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With their season teetering on the edge, the Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 knowing only one outcome would do against the Indiana Pacers. Thanks to the determined leadership of Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus, the Cavs didn’t just survive their playoff battle. They dominated. Behind Mitchell’s 43 points and a gutsy […]

While Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker filled the stat sheet, it was the 37-year-old veteran — locking in, directing traffic, and smothering Warriors shooters — who set the tone for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 117-93 Game 2 redemption. Mike Conley took charge with unmatched energy, transforming a team that looked vulnerable in Game 1 […]

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat’s season was clouded with the Jimmy Butler drama, one of the bright spots was the immense amount of strides taken by Tyler Herro. With the Heat star eligible for contract extension in October, team president Pat Riley spoke about the likelihood that it will get done then about his […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat president Pat Riley looking to bring change to the team to contend for next season, there’s no doubt that this past year has been shadowed by the situation with Jimmy Butler. As there have been many reports dealing with the drama between the former Heat star and Riley, the basketball […]

Through three seasons at South Carolina, Sania Feagin started a total of three games. Then came her senior year in 2024-25, and she started all 39 games she played in. Back on WNBA draft night, after the Los Angeles Sparks selected Sania Feagin in the second round, head coach Lynne Roberts specifically mentioned Feagin’s patience, […]

A new identity is upon the Phoenix Mercury in 2025. Although Kahleah Copper remains with the team, they brought in Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, and swapped out Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. With the new era in Phoenix and the WNBA preseason underway, ESPN published a list of its Top 25 players in the […]

Down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers head into Game 3 in desperate need of a spark. That spark may come in the form of reinforcements returning from injury. In a welcome reprieve, Cleveland will have Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter all back in the lineup. […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s eighth consecutive make in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Thursday was another sign he could still make a real difference for the Golden State Warriors before their already-arduous playoff run ends. Watching from the strong corner as the Minnesota Timberwolves defense stonewalled Jimmy Butler’s drive, he faked up the floor […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat entering a crucial offseason as the team has a chance to once again go hunting for another alpha star to contend, president Pat Riley spoke in his end-of-season press conference on Friday about possible changes. As the Heat have been rumored to go after Kevin Durant among a myriad […]

Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery will be among the most consequential events in Brooklyn Nets history. The team announced on Friday that head coach Jordi Fernandez will serve as its representative in Chicago. Following a 26-56 campaign, the Nets hold the sixth-best lottery odds, giving them a 9.0 percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick. […]

There are just over six weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft. This upcoming week 75 different draft prospects will be in attendance for the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois, as another group of 45 prospects will also be in the same city for the NBA G League Elite Camp. It is officially draft season, […]

As legendary San Antonio Spurs former head coach Gregg Popovich continues to rehabilitate from a mild stroke that ended his career, he does so with two of the franchise’s legends, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, by his side. The press conference intended to introduce Mitch Johnson as the Spurs’ head man was as much about […]

The Michigan football team could be landing another big commitment soon. The Wolverines recently picked up a couple of good 2026 prospets, and four-star cornerback Jordan Thomas could be the next. Thomas is down to Michigan, Auburn, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Texas A&M. He will announce his commitment on May 12th. “Very excited,” Thomas […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault inserted Jaylin Williams into Game 2 at the 7:36 mark in the first quarter on Wednesday. Williams, who played three minutes in Game 1, entered the game to defend Denver Nuggets All-Star and league MVP Nikola Jokic. Daigneault stuck to his game plan on Jokic, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 2 trailing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing finish in their series opener, but they wouldn’t change their approach. In a historic 149-106 beating, Daigneault and the Thunder stuck to who they are, as the head coach put it, rather […]

As Anthony Edwards was informed about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 3-point shooting numbers, his eyes widened in disbelief before he couldn’t help but laugh. It wasn’t the reaction most would expect after the Timberwolves set an NBA postseason record for shooting futility, but it captured Minnesota’s steady, no-panic approach. In their Game 1 loss to the Warriors, […]

The Washington Mystics lost 80-70 to the Atlanta Dream in their preseason finale on Wednesday, but No. 4 overall pick KiKi Iriafen stood out with 12 points (6-8 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes. The USC alum led the bench in scoring and the entire team in boards. On top of that, […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for a pivotal Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers, they’re doing so under a cloud of uncertainty. Three of the Cavs’ key contributors; Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter; remain injured, casting doubt on the team’s chances. Before heading to Indianapolis, Cleveland held what […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had confidence in Chet Holmgren bouncing back from missing clutch free throws in Game 1’s 121-119 loss against the Denver Nuggets. Daigneault’s entire team responded in one form or another en route to a historic 149-106 thrashing to tie the Western Conference semifinal series 1-1. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings held their Media Day on Wednesday. Paige Bueckers was among the players who spoke to reporters and she addressed a number of topics, including her time with UConn women’s basketball. Bueckers spent five seasons with the Huskies, so what is a lesson or two she learned during her time […]

