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The top-five picks in the 2026 NBA Draft will all be freshmen, but Darius Acuff Jr. is not projected to be one of them. A potentially historic crop of talent, coupled with serious defensive concerns, are causing the Arkansas star to land a little further down the board in most mocks. However, an all-time great […] The post Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. earns ‘NBA ready’ label from Coach K appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Amid All-Star Stephen Curry’s recovery from a right knee injury, Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has taken on an increased role. The newfound opportunity has elevated Podziemski’s confidence, as head coach Steve Kerr noted amid a three-game losing skid. While Kerr’s reality check about the Warriors’ playoff outlook was deemed as challenging, Kerr can’t […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski’s confidence remains high without Stephen Curry – ‘I can do it’ appeared first on Clu...
NBAHouston Rockets’ franchise star Kevin Durant just made history once again, passing Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 32,294 points. With his team firmly in playoff position atop the Western Conference, Durant and Nike recently unveiled his latest signature Nike KD 19 just in time for history in the making. […] The post Official look at Kevin Durant’s new Nike KD 19 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat have cooled off over the last few games as the basketball world still tries to make sense of Bam Adebayo’s recent 83-point game, the second most in NBA history. While some have celebrated the accomplishment, which moved him past Kobe Bryant and only behind Wilt Chamberlain in the record books, others have […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo gets 30-point Wemby challenge from Austin Rivers to rival 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia 76ers have been without star big man Joel Embiid for the past 12 games as he’s been dealing with a right oblique injury, although Embiid could be progressing towards a return to the lineup. Prior to the 76ers’ game against the the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, head coach Nick Nurse acknowledged that […] The post Nick Nurse gives encouraging Joel Embiid injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There are a ton of storylines entering the final few weeks of the 2025-26 NBA season, but none are bigger than the Los Angeles Lakers’ surge in the Western Conference. More importantly, all the talk in Hollywood is focused on Luka Doncic and his MVP campaign skyrocketing over the last few weeks. Could Luka actually […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Luka Doncic’s late-season surge turns heads appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAPhoenix Suns’ all-time franchise-leading scorer Devin Booker is always wearing something fresh with the promotion of his second signature Nike Book 2 sneakers, wearing a new PE (player exclusive) almost every night in the NBA. During the month of March, Booker has particularly been repping one school more than others, and it’s not his Kentucky […] The post Devin Booker reps Oregon Ducks with Nike Book 2 PE series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to overcome the pain after the heartbreaking loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday, the team is looking to snap its four-game skid against the San Antonio Spurs. With Heat’s Bam Adebayo taking on sensation Victor Wembanyama, head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak on how they are similar […] The post Why Heat’s Bam Adebayo-Victor Wembanyama comparison is on Erik Spoelstra’s mind appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Development curves for young NBA centers often require equal parts patience and projection. Fortunately for James Borrego, Yves Missi has quietly emerged as one of the few bright spots for the New Orleans Pelicans despite operating in a crowded frontcourt. The 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has spent this season adjusting to […] The post Why Pelicans are not shorting former first-round pick’s phenomenal’ stock appeared first on ClutchPoints .
For the first time since his trade at the deadline, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain returns to Philadelphia for Monday’s matchup against the 76ers. McCain has thrived since joining the Thunder, emerging as one of head coach Mark Daigneault’s most reliable offensive weapons off the bench. He recorded a season-high 26 points, including five […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain opens up on return to Philadelphia for 76ers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Paul Pierce won a three-point competition among former Celtics legends on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden — and then showered this current group with praise.
Lakers There are a few situations worth watching when NBA free agency starts this summer. Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron took a look at 10 players who either will be or could be free agents, including four from the Lakers in Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart. Reaves stands out. He has […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, free agency, Austin Reaves, Bucks, Las Vegas appeared first on Hoops Wire .