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Knicks news: Kenny Atkinson gives Mike Brown credit for effectively utilizing bench in ECF

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson offered high praise for how Mike Brown has utilized the Knicks’ depth. Throughout the playoffs, the New York Knicks have featured a ball movement-heavy offense that sees players such as Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and their bench players such as Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, and Miles McBride […] The post Knicks news: Kenny Atkinson gives Mike Brown credit for effectively utilizing bench in ECF appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell already ruled out for Game 5 with calf injury

The Oklahoma City Thunder were without Ajay Mitchell in the 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs due to a calf injury he’s had throughout the Western Conference Finals. With Game 5 not tipping off until Tuesday, OKC has reportedly already ruled Mitchell out for that contest. Mitchell, who is 23 years old, […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell already ruled out for Game 5 with calf injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Williams lands on Game 5 injury report with hamstring strain

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams’ status for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals is up in the air. Throughout the playoffs, Williams has been dealing with a hamstring strain. The injury has caused him to miss the entire second round against the Los Angeles Lakers and to play only two games of the […] The post Jalen Williams lands on Game 5 injury report with hamstring strain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘lessons from the game’ take after Thunder Game 4 loss to Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will look to course-correct their mistakes in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs when the series shifts to the Paycom Center on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed what the Thunder need to take from the loss. With the chance to grab a 3-2 lead […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘lessons from the game’ take after Thunder Game 4 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mikal Bridges gets props from Danny Green for ‘little things’ vs. Cavs

On Monday night, the New York Knicks will look to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals when they hit the floor for Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks have won ten straight playoff games, currently up 3-0 on a Cavs team that all but gave up down the stretch of Game 3 […] The post Knicks’ Mikal Bridges gets props from Danny Green for ‘little things’ vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Laker Kyle Kuzma drops $36K bet on Spencer Pratt becoming LA’s next mayor

Kyle Kuzma is getting into politics. Sort of. Posting to social media Monday afternoon, the former Laker placed a $36,000 bet on Spencer Pratt to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. The payout would be a whopping $133,588.89. Besides posting the bet, Kuzma spoke about the overall state of Los Angeles by responding to...

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Raptors perfect Rudy Gobert trade offer to Timberwolves for Jakob Poeltl upgrade

Following the Toronto Raptors’ elimination in the opening round of the NBA playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was obvious that the team needs to continue upgrading the roster in order to truly compete in the Eastern Conference. And in doing so, that could potentially lead the Raptors down a pathway to a potential Rudy […] The post Raptors perfect Rudy Gobert trade offer to Timberwolves for Jakob Poeltl upgrade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Broussard calls out Chet Holmgren for ‘not getting it done’ vs. Spurs

On Monday’s edition of FS1’s First Things First, Chris Broussard did not mince words about the play of Chet Holmgren in the Thunder’s Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs. Through the first four games of the series, Holmgren struggled on offense, only scoring 10 points in Game 4. “Shai knows he’s not […] The post Chris Broussard calls out Chet Holmgren for ‘not getting it done’ vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sophie Rain’s NBA player claim leaves people pondering

Sophie Rain has social media buzzing again after revealing that an NBA player allegedly offered her money to take her virginity, per NDTV. The influencer and OnlyFans creator stopped short of naming the athlete, but her comments quickly sent fans online into detective mode. During a recent interaction with TMZ, Rain said she chose not […] The post Sophie Rain’s NBA player claim leaves people pondering appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Land Deandre Ayton Replacement in Proposed Offseason Trade with Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers have completed five total trades with the Dallas Mavericks, with the most recent one landing them superstar guard Luka Doncic.Perhaps the Lakers could look to complete a sixth trade with Dallas over the offseason.Los Angeles Lakers Land Daniel Gafford in Proposed Offseason Trade with MavericksIn an article for ESPN, Zach Kram […] The post Lakers Land Deandre Ayton Replacement in Proposed Offseason Trade with Mavericks appeared first on HEAVY.

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Voter explains why he left Victor Wembanyama off 2026 All-NBA First Team

Victor Wembanyama made the 2026 All-NBA First Team with 99 out of 100 votes. Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio, placed Wembanyama on the second team instead of the first, casting the only ballot in the entire voter pool that did not give Wembanyama first-team honors. In a video posted to…

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Bulls’ $100 Million Pickup Predicted to Land on Hornets’ Radar

During a fire sale at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, the Chicago Bulls landed a 26-year-old scoring star in Anfernee Simons. While Simons hasn’t broken through to an All-Star level, he can be a difference-maker. The Bulls were excited to have him for a short period, but an injury sidelined him for most of his […] The post Bulls’ $100 Million Pickup Predicted to Land on Hornets’ Radar appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kawhi Leonard has been linked to 1 new team

While Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be at the forefront of trade conversations, another big name that could be moved is Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Several teams reportedly expressed interest in Leonard at the deadline, and he has already been linked to the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors. Now, … The post Kawhi Leonard has been linked to 1 new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks players sent a message with their Game 4 outfits

The New York Knicks seemingly wanted to send a message to the Cleveland Cavaliers in how they arrived for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday. Knicks players, including Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, arrived at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Oh. for Monday’s game dressed in black. Most interpreted it as the Knicks … The post Knicks players sent a message with their Game 4 outfits appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Going Hunting for … a Role Player?

The Lakers have a lot of questions as we enter NBA trade rumor season. But the answers might be surprising. The post NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Going Hunting for … a Role Player? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fat Joe came to Cleveland for Knicks ECF sweep

The New York Knicks are one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals as they hold a 3-0 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. It’s been well-documented how Knicks fans travel for the playoffs, and count rappers Fat Joe as one who made the trek for Game 4 to potentially […] The post Fat Joe came to Cleveland for Knicks ECF sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith buries Kenny Atkinson for ‘analytically’ winning comment

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made an interesting comment after his team fell 0-3 to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Following his team’s 121-108 loss, Atkinson struck a more positive tone and used analytics to point to how the Cavs have competed on the margins. “We’ve had success against this […] The post Stephen A. Smith buries Kenny Atkinson for ‘analytically’ winning comment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Receive Major Update on Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Scenario

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the hottest name in the offseason, for good measure. The Milwaukee Bucks star is on the market and several franchises will be lining up bids to grab a franchise-altering talent who can instantly elevate a championship ceiling.  The Bucks will reportedly entertain offers for their franchise cornerstone as they appear to […] The post Lakers Receive Major Update on Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Scenario appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA World Reacts To Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal’s Heartfelt Post

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best players in NBA history.In addition to his legendary run as a basketball player, the 54-year-old has had success in many other areas (including media).NBA World Reacts To O’Neal’s Heartfelt PostRecently, O’Neal made a heartfelt post to Instagram for his son (who recently graduated from college).O’Neal wrote: “Congrats my […] The post NBA World Reacts To Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal’s Heartfelt Post appeared first on HEAVY.

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Gilbert Arenas questions NBC’s record Spurs-Thunder viewership numbers

Gilbert Arenas doesn’t think NBC’s record viewership number for Spurs-Thunder means what NBC says it means. When NBC announced that Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 9.2 million viewers across NBC and Peacock — peaking at 12 million during double overtime — the network…

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