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Kendrick Perkins sounds off with ‘first-round exit’ Lakers playoff prediction

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ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins didn’t hold back in his playoff prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers, using a dead-bird analogy in his outlook on the Western Conference. Perkins isn’t buying into the hype surrounding LeBron James and the Lakers blowout win against the Phoenix Suns without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Perkins can’t see the Lakers […] The post Kendrick Perkins sounds off with ‘first-round exit’ Lakers playoff prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“The things he tried to do to his body” – Patrick Ewing on witnessing Michael Jordan up close as an assistant in Washington – Basketball Network

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“The things he tried to do to his body” - Patrick Ewing on witnessing Michael Jordan up close as an assistant in Washington  Basketball Network

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Mark Jones plans to stay with Kings ‘a long, long time’ after leaving ESPN

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Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years, but he isn’t done. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Jones left by choice, that he simply felt it was time, and that ESPN told him he could have stayed if he wanted. “Mark has made an enduring impact at ESPN since 1990, serving as…

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LaMelo Ball had the most profane trash talk for Isaiah Stewart

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LaMelo Ball certainly likes to live dangerously. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball had a viral moment of trash talk during Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. In the third quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball was jockeying with Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart for a rebound. Ball ultimately tracked down the loose ball … The post LaMelo Ball had the most profane trash talk for Isaiah Stewart appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Matt Barnes’ bold Victor Wembanyama MVP take will catch Spurs fans’ attention

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As San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama hit the 65-game threshold to be qualified for certain end-of-season awards like Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) and Most Valuable Player (MVP), he’s no doubt in contention for both. With Wembanyama looking to also lead the Spurs in the playoffs, Matt Barnes would have a take about […] The post Matt Barnes’ bold Victor Wembanyama MVP take will catch Spurs fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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All the postseason seeding scenarios for Hawks, Raptors, Magic, 76ers for last day of NBA regular season

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The Eastern Conference playoff race entering the final day has compressed into a highly entertaining battle between four teams. The Atlanta Hawks, who enter the final as the No. 5th seed, are the only team out of them, the Toronto Raptors, the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers guaranteed of a playoff spot. All others […] The post All the postseason seeding scenarios for Hawks, Raptors, Magic, 76ers for last day of NBA regular season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans left stunned by photo of LeBron James with Cameron Brink

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Cameron Brink can apparently measure up to The King. The Los Angeles Sparks star Brink was in attendance for Friday night’s Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns matchup at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Sparks, just like the Lakers, play their home games at Crypto.com Arena, and Friday’s NBA game also featured a celebration of … The post Fans left stunned by photo of LeBron James with Cameron Brink appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Antoine Walker called out his ex-fiancée for leaving him when his money started to dry up: "She left when things started to hit the fan" – Basketball Network

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Antoine Walker called out his ex-fiancée for leaving him when his money started to dry up: "She left when things started to hit the fan"  Basketball Network

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JJ Redick calls out media for doubting Lakers this season

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns on Friday to guarantee a top-four spot in the Western Conference playoffs. And head coach JJ Redick wanted to make sure that he was proving the doubters wrong in doing so. It’s been a dramatic year in Tinseltown. The future status of LeBron James looks uncertain. Reports…

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Channing Frye says Lakers are cooked if LeBron James is number one option

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LeBron James has kept the Lakers steady, but Channing Frye sees a much bigger problem ahead. Los Angeles locked up the No. 4 seed at minimum in the West and home-court advantage for its first-round series, per ESPN. That should feel like a win. Instead, the mood around the team has shifted after Luka Doncic […] The post Channing Frye says Lakers are cooked if LeBron James is number one option appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Trail Blazers’ huge win over Clippers is a bombshell for Bulls

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The Portland Trail Blazers’ 116-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers carried significant implications beyond the Western Conference standings, delivering a major development for the Chicago Bulls. Portland improved to 41-40 on the season with the win, strengthening its grip on the No. 8 seed in the West. The result marked the second time this […] The post Why Trail Blazers’ huge win over Clippers is a bombshell for Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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