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Joost Luiten has won a lawsuit against Netherlands Golf Federation (NGF), opening a pathway for the Dutchman to participate in the men’s competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Last week, the AP reported that Dutch Olympic officials were holding back three golfers from joining the 60-person fields at the Summer Games, citing their relatively low […]

The idea of “running it back” in the NBA is easier said than done, especially under the new CBA and its various restrictions. However, the Boston Celtics have returned yet another member of their 2024 championship team, as center Xavier Tillman Sr. reportedly agreed to a two-year, minimum-salary deal to stay in Beantown, per Adam […]

The Olympics are set to begin in just a few weeks and with that the WNBA will take close to a month-long hiatus before resuming the 2024 season in mid-August. Several WNBA players will be playing in the Olympics for various countries and as of Tuesday, Los Angeles Sparks guard Kia Nurse will be suiting […]

When NBA free agency began on Sunday, June 30, the biggest question marks surrounded Paul George and Klay Thompson, two superstar talents that seemed destined to be on the move. George had opted out of his $48.8 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers after the team was unable to come to an agreement […]

Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers are facing an uphill battle towards championship contention after the departure of star Paul George in free agency. George has notified the Clippers that he intends to leave them in free agency and plans to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers when players are […]

Though some reports indicate any trade involving Lauri Markkanen may not be likely, the San Antonio Spurs have been linked to the Utah Jazz forward. There’s good reason. Actually, there are two good reasons they should be interested in the 27-year-old scorer. Though if a deal is possible, San Antonio appears to have some competition. […]

The New York Knicks offseason began with a bang. They traded for rising star Mikal Bridges, giving up little by way of on-roster talent, although the deal has yet to be finalized. Then they re-signed the impactful OG Anunoby to a five-year, $212.5 million deal. But the Knicks’ offseason hit a snag on Monday, when […]

If anything has become clear with the new rules and financial implications of NBA free agency, it is that teams are being very careful with how much money they have on their books. In the past, teams utilized free agency as a time to spend their funds freely. Now, all of the teams that entered […]

Even after everyone outside of Northeastern Ohio thought Donovan Mitchell was destined for New York (either team), Miami or Los Angeles, the Cleveland Cavaliers could still sign him to a long-awaited extension. Sources confirm to ClutchPoints that Mitchell and the Cavs have agreed on a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension with the final year […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson on Monday via a three-team deal with the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets. The Mavs traded Josh Green to the Hornets in the deal and sent two second-round picks to the Warriors. Golden State also received a trade exception as part of the deal. The move worked as […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have finally returned home to the confines of Crypto.com Arena after completing a seven-game road trip. The Sparks were winless on the trip and lost both Cameron Brink for the season due to an ACL injury and Lexie Brown indefinitely due to illness related to Crohn’s. But help could be on […]

Free agent forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year contract to return to the Detroit Pistons. The deal is worth about $52 million through 2026. This is the first significant free agent signing by Trajan Langdon as the Pistons’ President of Basketball Operations. Harris previously played with the Pistons after he was acquired in […]

The Boston Celtics have prioritized winning championships over everything, and they’ve put their money where their mouth is to start the offseason. On Monday afternoon, guard Derrick White agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension with the Green Team. Just a few hours later, star Jayson Tatum finalized a five-year, $315 supermax extension with […]

In an offseason full of rampant speculation about Donovan Mitchell’s future, the Cleveland Cavaliers have remained cool, calm, and collected. Although Mitchell has yet to sign an extension with the Cavs days into free agency, Cleveland President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman seems confident that a deal is on the horizon. “We feel good about […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers named Kenny Atkinson the franchise’s next head coach, it seemed like a step in the right direction. Out was J.B. Bickerstaff, a defensive tactician whose offensive schemes left much to be desired, and in was Atkinson, a seasoned coach who believed in playing with pace and space. However, regardless of whether […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a three-team deal to execute a sign-and-trade for Klay Thompson. The Charlotte Hornets were lucky enough to get in on the trade and land Josh Green by only giving up a second-round pick to help facilitate the move. Green is fresh off of an NBA Finals run and comes to a […]

NBA Summer League action is about more than just the games. Hoops fans making the pilgrimage to Las Vegas are fueled by the hope and promise of newly drafted rookies. Mistakes are supposed to be made going into a new job, something the newest New Orleans Pelicans in Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves should keep […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — In one of their first moves in the immediate aftermath of Paul George’s departure, the LA Clippers reunited with an old in Nicolas Batum. On Monday morning, Batum and the Clippers agreed to a new deal that would bring the French forward back to Los Angeles, a source confirmed to ClutchPoints. […]

