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With the Sacramento Kings holding the No. 7 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, it’s no secret that the team desperately needs a point guard and that the Kings have reportedly zeroed in on Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. However, with six picks ahead of the Kings, there is a reality that exists where Acuff […] The post Kings rumors: The Darius Acuff Jr. backup option if he’s off the board appeared first on ClutchPoints .
When I first started writing for Pounding the Rock ahead of the 2016-17 season, the Spurs were plenty relevant. The had arguably a top 2 player in the league in Kawhi Leonard, their first ever big free agent signing (LaMarcus Aldridge) was entering his second season with the club, and they were seen as top […]
When the New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs in dominating fashion, fans debated whether the Knicks’ nine days off before the Conference Finals would cause rust to build or if the rest would give them an advantage. Sportico’s analysis determined that rust was not a significant factor, […]
The Sacramento Kings had a low bar going into the 2026 season. Oddsmakers projected them to win 35 games, but they could not even live up to that, winning only 22. The Kings dug themselves into a hole by making regrettable moves, including trading Tyrese Haliburton and De’Aaron Fox and parting ways with Mike Brown. […] The post Sacramento Kings 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .
The Boston Celtics have one of the best cores in the NBA. A Celtics insider gives his take on whether the Celtics should trade Jaylen Brown. The post Celtics Insider Gives Strong Jaylen Brown Take Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
Spurs legend Tony Parker is the new head coach of France’s Under-17 national team, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. Parker, who played 18 NBA seasons, has already opened training camp for the upcoming FIBA U17 World Cup that will be held in Istanbul later this month. “I’m so excited. Like the first day of […]
Former 76ers shooter Landry Shamet will be more important than expected in the NBA Finals.
Ever since Victor Wembanyama burst onto the scene, he’s been nothing but spectacular. However, reaching (and maintaining) that level of consistency doesn’t come for free. Fresh off winning the 2026 Western Conference MVP and heading straight for the NBA Finals, fans are finally getting an inside look at exactly what it has taken to be […] The post “Training Like a Navy SEAL”: Victor Wembanyama’s Resurfaced Training Video Sparks Warning to Knicks Before NBA Finals appeared first on Essentiall...
JUNE 1: Sweeney’s hiring is official, the team announced (Twitter link), confirming that he will remain with the Spurs through the NBA Finals. “Sean brings a tremendous work ethic and a high degree of intensity that set the tone for everything he does,” president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said. “Sean’s attention to detail and […]
Dwyane Wade says that he 100 percent agreed with LeBron James' decision to leave the Miami Heat in free agency.
The Golden State Warriors are navigating a complicated offseason, and one of the quieter storylines involves a player who may not have as many options as expected.De’Anthony Melton holds a $3.5 million player option for next season. The assumption heading into the offseason was that he would decline it and test the open market for […] The post Warriors Versatile Guard Gets Notable Free Agency Update appeared first on HEAVY .
Crank up “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin and wear your beaded chokers because it is 1999 all over again in the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs will have a rematch in the ultimate round after 27 years to determine who will take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy. […] The post Dez Bryant rings death knell for Knicks before NBA Finals vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cameron Boozer is one of the most NBA-ready players in the Draft. At 18, he has the build and height of Karl Malone, standing 6’9” in his gym socks and weighing in at an imposing 253 lbs. He averaged 22.7 points and 10.1 rebounds a game in a grueling ACC and March Madness schedule, starting […]
Coming into the playoffs, Luke Kornet was considered one of, if not the top backup center in the NBA. He’d already won a championship backing up Kristaps Porzingis in Boston two years ago and seemed primed to do it again backing up Victor Wembanyama. He was great all year, helping the Spurs thrive when Wemby […]
The Golden State Warriors are entering one of the more consequential offseasons in recent memory, and the decisions made over the next few weeks could define what the franchise looks like beyond the Stephen Curry era.One of those decisions involves Draymond Green. He holds a $27.7 million player option for next season, and Bleacher Report’s […] The post Warriors Face Major Draymond Green Decision Before Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
It doesn't seem long ago that the "Beam Team" Kings were snapping a record-breaking 16-year playoff drought after going 48-34 and finishing as the No. 3 seed in a surprising 2022/23 season. Sacramento proceeded to lose to Golden State -- the defending champions at the time -- in a seven-game first-round series. That Kings group, […]
Preston Pippen is trying to heal old wounds. The son of NBA icon Scottie Pippen and Larsa Pippen recalled how a pivotal moment in his parents’ former marriage affected him personally. Scottie and Larsa were married from 1997 to 2021 and share four children. During episodes four and six of Netflix’s Calabasas Confidential, Preston shared […] The post Scottie Pippen’s son gets emotional about mother Larsa’s alleged affair appeared first on ClutchPoints .
We'll see if Holmgren takes the heat that Jalen Duren has endured, but don't hold your breath.
No matter what the outcome from this Western Conference Finals was going to be, a proven seven-foot big man from the Gonzaga Bulldogs program was going to end up on the winning side of this all-time Western Conference Finals series. A matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren and the San Antonio Spurs’ Kelly […]
On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center. De’Aaron Fox, who joined San Antonio in a three-team trade six weeks after being dealt by the Sacramento Kings, helped the Spurs secure their first Finals appearance since 2014. […] The post When De’Aaron Fox knew Spurs had a chance to make NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The more things change, the more they stay the same! As the New York Knicks prepare for the 2026 NBA Finals, they’re set to face off against a familiar foe: the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks last made the NBA Finals in 1999, ultimately losing to the Spurs in a five-game series. There are several […] The post Wild serendipity connects Victor Wembanyama’s finals appearance to Tim Duncan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Oklahoma City fans decided to be ironic with their chants toward Victor Wembanyama during the Thunder’s clash with the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night. Going into the game, both teams are even at three games apiece. San Antonio won Games 1, 4 and 6 while Oklahoma […] The post OKC fans hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama with ‘flopper’ chants before free throw appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ownership of Muhammad Ali’s 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” World Boxing Council title belt and of a uniform worn by Wilt Chamberlain as a high school player in 1954 are among the 11 high-value memorabilia items at issue in a new federal lawsuit brought by Collectable Sports Assets LLC (CSA) against sports memorabilia museum Sports […]
This is not difficult. Don’t get cute. Don’t get smart. Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins should keep it simple and just pick the guy they think is likely to be the best NBA player and move on to the next opportunity. There are several reasons for this. For starters, decades of NBA Draft experience […]
Update: Jack Pilgrim reports that Kentucky held another Zoom call with Milan Momcilovic on Friday, and that he is now entering decision mode this weekend. The end is near, folks. ___________________________________________________________ As Kentucky Basketball continues to wait on Milan Momcilovic, the Louisville Cardinals continue to make their own push for the Iowa State transfer, while […]