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76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Game 1 antics leaves Karl-Anthony Towns smiling

The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals as two of the most battle-tested teams in the conference. New York advanced after a six-game series win over Atlanta and Philadelphia mounted a 3-1 comeback against Boston, marking the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2023. However, even as critics […] The post 76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Game 1 antics leaves Karl-Anthony Towns smiling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Feeling More “Optimistic” About Steve Kerr Staying

The Golden State Warriors are starting to feel more confident about retaining Steve Kerr with meetings continuing to determine his future. Kerr’s contract expired at the end of this season and sparked fear over the Warriors needing a new head coach. Golden State management felt “positive” after recent meetings and are starting to see a […] The post Warriors Feeling More “Optimistic” About Steve Kerr Staying appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ Julius Randle posterizes Victor Wembanyama at the buzzer

The Minnesota Timberwolves, heading into their second-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs, have to be bracing for the fact that the Spurs’ defense is night and day better than the Denver Nuggets‘. Victor Wembanyama is the ultimate deterrent near the basket, and the Timberwolves will have to scale that […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle posterizes Victor Wembanyama at the buzzer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timothee Chalamet skips Met Gala with Kylie Jenner for Knicks game

Timothee Chalamet is supporting his New York Knicks at all costs. The Oscar-nominated actor decided to sit courtside at the New York Knicks’ first game for round two of the NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers. Chalamet posted an Instagram Story showing off his courtside view while Jenner walked the Met steps. Jenner wore a […] The post Timothee Chalamet skips Met Gala with Kylie Jenner for Knicks game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson nearly breaks own record in stunning start vs. 76ers

It did not take long for Jalen Brunson to remind everyone that he is not fooling around, as the New York Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Monday in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs. Brunson came out firing on all cylinders, with the 76ers having trouble preventing […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson nearly breaks own record in stunning start vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1

The NBA Playoffs second round started out in defensive fashion inside the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves became an anticipated first postseason battle. And both executed tone-setting defensive moves right away. Wemby picked up on a driving layup and protected the rim with […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows Serious Respect for LeBron James Ahead of Playoff Matchup

The second-round playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will be competitive. But, it will also be full of respect.Ahead of the series, reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed some serious respect for Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls LeBron James ‘One of the Best Players to Ever […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows Serious Respect for LeBron James Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

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JJ Redick Compares Thunder To Two Greatest NBA Teams Ever

Popular Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick had surprising historic praise for the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of their upcoming first round series. Redick used stats to compare the Thunder’s dominance to the late 1990s Chicago Bulls and late 2010s Golden State Warriors among the all-time great teams. Oklahoma City ended their second straight […] The post JJ Redick Compares Thunder To Two Greatest NBA Teams Ever appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1

Mikal Bridges delivered some pain to Joel Embiid in Monday’s Game 1. Bridges and the New York Knicks met Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for the opening game of their second-round playoff series. In the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Embiid was setting a screen for 76ers teammate … The post Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Key Raptors backup sounds off on future after Cavs series loss

Ahead of an uncertain offseason after losing Game 7 to the Cleveland Cavs in the first round, Toronto Raptors center Sandro Mamukelashvili will become an unrestricted free agent. After pushing the Cavs to the brink of elimination, many Raptors players spoke positively about the season. Mamukelashvili revealed he took less money to stay with the […] The post Key Raptors backup sounds off on future after Cavs series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben Stiller’s Knicks series prediction while at Met Gala will rile up 76ers fans

The New York Knicks can be forgiven to be half-expecting the Boston Celtics to be their opponents in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Philadelphia 76ers, after all, only arrived here after becoming one of the two teams in the NBA playoffs first round to overturn a 3-1 deficit, alongside the Detroit Pistons. However, it seems […] The post Ben Stiller’s Knicks series prediction while at Met Gala will rile up 76ers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili Wants to Come Back to Raptors

Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili wants to return to the team this summer after a successful first season in Toronto. The Raptors’ season ended heartbreakingly when the team was knocked out of the playoffs in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors were heavy underdogs heading into the series, but they defied […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili Wants to Come Back to Raptors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bulls rumors: New VP Bryson Graham may look to former Pelicans colleagues to fill front office

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls announced the hiring of Bryson Graham as the Executive VP of Basketball Operations. The first step in Chicago’s organizational overhaul following the firings of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley and the departure of head coach Billy Donovan. The next step will be to fill the remaining positions in the front […] The post Bulls rumors: New VP Bryson Graham may look to former Pelicans colleagues to fill front office appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans are unhappy about the latest Draymond Green news

The Golden State Warriors did not make the playoffs this year, but fans will still be having to hear from Draymond Green. The Warriors star Green will be making three upcoming appearances on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” this postseason, filling in for Kenny Smith starting on Wednesday. Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal reported that … The post Fans are unhappy about the latest Draymond Green news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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