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The Indiana Fever surprised their fans during the WNBA Draft when they selected South Carolina star Raven Johnson. While there's no question she's an impressive prospect, she's got some history with Caitlin Clark. During a 2023 Final Four game between Iowa and South Carolina, ESPN's camera crew ...

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The New York Knicks are just hours away from tipping off Game 3 of their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday evening on the road. The Knicks are looking to bounce back after melting down in the fourth quarter of Game 2, allowing the Hawks to steal a road game and even […] The post Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson drops ‘threat’ take on Hawks’ Hack-a-Mitch strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are currently preparing for Game 3 of their first round playof series against the Atlanta Hawks, which is slated to take place on Thursday evening on the road. The Knicks and Hawks are tied at one game apiece after New York choked down the stretch of Game 2 on Monday, relinquishing […] The post Knicks rumors: Will James Dolan ‘loving’ Karl-Anthony Towns save him from trade if New York flops in playoffs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Back in March, the Chicago Bulls learned that Rob Dillingham had suffered a mysterious wrist injury. As a result, he saw his minutes decrease just as he was adjusting to a new dynamic with the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Thursday, it was announced that Dillingham had successfully undergone a minor operation to have a ganglion cyst […] The post Rob Dillingham undergoes surgery that will hopefully fix his jump shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the rest of the regular season and postseason, Hoops Rumors is taking a closer look at players who will be free agents – or could become free agents – during the 2026 offseason. We’ll consider whether each player’s stock is rising or falling due to his performance and several other factors. Today, we’re focusing […]

Three Game 3s are on the NBA playoff schedule for Thursday night, and we're making picks for all of them

Jalen Johnson was the Hawks‘ lone All-Star and most valuable player during the regular season, but it was guard CJ McCollum who led the team to a Game 2 victory over the Knicks on Monday in New York, writes Michael Cunningham of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required). While most of the Hawks’ young players had […]

Celtics guard Derrick White has won the Sportsmanship Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today (Twitter link). It marks the second straight year in which a Boston guard has claimed the award, with Jrue Holiday taking it home a year ago prior to being traded to Portland. The NBA’s Sportsmanship Award has been […]

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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.