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Why Thunder were big winners after wild Clippers meltdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder turned out to be the biggest beneficiaries following the Los Angeles Clippers’ 126-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Wednesday’s NBA Play-In Tournament, a result that officially eliminated Los Angeles from playoff contention. The defeat confirmed that the Clippers’ 2026 first-round pick owed to Oklahoma City will now enter the […] The post Why Thunder were big winners after wild Clippers meltdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Win Extends Thunder Title Window: ‘What Have You Done?’

By eliminating the LA Clippers from NBA playoff contention on Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors ensured the Oklahoma City Thunder will own an additional lottery pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.That’s because the Thunder has the right to swap their 2026 pick with LAC as part of the infamous 2019 trade involving Paul […] The post Warriors Win Extends Thunder Title Window: ‘What Have You Done?’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Is Florida’s Alex Condon Declaring for NBA Draft? Know More About Todd Golden’s Star Forward’s Future Decision

Florida Gators forward Alex Condon has just made a decision on his future with speculations of him declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft, through which he will return to coach Todd Golden's program for the next campaign in the 2026-27 season.

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Ivica Zubac sits courtside for Clippers-Warriors play-in months after Pacers trade

There was a familiar face at Intuit Dome on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament. Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac was in attendance to cheer for his former team. In February, he was traded by the Clippers to the Pacers, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange […] The post Ivica Zubac sits courtside for Clippers-Warriors play-in months after Pacers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tennessee basketball rumors: Insider lays out scenario where Nate Ament returns to Volunteers

Tennessee basketball had a lot of ups and downs during the 2025-26 season, but the Volunteers found their best basketball in March once again. For the third consecutive season, Rick Barnes led his team to the Elite Eight, but he still is missing that elusive Final Four after losing a blowout regional final against Michigan. […] The post Tennessee basketball rumors: Insider lays out scenario where Nate Ament returns to Volunteers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Is Bam Adebayo still untouchable as Giannis trade buzz builds again?

On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat saw their 2025-26 season reach its merciful conclusion with an overtime road loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in game. Bam Adebayo was forced to leave this game early after taking a hard fall on a controversial foul from LaMelo Ball that many felt should have earned the […] The post Heat rumors: Is Bam Adebayo still untouchable as Giannis trade buzz builds again? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Deni Avdija roasting Bulls for taking Patrick Williams over him in NBA Draft just became more ironic

The Portland Trail Blazers clinched the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference with a 114-110 Play-In win over the Phoenix Suns, but the result also added a layer of irony to recent comments from Deni Avdija about the Chicago Bulls’ 2020 draft decision. Avdija, who previously discussed the draft on the Old Man and […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija roasting Bulls for taking Patrick Williams over him in NBA Draft just became more ironic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What does Giannis want in a new Bucks coach? Bobby Portis’ answer is Doc Rivers shade

Recently, it was revealed that Doc Rivers would be exiting as the Milwaukee Bucks head coach following their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers to close out the 2025-26 season. Rivers’ tenure in Milwaukee was defined by frustration and trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is still somehow with the team despite years of speculation. Now, […] The post What does Giannis want in a new Bucks coach? Bobby Portis’ answer is Doc Rivers shade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pryce Sandfort returning to Nebraska after historic season

Nebraska 3-point shooting specialist Pryce Sandfort, who helped the Cornhuskers achieve their first NCAA Tournament win and Sweet 16 appearance, will return next season, the school announced Monday. The 6-foot-7 forward started all 35 games and averaged 18.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 41.6% from […] The post Pryce Sandfort returning to Nebraska after historic season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins Says Ja Morant Could Be Out of the NBA in 2 Years

Ja Morant has had a tumultuous 2025-2026 NBA season. He played only 20 games as the Memphis Grizzlies finished 13th in the Western Conference with a 25-57 record.  For ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, Morant could be out of the league in the next two years due to the incoming talent. He added that the NBA […] The post Kendrick Perkins Says Ja Morant Could Be Out of the NBA in 2 Years appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mavericks’ welcome Azzi Fudd with nod to Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers

The city of Dallas just became the undisputed capital of the basketball world. On Monday night, the Dallas Wings officially turned the WNBA landscape on its head by selecting Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The move doesn’t just bring a generational shooter to Texas; it reunites Fudd […] The post Mavericks’ welcome Azzi Fudd with nod to Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Davis gets brutally honest on his future with Wizards

Anthony Davis made his feelings very clear Monday as he spoke about what the future holds for him as a member of the Washington Wizards. The 10-time All-Star was candid with reporters Monday about his new team, months after the blockbuster trade that sent him to D.C. Davis asserted that he needs the Wizards’ brass … The post Anthony Davis gets brutally honest on his future with Wizards appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ace Bailey gives ‘fantastic’ review to rookie season with Utah

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey delivered a top five rookie performance in the NBA this season. He’s not a lock to win league Rookie of the Year honors, as Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg are frontrunners. But that didn’t stop Bailey from dropping a personal “fantastic” review. Bailey used five succinct words to verbally illustrate […] The post Ace Bailey gives ‘fantastic’ review to rookie season with Utah appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Wilson announces next move after freshman season with North Carolina

While the 2025-26 season didn’t go the way many a Tar Heel fan may have hoped, one of the bright spots of the campaign was the play of Caleb Wilson, who looked like a future NBA star over the 24 games he was able to appear in for North Carolina. Taking to social media to […] The post Caleb Wilson announces next move after freshman season with North Carolina appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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