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Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’

Austin Reaves clearly does not think much of referee John Goble. The Los Angeles Lakers lost in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They fell by a lopsided final score of 125-107 are now facing an 0-2 deficit in the series. Reaves, the Lakers star, was unhappy with … The post Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nuggets owner sends clear message to the team

Denver Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke sent a very clear message to his team when addressing the state of the franchise on Friday. Kroenke said “everything is going to be on the table” for the Nuggets following their loss in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. While he did not rule out bringing back … The post Nuggets owner sends clear message to the team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley refuses to ‘punch down’ on Draymond Green: ‘We’re not on the same level’

Draymond Green can say whatever he wants about Charles Barkley’s career, but everyone knows they’re on different levels as players and broadcasters. Green filled in for Shaquille O’Neal on Wednesday night on Inside the NBA. And prior to ESPN’s broadcast of Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, the show discussed Green’s NBA…

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Taylor Jenkins sets record straight on ‘great relationship’ with Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially hired Taylor Jenkins as the franchise’s next head coach following the decision to mutually part ways with Doc Rivers. And one of the biggest questions now at hand is what does the future hold for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and could Taylor Jenkins’ hire be a move to appease him? […] The post Taylor Jenkins sets record straight on ‘great relationship’ with Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Official Foot Locker account deletes shocking tweets calling out Lakers-Thunder referees

Game 2 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder finished as blowout victory for the home team to take a 2-0 series lead. But everyone who watched that game outside of the Thunder and their fans left that game is a sour taste in their mouth, watching what they deemed to be frustrating […] The post Official Foot Locker account deletes shocking tweets calling out Lakers-Thunder referees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Lakers will beat Thunder in Game 3 after explosive ref controversy

The Los Angeles Lakers are down 2-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Game 2 was obviously frustrating for them in several ways. The one constant during the game was their complaints with the referees, with LeBron James and Austin Reaves being the two players in the fold. James was seen having […] The post Why Lakers will beat Thunder in Game 3 after explosive ref controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ James Harden-Darius Garland trade backfiring, but was it really a mistake?

James Harden was always an odd fit for a Cleveland Cavaliers team that has yet to enjoy a deep NBA playoffs run in the Donovan Mitchell era. The 2018 MVP is undoubtedly one of the best guards of his era and has inspired young players everywhere with his patented step-back 3-pointer and superb playmaking skills. […] The post Cavs’ James Harden-Darius Garland trade backfiring, but was it really a mistake? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks hire Trail Blazers executive as GM under Masai Ujiri

The Dallas Mavericks continued reshaping their front office Friday, naming Mike Schmitz as general manager shortly after hiring Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor earlier this week. The move signals a significant organizational shift as Dallas looks to establish a new leadership structure following a disappointing 26-56 season. Schmitz will report directly to […] The post Mavericks hire Trail Blazers executive as GM under Masai Ujiri appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley shares his feelings about Draymond Green’s insult

Charles Barkley offered his response to his tense interaction with Draymond Green on Wednesday. Green rubbed some people the wrong way Wednesday when he said his late-career goal was to avoid looking like Barkley in a Houston Rockets uniform. The line did not seem to land well, and Green drew criticism on social media for … The post Charles Barkley shares his feelings about Draymond Green’s insult appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blazers interview Nuggets, Rockets assistants amid Tiago Splitter drama

The Portland Trail Blazers have begun their head coaching search, conducting interviews with assistants across the league as uncertainty continues to surround interim coach Tiago Splitter’s future. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Portland has interviewed Denver Nuggets lead assistant Jared Dudley and Houston Rockets assistant Ben Sullivan. The update, shared Friday on X, formerly […] The post Blazers interview Nuggets, Rockets assistants amid Tiago Splitter drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Ingram undergoes heel surgery after disappointing playoff exit

The Toronto Raptors came up short during their playoff run, losing in Game 7 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their opening round series. To make matters worse, the Raptors were without All-Star wing Brandon Ingram for the final two games of the series as he re-aggravated a heel injury he initially sustained during the regular […] The post Brandon Ingram undergoes heel surgery after disappointing playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yahoo’s Tom Haberstroh predicts AJ Dybantsa ‘will pull an Eli Manning’ if Kings win NBA Draft lottery

The NBA Draft lottery is this weekend, and it is one of the most highly anticipated in recent memory, given how strongly regarded this year’s crop of prospects is. From Cameron Boozer to Darren Peterson to AJ Dybantsa and beyond, some analysts believe the draft has several players who would be worthy of the No.…

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"He's nothing I haven't seen" – Russell Westbrook minimized Stephen Curry's impact ahead of their 2016 WCF clash – Basketball Network

"He's nothing I haven't seen" - Russell Westbrook minimized Stephen Curry's impact ahead of their 2016 WCF clash  Basketball Network

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