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Yaxel Lendeborg earns Jayson Tatum, Paul George comparison from ClutchPoints insider

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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as one of the top rookies of the class of 2026. Lendeborg has been thrust into a key role on a Golden State Warriors team with Jimmy Butler, who is still out rehabbing a torn right ACL. He’s also become a secondary scoring option alongside Stephen Curry, […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg earns Jayson Tatum, Paul George comparison from ClutchPoints insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr Drops Strong Yaxel Lendeborg Statement After 37-Point Night

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Head coach Steve Kerr loved what he saw from Yaxel Lendeborg on Sunday, and he thinks it’s only the beginning. The Golden State Warriors rookie scored 37 points in a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, and Kerr said there is still a lot he has to learn. “He’s playing this way and he […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr Drops Strong Yaxel Lendeborg Statement After 37-Point Night appeared first on HEAVY.

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Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Compares Gabby Williams To Steph Curry

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg compared Golden State Valkyries star Gabby Williams to Stephen Curry after Williams delivered a historic, Curry-esque Game 7 performance to lead the Valkyries to the WNBA championship against the Atlanta Dream.Following Williams’ 30-point performance, including 28 points in the second half, to clinch the WNBA title, Lendeborg remarked on […] The post Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Compares Gabby Williams To Steph Curry appeared first on HEAVY.

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Clippers Wing Suffers Knee Injury Vs Warriors

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The Los Angeles Clippers got bad injury news about their athletic forward after losing to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.  Athletic forward Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a right knee injury during the Clippers game against the Warriors. Golden State won that game, 124-112.  Derrick Jones Jr. will miss the remainder of tonight’s game with […] The post Clippers Wing Suffers Knee Injury Vs Warriors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Warriors’ Steve Kerr shares eye-opening reaction to Yaxel Lendeborg’s 37-point night

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Steve Kerr was impressed by Yaxel Lendeborg’s career-best performance against the Los Angeles Clippers, but the Golden State Warriors coach believes the rookie has plenty of room to improve. Kerr pointed out that Lendeborg is still learning the NBA game while already making a significant impact. Lendeborg scored 37 points to lead Golden State to […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr shares eye-opening reaction to Yaxel Lendeborg’s 37-point night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg joins Wilt Chamberlain club after career night vs. Clippers

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is already finding his name next to some of the greatest players in franchise history after a monster night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The first-year forward erupted for a career-high 37 points in Golden State’s 124-112 win on Sunday night at Chase Center. Lendeborg was nearly unstoppable, shooting […] The post Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg joins Wilt Chamberlain club after career night vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg goes off with new career-high after quiet Luka Doncic rematch

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The Golden State Warriors welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers to Oracle Arena in San Francisco on a night when Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were ruled out. Curry earned a much-needed rest after his ankle breaker against Luka Doncic but rookie Yaxel Lendeborg took the court in a game that quickly became personal for him. […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg goes off with new career-high after quiet Luka Doncic rematch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors star Jimmy Butler trolls Luka Doncic with Stephen Curry-inspired The Last Dragon video

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler found a creative way to join the growing list of people poking fun at Luka Doncic after Stephen Curry sent the Los Angeles Lakers star crashing to the floor during Friday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Golden State cruised past Los Angeles 112-95 at Chase Center, with Curry […] The post Warriors star Jimmy Butler trolls Luka Doncic with Stephen Curry-inspired The Last Dragon video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder’s brutal pile-on

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit as hard as any team in recent NBA history by the injury bug in the first week of the 2026 NBA season, recently losing Chet Holmgren for the foreseeable future with a knee issue. Holmgren joins Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams as long-term injury absences for the Thunder, […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder’s brutal pile-on appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A History of NBA Contract Weight Clauses

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The contract negotiations between the Detroit Pistons and restricted free agent Jalen Duren this past offseason, and got ugly. Eventually, they were resolved, when Duren agreed to re-sign to a five-year, $200 million contract. But for a time there, until it was removed later in the negotiations, the Pistons wanted Duren to accept a contract […] The post A History of NBA Contract Weight Clauses appeared first on HEAVY.

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Chet Holmgren’s injury update has Thunder reconsider Ochai Agbaji free agent signing

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are up 4-1 at the start of the 2026-27 season but already have plenty of major injury concerns. With Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace already potentially out for the regular season, Chet Holmgren has joined the injury list and is expected to be out for 8-10 weeks after suffering from what […] The post Chet Holmgren’s injury update has Thunder reconsider Ochai Agbaji free agent signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg loved Stephen Curry’s ankle breaker on Luka Doncic more than anybody

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg couldn’t contain his excitement after witnessing Stephen Curry send Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic to all fours with an ankle-breaking move before drilling a 3-pointer during Friday night’s 112-95 NBA Cup victory. The highlight came during Golden State’s most impressive performance of the young 2026-27 NBA season, as […] The post Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg loved Stephen Curry’s ankle breaker on Luka Doncic more than anybody appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch praises Rudy Gobert for making ‘all the right plays’ in win over Clippers

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MINNEAPOLIS — After a rough 0-13 shooting stretch for Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert that drew major criticism from fans and even his coach, the four-time defensive player of the year responded in a big way. “I see a lot of short arms, a lot of flips, a lot of like kind of finesse shots around […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch praises Rudy Gobert for making ‘all the right plays’ in win over Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clippers host denies supplying hot mic fart

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Los Angeles Clippers in-arena host Hannah Cormier likely never thought she would be answering to this controversy, but she did it to maintain her innocence. The incident took place during the Clippers’ 103-87 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night. At one point during the game, Cormier introduced the Clippers’ dance team to the…

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ESPN filmed footage of Ben Simmons post-Achilles tear for ‘Being Ben’ epilogue

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ESPN E:60/Andscape documentary Being Ben debuted on October 18 and chronicles Ben Simmons’ tumultuous career, including his long history of injuries, his passion for fishing, and his return to the NBA with the Sacramento Kings this season after a one-year hiatus. Unfortunately, Simmons’ comeback was derailed the same day Being Ben released, when he tore his…

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"Can’t prove the Mavericks right" – Charles Barkley put Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard on notice for having the most pressure this season – Basketball Network

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"Can’t prove the Mavericks right" - Charles Barkley put Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard on notice for having the most pressure this season  Basketball Network

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NBA Games Today Schedule: Basketball On TV For Friday, Oct. 30th

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Full schedule for NBA games today on TV, including New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors. The post NBA Games Today Schedule: Basketball On TV For Friday, Oct. 30th appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kings star Ben Simmons’ ‘unicorn’ declaration sparks fan reactions all over the map

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Ben Simmons was very close to making a stunning return to the NBA after last having played in the league in the 2024-25 for the Los Angeles Clippers. However, after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, which means he is out for the entire […] The post Kings star Ben Simmons’ ‘unicorn’ declaration sparks fan reactions all over the map appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings rumors: Sacramento is most embarrassing team in NBA. Is Doug Christie on hot seat?

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The Sacramento Kings have endured a disastrous start to the 2026-27 NBA season, dropping their first five games by an average margin of 16.6 points. However, head coach Doug Christie is reportedly not on the hot seat despite the team’s continued struggles. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Sacramento’s front office believes Christie deserves a […] The post Kings rumors: Sacramento is most embarrassing team in NBA. Is Doug Christie on hot seat? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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