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Bulls executive praises Caleb Wilson ‘genuine’ desire to grow after strong NBA debut

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The Chicago Bulls are counting on Caleb Wilson to lead them in a new direction. After two games, the high-profile rookie from North Carolina has experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. The Bulls suffered a 43-point loss to the Toronto Raptors in their season opener on Wednesday. Then, the Bulls fought […] The post Bulls executive praises Caleb Wilson ‘genuine’ desire to grow after strong NBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiago Splitter defends Matas Buzelis benching decision in win over Bucks

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The Chicago Bulls defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125 in their first win of the season. However, they finished the game without most of their starters, except Caleb Wilson and Norman Powell. One notable starter on the bench was Matas Buzelis, who finished with 7 points and played 17 minutes. Instead, head coach Tiago Splitter chose to put […] The post Tiago Splitter defends Matas Buzelis benching decision in win over Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Wilson Just Gave the Bulls Something They Can’t Ignore

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Caleb Wilson had a horrid first game against the Toronto Raptors. He was a minus 45, shot 7/21, and had 9 turnovers. It looked rough for the rookie from start to finish. Wilson had a much better second game against the Milwaukee Bucks’. He had 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal. He […] The post Caleb Wilson Just Gave the Bulls Something They Can’t Ignore appeared first on HEAVY.

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Tiago Splitter explains approach to adjusting starting lineups after Bucks win

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The Chicago Bulls bounced back from a 43-point loss to the Toronto Raptors by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125. They also made a 15-point comeback. It was a case of: it wasn’t about how you start, but how you finish. The starting lineup consisted of Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Jalen […] The post Tiago Splitter explains approach to adjusting starting lineups after Bucks win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives defensive props to Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh after win over Knicks

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The Boston Celtics bounced back from their season opener loss to take down the nba champ New York Knicks on Friday. The 107-103 loss of Boston left head coach Joe Mazzulla impressed and he made sure to praise Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh for their defensive showing during the game. Mazzulla appeared relaxed during his postgame […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives defensive props to Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh after win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Wilson makes a bold declaration after first NBA win

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The Chicago Bulls suffered a 43-point loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday in their season opener. They needed to change direction on short notice. However, they turned things around on Friday to secure their first win over the Milwaukee Bucks, 132-125. It also marked Caleb Wilson’s first win. He finished with 21 points and […] The post Caleb Wilson makes a bold declaration after first NBA win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Tyler Herro’s flashy 1st bucket in Milwaukee

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Coach Taylor Jenkins’ Milwaukee Bucks squared off with Tiago Splitter’s Chicago Bulls at the FiServ Forum as Josh Giddey’s pregame injury status was revealed. Bucks guard Tyler Herro, who has a fan in Ryan Hollins, went right at Giddey and the Bulls, racking up nine points in nine minutes as he scored on a deft […] The post Watch Tyler Herro’s flashy 1st bucket in Milwaukee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley fails spectacularly on hilarious edition of ‘Who He Play For?’

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The 2026-27 NBA season tipped off this week, and while Shaquille O’Neal refuses to believe it, it may or may not be the final season for Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson on Inside the NBA. If it is the end, and if the first few days are any indication, Barkley is going out with a…

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Is Josh Giddey playing? Bulls vs Bucks injury report

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The Chicago Bulls will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The World Series forced the game to be rescheduled for the afternoon because Game 1 is at night in Milwaukee. Josh Giddey was listed as probable on the NBA injury report due to a left wrist injury. On Wednesday, Giddey played in the Bulls’ season […] The post Is Josh Giddey playing? Bulls vs Bucks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Provide Scare in Kawhi Leonard’s Debut

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The Toronto Raptors made a bold decision this offseason when they traded to bring back Kawhi Leonard. They had to send a hefty package to the Los Angeles Clippers, headlined by Brandon Ingram. They then had to wait out the NBA’s investigation into impermissible payments to Leonard before they knew for sure that the trade […] The post Raptors Provide Scare in Kawhi Leonard’s Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA legend Charles Barkley gets completely fooled on epic edition of ‘Who He Play For?’

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Charles Barkley has had his share of rough nights playing “Who He Play For?” on “Inside the NBA,” but his latest attempt might top them all. The segment tests Barkley on where lesser-known NBA players are currently suiting up. This time around, the crew gave him five names, and he whiffed on every single one […] The post NBA legend Charles Barkley gets completely fooled on epic edition of ‘Who He Play For?’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Wilson takes humbling lesson from getting crushed in NBA debut

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On Wednesday, Caleb Wilson got his feet wet in his debut with the Chicago Bulls. However, the Bulls suffered a historic blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors, 135-92. Wilson finished the game with 16 points and 4 rebounds. But he also had 9 turnovers. After the game, Wilson took it stride as a learning process, […] The post Caleb Wilson takes humbling lesson from getting crushed in NBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors overreactions: Toronto will win Eastern Conference with Kawhi Leonard again after brutal 43-point clawing of Bulls

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The Toronto Raptors began their 2026-27 campaign with a 135-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls, producing the largest season-opening win in franchise history. Toronto never trailed, scored 43 points in the first quarter, and built a lead of as many as 48 points before finishing with a 43-point margin. And well, Kawhi Leonard’s return saw […] The post Raptors overreactions: Toronto will win Eastern Conference with Kawhi Leonard again after brutal 43-point clawing of Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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It took just 1 game for a brutal Kyle Kuzma Bucks lowlight reel to go viral

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The Milwaukee Bucks started off their season on Wednesday evening with a tough road loss at the hands of the Washington Wizards. The Bucks controlled this one for a large chunk of the game, but they ultimately fell apart down the stretch en route to a 128-116 loss. It wasn’t a particularly great game for […] The post It took just 1 game for a brutal Kyle Kuzma Bucks lowlight reel to go viral appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will AJ Dybantsa Make Wizards Debut vs. Raptors After Anthony Davis’ Monster Start?

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Will AJ Dybantsa make his Wizards debut against Toronto? Brian Keefe reveals the rookie's status after Anthony Davis' huge opener. The post Will AJ Dybantsa Make Wizards Debut vs. Raptors After Anthony Davis’ Monster Start? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bulls HC Tiago Splitter’s new team lost by 43 points and his old team won by 41 points. Is that bad?

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On Wednesday evening, the Chicago Bulls kicked off their 2026-27 NBA season with an ugly 135-92 loss on the road to the Toronto Raptors. This game marked the head coaching debut of Tiago Splitter in Chicago, and he certainly didn’t look to have had his team prepared for this one. Splitter took over for the […] The post Bulls HC Tiago Splitter’s new team lost by 43 points and his old team won by 41 points. Is that bad? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors

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The Chicago Bulls opened their 2026-27 regular season with a humiliating 135-92 loss to the Kawhi Leonard-led Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, with Josh Giddey’s previously undisclosed wrist injury potentially contributing to one of the worst performances of his NBA career. Following Chicago’s 43-point home loss, Giddey revealed that he suffered a left wrist injury […] The post Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic had a blunt response to a question about the Knicks

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic made one thing clear ahead of his team’s first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, and that’s they are not the New York Knicks. Talking to reporters on Tuesday, Rajakovic was asked what he thinks the Raptors could emulate from the defending champions Knicks. “What team? New York Knicks? … The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic had a blunt response to a question about the Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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