It’s been over five days since the Mikal Bridges blockbuster trade between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA. Yet, it has not been officially announced. While both teams have agreed on the bulk of the deal, New York’s end may not be complete. Teams are scrambling to fill out their rosters […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did it. They have come to an agreement with Paul George, bringing them another star to play with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, who himself is in line to sign a maximum contract extension. Things are looking sunny in Philadelphia as they look to compete at the highest level. The Sixers also […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have crossed off another important item on their offseason agenda by agreeing to a maximum contract with Tyrese Maxey. The All-Star guard’s new deal will be worth $204 million over five years, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It’s a straight five-year contract with no option on the last season. The Sixers won’t […]

Normally a franchise that stays quiet during NBA Free Agency, the San Antonio Spurs made one of the league’s first splashes — maybe the biggest — to start the period. In reportedly agreeing to terms with Chris Paul, the Spurs not only adds one of the best point guards to play the game, but they […]

Klay Thompson is set to join the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Thompson has spent his entire career with the Warriors but is now set for a new chapter in Dallas. It is a three-team deal that includes Josh Green going […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and All-Star forward Paul George have agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract in free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. After months of rumors about whether they will or won’t land George, the Sixers outlasted all the other suitors and got their next star. George’s decision to leave the Los Angeles […]

Following ugly breakups with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden has found a new home in Los Angeles. The 10-time All-Star signed a two-year, $70 million deal Sunday to remain with the Clippers. While it’s been over two years since Harden forced a trade from Brooklyn, the ripple effects are still felt across […]

As the 2024 NBA free agency period gets underway, the basketball world is staying up late and watching to see whether the Philadelphia 76ers can finally secure Paul George. They’re the only horse left in the race but still have plenty of ground to cover before officially forming a new star trio. But as the […]

The San Antonio Spurs, who’ve been linked to Chris Paul for a while now, are reportedly signing the future Hall of Fame point guard and pairing him up with Victor Wembanyama, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. With the Golden State Warriors releasing Paul to start NBA Free Agency, the Silver and Black have reportedly […]

Three assists into Sunday’s game at the Phoenix Mercury, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark set the franchise rookie record with 129. Clark continued pushing toward 12 assists, and by game’s end, she was only one rebound shy of becoming the first rookie and Fever player ever to reach triple-double territory. Picture that feat, as an […]

The first reported deal of NBA free agency wasn’t for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George or four-time champion Klay Thompson, but rather for Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet. The 28-year-old big man has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to return to Beantown, per ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Kornet bounced around the league […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky completed their four-game home stand with a 70-62 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Nevertheless, Wintrust Arena sold out of tickets yet again, and the fans were electric. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon noted the importance Sky fans have played in the team’s success before Sunday’s game, making an eye-opening […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky continued their home stretch of games against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday afternoon. Chicago had a strong start, but Minnesota’s fourth-quarter rally granted them a 70-62 victory. Despite the loss, head coach Teresa Weatherspoon explained how proud she was of Angel Reese after the rookie forward achieved a historical feat. […]

The New York Liberty have gone from fighting injury to fighting illness and it hasn’t mattered one bit in the standings. New York beat the Atlanta Dream, 81-75, on Sunday afternoon for their 12th win in their last 13 regular season games. Courtney Vandersloot and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton were fully back in the rotation, but Jonquel […]

The 2007-08 NBA season is one of the most famous campaigns in the rich history of the Boston Celtics. It saw the Green Team hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy just one year after finishing last in the Eastern Conference. That huge leap in the standings was courtesy of Boston’s new “Big 3,” comprised of […]

As always, predicting what the San Antonio Spurs may do in NBA Free Agency proves next to impossible. The Victor Wembanyama effect adds to the intrigue. And in reading into what the Silver and Black may do, General Manager Brian Wright didn’t help matters any. “I don’t know about all that,” Wright started to answer […]

When NBA free agency opens for the Cleveland Cavaliers, there will be a question on the front office’s mind: What will they do with Isaac Okoro? Although Cleveland tendered a $11.8 million qualifying offer for Okoro, making him a restricted free agent, the Cavs have to debate whether or not the cost is worth keeping […]

With the NBA’s official Free Agency period approaching, let’s take a look at the approach the San Antonio Spurs will use as they look to build around generational talent Victor Wembenayama this summer. It’s a plan that first requires some fessing up from Gregg Popovich. “You know that’s a lie,” the Hall of Fame coach […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, but that does not mean teams are done making moves just yet. Even before the final pick of the draft is revealed, teams are on the phone with agents and scouts alike, as all 30 franchises in the league quickly scramble to try and add undrafted players on two-way […]

Once again, this is a friendly reminder that the NBA dominates the summer. Aside from the Boston Celtics recently claiming their 18th championship in team history and the NBA conducting their questionable two-day draft format, the league’s attention now turns to free agency, which is also known as Christmas in July for all of you […]

What moves will the Philadelphia 76ers make in the 2024 offseason? The answer to that question carries much more weight than it does for other teams. Armed with a heap of cap space and plenty of future first-round picks to trade, the Sixers can remake their roster into a much more dangerous unit around Joel […]