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NBA insider declares Timberwolves’ fearless Wemby strategy the key to upsetting Spurs in Game 1

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The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their second-round series with a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs, and a fearless approach against Victor Wembanyama proved decisive. Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune pointed to Minnesota’s mentality as the defining factor, highlighting a sequence that captured the Timberwolves’ approach. In the fourth quarter, Terrence Shannon Jr. […] The post NBA insider declares Timberwolves’ fearless Wemby strategy the key to upsetting Spurs in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0: Where top 100 rank before lottery selection

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It is officially draft season in the NBA. With just about seven weeks until the 2026 NBA Draft, it’s time for a look at our first Big Board 1.0 here at ClutchPoints, which is headlined by AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer in a stacked draft class. With the NBA Draft Lottery less than […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0: Where top 100 rank before lottery selection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls rumors: The GM push Chicago will make after hiring Bryson Graham

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The Chicago Bulls are beginning anew from a front-office standpoint. On Monday, the team hired former Atlanta Hawks executive Bryson Graham as their new Executive VP of Basketball Operations. Meanwhile, they are still searching for a new coach and a new general manager. Apparently, the latter is where they want to drastically change course, per […] The post Bulls rumors: The GM push Chicago will make after hiring Bryson Graham appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Projected Starting Lineups, Injury Reports and More | Game 1, 2026 NBA Playoffs

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The Detroit Pistons will tip off the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as they host Game 1 of their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

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Timberwolves star Anthony ‘Wolverine’ Edwards’ trainer drops shocking revelation on miracle injury return

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The Minnesota Timberwolves received a major boost in Game 1 of their second-round series, as Anthony Edwards made an unexpected return from injury in a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs — a comeback that even his inner circle did not anticipate. Edwards, who has earned the nickname “Wolverine” for his ability to recover […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony ‘Wolverine’ Edwards’ trainer drops shocking revelation on miracle injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JR Smith knocked down by mob of Knicks fans during raucous celebration outside MSG

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It’s safe to say that New York fans were thrilled after their team’s Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and fans mobbed former Knicks star JR Smith outside of Madison Square Garden (MSG) in a scary moment during the otherwise celebratory moment. A video has surfaced online of Smith leaving the venue after the […] The post JR Smith knocked down by mob of Knicks fans during raucous celebration outside MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 best Cam Johnson trade destinations as Nuggets look to shake up roster

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The Denver Nuggets are obviously no strangers to pressure. They have overcome it before, but this offseason feels different. This time, they are confronting uncomfortable truths. A team once viewed as a model of continuity now finds itself forced to reconcile identity with evolution. The Western Conference has grown faster, longer, and more physically imposing. […] The post 3 best Cam Johnson trade destinations as Nuggets look to shake up roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 16-year-old Pelicans keepsake Bryson Graham keeps on phone to remind him of wild NBA journey

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A day after the Chicago Bulls hired Bryson Graham, the Executive VP of Basketball Operations, more is starting to be known about him. Sports columnist Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune in Louisiana shed light on Graham’s mindset. He said that Graham keeps an old photo of him unloading boxes on his first official day with […] The post The 16-year-old Pelicans keepsake Bryson Graham keeps on phone to remind him of wild NBA journey appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons blames Joe Mazzulla for Celtics collapse

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The Boston Celtics suffered a surprising first round defeat in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. And Bill Simmons knows who is most at fault. After the Sixers went into Boston and took Game 7 on Sunday night, the Bill Simmons podcast was always going to be appointment…

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Knicks star OG Anunoby’s stats since Anne Hathaway’s shoutout are insane

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Ever since he received a shoutout from Anne Hathaway on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has stepped up in the playoffs, and his stats are ridiculous. Hathaway appeared on The Tonight Show on Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, the same day as the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the […] The post Knicks star OG Anunoby’s stats since Anne Hathaway’s shoutout are insane appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The bet LeBron James wouldn’t have made when joining Lakers

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At the age of 41, LeBron James remains on top of his game. It was he who led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first round. Now they face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals beginning on Tuesday night. Still, the concept of James still being […] The post The bet LeBron James wouldn’t have made when joining Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shocking moment NBA icon JR Smith is shoved to the ground and trampled by fans outside Madison Square Garden after Knicks' playoff win

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The two-time NBA champion initially appeared to be lapping up the New York City atmosphere, which is always hectic after playoff games, before things quickly turned sour.

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Victor Wembanyama makes unwanted Spurs history in Game 1 debacle vs. Timberwolves

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Victor Wembanyama was the center of attraction when the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. Although they lost, 104-102, Wembanyama displayed why he was the unanimous choice for Defensive Player of the Year, as he finished with a […] The post Victor Wembanyama makes unwanted Spurs history in Game 1 debacle vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

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The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue to heat up as we’re back to resume our prediction and picks for the upcoming Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Detroit Pistons in Game 1, their regular season series tied at 2-2. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Cavs-Pistons prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers last beat […] The post Cavs vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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