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Following the Boston Celtics‘ decision to trade Jaylen Brown, expectations have begun to dwindle.For the first time in more than five years, Boston is coming into the season without championship expectations on its shoulders. However, The Ringer’s Michael Pina believes those low expectations may be a mistake.During a recent discussion with Bobby Manning on the […] The post Celtics Receive Unexpected Championship Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.

The WNBA regular season comes to a close on Sept. 24, which leaves just a few more weeks for players to compete for the MVP title.

The Knicks already lost a key piece of their championship roster. Now, a new forecast raises another question about their title defense. The post Knicks Get Bad News After Championship Roster Takes Hit appeared first on HEAVY.

The Toronto Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 10, the team announced on Thursday. Lowry joins Vince Carter as the only two players who have had their jersey retired by the team. The 40-year-old recently signed a one-day contract with the Raptors on 7/7. "I've been looking forward to this moment for years. I always said that Toronto is home, and that I'd retire a Raptor, and to see my No. 7 go up in that building is goi...

Mario Hezonja hasn’t played an NBA game for the Cavaliers yet. But he’s already giving them something to like. Hezonja erupted for 28 points as Croatia rolled to a 115-80 win over Latvia in a FIBA World Cup European qualifier Thursday in Zadar, Croatia. Perhaps more impressively, the veteran forward needed just eight shots from […] The post Mario Hezonja looks plenty ready for Cavs after 28-point Croatia performance appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Suns Jalen Green gets another crack at making this whole Suns thing work. Perhaps the bigger question is whether the Suns can make it work around him. That’s basically the issue raised by Brendan Mau of NBA on SI, who examined Green’s fit entering his second season in Phoenix. Green played just 32 games last […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Knicks, Kelly Olynyk, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers have a locked in starter in Quentin Grimes. He fills a much needed two way role missing on the roster.

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In an interview with Baker Machado of Front Office Sports (YouTube link), new National Basketball Players Association executive director David Kelly said the union has a “serious problem” with players not receiving a portion of the revenue generated by NBA Europe, which is expected to launch ahead of the 2027/28 season. “It’s clearly being built […]

The Miami Heat had a big offseason acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they also made other moves to help complement him and the rest of the team. The latest move seemed inevitable after rumors over the past few weeks, as Nick Richards is set to join the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Free agent center […] The post Heat agree to contract with center after Klay Thompson addition appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have spearheaded the Indiana Fever’s charge this season, helping the franchise turn into a legitimate contender for the WNBA championship. Olivia Miles has made a similar impact in her rookie year with the Minnesota Lynx.

After Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green survived last season’s trade deadline, are his days numbered entering the 2026-27 season? Green’s long-term future with the Warriors hangs in the balance as the Warriors attempts to remain relevant in a competitive Western Conference. Prediciting the potential of the aging Warriors’ core is difficult to gauge ahead […] The post ESPN insiders make Warriors’ Draymond Green trade prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe underwent surgery for a right knee meniscus tear and will be reevaluated in six months. The post Portland Trail Blazers Make Shaedon Sharpe Injury Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

NBA 2K27 recently released the overall ratings for all Charlotte Hornets players ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Victor Wembanyama’s first World Cup qualifier as France captain is today against Slovenia. Here’s how Spurs fans can watch and why the game matters. The post How to Watch Victor Wembanyama, France vs. Slovenia in FIBA Qualifier appeared first on HEAVY.

A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles. (Photo by Matt Krohn) | Getty Images Last year, in addition to becoming the first four-time MVP in WNBA history, A’ja Wilson became just the second back-to-back MVP. Cynthia Cooper accomplished the feat 27 years earlier in the league’s first two seasons. Now, Wilson is the frontrunner to win an unprecedented third MVP in a row. It would be her fifth total, which is mind-boggling, especially considering she just turned 30 years old and likely has quite some time l...

Kate Koval is leaving LSU for personal reasons, so might she return “home” to Notre Dame?

Celebrating a cheap free agent signing this late in the offseason is usually not a needle mover unless it’s LeBron James. However, with the ink still drying on Bennedict Mathurin’s deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, the former lottery pick may have already given fans two reasons to start shopping for new gear. The first […] The post Pelicans rumors: Did Bennedict Mathurin just leak another new jersey? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There are not many NBA players known for their social media presence more than the Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant. The two-time NBA has often been seen trolling and responding to fans online, especially when they have something to say about him, or his teams. And well, Durant has now sent another warning to rage baiters […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant sends ‘f****d up’ warning to rage baiters who dare challenge him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State has announced four executive promotions, …

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Another big game for Mario Hezonja as Croatia rolled …

Dennis Schroeder scores 23 points, dishes out six assists as Germany defeats Netherlands

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the loss of LeBron James in free agency and the sign and trade for Walker Kessler, among other moves. The Lakers are currently trying to keep their focus on the court as their ownership drama continues , with no end in sight. Recently, ESPN conducted a poll of its analysts, and one […] The post Lakers news: ESPN experts hit LA with ultimate diss in 'biggest tumble' poll appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors shaped Klay Thompson‘s entire career. Four championships, five All-Star selections and 13 seasons alongside Stephen Curry built one of the great partnerships in modern NBA history.Now Thompson is starting fresh with the Miami Heat, a roster that revamped itself this offseason by trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Stepping […] The post Warriors Legend Klay Thompson Compares New Teammate to Steph Curry appeared first on HEAVY.

The biggest blockbuster to emerge from the current NBA offseason remains LeBron James’ decision to move to the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent. Philadelphia had already added Jaylen Brown to a roster that included Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.

Sure, Kuminga can't be the scorer he'd like to be when he shares the floor with Minnesota's starters. But when paired with more backups, he'll have a chance to shine.

Underwood has a good problem on his hands.