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The Syracuse Orange (2-2, 0-2) play their third consecutive road game on Saturday night when they face the Virginia Cavaliers (3-2, 1-1). Kickoff from Scott Stadium is 7:30 with the game on ACC Network. Here’s what we’re watching for in this one… Kevin: Control the Script Virginia wants to use their experienced offensive line to […]
As the Golden State Warriors look to return to contender status, the pressure on Yaxel Lendeborg to produce becomes more immense. Lendenborg is coming off of a national championship win with Michigan in the spring as one of the Wolverines’ key players. In a quote obtained by ESPN, Steve Kerr sees the rookie forward having […] The post Steve Kerr’s ongoing Yaxel Lendeborg love fest puts a lot of pressure on rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Will the Suns play faster? Who starts at center? The start of the preseason gave us some clues.
Former NBA All-Star guard Jeff Teague called out his former team, the Atlanta Hawks , for allowing another draft steal to go to the Oklahoma City Thunder . Discussing the Thunder's No. 12 draft selection, Aday Mara , who is currently shining in the preseason, Teague stated he saw no reason why the Hawks couldn't draft him, having instead selected guard Kingston Flemings with the No. 8 pick. "I can't see why? Couldn't the Hawks pick him? I can't believe we didn't pick him. I see Flemings is coo...
The Dallas Mavericks are coming into the season with most of their players healthy, more specifically, Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks’ guard missed all of last season as he rehabbed from a torn ACL he suffered the season prior, and he’s ready to get back on the court and be the leader they need. Before the […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving reveals injury setback that derailed ACL rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A fan recently went too far while talking to Minnesota Timberwolves star Jonathan Kuminga, giving the NBA player the NSFW nickname “Kumbucket.” He appeared to be leaving an arena when a fan yelled the nickname at him. Kuminga did not back down, directly saying, “Whoever said that, I’m gonna come find you and slap you,” […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga threatens to slap fan for calling him NSFW nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It typically doesn’t take long in a Sixers conversation to be reminded that this franchise hasn’t made it past the second playoff round in 25 years. It’s been roughly 13 since the Process era began. There have been quite a few different flavors of sour postseason exits. From quadruple-bounces on the rim, unsatisfactory backup center […] The post LeBron James’ Impact on the Sixers Extends Well Beyond the Basketball Court appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have gained some extra motivation to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder back to title contention by watching the New York Knicks lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Tyrese Haliburton looks like himself again, and the Indiana Pacers are still a threat in the East.
Towards the end of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers were hitting their groove. Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James led a red-hot Lakers team that was climbing the rankings and rounding into form as a contender. As the playoffs neared, Dončić suffered a hamstring injury in a pivotal matchup against the defending champion […] The post Luka Doncic confesses major regret about injury that ruined last season with LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff confirms plans for Jalen Duren's preseason debut after the center signed his $200 million contract.
NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns still gets chills when he talks about Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. For the Central New Jersey native—born in Edison, raised in Piscataway, and a standout at St. Joseph in Metuchen—delivering a world championship to New York was deeply personal. Speaking on a marquee panel […]
In an exclusive red carpet conversation for #WORDSWITHSCOOP, Basketball Hall of Famer Jamaal “Silk” Wilkes reflected on the foundational principles that defined his storied basketball career. From building a dominant collegiate dynasty at UCLA to capturing NBA championships with both the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers, Wilkes has consistently stood at the […]
Ariel Hukporti's Achilles tear exposed how fragile the Sixers are at backup center behind the oft-injured Joel Embiid.
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially beginning the Luka Doncic era after the offseason departure of LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers . The superstar pair didn't spend much time together, playing just a season and a half as teammates. Both campaigns ended in early playoff exits, with fans unable to witness their full potential last season as Doncic missed the entire playoff run due to injury. Despite that, Doncic has fond memories of playing alongside LeBron, revealing what he respects t...
Everyone is looking for the next Jalen Brunson, and these three players may be the best targets.
Ime Udoka praised Marcus Smart’s defensive intelligence and leadership during their reunion with the Houston Rockets.
Here are four rival teams that should call the Bucks about Myles Turner if Milwaukee decides its veteran center doesn’t fit the post-Giannis rebuild.
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg is on track to get significant playing time during his rookie NBA season.
As the Miami Heat prepare for the second game of their preseason slate, here are three things fans desperately want to see.
Two weeks before opening his second NBA season, Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has unveiled his new signature logo.
Were Nuggets coach David Adelman's missteps last season due to rookie mistakes or stubbornness? We’ll find out soon enough. The post Strike 3: Nuggets improvement rests on Adelman trusting his eyes, not his iPad appeared first on Mile High Sports .
Nick Young didn't take off his shoes when Kobe Bryant told his teammates they didn't deserve to wear "Kobes."
Naz Reid believes Brandon Miller can make a similar fourth-year jump that he saw Anthony Edwards make, but that's realistic.
The Minnesota Timberwolves forward put up a dud against the Indiana Pacers, and Los Angeles Lakers fans are loving it.