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There were a lot of college basketball programs interested in bringing Cameron Brink in after high school. She was rapidly growing and her skill set was unmatched for her age group. There were a lot of factors that were considered before she chose Stanford. The biggest one out of all was his closeness to Stephen […]

A heated feud in the NBA isn’t even between players. Whether it’s with the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, or Golden State Warriors, Scott Foster will always get into it with Chris Paul. These two have gone on to exchange words and then some when the official gets assigned to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets in seven games to advance to the Western Conference Finals. However, the series did not come without drama. Minnesota center Rudy Gobert performed a money sign gesture to officials in Game 4, which caused him a big fine. NBA referee Scott Foster gave his thoughts on Gobert’s gesture […]

After 10 years without an NBA Playoff series win, the Indiana Pacers have ensured the wait was worth it this postseason. As the number six seed, the Pacers took down the Milwaukee Bucks in the First Round, then defeated the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This latest victory set up a titanic […]

The New York Knicks were just eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, losing in seven games. The series loss will certainly have a big asterisk next to it in the eyes of Knicks fans, as New York was dealing with a plethora of injury issues up and down […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are facing battles on two fronts, both on and off the court. On one end, the Wolves’ playoffs run rolled on by eliminating  defending champion Denver Nuggets in the second round. However, incumbent owner Glen Taylor is facing a court battle against prospective owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore for trying to […]

The NBA released its 2024 All-Rookie team on Monday, which featured standout youngsters such as Victor Wenbanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Brandon Miller. Another slightly less heralded player on the list was Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Podziemski, who led the league with 38 charges drawn. Podziemski was surprised, however, that teammate Trayce Jackson-Davis wasn’t included, […]

Jaden McDaniels was tremendous to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second-round series against the reigning NBA champs. The Denver Nuggets disrespected his jump shot by sagging way off of him. McDaniels took advantage late in the series, specifically in the must-win Games 6 and 7. The Wolves’ forward found his groove by hitting open shots […]

A big talking point of the Milwaukee Bucks’ collapse had to do with Damian Lillard. After a lot of fans expected him to go to South Beach, he instead ended up pairing up with Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the prospect of being with one of the best players in the world is great, it necessitated him […]

After a thrilling Game 7 win over the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. While one of the toughest challengers in Minnesota’s way is now eliminated, the Wolves’ remaining pathway to immortality is not easy. As Minnesota looks to book their NBA […]

Smart front offices find ways to squeeze every drop of value out of every single asset that passes through the building. It is the only way for small-market teams allergic to the luxury tax to stay competitive. The New Orleans Pelicans are getting squeezed out of the Western Conference’s top-six conversation by the day though. […]

Austin Reaves might be the best golfer in the NBA, but he won’t be competing on the PGA Tour anytime soon. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers guard shot a 6-over 76 in a Korn Ferry Tour qualifying attempt. Still, pretty good for a full-time hooper. Austin Reaves shot a 6-over 76 https://t.co/yWY9GiH0el https://t.co/ix468pxMEf — Michael […]

Micky Arison is the proud owner of the Miami Heat, which happens to be one of the most successful NBA franchises in recent years. While this is what the 73-year-old might be most known for — at least in the sports circle — the Heat isn’t Arison’s bread and butter, so to speak. Currently, Micky […]

There is always pressure on players entering the NBA Draft. When you are the son of arguably the greatest NBA player of all-time, though, that pressure reaches an entirely new level. Bronny James happens to be in that exact position heading into the 2024 NBA Draft. Of course, Bronny is used to the pressure at […]

The Boston Celtics have 17 championships to their name, which is tied for the most in league history. They are looking to add another one to their name, but they will have to get past the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals first. Boston has dominated all year long, but the acquisition of Pascal […]

The Boston Celtics have reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the fourth time in five seasons, and they were able to do so without complete health. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis suffered a right soleus strain in Game 4 of the first round and hasn’t returned since. This calf injury has caused Porzingis to miss six […]

The Celtics host the Pacers in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday in Game 1! The Pacers upset the Knicks in seven games thanks to a historic offensive performance. The Celtics have been rolling through the playoffs and have won two straight series in five games. We now continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Celtics […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going to the Western Conference Finals after beating the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in an intense Game 7 matchup. Anthony Edwards solidly contributed to the team and had a hilarious interaction with Charles Barkley after the game. That reaction is reportedly being used as a Minnesota tourism lure. Edwards joined Charles Barkley […]

The Western Conference Finals are set, and it is a matchup few would have predicted coming into the season. The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced past the second round for only the second time in franchise history, and they will be taking on a Dallas Mavericks team that has proved doubters of their star backcourt wrong. Both […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II performed well during the Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference Semifinals series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively, a 20-year-old rookie, presented a lob threat for Dallas and he also helped in the rebounding department. The Thunder turned to a Hack-a-Shaq method on Lively to send him to free throw line […]

