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

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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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Teams That Could Quietly Become Fantasy Goldmines

Every fantasy season has them: The teams that do not get much preseason hype, but by January you realize half your roster is coming from the same place. That is not random. It is structure. It is opportunity. It is coaching. It is timing. Fantasy basketball goldmines are usually built quietly ...

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LA Clippers Land Jamal Murray Comp in 2026 NBA Draft Mock

The 2025-2026 NBA season turned out to be a disappointing run for the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite possessing a championship-ready roster on paper, the season started to fall apart early and fast for the Clippers. Dominoes were falling. The Bradley Beal injury, the Chris Paul cut, and the stunning James Harden trade all went down […] The post LA Clippers Land Jamal Murray Comp in 2026 NBA Draft Mock appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel shares hilarious NBA draft lottery simulation story

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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Miles McBride Sends Poised Message After Knicks Reach Eastern Conference Finals

The New York Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference Finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in their second-round playoff series.The Knicks dominated the Sixers in Game 4 to earn a 144-114 win. Miles McBride scored a game-high 25 points, knocking down seven 3-point shots. Jalen Brunson had 22 points, four rebounds and six assists, […] The post Miles McBride Sends Poised Message After Knicks Reach Eastern Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired

Indiana Pacers team president Kevin Pritchard has addressed his team’s fan base following the results of the 2026 NBA draft lottery. The Pacers were widely considered the biggest losers of Sunday afternoon’s lottery results. Indiana traded its top-4 protected 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers at the February deadline in a deal that … The post Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pacers President delivers strong message after losing No. 5 pick to Clippers

The Indiana Pacers had a difficult season, finishing with the second-worst record in the league as they dealt with the absence of Tyrese Haliburton due to a torn Achilles tendon among other injuries. The team was ultimately hoping to land a high lottery pick to in what would be a bounce back season when Haliburton […] The post Pacers President delivers strong message after losing No. 5 pick to Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Pacers’ bad NBA Draft Lottery beat with 5-second video

On Sunday, the NBA Draft lottery took place in Chicago, and one of the biggest losers was the Indiana Pacers franchise, as the team ended up missing out on a first-round pick altogether. This occurred due to a stipulation in last year’s Ivica Zubac trade, which sent the Pacers’ first-round pick to the Los Angeles […] The post Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Pacers’ bad NBA Draft Lottery beat with 5-second video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Haliburton Posts Reaction to Pacers’ Devastating Lottery News

The Indiana Pacers just went through a rough 2025-2026 NBA season in the absence of their star guard, Tyrese Haliburton. As injuries piled up beyond the All-Star, the Pacers’ odds of potentially landing the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft increased by the game. The Pacers finished 14th in the Eastern Conference with a […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Posts Reaction to Pacers’ Devastating Lottery News appeared first on HEAVY.

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Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the Pacers’ lottery failure

Tyrese Haliburton offered the perfect reaction to the Indiana Pacers’ terrible NBA draft lottery luck on Sunday. The Pacers lost their first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers after it landed at No. 5 in Sunday’s lottery. The pick was top-four protected stemming from their trade for Ivica Zubac, and the Pacers had a roughly … The post Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the Pacers’ lottery failure appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pacers lose No. 5 pick to Clippers as part of Ivica Zubac trade

The Indiana Pacers came into Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery with a 53.1 percent chance of landing a top four pick and a 47.9 percent chance of their pick landing outside of the top four in the fifth or sixth spot. If it landed in the top four, they would retain the pick, but if it […] The post Pacers lose No. 5 pick to Clippers as part of Ivica Zubac trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Fans React to Indiana Pacers Losing Draft Pick to Clippers After Lottery Disaster

The Indiana Pacers entered Sunday’s 2026 NBA Draft Lottery with one of the league’s worst records and a strong chance at landing a franchise-changing prospect. Instead, the lottery delivered a costly outcome that immediately sparked reactions across social media. Indiana finished the season 19-63 and entered the lottery with a 52.1% chance of securing a […] The post NBA Fans React to Indiana Pacers Losing Draft Pick to Clippers After Lottery Disaster appeared first on HEAVY.

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