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Adou Thiero showed flashes of what his potential could be in a blowout loss against OKC.

For those hoping to get an up close look at LeBron James — and hopefully Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — during the NBA playoffs, the Lakers are offering a ‘new premium experience.’ Revealed on Thursday morning, the Lakers front office announced a second-row of courtside seating will be made available during the postseason. Los...

Wisconsin's John Blackwell has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Here are the three best fits for the standout guard.

The deal is said to be close.

AJ Dybantsa has claimed the top position in ESPN's updated 2026 NBA Draft rankings, displacing Darryn Peterson atop the big board following a strong close to his freshman season at BYU that solidified his standing among league executives. Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 wing, averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games, demonstrating an ability to carry a significant offensive workload while showing growth as a decision-maker. "Dybantsa has become the player NBA executives most co...

How do the 2026 Michigan Wolverines stack up against this century's champions?

On April 9, 2025, Luka Doncic made his return to Dallas to play against the Mavericks at American Airlines Center for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was an emotional night all around as the shock of the Mavericks trading him to the Lakers just two months prior was […]

As the Miami Heat have a rematch against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, the injury report features key players like star guard Norman Powell. With the postseason approaching for the Heat, the team will need any firepower it can get after the disappointing 121-95 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday. Powell is currently listed […] The post Heat’s Normal Powell lands on injury report for Raptors rematch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks officially fell 30 games under the .500 mark on the 2025-26 NBA season with a narrow road loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. This was a tough all-around game for the Mavericks, including for rookie standout Cooper Flagg, who scored 11 points on just 4-18 shooting from […] The post Mavericks rookie who watched Devin Booker growing up gets real on facing him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Miami Heat focused on the upcoming postseason, as there are three games left in the regular season, including Thursday’s rematch against the Toronto Raptors, fans could already be thinking about what the team will do in the 2026 NBA Draft. While rumors will surround the Heat regarding who the team will look at […] The post Will Heat land a national champion? Latest ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft projection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston freshman big man Chris Cenac Jr. has decided to enter the 2026 NBA draft, he confirmed today on Instagram. Although Cenac has the option of testing the draft waters while maintaining his NCAA eligibility, his announcement doesn’t say anything about taking that route, so it sounds like he’s committed to going pro. Cenac had […]

Chet Holmgren’s unmatched streak of No. 1 seeds continues across every level.

Fever practice is getting a major glow-up.

The Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world last season. Davis reflected on his time with the Mavericks — short stint that led to his trade to the Washington Wizards in 2026. However, in the wake of argubally the most shocking move in […] The post Anthony Davis reveals letter he got after Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade promising boos weren’t for him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s been quite a season for the Boston Celtics. They are the second-best team in the East at 54-25, and Derrick White has been their defensive anchor. Meanwhile, White and head coach Joe Mazzulla have cultivated a strong bond to the point that they attended a recent WWE Raw event in Boston. On Thursday, White […] The post Derrick White’s Joe Mazzulla revelation proves he’s a true sicko appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green discussed the Golden State Warriors' upcoming NBA play-in game and why he doesn't believe the tournament works anymore.

Nikola Jokic's historic 2025-26 NBA season might not lead to an MVP, but it might have created a new unbreakable NBA record.

Center Flory Bidunga entered the NCAA transfer portal. Here are the three best fits for the former Kansas standout.

Here's a look at the latest odds for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament

The Atlanta Hawks are in a unique position that other teams can’t relate to. They have a chance to make the playoffs while also having the opportunity at a draft pick in the lottery. With them having the better selection between the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks’ pick, they could end up with one […] The post Latest projections for Hawks’ 2 first-round picks in ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Arguably the biggest question heading into the NBA Draft is who will be the number one overall pick. The field has seemingly been narrowed down to Duke’s Cameron Boozer, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, and Kansas’ Darryn Peterson with just over two months remaining until the big day. Recently, ClutchPoints released its latest NBA mock draft, and […] The post Did Cameron Boozer’s stock fall in ClutchPoints’ post-March Madness NBA mock draft? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey are on the injury report with both listed as out. Buzelis remains out with an illness, whereas Giddey is still battling a left hamstring strain. Neither played on Tuesday against the Wizards, in which the Bulls won 129-98. Same […] The post Are Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey playing tonight? Bulls vs Wizards injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Denver Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon couldn’t care less about his team’s current 10-game winning streak. Without eyes constantly on the Western Conference standings, Gordon is focused on being the best version of himself alongside his Nuggets teammates. For Gordon, heading into the playoffs with great momentum is critical for the Nuggets, regardless of where […] The post What Aaron Gordon claims Nuggets ‘doesn’t care about’ during 10-game winning streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX– Wednesday marked a new journey for Khaman Maluach, as the Phoenix Suns rookie big man got his first-ever career start. No one was surprised by his production, posting four points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks. Ever since the Suns drafted Maluach, he’s always caught Devin Booker’s eye. The latter has continually talked about his […] The post Khaman Maluach’s first career start earns ‘valuable’ Devin Booker endorsement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick's tenure with the franchise might be cut short after the incident with Jarred Vanderbilt according to former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague.

Rapidly increasing NIL budgets have drastically changed draft decisions

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale has entered a plea of not guilty to a battery charge stemming from an incident at a Miami night club last month.

The CatsPause team has deep-rooted ties inside the Wildcats program and reveals the latest 2026 Kentucky basketball roster updates and offseason news

The NBA’s 2025/26 regular season will wrap up on Sunday, which means we now have just four days remaining. Here are a few things worth keeping an eye on during those four days: Playoff berths and seeding Of the NBA’s 12 automatic playoff berths – the top six seeds in each conference – 10 have […]