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Chris Finch Rips Officials, Suggests Timberwolves ‘Start Flopping Too’

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch ripped into NBA officials for their foul calls, suggesting his players “start flopping too.” Finch is currently coaching the Timberwolves in a Western Conference quarterfinals matchup against the rival Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets won Game 1 on Saturday by a score of 116-105, taking a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Chris Finch Rips Officials, Suggests Timberwolves ‘Start Flopping Too’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cavs’ James Harden passes Celtics legend on all-time list amid Raptors clash

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The Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. To further prove why acquiring James Harden was the correct decision for the Cavaliers, the veteran was part of a three-headed monster with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who recorded 25+ points each. Harden also added […] The post Cavs’ James Harden passes Celtics legend on all-time list amid Raptors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith makes a bad mistake about the Warriors

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Stephen A. Smith continues to add to his list of strikeouts. The ESPN personality Smith was speaking Monday on “First Take” about the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors officially failed to qualify for the 2026 playoffs after losing to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA play-in tournament a few days prior. During his remarks, Smith … The post Stephen A. Smith makes a bad mistake about the Warriors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The ideal answers to Warriors’ 5 spiciest offseason questions

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SAN FRANCISCO – For as wild and frantic as the Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 season was, the rollercoaster ride is about to get all the more tumultuous as the team enters a monumental offseason. With multiple inflection points on the table, from the uncertainty of Steve Kerr’s future as the Warriors’ head coach to Draymond […] The post The ideal answers to Warriors’ 5 spiciest offseason questions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Linked To Alex Caruso Reunion Trade This Offseason

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The Los Angeles Lakers may have a realistic chance of bringing back Alex Caruso during the upcoming offseason. General Manager Rob Pelinka has prepared to have a lot of cap space available to either sign new talents or trade for a contract other teams will want to unload. The Oklahoma City Thunder is starting to […] The post Lakers Linked To Alex Caruso Reunion Trade This Offseason appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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“Never Want to Be on a Team After the Losses Where Everyone’s Just Joking”: NBA Bound Kingston Flemings Heaps Praise on Houston Culture

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After an impressive freshman season, Houston Cougars’ Kingston Flemings has set his eyes on becoming a first-round pick in the NBA draft. With him declaring for the draft, Kelvin Sampson and Houston will certainly miss him. Moreover, Flemings also shared his feelings on leaving the Cougars. “Honestly, that was not even on my mind coming […]

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Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award

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Joe Mazzulla continues to rag on the NBA Coach of the Year Award any chance he gets. The Celtics head coach was named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Coach of the Year award over the weekend. It’s an honor that virtually all of his peers would embrace and celebrate, but one that Mazzulla … The post Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a major opportunity to land a big draft pick ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft this season, which will garner plenty of intrigue this summer. Oklahoma City is in the middle of a remarkable period, making the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Not only that, but they are also […] The post Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines

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The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Game 2 ready to turn loose veteran James Harden. Including Kenny Atkinson creating more open shots for Harden against the Toronto Raptors. Harden indeed regained his shooting touch, but forced Darko Rajakovic to explode during their NBA Playoffs game Monday. The Raptors head coach watched one of his own fall […] The post James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Durant Practice Video Emerges After Game 2 Injury Update

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The Houston Rockets struggled to get by in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets were without their best player as Kevin Durant nursed a knee injury. While the initial expectation was that the injury was not a significant concern, it turned out to be serious enough to force Durant to ...

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WATCH: Knicks Mitchell Robinson Gets Into Heated Clash With Dyson Daniels, Ref Pushed

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A tense playoff mood turned personal early in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels got into it after Robinson stepped over Daniels, and the exchange quickly became one of the most combustible moments of the opening quarter. The Knicks had the early edge, but Atlanta was making New York work […] The post WATCH: Knicks Mitchell Robinson Gets Into Heated Clash With Dyson Daniels, Ref Pushed appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Watch Dyson Daniels, Mitchell Robinson get into it in heated NBA playoff moment

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The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks have their fair share of memorable playoff moments recently, with the Trae Young series in 2021, but another classic series could be building with some moments from this Round 1. CJ McCollum and Jalen Brunson kicked things off in Game 1 with an in-game exchange and post-game comments, […] The post Watch Dyson Daniels, Mitchell Robinson get into it in heated NBA playoff moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Le Batard: Netflix’s ‘Untold: Jail Blazers’ unsatisfying: ‘There’s just a lot missing’

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While they’ve made strides in recent documentaries, Netflix has developed a reputation for making sports documentaries and docuseries that prioritize access over analysis. As such, they tend to become hagiographies rather than authentic retellings of what happened. That’s how Dan Le Batard felt after watching Netflix’s latest Untold film about the Portland Trail Blazers during an…

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Brandon Ingram gets called out by NBA champions over postgame comments

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The Toronto Raptors didn’t get off to an ideal start against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Poor defense, a lack of cohesion on offense, and high turnovers led to a 126-113 loss. Afterward, Brandon Ingram called out head coach Darko Rajakovic for his strategy. Essentially, he criticized Rajakovic for using […] The post Brandon Ingram gets called out by NBA champions over postgame comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Makes James Harden Announcement During Cavaliers Game

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James Harden turned in a strong performance in his NBA playoff debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former NBA MVP dropped a 22-point, 10-assist double-double with two rebounds, two steals and four-three pointers on Saturday. He helped lead the Cavs to a 126-113 win over the Toronto Raptors to go ...

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Warriors Have Shocking Name As Top Replacement For Steve Kerr

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The Golden State Warriors apparently view college coach Todd Golden as their dream target if Steve Kerr chooses to leave the team this offseason. Kerr’s contract expires, and rumors are circulating that he may either leave coaching or try his luck with another franchise. If the legendary Warriors head coach leaves, the team will need […] The post Warriors Have Shocking Name As Top Replacement For Steve Kerr appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Hawks backup leaves Knicks playoff game after scary collision with stanchion

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The Atlanta Hawks are running a tight ship in the NBA playoffs, but they might have lost one of their primary backups. Center Mouhamed Gueye has been the backup to Onyeka Okongwu in the postseason with Jock Landale still injured. However, during Game 2 of their 1st-round series, Gueye left the game after a rough […] The post Hawks backup leaves Knicks playoff game after scary collision with stanchion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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