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All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule

The NBA’s 65-game rule continues to garner attention as the playoffs get closer ahead of this weekend. One insider provided his thoughts on the topic following recent significant events. The NBA granted exemptions to stars Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, who fell short of the 65-game requirement. Doncic obtained it as he missed two games […] The post All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Makes Major Decision on Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, and Cade Cunningham’s Award Eligibility After Rare Challenge 

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham will be eligible for end-of-season awards.

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NBA allows 2 star players to be eligible for awards

At least two NBA stars will successfully circumvent the league’s 65-game awards rule this season after the NBA and NBPA ruled in their favor on a challenge Thursday. Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham will both be eligible for end-of-season awards, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Under the … The post NBA allows 2 star players to be eligible for awards appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBC reveals broadcast assignments for first week of NBA playoffs

The entire NBA season has been a celebration of the return of the NBA on NBC, but the hype will really kick in starting this weekend when the NBA playoffs tip off. Sunday Night Basketball games averaged 3.4 million viewers this season, according to NBC, while Coast 2 Coast Tuesday doubleheader games averaged 2.6 million viewers, a…

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff addresses lack of respect, playoff expectations

The postseason preparation has officially begun for the Detroit Pistons. Their NBA playoffs practice schedule has started on Wednesday, while the Play-In Tournament is currently being decided. The Pistons have clinched home court throughout the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Last season, they approached the postseason as a mighty underdog […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff addresses lack of respect, playoff expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons’ pick for NBA Coach of the Year is no surprise

It was reported earlier this month that the voting schedule for this season’s individual awards would be delayed to resolve grievances over the NBA’s controversial 65-game rule. This should give voters more time to ponder their choices for the coveted accolades, including Coach of the Year. The frontrunners for the honor are Oklahoma City Thunder’s […] The post Bill Simmons’ pick for NBA Coach of the Year is no surprise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic HC Jamahl Mosley Caught on Camera With Priceless Reaction After Trying Smelling Salts

Before the Orlando Magic went up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, it looked like Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley might have smelled more salts than he anticipated, giving a hilarious reaction.

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Fubo plan major broadcasting change and pursue NBA live TV rights ‘out of nowhere’

FUBO are challenging broadcasters to buy the rights to show 13 NBA teams. It comes after Main Street Sports Group dropped contracts and started to wind down operations due to…

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Early Targets Based on Role Stability

Even as the regular season has wrapped up this April, many fans are looking at the playoffs, but the smartest managers are already looking ahead. In April 2026, the smartest fantasy basketball edge comes from identifying players with the clearest projected roles for 2026-27. While it is tempting to ...

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Fubo ‘out of nowhere’ pursuing local rights for 13 NBA teams

A last-minute suitor has entered the arena for 13 NBA teams previously tied to Main Street Sports Group, owner of the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks. That suitor is Disney-owned Fubo, the virtual pay TV provider competing with the likes of YouTube TV and Sling for market share over cord-cutters and cord-nevers buying live television through…

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Big Pistons Scare Changed NBA Analyst’s Playoff Outlook

Heading into their second-straight run in the NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons know they have a lot to prove. Despite being the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are far from satisfied. From the start of the season, the goal was to win a championship. One NBA analyst admitted he had doubts […] The post Big Pistons Scare Changed NBA Analyst’s Playoff Outlook appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension

For Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, being suspended 25 games for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug policy was a blessing in disguise.Since returning from the suspension in late March, George has been feeling better both physically and mentally, and that’s been evident by his play on the court.The 10 games he’s played in since […] The post 76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA 2026 Postseason Schedule: Complete Timeline for Play-In, Playoffs, and Finals

NBA 2026 postseason schedule revealed, full timeline for play-in, playoffs, and Finals dates you need to know.

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Magic’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Orlando Magic enter Wednesday night’s Play-In Tournament matchup with their postseason outlook still fluid, facing the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video with a chance to secure the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed. Despite the immediate stakes, Orlando’s broader playoff path remains one of the more complex scenarios among Play-In teams, shaped […] The post Magic’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LiAngelo Ball is interested in returning to the NBA

The forgotten Ball brother may not be finished with basketball just yet. LiAngelo Ball spoke this week in an interview with Heavy. During the interview, Ball said that he is interested in potentially returning to the NBA. “I feel like I’m in the position to play in the NBA,” said Ball. “If they ever did … The post LiAngelo Ball is interested in returning to the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA Insider Reveals Why Donovan Mitchell Could Leave Cavs

NBA insider Zach Lowe believes that Donovan Mitchell might leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if the team has another early exit from the postseason. Mitchell has played the best basketball of his career since joining the Cavaliers and averages historically great scoring numbers in the NBA Playoffs. However, the team falling short yet again may spell […] The post NBA Insider Reveals Why Donovan Mitchell Could Leave Cavs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Bill Simmons pitches new Adam Silver Trophy end of season award for the Pistons

The Detroit Pistons concluded the final stretch of the regular season going 8-2, with Cade Cunningham playing only the final three games during that run. Cunningham, who suffered from a collapsed lung on March 17 against the Washington Wizards, missed 11 games due to the problem and ended up being ineligible for end-of-the-season awards. However, […] The post Bill Simmons pitches new Adam Silver Trophy end of season award for the Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Pistons’ Jalen Duren is Chandler Parsons’ pick for MIP

It will be fair to say that the Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Durent has had a whirlwind 2025-26 campaign thus far. The 22-year-old earned what was his first All-Star appearance after averaging 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and two assists per game for the Pistons, playing a major role in helping them to the top of the […] The post Why Pistons’ Jalen Duren is Chandler Parsons’ pick for MIP appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks Legend gives ‘unsexy’ NBA Finals advice he knows fans will hate

The New York Knicks enter the postseason as one of the few Eastern Conference teams seen as legitimate title contenders. After finishing the regular season with a 53-29 record, the Knicks arrive to the postseason healthy, but have a difficult conference to traverse through, with teams such as the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons and […] The post Knicks Legend gives ‘unsexy’ NBA Finals advice he knows fans will hate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA free agents: Top 25 players set to hit open market during 2026 offseason

There are going to be a lot of ways to add talent to NBA rosters this offseason. Some great veteran players have already been linked in trade rumors, and the 2026 NBA Draft class is looking like one of the best classes in recent memory. Now that the regular season is over, teams are thinking […] The post NBA free agents: Top 25 players set to hit open market during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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