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The No. 4-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are taking on the No. 5-seeded Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. Evan Mobley turned heads in the second quarter of the contest after putting two opponents on a poster with a monster slam. Near the end of the second quarter, […] The post Watch Evan Mobley put 2 Raptors on a poster in NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Over the last few seasons, Napheesa Collier has become one of the best players in the WNBA and is a superstar in women’s basketball. Now, she is being paid like one. After hitting free agency following the WNBA’s groundbreaking new CBA agreement this offseason, Collier is staying in Minnesota on a one-year, $1.4 million supermax […] The post Napheesa Collier secures the bag with max contract with Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama is set to play in his first NBA playoff game on Sunday. As the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs will face the No. 7 Portland Trail Blazers in the first round. Game 1 of this best-of-seven series will take place on Sunday at Frost Bank Arena in San ...
Amidst preparation for the defending champions’ first-round best-of-7 series, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren addressed his candidacy for Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive Team honors. In a season where Holmgren earned his first All-Star selection, alongside San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama, he is one of the odds-on favorites to win […] The post Chet Holmgren’s honest take on DPOY candidacy ahead of Thunder title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will probably dream of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in the next few days after their wild collapse in the Play-In Tournament at Intuit Dome on Wednesday. The Clippers blew a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter, with Leonard being limited to just two points after scoring 19 […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on Draymond Green punking him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the basketball world anticipates what they they’ll see from Victor Wembanyama in his first appearance in the NBA Playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs’ generational talent, himself, is filled with emotion. “We’re so excited,” Wemby admitted. “It’s becoming more real, more and more real that we are actually going to play in the playoffs. I’m […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama can’t hide emotions ahead of first NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The lovefest between the Warriors' Draymond Green and the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard caught some attention on Wednesday night. The post Draymond Green Response to Kawhi Leonard Raises Eyebrows After Warriors Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Superstar center Victor Wembanyama had an interesting reaction when asked about other players, like rival Chet Holmgren, getting Defensive Player of the Year votes over him. Wembanyama is the massive favorite and nearly guaranteed to win the award after he recently played his 65th game to officially qualify. A reporter asked Wemby about the potential […] The post Victor Wembanyama Laughs Off Chet Holmgren Getting DPOY Votes appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Chicago Sky have had a busy offseason thus far in revamping their roster for the upcoming season, and their latest move was agreeing to a one-year free agency contract with DiJonai Carrington, as per Alexa Philippou of ESPN. DiJonai Carrington’s free agency signing with the Sky comes on the heels of the team making […] The post DiJonai Carrington is next piece of Sky’s offseason overhaul appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joakim Noah praised Victor Wembanyama’s rise, comparing his impact to LeBron James after a dominant 40-point performance for the Spurs.
The Minnesota Lynx said goodbye on Saturday to Alanna Smith after she agreed to a 3-year max contract with the Dallas Wings in free agency. Smith was one of the best free agents on the market and she gives the Wings arguably the best interior defensive anchor in the league. Alanna Smith had played the […] The post Alanna Smith says goodbye to Lynx after signing with Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dallas Wings made a major splash in WNBA free agency on Saturday, agreeing to terms on max contract with Alanna Smith. The Wings started out the free agency period in bringing back star guard Arike Ogunbowale on a seven-figure contract that was reportedly less than she was eligible for to help the team construct […] The post Alanna Smith agrees to 3-year max contract with Wings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One of the top players on the free agency market this offseason was forward Gabby Williams, and sure enough, she’s reportedly narrowed down her choices to potentially contending teams including the Las Vegas Aces, as per Andraya Carter of ESPN. The other two teams that Gabby Williams is reportedly interested in via free agency this […] The post WNBA rumors: Aces among 3 teams Gabby Williams is deciding between in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Seahawks interested in trading for Browns' historic $160 million two-time DPOY, per report sportingnews.com
Following what may have been his last San Antonio Spurs game of the regular season before the playoffs, ClutchPoints asked Victor Wembanyama if he would be surprised if he didn’t win the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year unanimously. In pausing for four seconds before answering, the overwhelming favorite to capture the award did not […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops truth bomb on winning unanimous DPOY appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama came out with a statement performance in the San Antonio Spurs’ 139-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The 22-year-old went off for 40 points on 14-of-23 shooting, to go along with 13 rebounds, five assists, a steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in just 26 minutes ...
As San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama hit the 65-game threshold to be qualified for certain end-of-season awards like Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) and Most Valuable Player (MVP), he’s no doubt in contention for both. With Wembanyama looking to also lead the Spurs in the playoffs, Matt Barnes would have a take about […] The post Matt Barnes’ bold Victor Wembanyama MVP take will catch Spurs fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama is not modest about his expectations for an end-of-season award haul. The San Antonio Spurs center was asked if he would be surprised if he did not win Defensive Player of the Year honors unanimously at the end of the season, and Wembanyama did not mince words. “Yes, I would,” Wembanyama said. “Yes, … The post Victor Wembanyama has bold take on his DPOY odds appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama candidly responds he would be surprised if he's not voted unanimously for DPOY.
“Can Bro Stop Begging”: NBA Fans React to Victor Wembanyama Saying Not Winning Unanimous DPOY Would Surprise Him Sportskeeda
Victor Wembanyama's status for NBA awards during the San Antonio Spurs-Dallas Mavericks game.
Victor Wembanyama was out of action for the San Antonio Spurs in their last game due to a rib injury. Nevertheless, the Spurs secured a 112-101 home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, with their superstar big man sidelined. Wembanyama has been in and out of the lineup for San ...
The Dallas Wings announced Friday that forward Awak Kuier plans to re-sign with the team, according to “In Case You Missed It” podcast host Khristina Williams. The 6-foot-5 South Sudanese-Finnish player is choosing to return to North America and the Wings after spending the past three seasons in Europe. The Wings took Kuier second overall […] The post Wings signing EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year finalist appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama’s status is revealed before Spurs vs Mavericks as injury and awards eligibility remain in focus. The post Spurs Coach Reveals Victor Wembanyama Status Before Mavericks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