The New York Knicks miraculously won Game 2 91-90 against the Boston Celtics in another 1990s-style basketball game. The Knicks are now up 2-0, which may or may not be insurmountable for the Celtics, having won the first two games on the road against the defending NBA champions. What’s more, New York has come back […]

Day’Ron Sharpe will be a free agent for the first time in his career this summer. Following a career-best season with the Brooklyn Nets, he hopes it will end with him back in the back and white. “I’m new to this, so whatever happens, happens. But I like Brooklyn, so God willing [I’ll be back],” […]

BOSTON — Every NBA team makes mistakes — even the reigning champion Boston Celtics. However, there’s no excuse for repeating them, making the Celtics’ disastrous 91-90 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals difficult to rationalize. It was a bit of deja vu for Boston, as it saw […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After a disappointing 121-119 loss in the series opener, head coach Mark Daigneault and his Oklahoma City Thunder punched back with a 43-point blowout win against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2. Evening the Western Conference semifinals series 1-1, the Thunder’s 82-point first half set an NBA record for most playoff points […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Denver Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman anticipates the Oklahoma City Thunder to get off to a similar start to their series opener in Game 2. After Aaron Gordon’s game-winning three secured Game 1, 121-119, Adelman expects the Thunder to jump to a double-digit lead in the first half. For Adelman, it’s […]

The Phoenix Suns’ offseason continues to leave question marks around the franchise. After the Suns promoted Brian Gregory to general manager, it was an internal move made by owner Mat Ishbia. The two share a Michigan State basketball background, with Gregory being an assistant coach when Ishbia was a player. Fast forward to 2025, and […]

ARLINGTON, TX — If Paige Bueckers could have one celebrity attend a Dallas Wings’ game this season, who would she select? Bueckers was asked the question Wednesday during Wings’ Media Day, and the 2025 No. 1 overall pick said she hopes Kyrie Irving attends a game this year. Paige Bueckers wants Kyrie Irving to come […]

It won’t be long before the NBA offseason is here and talks of multiple trades involving star players pick up. This summer, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant are the two former MVPs who will be connected to a handful of trade rumors and scenarios across the league. Giannis has spent his entire 12-year career with […]

The 2025 NBA offseason is officially underway for the Detroit Pistons. Their season concluded after coming up short in their first-round six-game series against the New York Knicks. The Pistons’ front office has new motivation this summer after reaching a 44-38 record and the team’s first postseason appearance since 2019. Pistons’ President of Basketball Operations […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just lose Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. They let it slip through their fingers. Leading by seven with 57 seconds remaining, the Cavs endured one of the most staggering collapses in franchise playoff history, ultimately falling 120-119. And yet, amid the wreckage of another […]

The Michigan football team is in good standing with a lot of top targets in the 2026 class, and more commitments are likely on the way. The Wolverines landed a couple of big ones recently, and they could be getting one from four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil. Guervil has narrowed list of college options down […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren revealed his eagerness for Game 2 of his Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets, Alex Caruso showed his unwavering faith. Holmgren’s two missed free throws set the stage for Aaron Gordon’s game-winning three, but that doesn’t change head coach Mark Daigneault’s faith in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After missing two critical free throws at the end of a 119-117 loss, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren looks forward to redemption in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets. It’s not solely from an individual standpoint, but as a team, after the Nuggets handed the Thunder their first loss of the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been diagnosed with a low-grade left hamstring strain and will miss Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday afternoon. His status for the remainder of the Western Conference Semifinals is up in the air, as the team has not provided a […]

The Michigan football team has seen some success on the recruiting trail recently as it has picked up a couple of good commitments in the past couple of weeks. The Wolverines are hoping to keep the momentum going, and one player that could also end up in Ann Arbor is four-star linebacker Nick Abrams. Abrams […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks forward to seeing Chet Holmgren bounce back in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets after Holmgren missed two free throws late in the fourth quarter of a 121-119 Game 1 loss. Heading into Game 2 down 1-0, the Thunder will look to even the […]

The Brooklyn Nets ousted Kenny Atkinson as head coach during the 2019-20 season. He got the last laugh on Monday, winning the 2025 Coach of the Year Award. Atkinson led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 64-18 record and the Eastern Conference’s top seed during his first season with the team. It was a long-awaited head-coaching […]

For 47 minutes, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked like a team on a mission. Battling without three of their top four scorers, the Cavs had controlled tempo, stifled the Indiana Pacers’ high-powered offense, and leaned on a masterful performance from Donovan Mitchell to build a cushion that felt like enough to tie this playoff series. Then, […]

Last year, the Michigan basketball team finished in last place in the Big Ten, and it had one of its worst seasons in program history. The Wolverines won just eight games. However, first-year head coach Dusty May orchestrated an incredible turnaround this past season as he led Michigan to a Big Ten Tournament title and […]