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2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Latest AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson intel, all 60 picks post-combine

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The 2026 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and teams around the league continue to gather intel on what is a heavily talented top end of the draft with several potential future All-Stars. Of course, what happens at the very top of the draft with AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson will dictate how […] The post 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Latest AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson intel, all 60 picks post-combine appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scottie Barnes Reacts to Being Left Off All-NBA Teams

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Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes shared his reaction after being left off the All-NBA Teams, and he’s clearly not happy about it. Despite a terrific season put up by Barnes, where he averaged 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game, made the NBA All-Defensive second team, and led the […] The post Scottie Barnes Reacts to Being Left Off All-NBA Teams appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fans all wanted 1 star to replace Jalen Duren on All-NBA team

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Jalen Duren’s critics were loud on Sunday as the 2025-26 All-NBA teams were announced to the public. The Detroit Pistons center was named to the All-NBA 3rd-Team alongside Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray, Jalen Johnson, and Chet Holmgren. Duren was one of two Pistons who made All-NBA this season, with Cade Cunningham also earning a spot … The post Fans all wanted 1 star to replace Jalen Duren on All-NBA team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Scottie Barnes Reacts to Being Named 2nd Team All-Defensive

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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes shared his reaction after being named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Barnes just finished an incredible year with the Raptors, emerging as one of the league’s top two-way players. In addition to averaging 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, Barnes also averaged 1.5 blocks and 1.4 […] The post Scottie Barnes Reacts to Being Named 2nd Team All-Defensive appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Veterans Who Need a New Team to Matter

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Some older NBA players are entering the 2026-27 season in a tough spot. They have plenty of talent, but they are stuck on teams that do not fit them anymore. Right now, their fantasy value is very low. The most important thing to know is that these veterans must get traded to a new team to matter ...

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Bad News Hit the Cavaliers As Knicks Get Advantage in Eastern Conference Finals

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The Cleveland Cavaliers must overcome a massive disadvantage in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Its disadvantage has yet to be overcome by previous squads throughout the past two decades. According to NBA Prime’s broadcast, four of the last five teams that went through two Game 7s in the first two rounds […] The post Bad News Hit the Cavaliers As Knicks Get Advantage in Eastern Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sends powerful message after eliminating Pistons

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For the first time since 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing in the Eastern Conference finals after successfully eliminating the Detroit Pistons on Sunday via a 125-94 win. The Cavs needed seven games to send Detroit home, and they completed the mission by winning Game 7 in enemy territory on Sunday at Little Caesars […] The post Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sends powerful message after eliminating Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fred VanVleet addresses Kevin Durant’s ‘curse’ amid burner account accusations

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Fred VanVleet believes Kevin Durant may be his own worst enemy when it comes to drawing negative attention from the media. Durant became a lightning rod of controversy in his first season with the Houston Rockets when a social media account allegedly belonging to Durant was leaked. The account heavily criticized Durant’s Rockets teammates, which … The post Fred VanVleet addresses Kevin Durant’s ‘curse’ amid burner account accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Approach, Giannis to Celtics & Big Board Updates

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NBA trade rumor season is getting started in earnest, and there are updates on the Lakers, Celtics and more on the Big Board! The post NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Approach, Giannis to Celtics & Big Board Updates appeared first on HEAVY.

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Drake Fires at DeMar DeRozan With Brutal Raptors Ring Bar

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Drake’s latest album rollout quickly turned into one of the biggest talking points in music and sports culture. The Toronto superstar released three albums in the same day, but one line from “National Treasure” on Iceman immediately grabbed NBA fans’ attention because of who it targeted.This time, Drake aimed directly at former Toronto Raptors star […] The post Drake Fires at DeMar DeRozan With Brutal Raptors Ring Bar appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ayesha Curry Sends Message to Drake on Thursday Night

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Ayesha Curry is beyond excited for Drake's latest project. The Canadian rapper dropped his ninth studio album, "Iceman," via OVO Sound and Republic Records on May 15. It marks his first solo full-length since "For All the Dogs" in 2023.  Drake cranked the hype to another level, releasing three ...

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Nike Kobe ‘Draft Day’ release trolls NBA teams that passed on Bryant in 1996

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The 1996 NBA Draft may be considered one of the greatest incoming class of rookies, featuring future Hall-of-Famers like Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and none other than Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant. However, 13 teams passed on the high school prodigy, including the Charlotte Hornets who drafted him. Coming soon, Nike will […] The post Nike Kobe ‘Draft Day’ release trolls NBA teams that passed on Bryant in 1996 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Scottie Barnes isn’t here for your Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul-baiting slander

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Scottie Barnes has heard enough. While the rest of the basketball world has spent the better part of the 2026 playoffs debating whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a genius manipulator of NBA officiating or simply the best player alive at getting to the free-throw line, the Toronto Raptors All-Star forward isn’t entertaining the discourse, and he […] The post Raptors Scottie Barnes isn’t here for your Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul-baiting slander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Full 2026 NBA Draft order after Wizards win lottery

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The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery came to a conclusion, and the Washington Wizards earned the first overall pick. Washington will have their pick of the litter in one of the best draft classes in recent memory. AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson are all up for grabs. The Wizards franchise will be […] The post Full 2026 NBA Draft order after Wizards win lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA Draft Lottery Results: Updated Top 14 First-Round Order

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With the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz moving into the top spots, the NBA Draft board is now set for the first round.

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