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Marcus Smart found himself in a situation with a Boston fan during the Washington Wizards’ game against the Celtics on Sunday. Smart didn’t play in the contest, watching his team from the bench as they lost in a 124-90 blowout. However, it marked another return to the city he once represented. The Celtics picked him […]

The Duke Blue Devils will be busy in the 2025 offseason. When it comes to the unknown futures of Cooper Flagg among several key players, they are prepared to utilize their NIL funding, which they seem to have a lot to offer. The Blue Devils suffered an exit in the Final Four of the 2025 […]

The Chicago Bulls made sure to celebrate Billy Donovan’s induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Donovan received the news earlier this weekend, earning a selection as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the Class of 2025. He won two national championships in college basketball with the Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007 before […]

LeBron James is keeping his health in check following the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. In 34 minutes of action, James finished with a stat line of 19 points, seven assists and three rebounds. He shot 9-of-16 from the field, which includes making his lone attempts from […]

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in convincing fashion on Sunday. The Lakers dominated the Thunder by a final score of 126-99 throughout the matchup. They lit up the nets from beyond the arc, knocking down 22 3-pointers. Los Angeles also crashed the glass frequently, grabbing 43 rebounds […]

Stephen A. Smith had surprise towards the Houston Cougars’ 70-67 victory over the Duke Blue Devils in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. The Cougars were down by double-digits midway through the second half, trailing 58-45 with 10 minutes to go. Despite this, they showcased their resilience by igniting a […]

Jon Scheyer suffered heartbreak in the Duke Blue Devils’ loss to the Houston Cougars in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. The Blue Devils possessed a 58-45 lead with 10 minutes remaining in the second half, controlling the momentum on both sides of the ball. They looked to be on […]

The Duke Blue Devils suffered a huge collapse in their matchup against the Houston Cougars during the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. The Blue Devils were on pace to return to the national championship game as they had a 58-45 lead with 10:31 left in the second half. Then chaos […]

To beat the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four, Todd Golden and the Florida Gators needed to do one thing: limit Johni Broome’s production. Going into the matchup, Broome stood out as one of the best players in the country. He was averaging 18.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, presenting himself as a potent […]

Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden was proud of Walter Clayton Jr’s performance against the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Clayton Jr. was explosive throughout the 35 minutes he had on the court during Saturday’s matchup at the Alamodome. He finished with 34 points, four rebounds and two assists. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were on the verge of stunning the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Then a fourth-quarter explosion from Anthony Edwards happened. In 38 minutes of action, Edwards finished with a game-high 37 points, two rebounds and two assists. He shot 12-of-21 from the field, including 6-of-13 from beyond the arc. He was particularly […]

Alijah Martin had a standout performance in the Florida Gators’ 79-73 victory over the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. In 35 minutes of action, he put up 17 points, three rebounds and a steal. He shot 6-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. […]

Florida Gators star Walter Clayton Jr. balled out against the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. It was a big performance that he replicated a feat Larry Bird accomplished. In 35 minutes of action, Clayton Jr. finished with a stat line of 34 points, four rebounds and […]

UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers has great appreciation for the atmosphere Tampa created for the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four. The Huskies dominated their matchup against the UCLA Bruins, winning 85-51. This allowed them to return to the championship game for the first time since 2022, setting up a duel with the South Carolina Gamecocks. […]

Draymond Green’s defensive play against Russell Westbrook sums up what continues to be a brutal week for the Denver Nuggets guard. Westbrook’s display in Friday’s matchup between the Nuggets and Golden State Warriors was one to forget. In 20 minutes of action, he finished with five points, four rebounds and two assists. However, he shot […]

Sarah Strong had a standout performance in the UConn Huskies’ blowout victory over the UCLA Bruins in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament on Friday night. It stood out to the points she replicated a feat Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart accomplished. In 34 minutes of action, Strong finished with 22 points, […]

Two players will make their way to the West Coast as they join Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins. Xavier Booker and Jamar Brown announced their transfers to the Bruins on Friday, per On3 insider Joe Tipton. Booker comes from the Michigan State Spartans while Brown departs from Missouri-Kansas City. Booker leaves Michigan State after […]

The remarkable season that Vic Schaefer and the Texas Longhorns had came to an end after losing 74-57 to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament. The Longhorns appeared in the Final Four for the first time since 2003. This matchup against the Gamecocks was an opportunity for […]

For the second straight year, Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks will be in the championship game of the NCAA Final Four. Staley and the Gamecocks accomplished the feat on Friday after beating the Texas Longhorns 74-57 in the national semifinals. It continues the Gamecocks’ quest to repeat as back-to-back champions, having won the […]

Leaving a clear impact on the NBA throughout three decades, Dwight Howard has earned himself a place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Howard will be among those who will be a first ballot Hall of Famer in the Class of 2025, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Dwight Howard has been elected as a […]

