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Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. says he will enter the NBA Draft after averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 21 games in his freshman year for the Cardinals.

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Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.

Despite CJ McCollum’s heroics and last-second buzzer-beater that almost sent the game to overtime, the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, Apr. 6, 2026. This came as a relief to superfan Ben Stiller, who, as usual, was live-posting throughout the game. After the game ended, he simply wrote, “Overall a great win.” […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller still optimistic after close call vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and Jalen Williams takes center stage on the injury report. He is officially listed as out due to right hamstring injury management. That puts one of OKC’s key playmakers in focus as the team looks to extend its five-game win streak. The Thunder […] The post Is Jalen Williams playing tonight? Thunder vs. Lakers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could have been a member of the Miami Heat today had things gone just a bit differently in February. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks fielded calls from more than a dozen teams and had serious conversations with a few, including nearly pulling the trigger on a trade that […] The post NBA rumors: Why Bucks ownership backed out of Heat trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports is breaking down the cases for the top three MVP candidates. Let's start with The Joker.

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The Eastern Conference playoff race reaches a boiling point this Wednesday, April 8, as the Atlanta Hawks visit the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland (50-29) enters tonight as a powerhouse in the East, currently holding the fourth seed and fresh off a dominant surge following the mid-season acquisition of James Harden. On the other side, the Hawks (45-34) have become the surprise of the second half. Since trading Trae Young to Washington in January, Atlanta has rein...

NBA executives Kathy Behrens and Albert Sanders, Jr., cannot or will not do their jobs. NBA fans deserve better.

The WNBA introduces Season 30, a season-long celebration of the league’s past, present and future.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been blessed with a number of stars who have donned their jersey, but perhaps none...

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick may have claimed 50-win seasons in his first two years on the job, but even he will find it hard to make up for the losses of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Doncic and Reaves will miss extended time with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and a […]

Thomas picks Chicago legends, highlighting roots over global NBA greatness.

Tracy McGrady has informed ClutchPoints that Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown will own and manage Team Atlanta in his Ones Basketball League. The five-time All-Star is the first active NBA player to own and manage a franchise in the one-on-one league, which looks to return streetball to a global stage. Brown joins a cast of […] The post Exclusive: Jaylen Brown to own, GM Team Atlanta in Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka’s injury changes everything in the West, and not just for the Lakers.

Ray Allen uses John Stockton as an example to follow for young players.

Audi Crooks and Kymora Johnson lead the way. Multiple players from Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and Iowa State make the list.

Watch highlights from Tarris Reed Jr. during his outstanding tournament run with UConn men's basketball in the 2026 NCAA tournament. Reed Jr. was named to the March Madness All-Tournament team.

Watch highlights from Braylon Mullins during his terrific tournament run with UConn men's basketball in the 2026 NCAA tournament, including an all-time buzzer-beater to defeat Duke in the Elite Eight.

The Milwaukee Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time in nine years. It is easy to see why. Aside from their woeful record, the Bucks have been hounded by numerous issues throughout the season, leading to a murky environment. The Bucks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 131-115, on Sunday, but they are just 3-7 […] The post Bucks’ Bobby Portis blasted teammates with NSFW practice rant after 45-point loss to Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Watch highlights from Alex Karaban during his outstanding tournament run with UConn men's basketball in the 2026 NCAA tournament. Karaban was named to the March Madness All-Tournament team.

The Indiana Pacers will get ready to host the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for an inter-conference clash on Tuesday.

Fans have had time to absorb the decision, so what thoughts do you have?

The Boston coach gets most of the votes (and is the betting favorite for the award), but it's not a clean sweep.

The big man is one game shy of award eligibility

Sunday’s meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks was truly a showcase of the best of the previous generation against the face of the new one. LeBron James led the Lakers with a near triple-double of 30 points, nine rebounds and 15 assists, but Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg finished with 45 points, eight […]

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