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Karl-Anthony Towns has expressed a strong desire to remain with the New York Knicks long-term, according to a source close to the big man. However, his postseason performance and fit within coach Mike Brown's system are drawing sharp scrutiny around the league. "He so badly wants things to work here," a source close to Towns told ESPN. "He wants to be a Knick for life." Despite that desire, rival executives warn Towns faces significant pressure. The Knicks, under a direct mandate from owner J...

Almost no one could have predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers — missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — would be leading the Houston Rockets 2-0 through two games of their first round playoff series. LeBron James has been the centerpiece, but it’s been the remarkable play of Luke Kennard that has propelled them. […]

Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 prospect in the 2026 SC NEXT 100, has committed to South Carolina after reopening her recruitment earlier this month.

LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal didn't feature on Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's list of the five greatest Los Angeles Lakers of all time.

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Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and the organization have been under the microscope for about eight months now after it was found that Aspiration, a company Ballmer invested in, was paying Kawhi Leonard bonuses to allegedly help the franchise circumvent the NBA salary cap. On Thursday, Ballmer shared his side of the story, claiming […] The post Clippers owner Steve Ballmer insists he was ‘duped’ by Aspiration, reveals letter to judge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The former Wildcat is bringing home some NBA hardware.

Before the 2026 WNBA season begins, here’s a too-early ranking of every teams’ championship chances.

The Atlanta Hawks are back home as they look to take a series lead against the New York Knicks in Game 3. Things can always get hectic around this time for players, especially during media availability when there are more people than usual trying to ask a question. For Jalen Johnson, he doesn’t forget the […] The post Jalen Johnson’s viral moment with ‘soft spoken’ reporter shows he’s a real one appeared first on ClutchPoints.

I mean, maybe you’re laughing, but it is 1-1 after all.

Derrick White of the Boston Celtics is the NBA's Sportsmanship Award winner for this season, as selected by his fellow players across the league. TJ McConnell of the Indiana Pacers — who actually got more first-place votes, almost 22% — was second, while Harrison Barnes of the San Antonio Spurs was third and Al Horford of the Golden State Warriors was fourth.

Phoenix had a defensive plan for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2. Force him left, load help into the paint, shrink driving lanes, and send late...

Thompson receives votes for DPOY.

Shaquille O'Neal revisits wildest NBA opinions across eras.

The WNBA’s decision to nationally broadcast every Indiana Fever game this season has sparked one of the most polarizing debates among fans. At the center of it all is Caitlin Clark, whose presence has undeniably reshaped the league’s visibility and commercial appeal.

The Detroit Pistons climbed back into their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, picking up a 98-83 victory at home in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score suggested. The Pistons’ defense was the star of the night in this one, walling off the paint and forcing a poor jump […] The post How Isaiah Stewart’s roughhousing turned Pistons’ Jalen Duren into an All-Star appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of the New York Knicks’ Game 3 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, superfan Ben Stiller is hyping up the team’s fanbase despite their fourth-quarter collapse in their previous encounter. Stiller posted on the morning of Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026, with a simple three-word message ahead of Game 3, “LETS GO KNICKS.” This is his […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller hypes New York up before Game 3 vs. Hawks after Game 2 collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Fans were left with a sour taste in their mouth, though, because Jalen Williams left the game with a hamstring injury. It is unclear how much time he will miss, if any, but fans are fearing the worst. This has […] The post Jalen Williams’ injury has Oklahoma City fans nervous, but Thunder are still NBA Finals favorites appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Optimism within the Golden State Warriors organization about Steve Kerr's return has dimmed in recent weeks, multiple team sources told The Athletic. Staffers have begun preparing for a potential coaching change, though sources stressed no decision is final until Kerr meets with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy. ESPN reported Monday that the Warriors would require Kerr to sign a multi-year extension if he returns. One team source neither confirmed nor denied that detail. Spec...

AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced on YouTube.

Marcus Smart is only four years removed from winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. However, injuries and trades derailed him, limiting him to 54 games and zero playoff appearances for two teams in the last two seasons. He found a home with the Los Angeles Lakers last offseason, and is now a key […]

Just as the WNBA season was about to tip off, the Dallas Wings made a roster move that few saw coming, parting ways with two players who carried high expectations into training camp. Only a fraction of college stars stick on a WNBA roster, but few expected a history-making Maryland guard and a top scorer to be among the first cuts for the Dallas Wings.

Less than 48 hours after being diagnosed with a concussion as the result of a hard fall in Game 2 vs. Portland, Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama appears to be trending in the right direction. Appearing on Inside The NBA late on Wednesday night (Twitter video link), Shams Charania of ESPN said that Wembanyama’s symptoms […]

A lot to consider before suiting up the DPOY

Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the concussion protocol.

This was expected. After a strong freshman season at BYU, Dybantsa is on top of many team's draft boards.

The Clippers allegedly used Aspiration to circumvent the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard, a charge the Clippers denied.

Monique Billings brings eight years of WNBA experience to the Indiana Fever after signing a two-year contract on April 11. Billings comes off an impressive one-year run with the Golden State Valkyries before joining the Fever. The Valkyries became the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in their first season in 2025.

Caitlin Clark dropped a major praise for her Fever teammate.