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Rockets Superstar Kevin Durant Shows Major Respect for Jaden McDaniels

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The Minnesota Timberwolves handed the Houston Rockets their second loss of the season on Wednesday. Six players scored in double digits for the Timberwolves, led by Ayo Dosunmu’s 21 points. LaMelo Ball had 20 points and six assists, while Bones Hyland scored 19 points off the bench. Kevin Durant had a team-high 21 points in […] The post Rockets Superstar Kevin Durant Shows Major Respect for Jaden McDaniels appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III lands on injury report for Timberwolves matchup

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New Orleans Pelicans star Trey Murphy III is dealing with an injury at the moment. He is listed on the injury report for Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as probable with bilateral patella tendinopathy. Barring unforeseen circumstances, it seems as if Murphy should have a good chance of playing. Murphy, 26, is averaging […] The post Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III lands on injury report for Timberwolves matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Durant feels attacked by internet ‘minions’

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Kevin Durant has no problem calling out a reporter, but he doesn’t like seeing anyone call him out on social media. Earlier this week, Durant got testy with a reporter for asking about his offensive impact this season with the Houston Rockets. After attempting just six shots in their win over the Boston Celtics Monday…

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25 NBA Stars Most Likely Gone By The 2027 NBA Trade Deadline

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The 2026-27 NBA season is in full swing. And early on, some teams have impressed, while others have disappointed. After getting their feet wet, it seems like some teams are already looking to make some roster adjustments to prepare for postseason action or to rebuild for the next chapter. As a result, a handful of […] The post 25 NBA Stars Most Likely Gone By The 2027 NBA Trade Deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons gets 100% real on NBA’s 82-game schedule

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Bill Simmons has called for the NBA to reconsider its 82-game regular-season schedule amid a growing number of injuries to star players early in the 2026-27 campaign, questioning whether the league’s financial success has prevented meaningful changes. Speaking during a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons criticized the demands placed on players and […] The post Bill Simmons gets 100% real on NBA’s 82-game schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga gets Flagrant 1 for elbowing Alperen Sengun

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The action between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets on Wednesday night heated up in the second quarter. With 5:24 remaining in the period, Alperen Sengun missed a floater near the basket on a good contest from Jonathan Kuminga, who then secured the defensive board for the Timberwolves. However, right after securing the rebound, Kuminga […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga gets Flagrant 1 for elbowing Alperen Sengun appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves vs. Rockets injury report: Terrence Shannon Jr., Clint Capela up in air

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The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves will each enter Wednesday night’s matchup with several injury concerns, including questionable designations for Clint Capela and Terrence Shannon Jr. Houston’s latest injury report lists Capela as questionable because of a right ankle sprain ahead of the 8:30 p.m. ET contest at Toyota Center. The Rockets will already be […] The post Timberwolves vs. Rockets injury report: Terrence Shannon Jr., Clint Capela up in air appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball goes viral for tunnel interaction with team employees

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After arriving in Minnesota following a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball is getting along with the Timberwolves quite well. Apart from his teammates, the star point guard treats everybody with respect and makes them feel seen. He has been earning praise for how he treats people around the Timberwolves organization. A video showing […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball goes viral for tunnel interaction with team employees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Celtics Big Worry, Miami Heat Options, Warriors’ New Plan & More

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The Heat are struggling. The Warriors are surging. The Celtics have a BIG question. All this and more is affecting the NBA trade rumor mill. The post NBA Trade Rumors: Celtics Big Worry, Miami Heat Options, Warriors’ New Plan & More appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ Norchad Omier changes mind on two-way contract, joins Cavs instead

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will have to look elsewhere in their bid to fill their open two-way roster spot after Norchad Omier reneged on his agreement with the Timberwolves to sign a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers instead. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype was the first to report this development. Omier was with the Los Angeles […] The post Timberwolves’ Norchad Omier changes mind on two-way contract, joins Cavs instead appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Insider claims Adam Silver is fan of 40-minute games, but idea is DOA

