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Jayson Tatum’s dad — Justin Tatum — doesn’t believe the Boston Celtics are good enough to compete for a championship in 2026-27, as his NSFW comments on the team’s current state went viral. Did Tatum’s dad’s harsh prediction go too far? Well, that depends on how you take those words into context. On paper, it […] The post Did Jayson Tatum’s dad go too far with his NSFW take on the 2026-27 Celtics? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Northwestern star Veronica Burton continues to make her mark at the highest levels of women’s basketball. After a breakout WNBA season, Burton is returning to Unrivaled for another opportunity to compete alongside some of the sport’s biggest stars.

The most consequential outcome of the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation may not be the punishment. It may be the road map the league leaves behind.

The New York Knicks won't be happy about this news.

Due to the Jaylen Brown trade, the Celtics led by Coach Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum are projected by ESPN to have one of the most disappointing 2026-27 NBA seasons.

Cora Castellani has seen Bucknell University merchandise in her family’s house for most of her life. More than three decades ago, her father, Corey, was a linebacker for the Bison in the early 1990s after earning all-state honors at Valley View. Now, he will have to dig out some of his old sweatshirts, and the family will spend a few more years cheering on the blue and orange, but this time on ...

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero reflects on how COVID-19 changed his career.

The Heat have signed undrafted free agent guard/forward J’Vonne Hadley, the team announced in a press release. While the terms of Hadley’s agreement with Miami were not disclosed, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald both confirm that it’s an Exhibit 10 deal for training camp (Twitter […]

Former Boston Celtics G League star Tosan Evbuomwan impressed with 21 points in a dominant victory on his Great Britain senior debut. The post Former Celtics G League Star Sends Strong Message With Latest Outing appeared first on HEAVY.

Former New York Knicks F Tosan Evbuomwan exploded for 21 points in his senior international debut as Great Britain cruised to a victory. The post Former Knicks Forward Explodes in Long-Awaited International Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

The Warriors face mounting roster concerns around Stephen Curry. ESPN’s latest forecast points toward a potentially significant response. The post Warriors Get Major Trade Prediction as Stephen Curry Clock Ticks appeared first on HEAVY.

Hopkins is headed to the G-League.

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As the NBA navigates an unprecedented era of rapid player movement and roster turnover, stability has become a luxury in Louisiana. Amid the chaos of LeBron and Giannis changing teams, the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans stood relatively still. While contenders reshuffled rosters around superstars, the Big Easy’s brass quietly declined trade inquiries and committed […] The post Why Zion Williamson, Pelicans sidekick will take advantage of NBA’s wild player movement to make 2027 All-S...

The Philadelphia 76ers have a good chance to come out of the East. Which conference opponent stands in their way?

The Indiana Fever are led by stars Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. Both players have played so well in 2026 that they are among the candidates for this year’s WNBA MVP award.

The New Orleans Pelicans should be encouraged by the performance of center Yves Missi during the World Cup qualifying games.

Betting on internal growth and Nikola Vučević’s return, Orlando tests its core against a revamped East featuring new superstars. Can Banchero and Wagner overcome skepticism to become contenders?

The Knicks star admits his focus shifted toward Finals MVP honors while leading 2-0, offering a brutally honest look at how individual distractions derailed the Suns’ 2021 title.

The Knicks lost arguably the best remaining free-agent center to an Eastern rival, leaving their frontcourt search with fewer options. The post Knicks Lose Top Remaining Free Agent Center to Eastern Rival appeared first on HEAVY.

The Minnesota Timberwolves organization is continuing to evolve.Minnesota is moving beyond an uneven 2010’s decade by becoming one of the most successful organizations in the Western Conference this decade.This run includes back-to-back trips to the conference finals in 2024 and 2025. The second-round exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in May is […] The post Minnesota Timberwolves Taking Gambles That Will Make or Break Franchise appeared first on HEAVY.

One has to wonder if the young and rebuilding Brooklyn Nets will offer a challenge to the star-studded Philadelphia 76ers.

Josh Hart isn't worried about what the media has to say.

The WNBA season is wrapping up with most teams having between five and seven games left in the regular season.A highly debated topic right now is who will win MVP. Most of the talk has been either Las Vegas Aces‘ A’ja Wilson or Indiana Fever‘s Caitlin Clark.There is still some time in the regular season […] The post Fever Star Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Player Ranking Was Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.

Caitlin Clark has been listed as probable for the Indiana Fever’s meeting with the Connecticut Sun. The star guard is on the injury report again with her back issue.

The 2025 defending champion New York Knicks made Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant a believer after watching their comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs,in the Finals. The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years after their emphatic 29-point comeback win in Game 4, as their 107-106 win was the greatest comeback in Finals history. […] The post Knicks’ historic NBA Finals comebacks left even Kevin Durant in awe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans had eyes for Bennedict Mathurin long before he agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract, joining two-time All-Star Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Dejounte Murray as the team’s improved core. Although the second year on Mathurin’s deal is a player option, adding the young guard to complement the Pelicans’ dynamic […] The post Why Bennedict Mathurin is Pelicans’ missing piece to pull a 180 back into playoff mix appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Plunging shooting percentages and recurring injuries have stalled Keegan Murray’s All-Star trajectory, forcing Sacramento to re-evaluate whether their high-priced wing is a franchise cornerstone or a specialist.