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ARLINGTON, TX —  Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers was placed in concussion protocol after Thursday’s 97-92 defeat against the Chicago Sky. The Wings made the announcement on Friday. Bueckers finished the game, however, something that led to controversy since fans were not sure when she suffered the injury. Before Saturday’s rematch with the Sky, Wings […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After coaching the Oklahoma City Blue, the organization’s G League affiliate, for five seasons, GM Sam Presti named Mark Daigneault the Oklahoma City Thunder head coach. He joined Billy Donovan’s coaching staff as an assistant before taking over. Then, four seasons later, Daigneault guided the Thunder to the NBA Finals, leading a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Four wins from an NBA title, head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder navigated the 2024-25 campaign without expectations. Daigneault’s meticulous approach forces his team to focus on what’s in front of them, one play, quarter, half, and game at a time, rather than looking ahead or setting benchmarks. For […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter this offseason at a crossroads, frustrated by another early playoff exit, yet far from lost. Their second-round loss to the Indiana Pacers has intensified trade speculation surrounding Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, but despite the noise, the most prudent path forward for the Cavs may be one of patience, not panic. […]

PHOENIX– The Minnesota Lynx were nearly tamed by the Phoenix Mercury on Friday in a hectic finish. Thanks to Kalani Brown and Sami Whitcomb, Phoenix was in the game for a full 40 minutes against the league’s only undefeated team. The 74-71 loss was indicative of how close the game was and how valuable the […]

Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate this offseason. Dallas is expected to select Cooper Flagg first overall after winning the NBA Draft Lottery. Flagg and Washington play similar positions, and the Mavs need extra guard help amid Kyrie Irving’s injury, so the idea of a Washington trade has […]

At 33 years old, Harrison Barnes is ancient compared to most of the youth who make up the San Antonio Spurs’ core. “Me and Chris, we’re like the same age,” Barnes joked on the last day of the season in mentioning Chris Paul, who has since turned 40. That Barnes is viewed on the future […]

LOS ANGELES – After the Los Angeles Sparks grabbed a win against the Chicago Sky last weekend, they could not keep the momentum going as they fell to the Atlanta Dream, 88-82. A recurring theme for the Sparks this season has been their inability to establish any consistency from game to game, and even quarter […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was recently placed in concussion protocol and will miss a minimum of two games. It is unquestionably a difficult blow to a team that is just 1-5 overall so far in the 2025 WNBA season. Following the news, the Wings released their official injury report for Saturday’s game against the […]

Klay Thompson’s dog, Rocco, recently passed away at 13 years old. NBA fans are aware of how close the two were. In fact, Rocco became almost as famous as Thompson was during his time with the Golden State Warriors. On Friday, Thompson, who is now with the Dallas Mavericks, took to Instagram to pay tribute […]

When Diana Taurasi retired from the Phoenix Mercury, she left behind an illustrious legacy. It was one that Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve played a smart part in. For starters, the duo were a part of the 2024 USA Women’s National Team in Paris. That team convincingly won a gold medal, despite Taurasi not […]

The Dallas Wings’ 2025 season has been a struggle up to this point. The Wings fell to 1-5 following a 97-92 defeat against the Chicago Sky on Thursday night. To make matters worse, it was recently revealed that guard Paige Bueckers will miss a minimum of two games after being placed in concussion protocol. Frustration […]

Another big commitment could be coming soon for the Michigan football team. The Wolverines had a solid month on the recruiting trail in May, and they are hoping to see the momentum carry over into the summer. One player that is high on Michigan is four-star defensive lineman Alister Vallejo. Vallejo is down to three […]

The Michigan football team is expected to have a big summer on the recruiting trail, and one its top targets is four-star EDGE Titan Davis. Davis recently trimmed his list of college options down to four, and the Wolverines made the cut. However, the competition here is very stiff. The Missouri native is also considering […]

There are now less than four weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft. Between now and then, there is going to be a lot of talk about which teams around the NBA will explore the possibility of making trades up and down the draft board. Multiple rumors also will include various trade scenarios involving All-Star-level talents […]

There’s a certain energy that fills the room when players truly believe in what they are building, and that energy was everywhere Thursday morning as the Minnesota Timberwolves talked about their future. The season was over, but the optimism was just beginning. This team faced doubt all season—and showed it can overcome the obstacles. “Nobody’s […]

Asa Newell was one of three five-star prospects entering the NCAA ranks from Montverde Academy in 2024. The other two were Cooper Flagg, who will be the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Derik Queen, who is expected to be a lottery pick. Like his close friends, Newell is also hoping to hear […]

There are few two-word phrases NBA fans should be more afraid of than “two timelines.” So long as any other team is focused on maximizing their singular timelines, those teams splitting their attention are going to fall behind in their goals. Between the end of the LeBron James era and the beginning of Luka Doncic’s, […]

Good teams will often fall back on the cliché of finding a way to win when things get tough. The New York Liberty had no choice but to figure it out on Thursday night against the Golden State Valkyries. Two nights after New York blew out the expansion club by 28 points, neither team led […]

The Brooklyn Nets can go several directions with their first selection in next month’s draft. Their fall to the No. 8 pick put several household college names, such as Jeremiah Fears, Tre Johnson, Kon Kneuppel and Khaman Maluach, within their range. However, French phenom Noa Essengue is creeping into the conversation as he continues to […]

