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Two weeks have passed since ClutchPoints’ 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0 was updated with players seeing their stocks rise and fall after the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. June is now upon us, and there are roughly three weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg will hear his name called as […]

A former top Brooklyn Nets assistant is close to getting his first NBA head-coaching position. Jordan Ott is one of two finalists for the Phoenix Suns’ vacancy, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Cleveland Cavaliers associate coach Johnnie Bryant joins him in the race for the job. Ott spent the bulk of his coaching career on the Nets’ […]

An 18-point comeback showcased the Phoenix Mercury’s grit, tenacity, and defensive approach. As the Mercury missed Alyssa Thomas and two other starters, one element remained for Kathryn Westbeld, Satou Sabally, and head coach Nate Tibbetts. “Defense. The answer is always defense,” Sabally said postgame. “With that, I think the first half, we weren’t ourselves in any […]

The Michigan football team is hoping to land a commitment from one its top offensive targets, and it won’t be long before we hear a decision. Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell is down to eight schools, and he will announce his commitment on July 5th. “BREAKING: Elite 2026 WR Calvin Russell will announce his Commitment […]

When Enow Etta was a recruit, one of the biggest reasons why he chose the Michigan football team was because he could play EDGE. A lot of other schools wanted him to be a tackle. So, Etta started his career at Michigan as an EDGE, but after some big DT departures, he became the best […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks dropped their third straight game, this time an 85-80 loss to the Phoenix Mercury, a game in which the Sparks squandered an 18-point first half lead. Third quarter woes have been a thorn in the Sparks’ side this season, and sure enough they were outscored 24-9 as the […]

Jonquel Jones sent a clear message to the WNBA after the New York Liberty dismantled the Connecticut Sun, 100-52, on Sunday. “We are exactly who we think we are,” she said as her team improved to 7-0 on the season. The unbeaten start matched a franchise record on a day in which the Liberty practically […]

LOS ANGELES – One of the early issues for the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2025 WNBA season is the injuries and roster absences they’ve had. One of the major absences for the Sparks currently is second-year wing Rickea Jackson who is not with the team due to personal reasons. Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts […]

With Alyssa Thomas being on the injury report and not being on the Phoenix Mercury’s two-game road trip, the team signed former Atlanta Dream first-round pick Haley Jones to a hardship contract. Jones was previously with the Dream. She was in all 40 games and had 24 starts. In those games, she averaged 3.9 points, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren couldn’t walk for two months after suffering a hip injury 10 games into the regular season. It was a brutal setback for Holmgren, showing signs of an All-Star caliber campaign before he was ultimately sidelined for 50 regular-season games ahead of his return. Heading into his […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings lost to the Chicago Sky on Saturday night 94-83. It was a challenging game for the Wings, who now hold a 1-6 overall record. NaLyssa Smith played well, however, scoring 20 points and recording five rebounds. Smith revealed what led to her big game following the defeat. “It was […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by a final score of 94-83 by the Chicago Sky on Saturday night. Dallas now holds a 1-6 overall record in the 2025 campaign. One concerning element of Saturday’s game that stood out was the Wings’ lack of three-point attempts, as they shot only 15 long-range shots […]

The Los Angeles Sparks’ game against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday was significant for Kelsey Plum in that it was her first game back in the building as an opponent. While Kelsey Plum had a decent game overall, the Sparks were unable to get a win as they fell to the Aces, 96-81. It […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings have endured a challenging start to the 2025 WNBA season. Between injuries and underperformance, the Wings have yet to find their groove. With Paige Bueckers in concussion protocol for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Sky, Maddy Siegrist drew the start. Could Siegrist, who has played fairly well up to […]

The Washington Mystics suffered their first blowout loss of the year at home on Friday night at the hands of the defending-champion New York Liberty. However, No. 3 overall pick Sonia Citron’s latest milestone is another sign of a bright future for the team. The Notre Dame alum became the first rookie in the WNBA […]

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, […]