The NBA Draft Combine is a wrap and the postseason is down to the final four teams. Every other franchise is scheduling private workouts and starting to push for information to use in the trade market. The New Orleans Pelicans are in the middle of action with many league media members assuming Brandon Ingram will […]

The NBA announced its All-Rookie Teams and the first team won’t surprise many, if it all. Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama headlines a group that includes Chet Holmgren, Brandon Miller, Jamie Jaquez Jr., and Brandin Podziemski. The first team selections reflects Rookie of the Year voting. The San Antonio Spurs generational talent finished first […]

The New York Knicks’ 2023-24 came to an end on Sunday when they lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 130-109 to the Indiana Pacers. They technically lost more than just the series, as they suffered another major injury, as well. Either way, New York’s season is over. And before we look ahead, let’s […]

P.J. Washington’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Washington is a starting power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. He is a former All-Rookie Second Team selection. For this piece, let’s take a closer look at P.J. Washington’s net worth in 2024. P.J. Washington’s net worth in 2024 (estimate): $10 million P.J. Washington’s net worth […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a historic 20-point comeback over the Denver Nuggets in Sunday’s Game 7 to earn a trip to the Western Conference finals after their 98-90 win on Sunday. Minnesota star Anthony Edwards had a statistically subdued game by his standards – 16 points on 6-24 shooting – but, as Bill Simmons points […]

Jordan Brand is already set for a big summer of upcoming releases as they’ve announced several returning models including fan-favorite silhouettes like the Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 3, and many more. None may rival the Air Jordan 1 in terms of popularity, however, so we’ll see a few fresh releases for the low-cut version […]

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Sunday afternoon to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. It represents the Pacers’ deepest postseason run since 2014. However, some are placing an asterisk on Indiana’s 2024 playoff success, particularly ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The […]

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has taken plenty of criticism from the basketball world over the years, especially for overworking his players. While the veteran coach has enjoyed his time in New York, it’s currently unclear if he’ll receive a contract extension after his squad bowed out to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern […]

No player in the league has been better during the NBA Playoffs than Anthony Edwards. At 22 years old, Edwards has led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals for just the second time in franchise history after taking down the Denver Nuggets, a series the Wolves won in seven games by taking three […]

The Boston Celtics became very familiar with the Indiana Pacers over the course of the regular season, and they’ll meet once again in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Heading into this semifinal matchup, the two paths taken have differed. The C’s, who own the No. 1 overall seed, won both of their playoff series with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off an epic comeback over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Sunday night, setting up a showdown with the Dallas Mavericks with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line. Both these squads are playing great basketball, but Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are holders of the 2024 NBA Draft’s 21st overall pick but the front office is most assuredly on the clock. The Western Conference is wide open for all takers next season and Zion Williamson will be back for another run. The front office is operating with an urgency to improve according […]

The NBA Playoffs are coming down to the wire, with the conference finals set to begin. Four teams remain and it hasn’t exactly shaped up how many people thought. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets in the west to advance to face the Dallas Mavericks, while the Indiana Pacers got past the New York […]

The NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois, has provided league personnel with more information on almost all of the prospects who are looking to hear commissioner Adam Silver call their name on draft night. Alexandre Sarr, who found himself as the top-rated prospect on ClutchPoints’ 2024 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0 ahead of the combine, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey entered the 2023-24 season with high expectations. The guard was expected to play a big role for Oklahoma City as one of the team’s exciting young players. Giddey had a chance to step up and help Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren lead the Thunder. But then a […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves had the perfect gift for T’wolves legend Kevin Garnett on Sunday. Garnett, who turned 48 years old on the same day Minnesota and the Denver Nuggets played Game 7 of their exhilarating series, saw his former team defeat Nikola Jokic and company, 98-90. Towns sends Timberwolves legend a birthday […]

Who will the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers be? After the Lakers made their big decision to relieve Darvin Ham of his duties after just two seasons, rumors as to who will be the team’s next figurehead on the sidelines have been flying off the shelves. Former NBA sharpshooter and current ESPN […]

The New York Knicks spent the entire 2023-24 campaign battling injuries, and it finally became too much to overcome, as they suffered a season-ending 130-109 defeat to the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. One guy whose injury issues have almost been forgotten about given how long he’s been […]

It has been a monumental year for Kobe Bryant’s legacy as we continue to celebrate his storied career and impact on basketball all throughout 2024, or “Mamba Year.” We’ve seen some of his most classic signature sneakers release over the last few months and with the summer right around the corner, the releases will begin […]