Richard V. Pereira

Lake Worth

College Basketball Writer at Sportskeeda

🇺🇸🇧🇷 & 🏀⚽️ | Editor for @ClutchPoints and @PFN365 & Sports Writer for @HeavyOnSports | '23 FAU Alum | Words: @FAU_Owls_Nest

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Thunder's Jalen Williams locked in, has shocking admission after Game 5

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Jalen Williams came through for the Oklahoma City Thunder with a huge performance against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Monday night. In 35 minutes of action, Williams torched the nets against the Pacers' defense. He finished with a stat line of 40 points, six rebounds, four assists, and a steal. He shot 14-of-25 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 9-of-12 from the free-throw line.
Thunder’s Jalen Williams locked in, has shocking admission after Game 5

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Richard V. Pereira

The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams locked in, has shocking admission after Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints. Jalen Williams came through for the Oklahoma City Thunder with a huge performance against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Monday night. AdvertisementIn 35 minutes of action, Williams torched the nets against the Pacers’ defense. He finished with a stat line of 40 points, six rebounds, four assists, and a steal.
Orlando makes two key contract decisions after Desmond Bane trade

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

The Orlando Magic made a big move on Sunday by acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. However, they had to make decisions on their team options with veteran guards Gary Harris and Cory Joseph. Orlando landed Bane from Memphis in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several first-round picks. It was a big move that showed they are looking to take the next step in being serious playoff contenders.
Magic make two key contract decisions after Desmond Bane trade

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Richard V. Pereira

The post Magic make two key contract decisions after Desmond Bane trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Orlando Magic made a big move on Sunday by acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. However, they had to make decisions on their team options with veteran guards Gary Harris and Cory Joseph. AdvertisementOrlando landed Bane from Memphis in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several first-round picks.
2-time Super Bowl champ doubts Steelers' Aaron Rodgers is Russell Wilson upgrade

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Aaron Rodgers joining the Pittsburgh Steelers isn't bringing much excitement to two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long. Long appeared as a special guest on Monday's edition of the Rich Eisen Show. He explained why he doesn't view Rodgers as an upgrade over the likes of Russell Wilson, who started for the Steelers last season. “If you were to tell me, ‘hey, I think this is an upgrade over Russell Wilson,’ I wouldn’t say I know that for sure,” Long said.
Nationals' Daylen Lile hits 1st MLB home run vs. Rockies

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Daylen Lile had a memorable moment during Monday's game between the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies. Lile is progressing through his rookie season after the Nationals selected him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He played in the minor leagues until he finally made his major league debut on May 23 this year. Going into Monday's matchup, Lile has made 11 appearances for Washington. He's had 31 at-bats as he landed six hits for two RBIs with a .194 batting average.
Lakers rumors: Insider reveals eye-opening trade vs. free agency nugget

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Richard V. Pereira

The Lakers will have their fair share of options to consider this offseason. But no matter what, they will follow through on addressing the center issue among others to maximize the potential of the Luka Doncic and LeBron James duo. Doncic and James complimented one another as high-level scorers and playmakers for the Lakers.
Lakers rumors: Insider reveals eye-opening trade vs. free agency nugget

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers enter an offseason where they must address their issues at the center position. The Lakers exceeded expectations by a solid margin, winning 50 games for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign. However, they were unable to translate that into playoff success, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. Their biggest issue throughout the series was lacking a solid big man.
Aces' A'ja Wilson remains out for highly-anticipated Lynx matchup

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

The Las Vegas Aces provided an official injury update on star forward A'ja Wilson ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Wilson suffered a concussion in the Aces' contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. She has since missed the team's last two games as Las Vegas went 1-1 in her absence. They beat the Dallas Wings 88-84 on June 13 but lost 76-70 to the Phoenix Mercury on June 15. They revealed their latest status for Wilson on Monday, per reporter Callie Fin.
Aces’ A’ja Wilson remains out for highly-anticipated Lynx matchup

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Richard V. Pereira

The post Aces’ A’ja Wilson remains out for highly-anticipated Lynx matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Las Vegas Aces provided an official injury update on star forward A’ja Wilson ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. AdvertisementWilson suffered a concussion in the Aces’ contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. She has since missed the team’s last two games as Las Vegas went 1-1 in her absence.

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