Cole Strange has yet to live up to his first-round billing during his New England Patriots tenure, and it could wind up costing him his job soon. The Patriots’ interior offensive lineman has been listed as a potential cut candidate for New England by NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry and others. Even though Strange was […]

Paige Bueckers was one of the most efficient scorers at the college basketball level during her time with UConn. One would imagine that the Dallas Wings, who selected Bueckers first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, would want to create as many scoring opportunities as possible for the 23-year-old. Yet, heading into Thursday’s game against […]

Arike Ogunbowale had a historic performance on Thursday night, but the Dallas Wings were defeated by the Chicago Sky 97-92. Despite finishing with 37 points — while also earning sole possession of No. 19 overall on the WNBA’s all-time three-point list — Ogunbowale’s Wings dropped their fifth game of the year. Dallas now holds a […]

The Michigan football team has a heated battle with Ohio State on the gridiron every season, but the two teams are always competing in the recruiting world. These two schools consistently finish with top recruiting classes, and a lot of top prospects consider both programs. That is the case with four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton, […]

The Denver Nuggets endured a tumultuous spring when they fired both their head coach and general manager just three games before the playoffs. Despite the abrupt turnover, team president Josh Kroenke wants to make one thing crystal clear: the organization does not need a cultural reset. “I can also say very clearly that this organization […]

After winning the national championship in 2023, the Michigan football team took a step backwards last season. The Wolverines did lose a lot of their top talent, and also their head coach. Michigan finished the season with an 8-5 record, but wins over #2 Ohio State and #11 Alabama gave the program some momentum, along […]

After getting released by the New England Patriots in March, David Andrews is calling it a career. The longtime Patriots center is set to announce his retirement from the NFL on Monday, June 2, the team announced. Andrews will make the announcement during a ceremonial press conference. Andrews was one of the longest tenured players […]

Rocco, the beloved dog of former Golden State Warriors star and Bay Area legend Klay Thompson, has passed away after 13 years of life. Mychal Thompson announced the passing of one of Thompson’s closest companions on the ESPN-LA’s Mason & Ireland show. “As Mase and Ireland always say, when someone dear has departed, ‘Hail fellow, […]

It’s no secret that the Washington Mystics faced a shorthanded Indiana Fever squad in the city of Baltimore’s first-ever WNBA game on Wednesday night. Generational superstar Caitlin Clark (quad), who many of the announced 11,183 fans in the sold-out CFG Bank Arena crowd came to see, was out. Regardless, the Mystics still took care of […]

PHOENIX– The last two Phoenix Mercury games have resulted in two wins, but neither head coach Nate Tibbetts nor star forward Satou Sabally seems pleased. Although Tibbetts was nervous about the Mercury’s start to the season, those nerves have been tossed to the wayside. As a result, he’s shifted his focus to what the star […]

The Boston Celtics went all in during the 2023 offseason. Their gamble paid off, as they acquired center Kristaps Porzingis and veteran guard Jrue Holiday and put the finishing touches on a talented team that would later dominate the 2024 NBA Finals. The Los Angeles Clippers also went all in during the 2023 offseason, but […]

A perfect fit at center for the Golden State Warriors is hard to come by. Bigs who warp the court on both ends by splashing jumpers from beyond the arc and swatting shots at the rim are skeleton keys in the modern NBA, unlocking more lineup configurations and stylistic flexibility that make the game much […]

The Brooklyn Nets are getting an up-close look at one of the top shooters in the draft. Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier will visit the team for a predraft workout on Thursday, sources told ClutchPoints. Following an outstanding season with the Volunteers, Lanier is ranked 42nd on ESPN’s Top 100 big board. The 23-year-old could be […]

Dallas Wings guard Tyasha Harris exited Tuesday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun with a knee injury. On Wednesday, the Wings officially listed Harris as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Sky. Harris has dealt with some early season injury trouble. The Wings were able to defeat the Sun on Tuesday, though, earning a […]

Madison Scott, a forward who played her college basketball at Ole Miss and was selected by the Dallas Wings with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, was waived by the team before the ’25 regular season. So what’s next for Scott? During a recent appearance on the Right On Target Podcast, […]

LOS ANGELES – Through the first five games of the 2025 WNBA season, the Los Angeles Sparks have gotten off to a bumpy start at 2-4. Amid early injuries and absences, the team is trying to establish an identity under new head coach Lynne Roberts. In the early goings of the regular season, Dearica Hamby […]

The Dallas Mavericks currently play at the American Airlines Center. However, rumors of a new arena have swirled over the past few years. While many details remain to be seen, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts provided one intriguing element of a potential new arena on Wednesday while speaking at WSJ’s The Future of Everything event. “We […]

A first-round playoff exit with home-court advantage can really shake an organization. Losing that series in only five games only intensifies the rattling. In the Los Angeles Lakers’ case, losing 12 of their last 14 playoff games is enough to drive the otherwise thoroughly spoiled fan base absolutely insane. Now, entering the first full season […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says their series against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves is far from over. If there’s one thing Perkins has learned about Edwards, it’s his ability to respond amidst playoff adversity. It’s why he wasn’t surprised […]