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Concerns about internal leadership and on-court responsibility have surfaced within the Sacramento Kings locker room. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, there is a perception that players are not consistently holding one another accountable, leading to lapses in focus and cohesion over the course of the season. Veteran guard Dennis Schroder, who is experiencing his first […] The post Kings face accountability issues appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

DeMarcus Cousins says Lakers trade take led to death threats.

In a now-viral video on social media, New York Giants’ star Cam Skattebo could be seen going wild in an unexpected WWE crossover with several other popular American athletes from different sports. Skattebo, who was recently present at the Monday Night RAW episode in Madison Square Garden last year, has now collaborated with Fanatics. Announcing […] The post Giants’ star Cam Skattebo fights Jaxson Dart, Knicks, Yankees icons in WWE collab appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — For a team that started the season with a near-perfect 24-1 record through 25 games, watching Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder lose back-to-back games — six in 12 outings — was a cause for concern for some fans. And after the Thunder responded with a thrilling overtime win against the […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams urges fans no to panic at recent struggles — ‘We’re not superheroes’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Entering this week, there were 32 players who were signed to standard, full-season contracts but whose salaries for the 2025/26 campaign weren’t fully guaranteed. The deadline for teams to waive those players and avoid having their full ’25/26 salaries become guaranteed was on Wednesday, January 7 at 4:00 p.m. CT. Although their salaries won’t technically […]

Decision-making at the top of the Sacramento Kings remains heavily influenced by owner Vivek Ranadive, whose hands-on approach continues to shape major roster moves. According to reporting from Anthony Slater, Ranadive applied significant pressure on then–general manager Monte McNair and former assistant GM Wes Wilcox to sweeten Sacramento’s offer to the Chicago Bulls for DeMar […] The post Vivek Ranadive’s influence drives risky Kings roster moves appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The New York Knicks are tracking José Alvarado, valued for defensive pressure and high energy L'articolo New York Knicks showing interest in José Alvarado proviene da Sportando .

Trae Young’s contract includes a 15 percent trade bonus, and there has been no reporting to suggest that the bonus will be excluded as part of the deal. Still, the structure of NBA contracts places clear limits on how that bonus can be applied. Trade bonuses do not carry over into option years, and league […] The post Trae Young’s trade bonus capped by max salary appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

With Trae Young’s money coming off the ledger for next season, the Atlanta Hawks are widely viewed as still very much in the mix for Anthony Davis. Speaking Wednesday night on NBA Countdown, Shams Charania of ESPN indicated that Atlanta’s front office remains active in monitoring potential pathways to a deal involving the Dallas Mavericks […] The post Hawks eye Anthony Davis using expiring contracts appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As part of the broader transaction that reshapes their roster and creates additional breathing room, the Washington Wizards are set to open up an extra roster spot once the trade is officially completed. That newly available slot could quickly become useful as the team evaluates its internal options. Keith Smith of Spotrac has pointed out […] The post Wizards weigh Tristan Vukcevic promotion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Phoenix Suns mascot Go the Gorilla reportedly earns eye-popping salary.

The Sacramento Kings have had a long history of heartbreak. Recently, the Kings have had more bad luck, while also continuing to struggle. The Kings’ general manager, Scott Perry, recently got to sit in on some sessions with Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and brought assistant general manager BJ Armstrong and coach Doug Christie […] The post Kings’ GM Scott Perry wants franchise to be like Mike Tomlin’s Steelers. Good luck! appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After winning the NBA Finals in seven games over the Indiana Pacers, the Oklahoma City Thunder are dominating the league, and even outsiders feel protective of what is forming. With Chandler Parsons weighing in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, one idea cut through the noise fast: keep this core together at any cost. Parsons […] The post Chandler Parsons drops wild MLB-style suggestion to keep Thunder together appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Watch a Cavs game and it doesn’t take long to identify the issue with the Darius Garland-Donovan Mitchell pairing.

Our panel of fantasy basketball experts lists their biggest surprises and disappointments so far this season.

SportsLine's model simulated Hofstra Pride vs. Towson Tigers on Thursday afternoon and revealed its college basketball picks

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Lately, there has been buzz around the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to acquire Coby White from the Chicago Bulls in a trade. However, ESPN has another idea up its sleeve: a trade proposal that doesn’t involve White. According to NBA insiders, the deal would be between the Timberwolves and Bulls. However, it involves […] The post NBA rumors: ESPN proposes Timberwolves-Bulls trade, but not involving Coby White appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Did Trae Young have any actual good options for a destination?

Speaking to Sam Amick of The Athletic after Wednesday’s loss to Golden State, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated that he’s “locked in” with the team and said he plans to remain in Milwaukee for the rest of his career. “There will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment that I will […]

Zion Williamson faces new paternity allegation amid social media firestorm.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says there "will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment" that he asks the team to trade him, adding he plans to be with Milwaukee for the rest of his career.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 120-113 on Wednesday. Draymond Green’s mom still plays a major role in his life. After the win vs. the Bucks, the Warriors’ Green pulled out his phone and read inspiring texts from his mother to the media. Draymond Green really pulled out his phone during his press […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green literally reads inspiring texts from mom after Bucks game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Just a season after being traded, Anthony Davis might be on the move again. Last season, Davis was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. Now, with Dallas struggling to gain any momentum this season, there are rumors floating that the star forward/center might be traded. One of the popular rumored […] The post NBA rumors: The Anthony Davis trade complications for a Raptors, Mavericks deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After Jaylen Brown expressed his frustration with the officials Wednesday night, Chris Forsberg explores whether the Celtics star has a strong case.

Watch the highlights from UConn women's basketball's Big East regular season matchup with St. John's on January 7, 2026.