at the small forward position heading […] The post John Wall makes Tracy McGrady comp for potential Wizards pick AJ Dybantsa appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Atlanta Hawks have the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and they need to make sure they nail it.
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks completed their four-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday ...
After he “uncursed” the New York Knicks, they swept the Philadelphia 76ers, and WWE Superstar Danhausen wants to sit courtside with Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner to keep things rolling. Since he”uncursed” the Knicks, they have won seven games in a row, including four in a row to sweep the 76ers. Things are looking great […] The post Danhausen reveals Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner condition for Knicks to remain ‘uncursed’ amid 7-game win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
History suggests that the New York Knicks will not only return to the NBA Finals but also end their 53-year title drought this year. The post Knicks Good News Keeps Coming After 4-0 Sweep of 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.
Sunday was a big day for the NBA, as the league let a series of ping-pong balls determine how to shape up our NBA mock draft process. The post NBA Mock Draft 2026: The Picks Are IN After Wizards Lottery Win appeared first on HEAVY.
The ping pong balls went the Washington Wizards’ way, as they walked away from the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery with the first overall selection. Washington will pick first overall for the seventh time in franchise history, which is more than any other organization in the league. The Wizards will have their choice of AJ Dybantsa, […] The post When is 2026 NBA Draft after Wizards win lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery came to a conclusion, and the Washington Wizards earned the first overall pick. Washington will have their pick of the litter in one of the best draft classes in recent memory. AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson are all up for grabs. The Wizards franchise will be […] The post Full 2026 NBA Draft order after Wizards win lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz moving into the top spots, the NBA Draft board is now set for the first round.
The NBA Draft Lottery was on Sunday, and at least two teams have reasons to complain. The Brooklyn Nets and the Sacramento Kings were both denied top five selections. The Nets received the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Sacramento meanwhile was awarded the seventh overall pick, per the NBA. The first selection […] The post Kings, Nets get absolutely screwed in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After one of the most highly-anticipated NBA Draft lotteries in recent memory, it’s a great day to be a Washington Wizards fan. The Wizards had the ping-pong balls bounce their way and have earned the No. 1 overall pick in a generational 2026 NBA Draft class. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls and Los […] The post Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery, No. 1 overall pick in loaded class appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OG Anunoby suffered a right hamstring strain during Game 2 against the 76ers.
Tons of chatter surrounds the NBA Draft Lottery. The NBA is eying a new lottery system aimed at eliminating tanking. The proposed system would increase the lottery to 16 teams, flatten odds, and add a relegation zone where the worst teams have worse odds for the number one pick. For now, the lottery is utilizing […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Lottery results that would trigger the biggest conspiracy theories appeared first on ClutchPoints.
