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After putting up 45 points in a near-triple double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.

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Luka Doncic could be gearing up for an early comeback from injury, according to latest updates.

There’s nothing quite as embarrassing as getting yelled at by your parents in public.

Luka Doncic's eligibility for the MVP award is at risk, but Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony make an interesting case to support the Lakers' superstar.

LeBron James didn’t hold back his thoughts on the significant injuries involving Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 regular season nears its end. Doncic and Reaves are both dealing with Grade 2 injuries. Doncic injured his hamstring against the Oklahoma City Thunder while Reaves hurt his oblique as both ailments […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reveals immediate reactions to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Somebody get these guys a Capri-Sun. It was ugly.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has become the talk of the town in Memphis. But he is no Elvis Presley. James ruffled some feathers in Memphis after he made negative comments about playing in the city, especially on a “random a** Thursday.” He suggested that the Memphis Grizzlies should move to Nashville. He later […] The post Young Grizzlies fan ruthlessly fires back at Lakers’ LeBron James for Memphis diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers have endured a plethora of injury woes all season long, and they’re only starting to become healthier. If there was ever a time for a team to hit peak health, it’s heading into the playoffs, and the important thing is that the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are […] The post 76ers’ Cameron Payne out at least 2 weeks with hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Knicks coach Mike Brown said recently that he believes that OG Anunoby deserves to be named to the First Team All-Defense this season, but there are still hurdles for the 6’8″ wing to clear before he’s even in consideration, Kristian Winfield writes for the New York Daily News. Because the 65-game rule stipulates a 20-minute […]

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LeBron James did everything he could for the Lakers but ultimately fell short against the Mavericks in a disappointing 134-128 loss.

The Rockets' superstar Kevin Durant speaks on his longevity and how he manages to produce at a high-level even today at age 37.

The Los Angeles Lakers needed a key win against the Dallas Mavericks but couldn't get it despite a monster double-double from LeBron James.

The NBA regular season enters its critical final week this Sunday, April 5, as the Charlotte Hornets travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Charlotte (42-36) enters the contest on a hot three-game winning streak, desperately clinging to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference as they fight for guaranteed playoff positioning. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (46-31) are looking to break a two-game skid and solidify their standing in a crowded Western Confer...

Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a left MCL sprain and left ankle sprain during Michigan's win over Arizona in the Final Four on Saturday night. "I will be on that floor in that game," Lendeborg said of playing in Monday night's national title game against UConn. Lendeborg finished with 11 points in just 14 minutes as he also picked up two early fouls. Michigan trainer Chris Williams said that he was "very confident" that Lendeborg could play Monday and that the injury "presented" well. Lendeborg add...

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Sunday, April 5, as the Utah Jazz travel to Oklahoma to face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. Oklahoma City (61-16) enters the contest on a four-game winning streak, currently holding the top spot in the Western Conference and fighting to clinch the No. 1 overall seed for the postseason. Meanwhile, the Jazz (21-57) are navigating a challenging end to their season, hampered by an eight-game losing skid and significant injuries to...

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Sunday, April 5, as the LA Clippers travel to the capital city to face the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. The Clippers (39-38) find themselves in a high-pressure fight for postseason positioning, currently holding the ninth spot in the Western Conference and looking to secure a more favorable Play-In seed. Meanwhile, the Kings (21-57) are navigating a challenging end to their season following a significant roster overhaul. While out ...

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Sunday, April 5, as the Los Angeles Lakers travel to Texas to face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Lakers (50-27) are currently jockeying for a top-three seed in the Western Conference, looking to bounce back from a recent road stumble and build momentum for the postseason. Meanwhile, the Mavericks (24-53) are in the midst of a rebuilding season but remain a dangerous spoiler at home, especially with rookie phenom Coo...

Five-star point guard Brandon McCoy Jr. announced his commitment to Michigan on Saturday night. "Coach [Dusty] May's vision lined up with my vision and dreams, which are to become a pro and stay in the league long term," McCoy told ESPN. "He said I could fill up a stat sheet, play winning basketball, be an elite defender and play multiple positions." McCoy is ranked No. 18 in the SC Next 100 for the 2026 class. McCoy is the first five-star recruit since May took over at Michigan. Michigan wil...

The Golden State Warriors will re-evaluate Al Horford next week, the team announced on Saturday. Horford has been out with a strained right soleus. Horford is averaging 8.3 points and 5.0 rebounds on the season. Quinten Post will also be re-evaluated next week with right foot soreness. The Warriors signed Charles Bassey on Sunday to add to their front court depth.

Nate Oats signed a new contract with Alabama that will make him one of the five highest-paid coaches in college basketball. Oats' new deal will run through the 2031-32 season, according to ESPN. Since Oats took over the program in 2019, he has guided the team to five Sweet 16 appearances and one Final Four run. The school also earned their first No. 1 seed in the tournament in 2023.

Expectations are increasing that the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The NBA is currently investigating the Bucks over their handling of the player participation policy regarding Antetokounmpo. The Bucks told investigators that Antetokounmpo declined participating in 3-on-3 scrimmages as part of his return protocol. Antetokounmpo has told that league that he is healthy enough to return from a hyperextended left knee and ...

UCLA won its first NCAA women's basketball championship Sunday, routing South Carolina 79-51 in the national title game in Phoenix. The 28-point margin ranks as the third largest in Division I women's championship history. The Bruins never trailed, building a double-digit lead after the first quarter and extending their winning streak to 31 games. Lauren Betts was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player. "We got whooped. Not beat. We got whooped," South Carolina's Raven Johnson said. F...

Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 on Sunday night to improve their playoff positioning. Leonard scored 13 points in the first quarter as the Clippers raced out to a double-digit lead and coasted against a Kings team playing out the string of a lost season. John Collins added 25 points, and Darius Garland and Kobe Sanders each had 17 for Los Angeles.

San Antonio falls to a dominant Jokic performance.

Taylor Jenkins was an assistant under Mike Budenholzer in Milwaukee

Pressure is "mounting" on Chicago Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. With Karnisovas in his sixth year as a Bulls' executive, the franchise is scheduled to have "pivotal" meetings to discuss its direction and whether Karnisovas will be retained. The team is set to miss the playoffs for the eighth time in the past nine seasons. Stein adds that the Bulls are looking to retain Billy Donovan as head coach. UNC is interested in hiring Dono...

Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in an attempt to expedite his return to play, his agent said.