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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 27, 8:41 PM ET

The stage is set for the NBA Rising Stars Challenge in next month’s All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles after the player draft on Tuesday. The three coaches, NBA legends Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony, formed their lineups made up of the league’s top rookies and sophomores. Also part of the mini-tournament is a […] The post Top rookies headline NBA Rising Stars teams after draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 27, 8:49 PM ET

Duke basketball’s rising stars are set to shine on the NBA stage during All-Star Weekend. Both Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel will take part in the NBA Rising Stars game on Feb. 13. It’s an exhibition featuring the top rookie and sophomore players in the NBA. Both Flagg and Knueppel went in as the top […] The post Former Duke players Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel go 1-2 in NBA Rising Stars Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 27, 9:40 PM ET

In sounding off about the killing of civilian Alex Pretti by federal law enforcement officers over the weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama also praised his fellow French countryman Guerschon Yabusele for sharing his thoughts on the matter. “I think it definitely takes some balls.” A day before Wemby’s comments, which […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reacts to Guerschon Yabusele’s take on Minneapolis shootings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 27, 9:35 PM ET

Joel Embiid was back in the lineup on Tuesday as the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Embiid sat out the front end of their back-to-back set on Monday, with the 76ers getting walloped by the Charlotte Hornets, 130-93, at Spectrum Center. Embiid, fully rested, did not waste any time imposing […] The post Even 76ers’ Joel Embiid was in shock after smooth transition dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 27, 9:31 PM ET

Tyrese Haliburton enjoyed an unforgettable postseason last year, leading the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals and establishing himself as one of the most clutch players in the sport today. He exuded an aura that transcended statistics, even though those were pretty darn good anyway. Just as he had the sports-watching world in the palm […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton makes intriguing admission about physical change post-injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 27, 10:05 PM ET

There’s been plenty of reported activity from the New York Knicks on the trade market, as their front office has been very busy in searching far and wide for ways to improve the team. The Knicks have not met expectations this season, struggling ever since hoisting the NBA Cup trophy in mid-December, and major changes […] The post Magic trade hypothetical lands Karl-Anthony Towns from Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .