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Watch Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic finally try a Taco Bell Quesarito

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Many legends have great origin stories that underscore the extensive ground they have covered in their long and grueling journey to greatness. Nikola Jokic is no exception, but his humble beginnings come with a unique and spicy twist. The Denver Nuggets took the Serbian center with the No. 41 overall pick in the 2014 NBA […] The post Watch Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic finally try a Taco Bell Quesarito appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Why Derrick White doesn’t view himself as a star or role player

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While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the Boston Celtics’ star players, Derrick White has emerged as one of the team’s most consistent role players. White has had some huge performances though during his Celtics tenure so far, performances on par with star players. But does Derrick White view his role on the Celtics as […] The post Why Derrick White doesn’t view himself as a star or role player appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Wizards land 19-year-old phenom in ESPN mock draft

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The Washington Wizards will try their luck in the NBA Draft Lottery again this year after missing out on generational superstar Victor Wembanyama in 2023 as well as star prospects Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper in 2025. Luckily for the Wizards, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, and Duke forward Cam Boozer have […] The post Wizards land 19-year-old phenom in ESPN mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Pacers Notes: Missi, Mathurin, I. Jackson, Guy

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Updated Jan 23, 2:23 AM ET

The Pacers and Bulls are among the teams with interest in Pelicans center Yves Missi, sources tell Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. Multiple reports have indicated that Indiana has inquired about the second-year big man. According to Afseth, the Pacers are believed to have some traction in trade talks for Missi, with Bennedict Mathurin potentially heading […]

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Celtics vs Hawks injury report for Saturday

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Updated Jan 18, 7:23 PM ET

The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks enter Saturday’s game at State Farm Arena with multiple players sidelined, raising questions about rotations and bench impact. Boston will be without Jayson Tatum (right Achilles) and Josh Minott (left ankle), while Payton Pritchard is listed as doubtful with left ankle soreness. Atlanta also has major injuries, including N’Faly […] The post Celtics vs Hawks injury report for Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility

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Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sued the NCAA in state court on Friday for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season. The suit filed in Lafayette County came a week after the NCAA denied Ole Miss' request for an extra year, saying the university and Chambliss' previous school — Ferris State — failed to provide adequate medical documentation to back up the request. The lawsuit filed Friday called the NCAA's denial in “bad-faith, unreasonable and arb...

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The Air Jordan 14 ‘Forest Green’ is finally coming back

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Following massive success with their retro releases throughout 2025, Nike and Jordan Brand will keep their momentum going with a whole new retro collection upcoming throughout 2026. Numerous Air Jordan classics from the last 30 years will be returning, some for the first time ever as forgotten colorways resurface in updated retro fashion. Next up, […] The post The Air Jordan 14 ‘Forest Green’ is finally coming back appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Andy Schonbaum moves closer to a Masters berth. He opens 2-shot lead in Latin American Amateur

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Andy Schonbaum of Argentina steadied himself for a 2-under 68 on Friday to build a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Latin America Amateur Championship. Schonbaum, 34, has played in all but one of the 11 editions of the championship. Eric Fortlage of Paraguay (66) and Mateo Pulcini of Argentina (68) were three shots behind.

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Duke QB Darian Mensah says he'll enter transfer portal, reversing plan to return

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Updated Jan 21, 4:32 PM ET

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah says he's entering his name into the transfer portal, reversing an original announcement that he would return after leading the Blue Devils to the Atlantic Coast Conference title. Mensah announced his plan in a social-media post Friday afternoon, hours before the transfer-portal window was set to close. “I’m forever grateful for Duke and the coaching staff,” Mensah said.

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Hawks To Sign Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract

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Updated Jan 17, 12:08 PM ET

The Hawks intend to sign free agent center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract, reports Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter). As our tracker shows, Atlanta currently has a two-way opening and won’t need to waive anyone in order to sign Koloko. More to come…

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Bucks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo off market

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Updated Jan 17, 10:18 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to insist that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be made available ahead of the trade deadline, team sources told ESPN, even as the club aggressively explores ways to upgrade the roster. With Milwaukee sitting at 17–24 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, the front office is under pressure to find help that […] The post Bucks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo off market appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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