‘They Can Make a Lot of Noise’ — NBA Legend Gary Payton Predicts Deep Playoff Run for LeBron James’ Lakers
NBA legend Gary Payton expressed his optimism for the Lakers' LeBron James-led playoff run despite everything that's working against them.

NBA legend Gary Payton expressed his optimism for the Lakers' LeBron James-led playoff run despite everything that's working against them.

Two games in, and the Philadelphia 76ers have the first-round series against the Boston Celtics tied 1-1. Joel Embiid has yet to step foot on the court since the postseason started with a Play-In game last week. Recently, Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis. After undergoing surgery, the Sixers missed the veteran center for the final […] The post 76ers Urged to Keep Joel Embiid Out vs Celtics After Big Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has been named the recipient of the John Havlicek Trophy as the 2025-26 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year for his contributions coming off the bench this season. For the second consecutive year, Johnson came off the bench in every game he played, and the 2025-26 season marked […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson seizes Sixth Man of the Year Award over Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tim Hardaway Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Now up 2-0, the Lakers are favored to beat the Rockets in the playoffs, which is great news for a potential Luka Doncic injury return. The post Lakers Get Good News On Luka Doncic Injury Return After Game 2 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking at the possibility of having Luka Doncic back to play some part of their first round series. The Lakers, however, have received some encouraging signals about his recovery from his Grade 2 left hamstring strain as they prepare for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. Doncic wasn’t initially […] The post Lakers Owner Reveals Luka Doncic Return News Ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

On Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Denver Nuggets at the Target Center for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.The Timberwolves are coming off a 119-114 victory in Game 2 to tie up at the series at 1-1.Anthony Edwards finished with 30 points, ten rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks […] The post Minnesota Timberwolves Make Anthony Edwards Announcement Before Nuggets Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks are tied 1-1 going into Game 3 of their first-round matchup. With the next contest taking place in Atlanta, star center Onyeka Okongwu has a message for the fanbase. While talking with media members on Wednesday, Okongwu urged fans to be as loud as possible during Game 3, […] The post Onyeka Okongwu urges Hawks fans to get loud for Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It comes less than a month after Pierce was reportedly asked to pay just under $30,000-a-month in child support by an LA-based event coordinator, who wants the judge to grant her sole custody.

The New York Knicks are heading to Atlanta for Game 3 against the Hawks as the series is tied 1-1. The Knicks were in the driver’s seat for most of Game 2 until down the stretch of the fourth quarter, when they let go of the rope. The Hawks were down as much as 12 […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals biggest lesson learned from Game 2 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA legend Gary Payton has made a bold prediction about Lakers star LeBron James' future amid his retirement rumors.

The Boston Celtics have not had too many throwaway shooting nights since Jayson Tatum's return. But they did in Game 2 vs. the Sixers. The post Celtics Again Wrestle With ‘Terrible Habit’ After Game 2 Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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The Denver Nuggets dropped Game 2 at home in disappointing fashion. They fumbled a 19-point first half lead after a lengthy stretch of stagnant offense and shaky defense. Ultimately, the blow lead can be the most to blame for the Nuggets loss. Denver missed out on a golden opportunity to snag Game 2 and head […] The post Nuggets Make Peyton Watson Announcement Ahead of Game 3 vs Timberwolves appeared first on Heavy Sports.

CJ McCollum is the new public enemy No. 1 for the New York Knicks. The Atlanta Hawks star relentlessly heard boos inside Madison Square Garden. Spike Lee joined the NYK fans by trying to rattle him during their NBA Playoffs contest. McCollum left Knicks fans stunned by leading Atlanta to the Game 2 road win. […] The post Knicks fan Spike Lee catches wild stray from CJ McCollum before Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns may be without multiple key players in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

Florida's Todd Golden has denied an intention to leave the Gators this offseason, as he remains linked to the Golden State Warriors.

Top NBA draft prospect AJ Dybantsa received a huge endorsement from a multi-time All-Star as anticipation continues rising for his pro debut.

Up two games on their opponents in their first-round NBA playoff series, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still building and adjusting on the fly against the Toronto Raptors. Part of that process is Jaylon Tyson learning life in the postseason, which has come with its ups and downs, but Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson and Jarrett […] The post Why Cavs think Jaylon Tyson is ‘due’ for breakout NBA playoff moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

To say that Philadelphia 76ers fans were upset when the team traded second-year guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder prior to the deadline in February would be an understatement.McCain had quickly become a fan favorite in Philly due to his positive personality and his ability to knock down shots from long range, and […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Land Jared McCain Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Everything that could have gone wrong for the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers went wrong on Tuesday night. Fresh off their comfortable 111-98 win in Game 1, the Spurs collapsed late against the Blazers in Game 2, losing 106-103 after a string of injuries plagued them, including Victor Wembanyama […] The post Spurs panic meter after Game 2 collapse, Victor Wembanyama injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves at the center of attention in the basketball world for all the wrong reasons, when numerous high profile NBA players, including Draymond Green and LeBron James, suggested the team relocate from Memphis. Green suggested that the Grizzlies instead be located in Nashville, due to his and other NBA players’ […] The post Draymond Green won’t like Adam Silver’s Grizzlies relocation revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Canada to play the Toronto Raptors for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.The Cavs have a 2-0 lead in the series after taking both games at home.Most recently, they won by a score of 115-105.Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points.Cleveland Cavaliers Announce Notable […] The post Cleveland Cavaliers Announce Notable Injury News Before Raptors Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Paul Pierce Admits He's the Father of 2-Month-Old Child, Demands Joint Custody TMZ