Kevin Durant may not like what Spencer Dinwiddie had to say about the Phoenix Suns’ struggles this season. Dinwiddie appeared on a livestream video on Friday, garnering attention for his one-word description of Durant’s Suns squad. “A**,” Dinwiddie stated. “A**” Spencer Dinwiddie when asked to describe the Suns in one word 😬 pic.twitter.com/QKvboSOJzt — ClutchPoints […]

Thanks to Payton Pritchard, the Boston Celtics now hold the NBA record for most 3-pointers in a season. The Celtics achieved the historic feat in Friday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. They surpassed the 2022-23 Golden State Warriors, who made 1,363 3-pointers throughout the season. Going into the game, the Celtics made 1,356 shots from […]

The Toronto Raptors had a key injury update on star wing Brandon Ingram. Ingram has not appeared in any game for the Raptors this season. Since the team acquired him in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, he has been dealing with a long-term ankle injury. Head coach Darko Rajakovic provided the news on […]

Draymond Green came through on defense against Luka Doncic during the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. It was a big moment that it gave him DPOY recognition. The Warriors were protecting a 119-113 lead with 38.1 left in the fourth quarter. The Lakers were making their advances as […]

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have injury statuses going into the Denver Nuggets’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET. The Nuggets submitted their report to the NBA in an early manner, showing seven players to carry statuses for the upcoming contest. On the other hand, […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant doesn’t have concern over critics pointing out his gun celebrations. Matter of fact, he is embracing it. Morant initially did the gesture in the Grizzlies’ loss against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. He did it towards Buddy Hield, who responded with his own gesture. Even though the two […]

Ja Morant made waves when he knocked down the game-winning shot in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 110-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Both teams were even at 108 apiece as Morant handled the ball in the final seconds of the game. He drove into the paint as he faced Miami’s big man Kel’el […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a performance for the ages in the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. In 39 minutes of action, Antetokounmpo put up a stat line of 35 points, 20 assists, 17 rebounds, and two steals. He shot 12-of-19 from the field, including 1-of-1 from three, and 10-of-11 from the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a positive injury update on star guard Damian Lillard. Ahead of the Bucks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, head coach Doc Rivers discussed the ongoing status of Lillard. The star guard has been absent from the court since March 18, recovering from a blood clot. He was averaging […]

NBA legend Vince Carter believes that Jimmy Butler is the main reason to how Stephen Curry has flourished throughout the second half of the Golden State Warriors’ season. Ahead of the Warriors’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, Carter gave his thoughts on the team’s recent success. They are rising in the […]

Ja Morant garnered attention for the gun celebration he displayed during the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Four minutes into the game as Miami had a 14-6 lead, the Grizzlies had possession with Morant handling the ball. Having space to work with, Morant attempted a 3-pointer as he swished it […]

The undefeated Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a big injury blow to the infield with the temporary loss of first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman suffered an ankle sprain before the Dodgers’ game against the Atlanta Braves due to a shower mishap. He is now on the injured list for 10 days, per Bob Nightengale. His time […]

Doc Rivers wasn’t on the sidelines for the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Rivers has usually been present on the sidelines for the Bucks this season. However, the team revealed that he is under the weather, per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Instead, he watched his team from the locker room as […]

Hailey Van Lith’s collegiate career came to an end after the TCU Horned Frogs lost to the Texas Longhorns in the Elite Eight on Monday. It was a low-scoring affair between the two sides with neither reaching 60 points. However, the Longhorns generated more offense as they coasted to a 58-47 win over the Horned […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers needed him most against the Houston Rockets, LeBron James was ready to heed the call. The Lakers are in a competitive race for one of the higher seeds in the Western Conference bracket. To do this, they needed a win against the Rockets, who are among the top three in […]

It has been a long time coming for Rori Harmon and the Texas Longhorns, especially after making the 2025 NCAA Final Four. The Longhorns beat the TCU Horned Frogs 58-47 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. With the win, they reached the Final Four for the first time since 2003. It was […]

Jordan Poole’s skill of knocking down 3-pointers at a moment’s notice helped him make history in the Washington Wizards’ game against the Miami Heat on Monday night. Going into the game, Poole made 221 triples throughout the season. He needed to make three shots from downtown to surpass former Wizard star Bradley Beal for most […]

Utah Jazz rookie Isaiah Collier made franchise history involving legend John Stockton in the team’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Stockton held the record for most assists as a rookie for four decades. In the 1984-85 season, he created 5.1 assists per game as he finished with 415 by the end. Ahead […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics made franchise history after beating the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The Celtics have been on the road since March 21, playing six games in that stretch. They prevailed in all of their matchups, beating Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, and Grizzlies. […]