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Steinline: Nets have ‘legitimate interest’ in Mitchell Robinson

After the parade but before the White House visit, the New York Knicks may be facing the first loss of next season: Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, reporting for Stein’s Steinline, write Friday that the Brooklyn Nets have “legitimate interest” in New York free agent center Mitchell Robinson. The Stein Line has learned that the […]

Nets Interested In Mitchell Robinson

The Nets have “legitimate” interest in signing free agent center Mitchell Robinson away from their cross-town rivals in New York, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Stein and Fischer say that Brooklyn’s reported interest in guard Austin Reaves was “overhyped,” but suggest that the Nets want to be […]

Lakers rumors: Shams’ LeBron James free agency update is ominous

Lakers star LeBron James’ future within Los Angeles remains uncertain as free agency continues. During an appearance on ESPN’s *NBA Today*, NBA insider Shams Charania reported there has been little communication between the Lakers and James’ representatives since an initial check-in shortly after the NBA Finals. “There was a check-in call made, to my understanding, […] The post Lakers rumors: Shams’ LeBron James free agency update is ominous appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nick Boyd finds NBA home after going undrafted

Heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, there was growing buzz that Wisconsin Badgers point guard Nick Boyd would be among the 60 players selected. However, on a night where every pick exchanged hands except for one, Boyd ended up not hearing his name called, which meant the Badgers would not have a draft pick in […]

NBA rumors: Celtics’ exorbitant Jaylen Brown trade demands revealed by Shams

The Boston Celtics are reportedly setting a steep asking price in any potential trade discussions involving Jaylen Brown. During an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Boston has sought a significant return from teams that have inquired about the 2024 Finals MVP. The Boston Celtics are demanding at least FOUR […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics’ exorbitant Jaylen Brown trade demands revealed by Shams appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren’s exit on table after ‘underwhelming’ contract offer

The Detroit Pistons had some things to check off their list this offseason, with one of them being extending Jalen Duren. After their latest offer to the big man, it’s uncertain if they’ll achieve that goal, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. “All-NBA forward Jalen Duren was underwhelmed by the Detroit Pistons’ initial offer […] The post Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren’s exit on table after ‘underwhelming’ contract offer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A Final Day At Aqueduct, New York’s Forlorn And Forgotten Racetrack

Late in the morning of June 13, as most New York City sports fans were mapping out their plans for watching Game 5 of the NBA Finals, I was on the A train headed away from the Brooklyn neighborhood I've called home for 17 years. I was on my way to Aqueduct Racetrack, post time 1:10 p.m .  At the end of the month, after 132 years of equine action, Aqueduct will no longer run horses. The first race took place on Sept. 27, 1894, on a track operated by the Queens County Jockey Club, in a facili...

Skip Bayless Misses Again, This Time On Cam Boozer

When Larry Bird entered the NBA, he had plenty of doubters. He didn’t pass the eye test: he was slow, couldn’t jump, and was ghostly white. Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan figured it out quickly. Writing in Basketball Weekly, early in Bird’s rookie season, he explained what people didn’t get about Bird. To be clear, […]

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