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The NBA has been hit with a rash of injuries to star players to begin the 2026-27 season, generating conversation about what the NBA can do to try and mitigate the seemingly increasing number of injuries. One idea that has been floated around is potentially shortening games from 48 minutes to 40 minutes, an idea […] The post NBA rumors: Insider claims Adam Silver is fan of 40-minute games, but idea is DOA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Explains How Great 38-Year-Old Stephen Curry

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LeBron James still holds Stephen Curry in high regard when defending him. James, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, noted that Curry’s core scouting report hasn’t fundamentally changed over the years because he remains the top priority on the scouting board every time a team plays the Warriors. “It’s hard because every time you play Golden […] The post LeBron James Explains How Great 38-Year-Old Stephen Curry appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Power Rankings: Surprise at No. 1, Warriors Surge, Luka Doncic Scorches

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The NBA Power Rankings are affected by the league's rash of injuries, but surprises like the Warriors, Luka Doncic and the No. 1 team abound. The post NBA Power Rankings: Surprise at No. 1, Warriors Surge, Luka Doncic Scorches appeared first on HEAVY.

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Julius Randle Struggles Away From Timberwolves

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The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t have much to show in return for the Julius Randle trade. The three-team deal that sent Randle to the Brooklyn Nets, and sent the Nets’ Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, was mostly done by Minnesota to shed salary cap space. Despite that, the Wolves may not be missing Randle a […] The post Julius Randle Struggles Away From Timberwolves appeared first on HEAVY.

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Underdog bonus code: Get $50 in Bonus Entries for NBA’s Third Week

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AFTER two weeks of NBA action, the Memphis Grizzlies are the only team without a loss, while the Sacramento Kings are the only team without a win.  As NBA action…

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Chris Finch reveals why the Timberwolves would be ‘lost’ without Jonathan Kuminga

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MINNEAPOLIS — After a ragged yet much-needed win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said that newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga is playing the “perfect role.” “When we were really struggling to rebound there, kind of in the second quarter… (Kuminga) made it a point to really go hunt the […] The post Chris Finch reveals why the Timberwolves would be ‘lost’ without Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball Breaks NBA Record With Historic 3-Point Milestone

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have a history-making guard in LaMelo Ball, and his latest milestone deserves attention beyond another highlight clip. Ball has become the fastest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 career made 3-pointers, according to Real App. The achievement puts a number behind the shooting confidence that makes him such a difficult offensive […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball Breaks NBA Record With Historic 3-Point Milestone appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Insider Snubs Lakers From Top 8 NBA Title Contenders

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The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best records in the NBA, but that isn’t getting them title contending respect to all pundits. NBA insider Kevin O’Connor gave his full league ranking of the top NBA Championship contenders via his power rankings. The longtime media personality revealed that he believes eight teams are legit […] The post NBA Insider Snubs Lakers From Top 8 NBA Title Contenders appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball makes personal history with 1,000th made career-3-pointer

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LaMelo Ball has not gotten off to the best of starts to begin his tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves following the blockbuster offseason trade that saw him get shipped off from the Charlotte Hornets. Entering play on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Ball is averaging just 14.4 points and 6.3 assists per contest in his […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball makes personal history with 1,000th made career-3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch reveals key factor in Ayo Dosunmu for ‘stepping up’ amid injuries

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MINNEAPOLIS — Amid several key injuries, including to superstar guard Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu is proving that his 2026 run after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves was no fluke. ​Through the first seven games of the Wolves’ 2026-2027 campaign, Dosunmu is averaging a would-be career-high 15.3 points per game, while shooting 48 percent from […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch reveals key factor in Ayo Dosunmu for ‘stepping up’ amid injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Knicks fans give Nets’ Julius Randle a classy treatment at MSG

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New York Knicks fans still have a lot of love for power forward Julius Randle — even though the Brooklyn Nets star is now playing for another New York team. When the former Kentucky Wildcats star was introduced before Monday’s game between the Nets and the reigning NBA champions Knicks at his old stomping grounds, […] The post Watch Knicks fans give Nets’ Julius Randle a classy treatment at MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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