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Thunder’s 43-point embarrassment of Lakers sends loud reminder about NBA title favorite status

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been quiet over the past few weeks, but it’s honestly not their fault. The San Antonio Spurs are on a roll right now, and many people have been focusing on Victor Wembanyama’s MVP case after he gave three reasons why he should be in the conversation. The Los Angeles Lakers […] The post Thunder’s 43-point embarrassment of Lakers sends loud reminder about NBA title favorite status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Gets Bad News on NBA MVP Race

With a little under two weeks left to go in the 2025-2026 NBA regular season, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is seemingly falling out of favor in the league’s competitive MVP race. This week, ESPN conducted its final straw poll. Picking up votes from 100 media members with a say in the race, ESPN’s latest […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Gets Bad News on NBA MVP Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs Coach’s Victor Wembanyama Injury Statement vs Clippers

The San Antonio Spurs made a shocking decision to rule out their star center Victor Wembanyama for Thursday’s April 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. As Wembanyama continues to make his desire to collect seasonal awards clear, the veteran center is in danger of becoming ineligible. He only has a two-game cushion in order […] The post Spurs Coach’s Victor Wembanyama Injury Statement vs Clippers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Where Lakers stands in West playoff race after Luka Doncic injury in Thunder drubbing

With just a few games remaining in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, that changed just a little bit with their loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Luka Doncic went down with a hamstring injury. It’s uncertain […] The post Where Lakers stands in West playoff race after Luka Doncic injury in Thunder drubbing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: If Luka Dončić Is Out, Who’s the NBA MVP?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] Call it the Athlon Sports Poll of the Day Jinx. It was just two days ago that we asked you who should be ...

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Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the fiercest contenders in the NBA, as they have coalesced quite nicely under head coach Mitch Johnson in just the third year of Victor Wembanyama’s career. The Spurs are even on fire, having won their past 11 games, and heading into the playoffs, the Spurs are looking […] The post Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Denver Nuggets Coach Gets Honest About Standings Battle vs Lakers

With a win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 1, the Denver Nuggets have now improved to 49-28 during the 2025-2026 NBA season. The Nuggets have seven wins in a row, coming out on top in eight of their last 10 games. Despite the current hot streak, the Nuggets are […] The post Denver Nuggets Coach Gets Honest About Standings Battle vs Lakers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs’ Keldon Johnson sends love back to fans after Sixth Man of the Year chants

San Antonio Spurs standout Keldon Johnson is appreciating the recognition he is getting from fans for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award with his strong performances this season. Johnson is going through the seventh season of his career with the Spurs. He has developed into one of their reliable scorers, whether it’s in […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson sends love back to fans after Sixth Man of the Year chants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers' JJ Redick Shares Marcus Smart Update After 5 Missed Games

The Los Angeles Lakers face a tough test on Thursday night as they look to make it four wins in a row. JJ Redick and his squad are on the road for a marquee matchup against the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, at Paycom Center. The Lakers, however, will need to battle Shai ...

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Jamal Murray Explains Reason Behind Denver Nuggets’ Hot Streak

Another victory was in store for the Denver Nuggets in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 1. The Nuggets defeated the Utah Jazz with a score of 130-117. The veteran forward Jamal Murray checked in for 37 minutes. He shot 12-16 from the field, knocking down 10-16 shots from three. The veteran totaled 37 points, […] The post Jamal Murray Explains Reason Behind Denver Nuggets’ Hot Streak appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Main Street Sports Group officially shuttering this month, 13 NBA teams become local TV free agents

The demise of Main Street Sports Group, owner of the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks, was swift as anticipated. The beleaguered company, formed from the ashes of its predecessor, Diamond Sports Group, after its prolonged bankruptcy, looked destined for collapse as reports began to surface of missed rights payments to franchises last December. A search for…

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Victor Wembanyama Makes NBA History Against Warriors

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have been a force this 2025-26 NBA regular season. With a 58-18 record, the Spurs are sitting atop the Southwest Division and are only two games behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-16) in the Western Conference. San Antonio ...

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out vs. Clippers amid MVP push – how it impacts award eligibility

Victor Wembanyama got a negative update on his availability for the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night that impacts his chances for end-of-season awards. Wembanyama is having an incredible campaign throughout his third year in the NBA. His immense growth as a young star has propelled the Spurs back […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out vs. Clippers amid MVP push – how it impacts award eligibility appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green fires back at Stephen Curry injury return ‘fear’

The Golden State Warriors have been trying and failing to weather the storm with Stephen Curry sidelined due to injury, falling to four games below .500 with a recent loss vs the San Antonio Spurs. The good news is that Curry is expected to be back in the lineup this weekend when the Warriors hit […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green fires back at Stephen Curry injury return ‘fear’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama’s ‘spirit’ earns high Stephen Curry praise amid Spurs title hopes

Amid San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s MVP race with the reigning champion, Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry praised the young center for his breakout season. Ahead of Wembanyama’s first playoff appearance, the Spurs’ first in seven years, Curry acknowledge the work Victor has put in this season. Curry can see how Wembanyama has […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s ‘spirit’ earns high Stephen Curry praise amid Spurs title hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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