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"I did everything I was told to do — and I still can't buy a house" – Steve Kerr warns the American Dream is slipping away – Basketball Network

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"I did everything I was told to do — and I still can't buy a house" - Steve Kerr warns the American Dream is slipping away  Basketball Network

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76ers’ Joel Embiid knew something was wrong with him when he ‘couldn’t poop’

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Less than three weeks ago, Joel Embiid was facing a medical emergency that called into question his status for the remainder of the campaign. Fast forward to Sunday night, and the future Hall of Fame center is trying to help the Philadelphia 76ers save their season. He is still processing this hectic series of events, […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid knew something was wrong with him when he ‘couldn’t poop’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"My dad was killed by Iranian proxies" – Steve Kerr is not in favor of the U.S. going to war against Iran despite his personal connection – Basketball Network

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"My dad was killed by Iranian proxies" - Steve Kerr is not in favor of the U.S. going to war against Iran despite his personal connection  Basketball Network

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Rajon Rondo emerges as a candidate for a head-coaching job

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Rajon Rondo could find himself roaming the sidelines as a head coach, beginning in the 2026-27 NBA season. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Rondo is among those the New Orleans Pelicans are considering to be the team’s next head coach. “League sources say Rondo has been interviewed for the post after serving as a … The post Rajon Rondo emerges as a candidate for a head-coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Julius Erving drops mic with NBA Slam Dunk Contest suggestion that could save it

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The once-popular NBA Slam Dunk Contest is now on its way toward irrelevance. However, NBA great Julius Erving has come up with a mic-dropping suggestion to save the contest. Erving, 50, is the first-ever Slam Dunk contest winner and recently opened up to TMZ with a way of saving it. When asked about his way […] The post Julius Erving drops mic with NBA Slam Dunk Contest suggestion that could save it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama calls out NBA for handling of concussion return

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It appeared that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was trending toward playing Game 3 of their first-round playoff series vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. Then, about an hour before tipoff, the NBA intervened, ruling out the Defensive Player of the Year from a pivotal game his team wound up winning 120-108. Wembanyama suffered a […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama calls out NBA for handling of concussion return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Baxter Holmes on turning his ESPN.com story into E60’s ‘The Oklahoma Standard’

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Baxter Holmes had already done his job. The ESPN senior writer wrote a long-form piece, “How the Thunder helped heal Oklahoma City 30 years after unimaginable terror,” last fall. But now, he was going to do something that was simultaneously the same and completely different. For the first time ever, Holmes worked on turning his…

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NBA Makes Jayson Tatum Announcement After Celtics Win Game 4

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Jayson Tatum is back like he never left for the Boston Celtics. The six-time All-Star missed the first 52 games of the 2025-26 NBA season with a ruptured right Achilles tendon.  Many questioned whether he would return at full strength. Ten months after surgery, Tatum silenced every doubt. He ...

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It’s time to grade the 2025-2026 local NBA announcers

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The 2025-2026 NBA regular season is complete, and the NBA Playoffs are underway. Pretty soon, we’ll crown this season’s championship team. Before that, you have the chance to crown the championship announcing team. We want your perspectives on how the various local TV broadcast booths did this season. It’s a particularly interesting year, as we’ve…

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Luka Doncic Makes Classy Gesture After Adou Thiero’s Ejection Against Rockets

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Ejections for rookies can be harsh, especially during the NBA Playoffs. Adou Thiero faced a similar situation during the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Rockets. Luckily for Thiero, his teammate Luka Doncic is ready to handle things from here. Game 4 not only saw the Lakers suffer a 115–96 loss to the ...

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Ime Udoka keeps door open for Kevin Durant’s Game 5 return

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The Houston Rockets bought Kevin Durant some more time to recover from his ankle injury after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. With their 115-96 win over LA at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the Rockets avoided a series sweep and kept alive their hope of … The post Ime Udoka keeps door open for Kevin Durant’s Game 5 return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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