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Grant Hill tells Vince Carter his co-ROY with Jason Kidd was ‘robbery’ he’s still mad about

Throughout NBA history, there have only been three instances where the Rookie of the Year Award has been split between two players. The most recent one was in 2000 when both Elton Brand and Steve Francis shared the honor. But before that, Grant Hill and Jason Kidd each took home Rookie of the Year honors, […] The post Grant Hill tells Vince Carter his co-ROY with Jason Kidd was ‘robbery’ he’s still mad about appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic hit with dreaded Joel Embiid label by Kendrick Perkins

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season came to a tough end with a Game 4 loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Lakers went through this whole postseason run without Luka Doncic, who was dealing with a hamstring injury. Now, former NBA big man […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic hit with dreaded Joel Embiid label by Kendrick Perkins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gilbert Arenas thinks it’s ‘dumb’ to hate Lakers’ Luka Doncic for Austin Reaves-Giannis trade request

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially in the 2026 offseason after their playoff sweep against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have some flexibility to work with this summer as they look to build a sensible roster around Luka Doncic, and some have suggested that the team throw their hat into the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade […] The post Gilbert Arenas thinks it’s ‘dumb’ to hate Lakers’ Luka Doncic for Austin Reaves-Giannis trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Skip Bayless goes full LeBron James hater mode over explosive Luka Doncic report

It’s no secret that Skip Bayless has always had contempt for LeBron James. After the Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Semifinals, Bayless is letting loose. Reports are out that the Lakers tried to part ways with James after acquiring Luka Doncic, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. As a result, Bayless […] The post Skip Bayless goes full LeBron James hater mode over explosive Luka Doncic report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gilbert Arenas calls out Lakers’ LeBron James for being a baby over game ball rumor

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas responded to a report on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers about a frustrating moment that angered the future Hall of Fame forward. Head coach JJ Redick pissed James off this season, according to a new report, when he took a game ball and gave it to Rob Pelinka […] The post Gilbert Arenas calls out Lakers’ LeBron James for being a baby over game ball rumor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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P.J. Tucker livid over ‘1000%’ Jarrett Allen foul that wasn’t called for Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series on Wednesday evening, winning 117-113 in overtime to take a three games to two series lead. However, there was controversy near the end of regulation with the score tied at 103. After Detroit’s Ausar Thompson blocked Donovan Mitchell’s shot […] The post P.J. Tucker livid over ‘1000%’ Jarrett Allen foul that wasn’t called for Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: Brian Windhorst hits LA with harsh $50 million LeBron James reality

The Los Angeles Lakers are still reeling from the sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, their focus turns to the offseason and whether LeBron James will return. But NBA insider Brian Windhorst warned that the Lakers might have to pay James $50 million instead of the lesser value that they might […] The post Lakers rumors: Brian Windhorst hits LA with harsh $50 million LeBron James reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wizards rumors: Ramona Shelburne teases possibility of Darryn Peterson instead of AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards recently earned the number one pick in the upcoming NBA Draft at the lottery, which took place on Sunday in Chicago. The Wizards now have the chance to add a blue-chip prospect to the mix after trading for veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis this past season. While many expect the Wizards […] The post Wizards rumors: Ramona Shelburne teases possibility of Darryn Peterson instead of AJ Dybantsa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The letter Warriors’ Steve Kerr wrote Draymond Green as he was spiraling

Amid a trying 2025-26 season, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr penned a letter to Draymond Green. After surviving the trade deadline, Green could be the subject of trade rumors during the offseason. While Kerr has re-committed to Golden State for the foreseeable future, the Warriors’ front office will do its best to put […] The post The letter Warriors’ Steve Kerr wrote Draymond Green as he was spiraling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks claims he’s only player with ‘real straps’ for Victor Wembanyama

Recently, the Phoenix Suns saw their season come to an end with a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. Still, it was an overall successful year for Phoenix, a team that was expected by most to miss the postseason altogether after trading Kevin Durant the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks claims he’s only player with ‘real straps’ for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr once snuck Taylor Swift lyrics into Warriors’ press conferences. What happened when she found out?

Steve Kerr once spent months secretly weaving Taylor Swift lyrics into Golden State Warriors press conferences — and eventually the pop superstar found out. In a feature published Thursday by ESPN’s Wright Thompson, Kerr revealed that he quietly inserted lines from Swift’s song “All Too Well” into postgame media sessions during the 2022-23 season as […] The post Steve Kerr once snuck Taylor Swift lyrics into Warriors’ press conferences. What happened when she found out? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Teams With Too Many Mouths to Feed

Some NBAbasketball teams will start the 2026-27 season with very clear roles. One or two main stars take all the shots, while everyone else plays a minor role. This makes it incredibly easy for fantasy managers to pick players because you always know who will get the stats. However, other ...

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Stephen A. Smith claims Lakers ‘don’t particularly like’ LeBron James

As speculation continues to build on whether or not future NBA Hall of Famer LeBron James has potentially played his final game in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, noted NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith is pouring fuel on the fire. During a recent airing of First Take, the outspoken Smith hinted that the Lakers aren’t […] The post Stephen A. Smith claims Lakers ‘don’t particularly like’ LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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