Dillon Brooks’ 1-word fix for Suns’ kryptonite to start season

For all the talk about the Phoenix Suns this offseason, they were poised to be a scrappy defensive team. Well, that’s at least what Dillon Brooks and head coach Jordan Ott collectively shared a vision for. Now, the team has allowed 116, 129, and 133 points through the first three games of the season. Granted, [.] The post Dillon Brooks’ 1-word fix for Suns’ kryptonite to start season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Marcus Smart gives Lakers ‘toughest’ advice amid 0-1 start to season

Marcus Smart is helping the Los Angeles Lakers not lose confidence following their season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Smart began his 12th year in the NBA, his first with the Lakers. He spent most of his ongoing career with the Boston Celtics before they sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies [.] The post Marcus Smart gives Lakers ‘toughest’ advice amid 0-1 start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Did reporter take a shot at Kevin Durant when discussing Warriors’ Jimmy Butler’s ‘ego?’

As the Golden State Warriors prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, a recent column from the San Francisco Chronicle has sparked debate after appearing to reference former Warriors star and current Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant in comparison to Jimmy Butler III. In her latest piece, [.] The post Did reporter take a shot at Kevin Durant when discussing Warriors’ Jimmy Butler’s ‘ego?’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

UAAP: Mike Phillips praises Precious Momowei after UE’s tough loss

UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—Like a boxer showing respect to a bloodied opponent, La Salle’s Mike Phillips did the same for University of the East big man Precious Momowei. Following La Salle’s gritty 111-110 win over the Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament, Phillips was quick to acknowledge