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Bill Simmons slams the Bulls for letting Coby White go in “trade of the year”

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There’s no denying that Coby White went from surviving to thriving. He had gone from just scrapping to get by with the Chicago Bulls to hitting big playoff buckets with the Charlotte Hornets. As a result, the Bulls must be pulling out their metaphorical hair after they traded him to Charlotte back in February. So […] The post Bill Simmons slams the Bulls for letting Coby White go in “trade of the year” appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden State Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement Before Suns Game

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On Friday evening, the Golden State Warriors will be in Phoenix to play the Suns for the play-in tournament.The Warriors are coming off 126-121 win over the LA Clippers.Kristaps Porzingis finished with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 8/12 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in […] The post Golden State Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement Before Suns Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith urges Charles Barkley to ‘do better’ when criticizing him

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Stephen A. Smith maintains he didn’t do anything wrong by calling LeBron James out for his Memphis comments, but Charles Barkley may have screwed up. Earlier this month, James faced criticism for mocking Memphis and Milwaukee during an appearance with Bob Does Sports. James alleged that most NBA stars agree the Grizzlies should move to Nashville,…

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Victor Wembanyama Receives Award News Before NBA Playoffs

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Victor Wembanyama is set to play in his first NBA playoff game on Sunday. As the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs will face the No. 7 Portland Trail Blazers in the first round. Game 1 of this best-of-seven series will take place on Sunday at Frost Bank Arena in San ...

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Lakers’ Bronny James explains why LA should listen to LeBron in playoffs

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The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 postseason with several notable headlines in focus, but none loom larger than the team’s reliance on the veteran leadership of LeBron James as they prepare for a first-round matchup vs. the Houston Rockets. Los Angeles secured the No. 4 seed after finishing 53–29, marking its highest win total […] The post Lakers’ Bronny James explains why LA should listen to LeBron in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies Get Bad News On Ja Morant’s Offseason Trade Offers

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The Memphis Grizzlies will have to settle for a weak trade package if they follow through on trading Ja Morant this summer. A terrible season of disconnect between both sides off the court and lackluster results on the court led to Morant hitting the trade block ahead of the deadline. However, Memphis held off on […] The post Grizzlies Get Bad News On Ja Morant’s Offseason Trade Offers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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When Will Luka Doncic Return? Doctor Raises Concern Ahead of Lakers Playoff Series

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When will Luka Doncic return? An injury expert raises concern about the Lakers star’s availability for the first round vs the Rockets. The post When Will Luka Doncic Return? Doctor Raises Concern Ahead of Lakers Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Russell Westbrook grabs attention with message after 18th season

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The Sacramento Kings’ 2025-26 season may have come to a disappointing end as they missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season. But one of the big storylines coming out of the end of the Kings season is what does the future hold for Russell Westbrook. Well if his latest social media message is any […] The post Russell Westbrook grabs attention with message after 18th season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule

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The NBA’s 65-game rule continues to garner attention as the playoffs get closer ahead of this weekend. One insider provided his thoughts on the topic following recent significant events. The NBA granted exemptions to stars Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, who fell short of the 65-game requirement. Doncic obtained it as he missed two games […] The post All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami Heat Have Nikola Jovic Problem After Frustrating Season

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With the season now over, one of the clearest frustrations inside the Miami Heat locker room came from Nikola Jovic. The young forward didn’t hold back during exit meetings, openly describing a year defined by inconsistency, shrinking opportunities, and constant pressure to be perfect. Jovic’s comments painted a revealing picture of life inside Miami’s system.“I […] The post Miami Heat Have Nikola Jovic Problem After Frustrating Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Chris Paul Trolls Clippers With Viral Meme After Play-In Meltdown vs Warriors

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Chris Paul appeared to take a shot at the Los Angeles Clippers after their play-in loss to the Golden State Warriors. The post Chris Paul Trolls Clippers With Viral Meme After Play-In Meltdown vs Warriors appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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"So he physically attracted to Michael Jordan?" – NBA Fans Clown Ex-LeBron James Teammate for Justifying MJ GOAT Choice With 'Aura' Logic – Sportskeeda

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"So he physically attracted to Michael Jordan?" - NBA Fans Clown Ex-LeBron James Teammate for Justifying MJ GOAT Choice With 'Aura' Logic  Sportskeeda

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LeBron James Addresses Lakers' Upcoming Bronny James Decision

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is set to make history again as he heads into the NBA playoffs in his 23rd season. Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets is on Saturday, and it will mark the 19th time in his career that James has played in a postseason game. James will ...

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Lakers’ LeBron James reminds LA about Rockets’ major strength

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The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly have a mammoth task ahead of them in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, especially in the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Houston entering as the league’s most dominant rebounding unit and Los Angeles ranking near the bottom across every major glass metric, LeBron James sent […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reminds LA about Rockets’ major strength appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets HC Ime Udoka gets 100% real about Alperen Sengun relationship

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The Houston Rockets enter the postseason with momentum and clarity, as their internal dynamic between head coach Ime Udoka and All-Star center Alperen Sengun continues to define the team’s identity. The Rockets secured the No. 5 seed in the West after a strong 52–30 regular season and will square off with the No. 4 seed […] The post Rockets HC Ime Udoka gets 100% real about Alperen Sengun relationship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ message on playing in playoffs with Bronny is priceless

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With the Los Angeles Lakers being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future, Bronny James is in line to receive regular playing time during the team’s upcoming opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. Following Lakers practice on Thursday, LeBron James reflected on what it means to be […] The post LeBron James’ message on playing in playoffs with Bronny is priceless appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Not Trading LeBron James Named Lakers’ Biggest Regret From 2025-26 NBA Season

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Did the Los Angeles Lakers make a mistake by not trading LeBron James during the 2025-26 NBA season? At least one person seems to think so.Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report recently named failing to trade James as the Lakers’ biggest regret of the season.Did the Lakers Make a Mistake by Not Trading LeBron James?The rationale is […] The post Not Trading LeBron James Named Lakers’ Biggest Regret From 2025-26 NBA Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Video of Steve Kerr’s powerful locker room speech after Warriors’ play-in win emerges

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The Golden State Warriors kept their season alive with a 126-121 play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The game was almost entirely decided by Stephen Curry’s second-half eruption, who finished with 35 points and four assists off 12-23 shooting. Post-game, head coach Steve Kerr gave a resounding speech to his players, congratulating them for […] The post Video of Steve Kerr’s powerful locker room speech after Warriors’ play-in win emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA announces intriguing 2026 Mexico City Game matchup

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The NBA loves going global. Basketball is one of the biggest global team sports in the world, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver will continue to have teams go international each and every season. For the 2026-27 season later this year, the league has announced that the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will meet in Mexico […] The post NBA announces intriguing 2026 Mexico City Game matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ja Morant invests in Metropolitans French basketball club as NBA Europe inches towards reality

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LOS ANGELES, CA — NBA star Ja Morant may not have been placed in the best opportunity to play this regular season with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he and his team are putting themselves in the best positions to win off the court. Morant and Catch12, his media and business venture company, have purchased a […] The post Ja Morant invests in Metropolitans French basketball club as NBA Europe inches towards reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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