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So far, the Cavs have had an answer for the Raptors’ small-ball lineup.

In its opposition filing, an attorney for the WNBA …

A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green card has been purchased by alternative trading platform Alt for $3.15 million, the most ever paid for a solo Bryant card.

Devin Booker publicly criticized a referee by name following Phoenix's 120-107 Game 2 defeat to Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The loss gives the defending champion Thunder a commanding 2-0 first-round series lead. "In my 11 years, I haven't called a ref out by name, but James [Williams] was terrible tonight through and through," Booker said. "It's bad for the sport, bad for the integrity of the sport. People are going to start viewing this as a WWE if they're not held responsible." Booker took ...

It sure seems like the NIL era is bringing about more immediate success stories in college basketball than ever before

On Wednesday, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder went up 2-0 in the first round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, 120-107. In the process, things got heated between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks. The spark was when SGA pointed and laughed at Brooks after converting on a mid-range jumper with under five minutes […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks make Canadian history in heated Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Williams missed 30 games during the season with a strain of his other hamstring.

The entirety of the NBA is set to take notice and multiple contenders are expected to be interested when Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes available for a trade. The Greek Freak has a contract that runs until the end of next season and a player option for the 2027-28 campaign. However, the Bucks are expected to shop […] The post NBA rumors: Suns insider dunks all over Giannis Antetokounmpo trade report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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After losing the home court advantage in a shocking upset last time, the Denver Nuggets travel to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves for Game 3.

LeBron James' agent and CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul has shared a strong take on why the popularity of basketball shoes have been rapidly declining over the last few years.

Here are coaches the Golden State Warriors could look at if Steve Kerr isn't brought back.

Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is coming into his own for the Trail Blazers

Devin Booker didn’t hold back Wednesday night.

While noting the growing feud between Isaiah Thomas and Matt Kiatipis, Nick Young attempted to get his own shots in.

Devin Booker said people are going to start viewing the NBA like WWE if officials perform in this manner.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are not merely the defending NBA champions, they have also finished at the top of the Western Conference for three seasons running. Now, they have been handed a unique opportunity to receive a lottery pick in the 2026 draft via the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder currently hold the No. 12 […] The post What if Darryn Peterson goes to Thunder? This wild mock draft speaks it into existence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Melton has a $3.4M player option for next season. That’s not enough money or years.

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The AS Monaco forward has been named the 2025-26 EuroLeague Best Defender after a dominant all-around season on the defensive end L'articolo Alpha Diallo wins EuroLeague Best Defender award as Monaco’s defensive anchor is rewarded proviene da Sportando.

The NBA commissioner said the league remains committed to Memphis L'articolo Adam Silver backs Memphis, but opens door to occasional Grizzlies games in Nashville proviene da Sportando.

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According to Spanish outlet Encestando, later echoed in Serbia, Kyle Allman is set to join Partizan Mozzart Bet after a strong EuroCup season with Turk Telekom L'articolo Partizan closing in on Kyle Allman, with Spanish reports calling the deal done proviene da Sportando.

A fierce halftime speech from J.B. Bickerstaff sparked the Detroit Pistons as they had a 30-3 third-quarter run to defeat the Orlando Magic 98-83, leveling the first-round series at 1-1 on Wednesday night. The victory ended Detroit's NBA-record 11-game home playoff losing streak. The Pistons' last home postseason win had come on May 26, 2008, against Boston in the Eastern Conference finals. "He really got on us in the locker room," said Tobias Harris. "[His message was] there is no more of 'm...

After missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2014-15 season, Dwyane Wade didn't hold back in calling out the Miami Heat's shortcomings as a franchise.

The Eastern Conference First Round shifts to the "6ix" this Thursday, April 23, as the Toronto Raptors host the Cleveland Cavaliers for a high-stakes Game 3. Cleveland (2-0) arrives in Toronto with significant momentum after a 115-105 victory on Monday night. For the Raptors, this is a quintessential must-win scenario at Scotiabank Arena to avoid a nearly insurmountable 0-3 deficit against a Cleveland squad that has won 12 straight playoff games against them. Catch every moment of this crucia...

The Mystics’ biggest need was shooting. Yet, they used six 2026 draft picks on non-shooters. Why?