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Nike Kobe ‘Draft Day’ release trolls NBA teams that passed on Bryant in 1996

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The 1996 NBA Draft may be considered one of the greatest incoming class of rookies, featuring future Hall-of-Famers like Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and none other than Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant. However, 13 teams passed on the high school prodigy, including the Charlotte Hornets who drafted him. Coming soon, Nike will […] The post Nike Kobe ‘Draft Day’ release trolls NBA teams that passed on Bryant in 1996 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel shares hilarious NBA draft lottery simulation story

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The Charlotte Hornets ended up with the No. 14 pick in the NBA draft lottery on Sunday at McCormick Place in Chicago. Even the presence of Kon Knueppel, who represented the Hornets, was not enough of a good luck charm. The Washington Wizards, who had a 14% chance, got the No. 1 pick, beating the […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel shares hilarious NBA draft lottery simulation story appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Mock Draft 2026: The Picks Are IN After Wizards Lottery Win

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Sunday was a big day for the NBA, as the league let a series of ping-pong balls determine how to shape up our NBA mock draft process. The post NBA Mock Draft 2026: The Picks Are IN After Wizards Lottery Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Go inside 2026 NBA Draft Lottery room to see how Wizards won

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The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, which means they’ll have the honor of picking No. 1 toward the end of June. The lottery balls worked out in the Wizards’ favor, and it’s what happened before that led them to get the top pick in the draft. “The second lottery drawing for the […] The post Go inside 2026 NBA Draft Lottery room to see how Wizards won appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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When is 2026 NBA Draft after Wizards win lottery

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The ping pong balls went the Washington Wizards’ way, as they walked away from the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery with the first overall selection. Washington will pick first overall for the seventh time in franchise history, which is more than any other organization in the league. The Wizards will have their choice of AJ Dybantsa, […] The post When is 2026 NBA Draft after Wizards win lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Sean Marks said about Nets falling to No. 6 pick in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, potential trades

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The Brooklyn Nets suffered through another tanking season with dreams of landing a top draft pick and a superstar player. For the second straight year, they got burned. After entering Sunday’s NBA Draft lottery with the best odds of landing the No. 1 pick (14.0 percent) or inside the top four (52.1 percent), the Nets […] The post What Sean Marks said about Nets falling to No. 6 pick in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, potential trades appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Draft Lottery: Execs See 3 Big Losers, Winners

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The much-anticipated NBA draft lottery is in the books, and while the Wizards were the clear winner of the day, they were not the only ones. The post NBA Draft Lottery: Execs See 3 Big Losers, Winners appeared first on HEAVY.

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Full 2026 NBA Draft order after Wizards win lottery

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The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery came to a conclusion, and the Washington Wizards earned the first overall pick. Washington will have their pick of the litter in one of the best draft classes in recent memory. AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson are all up for grabs. The Wizards franchise will be […] The post Full 2026 NBA Draft order after Wizards win lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA Draft Lottery Results: Updated Top 14 First-Round Order

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With the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz moving into the top spots, the NBA Draft board is now set for the first round.

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Kings, Nets get absolutely screwed in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

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The NBA Draft Lottery was on Sunday, and at least two teams have reasons to complain. The Brooklyn Nets and the Sacramento Kings were both denied top five selections. The Nets received the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Sacramento meanwhile was awarded the seventh overall pick, per the NBA. The first selection […] The post Kings, Nets get absolutely screwed in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Porter Jr. confesses major regret of first season with Nets

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Michael Porter Jr. turned in a career-best season following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. While the star forward turned heads as the Nets’ No. 1 offensive option, he has one regret about his 2025-26 campaign. “One thing I regret is that once I didn’t make that All-Star game, I kind of let my foot […] The post Michael Porter Jr. confesses major regret of first season with Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"All three of them are serial killers" – Vernon Maxwell had high hopes for Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden in Brooklyn – Basketball Network

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"All three of them are serial killers" - Vernon Maxwell had high hopes for Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden in Brooklyn  Basketball Network

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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers are turning off 1 interested team

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One interested suitor apparently does not want the entire Antetokounmpo clan. The Brooklyn Nets are hesitant to trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo because of his brothers, NBA reporter Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson said this week on “The Big Shot Bob Podcast.” Robinson noted that the Nets do not want to use roster spots … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers are turning off 1 interested team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown justifies hiring with 1 sentence after 39-point 76ers rout

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NEW YORK – A coaching change after a team’s best season in 25 years is indicative of a lack of organizational faith in the approach behind those results. The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown to improve their process of finding ways to win basketball games. The team’s 39-point victory in Game 1 against the […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown justifies hiring with 1 sentence after 39-point 76ers rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Biggest Celebrity Fans of Every NBA Team

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From Drake's sideline antics to Spike Lee holding down MSG, here are the favorite NBA teams of icons across pop culture.

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Michael Porter Jr. Responds to Ex-GF Madison Pettis’ ‘Psychopath’ Claims

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Back in March, former Disney actress Madison Pettis claimed that her ex-boyfriend and current Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. was a “psychopath.”Speaking on Owen Thiele’s In Your Dreams podcast, Pettis was asked if she was willing to be a basketball wife. She then shared her experience dating a player who became an NBA star.“My ex is […] The post Michael Porter Jr. Responds to Ex-GF Madison Pettis’ ‘Psychopath’ Claims appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rajon Rondo among 4 finalists for Pelicans head coaching job, with 1 wild card still out there

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The New Orleans Pelicans are closing in on their next head coach. After firing Willie Green and spending most of the season with James Borrego as interim head coach, the Pelicans have narrowed their coaching search down to four finalists, according to the Athletic’s Sam Amick. Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Brooklyn Nets assistant Steve […] The post Rajon Rondo among 4 finalists for Pelicans head coaching job, with 1 wild card still out there appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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