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Warriors Get Good Yaxel Lendeborg Injury News After Beating Timberwolves

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Before Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors initially listed Yaxel Lendeborg as questionable due to left foot soreness and inflammation.The Warriors eventually cleared Lendeborg to play and started him at small forward. He finished with 26 points and nine rebounds as Golden State beat the Timberwolves 119-114.After the game, Lendeborg provided […] The post Warriors Get Good Yaxel Lendeborg Injury News After Beating Timberwolves appeared first on HEAVY.

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Portland Trail Blazers Star Ja Morant Makes Honest Memphis Grizzlies Statement

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The Portland Trail Blazers are off to a blazing start to the 2026-27 NBA season. They are 3-0, and Ja Morant has seemingly fit in with his new team.In three games, Morant is averaging 16.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.3 steals on 58.8 percent shooting from the field and 44.4 percent shooting from […] The post Portland Trail Blazers Star Ja Morant Makes Honest Memphis Grizzlies Statement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers Reveal New Starting Lineup Without Luka Doncic

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The Los Angeles Lakers were forced to make big changes to the starting lineup with Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams both out. Head coach JJ Redick revealed that both players had soreness, and he didn’t want to risk injury by playing them in the second half of a back-to-back. The NBA scheduling saw the Lakers […] The post Lakers Reveal New Starting Lineup Without Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

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JJ Redick Reveals Why Lakers Ruled Out Luka Doncic, Ziaire Williams vs. Clippers

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JJ Redick explains why Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams are out against the Clippers and reveals when the Lakers hope both will return. The post JJ Redick Reveals Why Lakers Ruled Out Luka Doncic, Ziaire Williams vs. Clippers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ex-Knicks Forward Dies at 83

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The New York Knicks lost a member of their family this week. Barry Clemens has died. He was 83. Clemens’ death was announced by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday: The Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group are saddened to learn of the passing of former Cavalier, Barry Clemens. A Dayton native and Ohio Wesleyan College […] The post Ex-Knicks Forward Dies at 83 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Damian Lillard dishes on return from Achilles injury: ‘I am who I think I am’

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Damian Lillard had been in this situation many times before.  With 43.1 seconds remaining and the Trail Blazers up, 132-129, his teammates wanted the ball in his hands. It was Dame Time. It was the type of moment he lives for. Deni Avdija passed the ball to Lillard, who made a pump-fake, shaking Matisse Thybulle....

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‘He Wasn’t in Rhythm,’ ‘A Losing Basketball Player All Round’ – NBA World Rips $9.7 Million Lakers Guard After Loss to Blazers

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NBA world has reacted to Collin Sexton's disappointing performance vs. the Trail Blazers as the Lakers lost the game.

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Blazers news: Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic performances marred by oddly-timed flopping calls late

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers gave fans one of the best games to start the 2026-27 regular season, with Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija, and Ja Morant taking on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler in a battle of the unbeatens. While the game featured some high-level shot-making down […] The post Blazers news: Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic performances marred by oddly-timed flopping calls late appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Reveal Plan For Luka Doncic After Injury Diagnosis

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The Los Angeles Lakers are playing it safe, leaning on superstar guard Luka Doncic in the second half of a back-to-back. The post Lakers Reveal Plan For Luka Doncic After Injury Diagnosis appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers superstar out against Clippers in second night of back-to-back

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Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness) are out against the Clippers on Wednesday in the second night of a back-to-back following the Lakers’ 136-129 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers and Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers hug after a...

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Ja Morant’s teammate videobombs triumphant postgame interview after thrilling win over Lakers

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The Portland Trail Blazers have started the season undefeated, and they were able to extend the streak with a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Damian Lillard may have hit the dagger to put the game out of reach, but it was Ja Morant who started the run for the Blazers after he hit a […] The post Ja Morant’s teammate videobombs triumphant postgame interview after thrilling win over Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen Missing From Hype as ‘Chinese Jokic’

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The Portland Trail Blazers surprised the entire NBA in the 2025 draft when they traded into the No. 16 overall spot to select Yang Hansen. The 7-foot-1 Chinese center was expected to be picked eventually, but not many saw him going that high, and so it immediately placed some extra expectations on Hansen. His immediate […] The post Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen Missing From Hype as ‘Chinese Jokic’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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Grizzlies Watch as Ja Morant Shines for Trail Blazers

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It had been a long time coming this offseason by the time the Memphis Grizzlies traded Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in June. The deal sent the mercurial point guard to Portland in exchange for Jerami Grant, Kris Murray and $1 million in cash. Memphis didn’t get any draft picks in the trade. […] The post Grizzlies Watch as Ja Morant Shines for Trail Blazers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Walker Kessler takes blame for LA getting thoroughly cooked by Blazers

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Walker Kessler is taking accountability for the Lakers’ defense in their loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. The red-hot Trail Blazers have rounded into form with Ja Morant’s addition and Damian Lillard’s return. They won 136-129. In post-game availability, Kessler gave his thoughts on the defensive breakdown. “Yeah, we did a pretty good job in transition. […] The post Walker Kessler takes blame for LA getting thoroughly cooked by Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Ja Morant makes Lakers fans rage quit with ‘Dame Time’ celebration

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Ja Morant knew what time it was after Damian Lillard sank the dagger three-pointer to bury the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, stunning the crowd at Crypto.com Arena. The Portland Trail Blazers completed the come-from-behind win against the Lakers, 136-29, and improved to 3-0. Lillard buried a tough three-pointer with 43 seconds left, giving the […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant makes Lakers fans rage quit with ‘Dame Time’ celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“So He’s Only Playable Against Teams With No Center?”: NBA Fans Slam Lakers’ Big FA Acquisition Walker Kessler After Struggling Against Traditional Bigs

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NBA fans critical of Walker Kessler's performance against first true big as Lakers lose to Portland.

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Damian Lillard, Ja Morant react to first ‘Dame Time’ of season

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Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, and the Portland Trail Blazers took their undefeated record into Los Angeles to take on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and the LA Lakers in what turned out to be one of the best games of the season thus far. It was ultimately the Blazers and their playmakers that stole the show […] The post Damian Lillard, Ja Morant react to first ‘Dame Time’ of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Damian Lillard Owns the Lakers,’ ‘Defense Is Horrible’ — NBA World Reacts As Trail Blazers Spoil Luka Dončić’s 41-Point Night, Hand LA 1st Loss

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Damian Lillard powers the Trail Blazers past the Lakers despite Luka Dončić's game-high 41 points, sparking animated reactions.

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“We're a determined team” – Ja Morant sends a message after Blazers overcome Luka Doncic's 41-point explosion – Basketball Network

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“We're a determined team” - Ja Morant sends a message after Blazers overcome Luka Doncic's 41-point explosion  Basketball Network

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