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Lakers rumors: NBA insiders think LeBron James should be paid whatever he wants, with caveats

Following the recent playoff exit of the Los Angeles Lakers, analyst Kenny Smith dismissed the idea that the franchise has taken LeBron James for granted. Speaking on First Take, Smith drew from his experiences playing alongside Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, emphasizing that true icons do not focus on minor perks or “cookies,” such as […] The post Lakers rumors: NBA insiders think LeBron James should be paid whatever he wants, with caveats appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs Receive Strong Warning From NBA Legend Before Thunder Series

NBA fans are very much on the edge of their seats as the 2026 Western Conference finals get ready to tip off.  For many, the headlining matchup is here. The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder are back in action to defend their crown as they face the surging San Antonio Spurs, who have upset […] The post Spurs Receive Strong Warning From NBA Legend Before Thunder Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA rumors: The time Timberwolves thought they had Kevin Durant trade lined up

Despite a disappointing first-round exit against the Lakers, the Houston Rockets reportedly have no plans to part ways with Kevin Durant this summer, even with the Timberwolves interested in that trade. NBA insider Brett Siegel notes that the organization does not intend to trade the superstar, as they consider his presence vital for raising championship […] The post NBA rumors: The time Timberwolves thought they had Kevin Durant trade lined up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jared McCain drops Drake Iceman TikTok dance before during playoff lull

Jared McCain couldn’t miss the opportunity of dancing to Drake’s new Iceman drop. The Oklahoma City Thunder star uploaded a video of himself dancing to Drake’s “Shabang,” a record from the rapper’s latest album drop. “Maneesh on the beat, shabang/ All of my opps, they dead/ Why do they gas me up?/ Where does it […] The post Jared McCain drops Drake Iceman TikTok dance before during playoff lull appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back MVP awards

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the recipient of the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, league sources told ClutchPoints. ESPN’s Shams Charania is also reporting Gilgeous-Alexander’s victory. After winning the MVP award for the first time in his seventh NBA season last year, Gilgeous-Alexander has now […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back MVP awards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves rumors: 1 offseason ‘priority’ that doesn’t involve Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves are facing a crucial summer following a disappointing 30-point defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the second round of the playoffs. With Julius Randle struggling during the postseason and Anthony Edwards entering his prime, the franchise seems to be just one elite player away from contending for a […] The post Timberwolves rumors: 1 offseason ‘priority’ that doesn’t involve Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: Marc Stein drops revelation about LeBron James possibly playing 25 seasons

Following a second-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder, former Lakers player and coach Byron Scott believes the organization must make the difficult decision to part ways with LeBron James. Scott argues that the partnership has “run its course” and that the Lakers should prioritize building around younger talents such as Luka Doncic and Austin […] The post Lakers rumors: Marc Stein drops revelation about LeBron James possibly playing 25 seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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