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How Celtics focused on ‘knowns’ to find 2025-26 success amid clear limitations

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BOSTON — During Media Day last September, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens asked for patience when it came to his new roster. And while that sounded like a request that usually accompanies low expectations for a team, he wasn’t finished speaking. “Don’t put a ceiling on us,” he added. Brad Stevens discussed […] The post How Celtics focused on ‘knowns’ to find 2025-26 success amid clear limitations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Get Positive Report On Trading For Giannis This Summer

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The Los Angeles Lakers might have a chance at trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer after a recent report. Sam Amick reported an extensive update on The Athletic about teams that he views as having a realistic chance to trade for Antetokounmpo in the offseason. Milwaukee Bucks’ management is preparing to field offers with the […] The post Lakers Get Positive Report On Trading For Giannis This Summer appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell is shocked by Evan Mobley’s total rebounds vs. Hawks

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are sustaining their great form toward the end of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, as the Cavs extended their winning streak to four games following a 122-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. A balanced attack by the Cavaliers highlighted their latest win. As usual, Donovan […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell is shocked by Evan Mobley’s total rebounds vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cade Cunningham Return for Detroit Pistons Addressed After Bucks Game

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The anticipated return of Cade Cunningham took place for the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, April 8. A little under one month since suffering a collapsed lung against the Washington Wizards on March 17, Cunningham managed to heal up and suit up for the second game of the Pistons’ final week before the playoffs. In Detroit, […] The post Cade Cunningham Return for Detroit Pistons Addressed After Bucks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Anthony Davis wanted Ja Morant over Zion Williamson for Pelicans in 2019 draft

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The New Orleans Pelicans will miss the playoffs for the second straight season. But if there is a silver lining, it is the fact that Zion Williamson will finish the campaign with the second-most games he has played in his career. As of writing, Williamson has played 62 games, with the Pelicans taking on the […] The post Why Anthony Davis wanted Ja Morant over Zion Williamson for Pelicans in 2019 draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley

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Evan Mobley is the latest NBA big man to find himself in the crosshairs of Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst Perkins drew attention on Wednesday with his ruthless swipe at the Cleveland Cavaliers big man Mobley. On “NBA Countdown,” Perkins called out the Cavaliers for supposedly being “soft” and compared Mobley in particular to a … The post Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update Should Give Pacers Fans Hope

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All-star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is officially back on the floor in a meaningful way and it could be the first real sign that the Indiana Pacers are turning the corner. Haliburton announced Wednesday on X that he participated in his first 5-on-5 run since June, marking a major milestone in his recovery from a […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update Should Give Pacers Fans Hope appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Anthony Davis Snubbed Shai From Top Three MVP Candidates

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Injured NBA star Anthony Davis upset Oklahoma City Thunder fans by ranking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander low in his MVP rankings. Davis appeared on The Draymond Green Show and was asked for his insight about the MVP race as a former MVP candidate himself. Victor Wembanyama was the first option named by Davis for his all-around play […] The post Anthony Davis Snubbed Shai From Top Three MVP Candidates appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Anthony Davis Reveals Reason Why He’ll Never Play for Pelicans Again

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It sounds like we can count out a reunion between Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans.Despite requesting a trade out of New Orleans in 2019, Davis initially thought that an eventual return to the Big Easy could be a possibility, but then the Pelicans failed to give Davis a tribute video in his first […] The post Anthony Davis Reveals Reason Why He’ll Never Play for Pelicans Again appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cam Johnson defends Luka Doncic’s MVP case after missing 65-game threshold for Lakers

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For the first time in a while, there is no clear favorite to win the 2026 NBA MVP award, with 2025 winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander duking it out with Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic… at least if the NBA grants him a waiver for the berth of his child after finishing the regular season […] The post Cam Johnson defends Luka Doncic’s MVP case after missing 65-game threshold for Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Lakers Announce Intriguing Injury Report For Warriors Game

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On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco.The Lakers most recently lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 123-87 (at home).Los Angeles Lakers Announce Intriguing Injury ReportFor Thursday’s game, the Lakers have announced their injury report.They have ruled out Luka […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Announce Intriguing Injury Report For Warriors Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Tyrese Haliburton excites fans with a major update

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Tyrese Haliburton can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Indiana Pacers star point guard Haliburton excited fans with the message that he posted to his X page on Wednesday night. Haliburton revealed that he has now progressed to playing 5-on-5 for the very first time since his Achilles injury last … The post Tyrese Haliburton excites fans with a major update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Proposed Blockbuster Offseason Trade Sends Giannis To Knicks

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The New York Knicks will have a chance to go after Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, and one trade package is apparently making the rounds. Knicks fans hope to make the NBA Finals this season in a loaded East battle with the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, and Cleveland Cavaliers. However, they will have a chance to […] The post Proposed Blockbuster Offseason Trade Sends Giannis To Knicks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kevin Durant had the cruelest trash talk for Dillon Brooks

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Dillon Brooks may have finally met his match. Brooks and the Phoenix Suns battled on Tuesday night against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. During the second quarter of the contest, Durant went viral for his absolutely cruel trash talk for Brooks, who served as his primary defender … The post Kevin Durant had the cruelest trash talk for Dillon Brooks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mavericks Announce Klay Thompson Decision for Suns Game

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Things have not gone according to plan for Klay Thompson since his big move to the Dallas Mavericks two years ago. Thompson left the Golden State Warriors after 13 years of service. His goal was to join a Mavs side that was supposed to contend for an NBA championship. Thompson won four titles with ...

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets rib contusion update from Mitch Johnson

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Victor Wembanyama is dealing with a rib contusion after suffering the injury in the San Antonio Spurs’ 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. With Wembanyama already ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach Mitch Johnson reveals some good news regarding the injury. While talking with media members hours […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets rib contusion update from Mitch Johnson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA investigating Kings for possible tanking after bizarre Doug Christie move

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Another NBA team is under scrutiny for potential tanking (in perhaps the strangest saga yet). The NBA is investigating the Sacramento Kings after a bizarre move by their head coach Doug Christie during Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. With just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter at Chase Center in San … The post NBA investigating Kings for possible tanking after bizarre Doug Christie move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dwight Howard receives protective order against estranged wife amid divorce filing

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Dwight Howard has been granted a protective order against his estranged wife, Amy Luciani, following his divorce filing last month. Amy Luciani (born Amy Howard) must stay 100 feet away from the NBA champion and his children after a judge signed off on the order earlier this week per Us Weekly. She also cannot contact […] The post Dwight Howard receives protective order against estranged wife amid divorce filing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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