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Gilbert Arenas recalls fearing ‘more Dwyane Wade’ after Shaq missed 2005 playoff games

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas recently looked back on the Washington Wizards’ difficult 2005 playoff matchup against Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat, recalling that the team was actually disappointed when Shaquille O’Neal missed games during the series. Speaking on a recent episode of Gil’s Arena, Arenas reflected on the Wizards’ second-round loss to Miami […] The post Gilbert Arenas recalls fearing ‘more Dwyane Wade’ after Shaq missed 2005 playoff games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Insiders dump cold water on Jazz trade with Wizards, but there’s a twist

Since the NBA Draft Lottery, teams have let it be known that everything is on the table when it comes to trading their pick. The Washington Wizards don’t seem to mind moving back from the No. 1 pick, but the Utah Jazz seem to have interest in moving up to the top spot to get […] The post NBA rumors: Insiders dump cold water on Jazz trade with Wizards, but there’s a twist appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics Get Bold AJ Dybantsa Admission Ahead of NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics are working through an offseason that arrived earlier than expected. Boston won 56 games in the regular season, got Jayson Tatum back from a ruptured Achilles, and put themselves in position to reach the second round. Then a 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers disappeared. Game 7 ended at TD Garden, […] The post Celtics Get Bold AJ Dybantsa Admission Ahead of NBA Draft appeared first on HEAVY.

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"Trained not to react" – AJ Dybantsa Breaks Silence On His Viral 'Poker Face' Reaction To Washington Wizards' #1 Draft Pick Moment – Sportskeeda

"Trained not to react" - AJ Dybantsa Breaks Silence On His Viral 'Poker Face' Reaction To Washington Wizards' #1 Draft Pick Moment  Sportskeeda

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Charles Barkley reveals why more gay athletes don’t come out

Charles Barkley says not much has changed when it comes to gay athletes coming out due to societal pressure. In an Inside the NBA tribute to the late Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay active player, who passed on May 12, Barkley shared that homophobia is a key reason why many gay athletes keep […] The post Charles Barkley reveals why more gay athletes don’t come out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gilbert Arenas reveals who of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson he wants Wizards to pick

By winning the NBA Draft Lottery for June’s highly anticipated NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards will have their choice of player to select from a number of very talented players. While AJ Dybantsa is expected to go No. 1 overall by most within league circles, others aren’t ruling out the possibility of Darry Peterson being […] The post Gilbert Arenas reveals who of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson he wants Wizards to pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Mock Draft 2026: Combine Week Shakes Up the Picks

The Chicago combine is in and the measurements have been taken. With that in mind we have reconstructed the 2026 NBA Mock Draft. The post NBA Mock Draft 2026: Combine Week Shakes Up the Picks appeared first on HEAVY.

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AJ Dybantsa reveals ‘crazy’ surprise for LeBron James during workout

The NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, and now we know that the Washington Wizards will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft next month. That pick is highly expected to be BYU forward AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa attended the Draft Combine, where coaches, scouts, and front office personnel got to […] The post AJ Dybantsa reveals ‘crazy’ surprise for LeBron James during workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wizards rumors: Ramona Shelburne teases possibility of Darryn Peterson instead of AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards recently earned the number one pick in the upcoming NBA Draft at the lottery, which took place on Sunday in Chicago. The Wizards now have the chance to add a blue-chip prospect to the mix after trading for veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis this past season. While many expect the Wizards […] The post Wizards rumors: Ramona Shelburne teases possibility of Darryn Peterson instead of AJ Dybantsa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trae Young Can Become a Hurdle for AJ Dybantsa’ Success With Wizards, Colin Cowherd Claims

AJ Dybantsa is expected to become the number one pick at the 2026 NBA draft. He was the top scorer with 25.5 points per game. Many even reputed him to be the best player in the country. Despite his reputation, his individual brilliance could not help Kevin Young’s BYU in their pursuit of a deep […]

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What AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer said about possibly going No. 1

The Washington Wizards were blessed by the basketball gods during the lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. There are couple of names who have been thrown around as potentially being the top pick, including AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. The annual NBA Draft combine is […] The post What AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer said about possibly going No. 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What shocked Darryn Peterson most about Wizards visit

The Washington Wizards recently lucked into the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft lottery, which took place on Sunday in Chicago. The Wizards will now have the first selection in a draft class that is projected by many to be among the deepest in recent NBA history. While many expect the Wizards to […] The post What shocked Darryn Peterson most about Wizards visit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AJ Dybantsa reveals why he should be No. 1 overall pick

The NBA Draft lottery ping-pong balls bounced in favor of the Washington Wizards, who landed the top pick in June. That means the Wizards will likely decide between Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson and BYU Cougars sensation AJ Dybantsa. During the NBA Scouting Combine, Dybantsa was asked why he should be the No. 1 pick, … The post AJ Dybantsa reveals why he should be No. 1 overall pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins dies at 47

Jason Collins, who spent 13 years in the NBA, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 47. Collins suffered from Stage 4 glioblastoma, and the family sent out a statement, saying they are “heartbroken.” The following statement was issued today on behalf of the family of Jason Collins: pic.twitter.com/Vf1MwmmQLH — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May … The post 13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins dies at 47 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Exclusive: Bub Carrington’s heartfelt understanding of Wizards fan loyalty

VIRGINIA — The Washington Wizards have gone from national obscurity to one of the NBA’s hottest topics since drafting guard Bub Carrington No. 14 overall out of the University of Pittsburgh in June 2024. The franchise was devoid of star talent, but now has four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young, five-time All-NBA big man Anthony […] The post Exclusive: Bub Carrington’s heartfelt understanding of Wizards fan loyalty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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