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Knicks superfan Ben Stiller demands Karl-Anthony Towns gets ‘paid’ after 5 double-doubles in a row

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It has not always looked pretty, but New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller believes Karl-Anthony Towns has earned a contract extension after starting the year with five consecutive double-doubles. Stiller reacted to a parody song performed by Knicks fans after the team’s 19-point comeback against the Chicago Bulls. He wrote, “DOUBLE DOUBLES EVERY GAME GET […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller demands Karl-Anthony Towns gets ‘paid’ after 5 double-doubles in a row appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer Joins Oscar Robertson in Rare Basketball History

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The Memphis Grizzlies ended up having the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which was widely expected to be the spot in which a team would simply get the third player of the top-three prospects in the draft who were believed to be better than everyone else. BYU’s AJ Dybantsa went No. […] The post Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer Joins Oscar Robertson in Rare Basketball History appeared first on HEAVY.

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Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight? 76ers vs. Knicks NBA Cup injury report

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The Philadelphia 76ers will be facing the New York Knicks at the start of the NBA Cup, and many are wondering who will be available for the game. So far this season, some of their star players have already missed time, but it was mostly because of rest. LeBron James and Joel Embiid have missed […] The post Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight? 76ers vs. Knicks NBA Cup injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Here’s What We Know on Naz Reid Benching vs. Playing Tonight for Hornets

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The last time the Charlotte Hornets took the floor, their big offseason acquisition didn’t step foot on the court in the second half. The Hornets benched Naz Reid on Wednesday night at halftime. He didn’t play a second in the third and fourth quarter. It wasn’t a move anyone saw coming, and it wasn’t because […] The post Here’s What We Know on Naz Reid Benching vs. Playing Tonight for Hornets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Blazers’ Ja Morant was in a trolling, trash-talking mood before getting hurt vs. Grizzlies

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant brought plenty of attitude into his first matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, his highly anticipated reunion ended prematurely after a left hamstring injury forced him out of Thursday’s game. Morant appeared eager to make a statement against the franchise that traded him during the offseason. His competitive mood […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant was in a trolling, trash-talking mood before getting hurt vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN’s Jay Bilas on title-contender Duke, a must-see Week 1 game, and NCAA advice

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The college basketball season officially starts on Nov. 1, so you can expect to see Jay Bilas plenty over the next several months. The ESPN analyst is looking forward to what should be another intriguing year. Florida is ranked No. 1 in both the preseason Associated Press Top 25 and the USA Today Coaches Poll.…

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Grizzlies’ Isaiah Stewart celebrates 5-0 record by smacking all his teammates on chest

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The Memphis Grizzlies have improved to 5-0 on the season after blowing out the Portland Trail Blazers on Ja Morant’s first game against his old team. Up 23 points with two and a half minutes remaining, the Grizzlies were already in celebration mode on the bench. Big man Isaiah Stewart had an unusual way of […] The post Grizzlies’ Isaiah Stewart celebrates 5-0 record by smacking all his teammates on chest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Heat insider claims Kyrie Irving would like trade, but there’s a catch

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The Miami Heat finally were able to get their first win of the season after starting 0-4, but that doesn’t mean all of their problems have disappeared. It’s obvious that scoring is going to come hard for them on most nights, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they made a trade at some point. […] The post NBA rumors: Heat insider claims Kyrie Irving would like trade, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben Simmons Makes Bold Promise Amid Recovery From Achilles Injury

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A few days before the start of the 2026-27 season, Ben Simmons of the Sacramento Kings suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during practice.Simmons has since undergone surgery, but the Kings have not ruled him out for the entire season. The franchise is expected to provide more updates on the three-time All-Star’s recovery timeline as […] The post Ben Simmons Makes Bold Promise Amid Recovery From Achilles Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ernie Johnson addresses Charles Barkley’s future on ‘Inside the NBA’

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The 2026-27 NBA season will officially double as an Ernie Johnson victory lap, as the beloved host announced Wednesday his plan to step away from ESPN’s Inside the NBA after this season. “I just wanted to get it out there,” Johnson said of his decision to announce the news now while appearing on The Dan Patrick…

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Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg reveals Draymond Green went off on him with NSFW demand during Timberwolves game

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Playing alongside veterans was never easy, especially with the growing physicality in the NBA. Yaxel Lendeborg, for his part, learned this lesson up close from Draymond Green during the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The veteran forward wanted the rookie to stop playing cautiously and attack the basket with more […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg reveals Draymond Green went off on him with NSFW demand during Timberwolves game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Draws Heat Buzz With Erik Spoelstra Connection

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Kyrie Irving’s latest connection to the Miami Heat goes beyond trade chatter. According to NBA reporter Ethan J. Skolnick, the Dallas Mavericks guard has interest in Miami, where coach Erik Spoelstra already thinks highly of him.“I think we’ve both heard he’s interested in playing down in Miami,” Skolnick said on the Five on the Floor […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Draws Heat Buzz With Erik Spoelstra Connection appeared first on HEAVY.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is Detective Madison as Law & Order: SVU promo teases role

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The next episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit marks Jalen Brunson’s debut and pairs him with New York Knicks superfan Mariska Hargitay. The teaser for the episode revealed who he is playing. Brunson will play a detective named Madison, maybe a tongue-in-cheek reference to Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson will appear as a […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is Detective Madison as Law & Order: SVU promo teases role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tennis match suspended as ball boy is STRETCHERED off court after collapsing during Daniil Medvedev clash at Vienna Open

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A BALL BOY was stretchered off after feeling unwell during the Vienna Open. The kid collapsed mid-point during the early stages of Daniil Medvedev‘s quarter-final clash with Adrian Mannarino. Play…

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