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MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to make a push for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the team has 10 games after Monday night’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs to fortify its spot in the Eastern Conference. With the Heat experiencing a level of pain with a four-game skid entering Monday’s outing, the one […] The post How Erik Spoelstra, Heat forged ‘identity’ amid season-long injury crisis appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Azzi Fudd scored 26 of her 34 points in the first half in her final game at Gampel Pavilion and UConn used a 31-0 run to roll to a 98-45 win over Syracuse on Monday night to advance to the Sweet 16 for the 32nd season in a row.
College basketball has changed because of NIL. The Big Ten has risen, old-school coaches have adapted, and the talent pool is deeper than ever.
The Suns could get a couple of starters back from injuries next week, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link), who expects Dillon Brooks to return early in the team’s road trip and Mark Williams to be back later in the week. Phoenix’s road trip begins next Monday in Memphis and concludes […]
Three in a row?
Watch the highlights from No. 5 Kentucky and No. 4 West Virginia’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament.
The NBA has informed teams that the league is projecting a $165 million salary cap for 2026-27 -- $1M lower than previous outlooks due to a reduction in local media revenue, sources tell ESPN. Minimum salary ($149M, tax level $201M, first apron ($209M, second apron $222M) also $1M lower each.
ESPN’s Marc Spears revealed that the Denver Nuggets have growing concerns about how opposing teams are defending All-Star Nikola Jokic after returning from a left knee injury. Jokic returned from a 16-game absence in late January, which sparked a challenge from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins to Nikola on reverting to “championship shape,” as the three-time MVP […] The post Nuggets ‘concerned’ over how Nikola Jokic is being defended appeared first on ClutchPoints .
DETROIT — Multiple things can be true at the same time. The Lakers have made significant and sustainable improvements defensively over the last few weeks, helping them win 12 of their previous 13 games, including a nine-game winning streak, entering Monday’s road game against the Pistons. Their perimeter defense and on-ball containment on drives are...
Watch the highlights from No. 10 Virginia and No. 2 Iowa’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament.
Randy Bennett is leaving Saint Mary's after 25 seasons to take over at Arizona State. What to know of the hire:
LeBron James’ future remains open, but ESPN has added a key detail L'articolo LeBron James-Lakers, a new angle emerges: return may depend on a pay cut proviene da Sportando .
The expansion draft worked wonders for the Golden State Valkyries last year.
SportsLine expert Thomas Casale is 89-53 (+2968) on his college basketball picks and has locked in his Sweet 16 bracket predictions for 2026 March Madness
The Toronto Raptors (39-31) need healthy players for the final stretch of the regular season, and possibly beyond. Markelle Fultz wants another chance, possibly his final one, to prove he can be an impactful NBA contributor. Starting now, both parties will try to help each other accomplish their respective goals. The No. 1 overall pick […] The post Raptors add ex-No. 1 overall pick for playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for March 16-22, it was announced by the NBA. LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets took home honors in the Eastern Conference. Doncic led the Lakers to a 4-0 record while averaging 42.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 3.0 steals […]
The "Magic" of Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville is at an all-time high this Monday as the #2 seed Vanderbilt Commodores host the #7 seed Illinois Fighting The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reaches a critical juncture as the No. 2 seed Vanderbilt Commodores prepare to defend their home court at the historic Memorial Gymnasium against the surging No. 7 seed Illinois Fighting Illini. This Round of 32 encounter is far more than a simple elimination game; it represents the culmination of ...
The energy at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia is electric this Monday as the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks host the No. 9 seed USC Trojans. The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reaches a critical juncture as Dawn Staley's squad looks to defend their home court and secure a spot in the Sweet 16 against a resilient Trojans team that has defied the odds all season. This Round of 32 encounter is a clash of titans with high-stakes history. South Carolina, the gold standard of the mode...
Watch the Game Highlights from UCLA Bruins vs. Oklahoma St. Cowgirls, 03/23/2026
Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.
For the first time since his trade at the deadline, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain returns to Philadelphia for Monday’s matchup against the 76ers. McCain has thrived since joining the Thunder, emerging as one of head coach Mark Daigneault’s most reliable offensive weapons off the bench. He recorded a season-high 26 points, including five […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain opens up on return to Philadelphia for 76ers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Gampel Pavilion in Storrs is expected to be a deafening wall of sound this Monday as the #1 overall seed UConn Huskies host the #9 seed Syracuse Orange. While UConn enters as the undefeated defending champions, Syracuse has already proven to be the ultimate "bracket-buster" this season, skyrocketing from a 13th-place ACC preseason projection to the Round of 32. This regional rivalry carries a heavy dose of nostalgia and high-stakes drama, as the Orange look to snap a 27-game losing streak...
The Utah Jazz have signed guard Bez Mbeng to a second 10-day contract. Mbeng, a 6-4 guard out of Yale, has appeared in five games (one start) with Utah, averaging 4.8 points, 4.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes per game. Mbeng has also seen action in 41 games (12 starts) this season with the NBA G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce, posting 6.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting, along with 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 steals in 27.5 minutes per contest. Mbeng recorded 13 ...
Bill Simmons questions Giannis Antetokounmpo' top-five status as injuries shift how teams value him.
Karim Lopez, who spent two seasons in the Australian NBL, has declared for the NBA draft and is poised to become the first player born in Mexico to be picked in the first round.
Don’t blame Mikal Bridges for his paltry stats. Blame the role.
Back in Philadelphia with the Thunder, Jared McCain reflected on his Sixers tenure.
WNBA players unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement on Monday with more than 90% participating in voting over the weekend. The seven-year CBA, which will begin this season and run through 2032, represents a landmark labor deal for the WNBA and its players. “This transformational CBA delivers consequential economic progress and expanded benefits that support players on and off the court,” the union said in a statement.
The Sixers will see a familiar face when Jared McCain returns to Philadelphia tonight, but they don’t anticipate a friendly reunion, at least not on the court, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in a subscriber-only story. The second-year guard was traded to the Thunder at last month’s deadline, and his former teammates expect […]
Toronto needs to bounce back after yesterday’s loss, as their road trip winds down
