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NBA senior VP of Ref Development weighs in on Austin Reaves Game 2 situation

One of the biggest storylines following the Lakers’ game two loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was the confrontation between Austin Reaves and the referees. NBA Senior Vice President of Referee Development Monty McCutchen weighed in on what occurred in comments obtained by ESPN. “We teach our officials to go to center court so we’re […] The post NBA senior VP of Ref Development weighs in on Austin Reaves Game 2 situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr’s New Warriors Contract Details Revealed

The Golden State Warriors won’t be going through a search for a new head coach in 2026. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Steve Kerr is returning to the Warriors for at least the next two seasons. via Shams Charania, ESPN: BREAKING: Steve Kerr has agreed on a new two-year contract to return as head coach […] The post Steve Kerr’s New Warriors Contract Details Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.

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Steve Kerr returning to Warriors on new 2-year contract amid exit speculation

The Golden State Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr have agreed to terms on a new contract that will keep the 60-year-old coach with the organization for the foreseeable future, league sources told ClutchPoints on Saturday evening. Kerr and the team agreed to a new two-year contract, setting up the 2027-28 NBA season as potentially […] The post Steve Kerr returning to Warriors on new 2-year contract amid exit speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls injured Jarred Vanderbilt

Luka Doncic can’t wait to get back on the floor and help the Los Angeles Lakers. Until then, he’ll have to find ways to keep his juices flowing, and he recently did so at the expense of his teammate, Jarred Vanderbilt. During a break in Game 2 of the Lakers’ second-round series against the Oklahoma … The post Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls injured Jarred Vanderbilt appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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JJ Redick singles out where Thunder have hurt Lakers amid 0-2 hole

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an unenviable position, in an 0-2 hole as their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder shifts to their home court. While the Lakers are hoping to get back into the series with a Game 3 win, there is one particular problem they […] The post JJ Redick singles out where Thunder have hurt Lakers amid 0-2 hole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return Game 3 after gruesome finger injury

The Los Angeles Lakers rolled without Jarred Vanderbilt in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs. A freakish finger injury forced coach JJ Redick to pull off a surprise lineup change against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Vanderbilt’s Game 3 status will be far different, though. Vanderbilt is cleared to play ahead of the home contest at […] The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return Game 3 after gruesome finger injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Announce Major Gameplan Adjustment Before Game 3 vs. OKC

T he Los Angeles Lakers are back on their home turf to take on the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Lakers find themselves in a deep hole as the series shifts from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles. Despite executing what many would consider a solid […] The post Lakers Announce Major Gameplan Adjustment Before Game 3 vs. OKC appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cavs star James Harden’s ‘what chatter’ question will frustrate his critics after Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept their Eastern Conference Semifinals series alive against the Detroit Pistons by winning Game 3 116-109. Donovan Mitchell produced a massive 35-point display as Cleveland overcame Cade Cunningham’s 27-point double-double to make the series 2-1. Post-game, James Harden had a reassuringly composed response when asked about the criticism he and the Cavs […] The post Cavs star James Harden’s ‘what chatter’ question will frustrate his critics after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘We’re always watching’: Anonymous Knicks reporter shares story on MSG surveillance

In April, Investigative sports journalist Pablo Torre partnered with Wired’s Noah Schactman to publish a report that New York Knicks owner James Dolan was using Madison Square Garden’s security team to surveil the online activity of people who were critical of him across the country. “There’s this one teenager in Colorado, who said something on…

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Lakers’ old weakness came back to haunt them vs. Thunder

Many reasons explain why the Lakers are trailing their best-of-seven second-round playoff series against the Thunder. The Thunder’s depth has overwhelmed the Lakers, evident by the 82-39 combined margin the Thunder’s reserves outscored the Lakers’ in Game 1 and Game 2. The Lakers, including Austin Reaves, have struggled against the Thunder’s drop coverage in the...

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Draymond Green plays the victim with latest comments about Charles Barkley drama

Draymond Green is trying to play the victim card … in a situation that he himself created. The Golden State Warriors star Green spoke out over the weekend after causing a stir earlier in the week by insulting Charles Barkley. Green was making a guest appearance on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” and took a largely … The post Draymond Green plays the victim with latest comments about Charles Barkley drama appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons’ Ausar Thompson’s ‘confidence’ take will catch fans’ eyes after Game 3 loss

After securing a pair of wins on their home court to open up the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons had their first taste of defeat since the Orlando Magic series, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-109 at Rocket Arena in Ohio. Fighting back from a 64-48 deficit at halftime, outscoring […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson’s ‘confidence’ take will catch fans’ eyes after Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell helps Cavs keep Finals hopes alive with clutch Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers were in desperate need of a victory on Saturday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series after dropping both of the opening games in the Motor City. Thanks to a clutch performance from Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers managed to do just that, winning by a […] The post Donovan Mitchell helps Cavs keep Finals hopes alive with clutch Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Drop Remarkable Playoff News on Star Before Game 3 vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers will be back at Crypto.com Arena for playoff action against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 tonight. The Thunder lead 2-0 in this Western Conference semifinals, and the Lakers need to win to come out of the elimination hole. The same hole they encountered last season.  A strong showing tonight […] The post Lakers Drop Remarkable Playoff News on Star Before Game 3 vs. Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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