Five-Star Tyran Stokes Deemed Ahead of Scottie Barnes, Similar to NBA Star as Final Commitment Nears
Tyran Stokes draws reference with Scottie Barnes and Cade Cunnigham.

Tyran Stokes draws reference with Scottie Barnes and Cade Cunnigham.

"It was a thing when you got drafted in the league" - Kenyon Martin calls out Jaden Ivey over Pride Month criticism basketballnetwork.net

The issue of tanking is a hot one in NBA circles, as teams such as the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards, among others, have blatantly been holding out a few of their best players or at least limiting their workload just so they could boost their chances of losing more games and therefore improving their […] The post Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

College basketball fans and spectators react dividedly to the latest report that Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. being reportedly raved on higher by NBA teams than Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson.

New details continue to emerge about Jaden Ivey’s conduct prior to his release from the Chicago Bulls. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times shared some details about Ivey’s interactions with reporters during his brief time in Chicago. According to Cowley, Ivey frequently asked reporters if they had been “saved” and quizzed them about whether they … The post Jaden Ivey accused of asking invasive questions of reporters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Chicago Bulls waived Jaden Ivey on Monday after a series of anti-LGBTQ+ social media posts, but the story of how this all went sideways started well before the Instagram livestreams. Before Ivey ever arrived in Chicago, the word out of Detroit was that the shooting guard was something of a preacher. According to the…

Minnesota Vikings legend Adrian Peterson said on a recent episode of Above The Rim with DH12, hosted by Hall of Famer Dwight Howard, that his father was drafted into the NBA before a life-altering shooting derailed his career. “My dad was basketball. Mickey D’s All-American basketball, got drafted to play in the NBA and that […] The post Did Adrian Peterson’s father really get drafted into the NBA? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former 2019 No.1 overall pick Zion Williamson may be approaching a crossroads in New Orleans. After another season defined as much by availability as production, a fresh start is no longer a wild idea. Actually, it may be perfect next step for both parties involved. According to Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley, one proposed deal sends […] The post Brooklyn Nets Land Controversial All-Star in Hypothetical Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Brooklyn Nets are battling for positioning in a heated tank race as the NBA season winds down. If the season ended today, the rebuilding squad would have the third-best odds in May’s draft lottery. Draft Analyst Jonathan Wasserman projected the Nets to select Duke star Cam Boozer with the No. 3 pick in his […] The post Nets projected to select Duke star Cam Boozer in latest NBA mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Darius Acuff Jr. had an all-time great season for an SEC freshman, and Bobby Portis thinks it will translate to the NBA.

The Golden State Warriors are caught between competing and embracing lottery odds as Stephen Curry’s absence impacts their season.

It wasn’t a good weekend for Duke fans as the Blue Devils were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in both the men’s and women’s side of the brackets. On the men’s side of things, it was a game-winning logo shot from UConn guard Braylon Mullins that gave the Huskies the win and sent Duke packing […] The post Mike Krzyzewski gives heartfelt congrats to Braylon Mullins after historic shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

UConn reached the Final Four for the third time in the past four seasons following the Hcomeback win against Duke that was capped off by a Braylon Mullins game-winning shot. But it was UConn teammate Alex Karaban who got the assist with the pass back to Mullins. Alex Karaban’s decision-making is one of the biggest […] The post Dan Hurley has post-NBA plans for Alex Karaban already appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA competition committee is taking steps towards discouraging teams from blatantly tanking, or at least holding players out for the most minor of injuries just so they could keep their protected first-round picks. This season, the likes of the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards have been the guiltiest of this, while the likes of […] The post Marc Stein raises ‘red flag’ on NBA anti-tanking proposals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Nets’ 116-99 win over tanking rival Sacramento before a sellout crowd of 17,548 at Barclays Center broke a 10-game slide, but hurt their odds in the all-important NBA Draft lottery.

The New York Knicks were looking to get back in the win column as they visited the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. But as the game was still underway, concerns shifted to the status Knicks guard Miles McBride who exited the game due to an apparent lower body injury, as per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Miles […] The post Miles McBride exits Thunder game with apparent lower body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The next step is the NBA, and likely becoming the first Johnnie drafted since Sir’Dominic Pointer in 2015.

The Duke Blue Devils were eliminated from March Madness following their 73-72 loss to UConn in the Elite Eight that came from a game-winning shot from the logo for Braylon Mullins. It was a devastating loss for Duke, and that was readily apparent judging by the face of Blue Devils freshman forward Cameron Boozer. Immediately […] The post Cameron Boozer’s devastated reaction to UConn loss sums it all up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors were dealt a crushing blow this past week when it was revealed that Moses Moody would miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury. Moody was in the midst of a career season and one of the few bright spots for the Warriors fans this year. Following the […] The post Moses Moody pens heartfelt thank you to fans for support through injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tarris Reed Jr.'s dominant NCAA Tournament run has him projected to the NBA Draft, where his fit could stabilize a frontcourt.

Where is Yaxel Lendeborg from? Here’s the Michigan forward’s background, Puerto Rico roots, stats and why he matters against Tennessee. The post Where Is Yaxel Lendeborg From? Michigan Star’s Roots, Stats Before Tennessee appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Darius Achuff Jr.’s draft stock is on the rise following a historic postseason run with Arkansas. The 6-foot-3 point guard averaged 29.8 points and 6.5 assists while shooting 45.0 percent from three across three SEC Tournament and three NCAA Tournament appearances. While Achuff’s offensive numbers are eye-popping, his defensive struggles as an undersized guard raise […] The post John Calipari issues stern warning to NBA teams about passing on Darius Acuff Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Iowa State basketball team suffered a tough defeat in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Iowa State bowed to Tennessee by a 76-62 score. Following that game, the Cyclones could very well be losing a key player. Iowa State star forward Milan Momcilovic is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft, per 247Sports. “I […] The post Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic declares for 2026 NBA Draft after Sweet 16 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green explains why the Indiana Pacers must target AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson to avoid a historic draft mistake.
