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Kevin Durant throws shade at opponents who ‘read a lot of bad articles’ on Alperen Sengun this summer

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The Houston Rockets are 4-0 to start the season, following their second straight win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets are looking like a more fluid team, which has drawn the attention of Kevin Durant. Durant started by praising Rockets big man Alperen Sengun’s focus on both ends of the floor and pointing to the […] The post Kevin Durant throws shade at opponents who ‘read a lot of bad articles’ on Alperen Sengun this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikola Jokic doubles down on ripping Nuggets fans booing team’s struggles

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Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are having a rough start to the season, falling to 1-2 after losing to the Golden State Warriors, 134-114, at Ball Arena on Monday. The Nuggets looked lackluster in the second half, allowing the Warriors to pull away and get their first win of the season. After the Nuggets […] The post Nikola Jokic doubles down on ripping Nuggets fans booing team’s struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shannon Sharpe, Joe Johnson go off on Bam Adebayo’s lifeless play during 0-4 start

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One of the biggest stories of the early NBA season has been the Miami Heat’s struggles in the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. The Heat arguably played their best game of the season against the Dallas Mavericks, even taking a 90-84 fourth-quarter lead. Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks ultimately pulled off a comeback to win 113-109. Bam […] The post Shannon Sharpe, Joe Johnson go off on Bam Adebayo’s lifeless play during 0-4 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg seeks advice from Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter after monster game

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It is still too early to label Yaxel Lendeborg as Stephen Curry’s perfect successor, but the Golden State Warriors rookie’s monster performance against the Denver Nuggets was enough to put him in that conversation. However, the young forward is not allowing his impressive night to distract him from the work that lies ahead, as he […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg seeks advice from Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter after monster game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Warden of Valkatraz’ Kiah Stokes earns MVP chants after guiding Valkyries to WNBA Finals Game 5 win over Dream

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SAN FRANCISCO – Only Kiah Stokes could be so nonchalant about what she’s doing on the WNBA’s highest and brightest stage. Doesn’t matter that she’s collected 3+ blocks in six straight games, tying the legendary Lisa Leslie for the longest streak in a single postseason in WNBA playoff history. Doesn’t matter that she attracts every […] The post ‘Warden of Valkatraz’ Kiah Stokes earns MVP chants after guiding Valkyries to WNBA Finals Game 5 win over Dream appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“All The Cachet Has Run Out”: Cris Carter Doesn’t Hold Back on Deion Sanders’ Struggles as He Criticizes Talent Deficiency After Oklahoma State Loss

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Colorado’s problems worsened this past weekend as the Buffaloes fell 57-24 to Oklahoma State, and after the game, former NFL player Cris Carter gave head coach Deion Sanders even more grief. Carter went after Sanders and the Colorado program, highlighting where he felt the problems lay, and that it was just a matter of time […]

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Valkyries’ ‘defense wins championships’ mantra in full effect, dominating Dream in WNBA Finals Game 5

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SAN FRANCISCO – It was ugly. It was muddy. And it felt like the backboard might shatter from all the bricks being chucked its way. But that’s exactly where the Golden State Valkyries like to live. Because when rocks are flying, and bodies are falling, all the Valkyries are thinking about is how to make […] The post Valkyries’ ‘defense wins championships’ mantra in full effect, dominating Dream in WNBA Finals Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“KID GETTING ROTY EASILY”: Warriors Fans Rally Behind Yaxel Lendeborg After Rookie Drops 31-12 Game to Lead Dubs Past Nuggets in Denver After 4 Years

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Nothing compares to being thrown into the fire. In his fourth NBA appearance, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg faced one of the world’s best and didn’t just come out on top; he made a statement. He scored a game-high 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Warriors to their first win of […]

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Paul Pierce claims he’s ‘drowning financially’ due to support payments after losing FOX Sports gig

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After losing his job at FOX Sports, NBA legend Paul Pierce is allegedly “drowning financially” due to support payments, according to a new report. TMZ Sports reports that he’s “tapped out” trying to keep up with his court-ordered payments after losing his FOX Sports job. His average monthly income was $119,000, and his last check […] The post Paul Pierce claims he’s ‘drowning financially’ due to support payments after losing FOX Sports gig appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Finebaum takes shot at Brian Kelly’s ‘off-brand’ media roles

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Brian Kelly isn’t coaching college football this year for the first time since 1983. In his first season since he was fired as LSU’s head coach, he’s serving as an analyst for CBS Sports and College Sports Radio on SiriusXM. Kelly was one of many media members to weigh in on the Texas Longhorns and quarterback Arch…

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How Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes gave Angel Reese a statistical beatdown in Games 4 and 5

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Kiah Stokes has emerged as a major defensive difference-maker in the 2026 WNBA Finals. She has repeatedly frustrated Angel Reese as the Golden State Valkyries move within one win of the championship. After limiting the Atlanta Dream star to just 2-of-12 shooting when serving as her primary defender in Game 4, Stokes followed up with […] The post How Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes gave Angel Reese a statistical beatdown in Games 4 and 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks appear to throw shade at Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat after beating the Pacers

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The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t help but take a shot at a couple of Florida teams on Monday. Milwaukee finally notched its first win of the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era with a 110-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc., but the fun did not stop there for the Bucks.  Milwaukee’s social media … The post Bucks appear to throw shade at Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat after beating the Pacers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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‘100% Correct,’ ‘Reverse Psychology’ — Hoops Fans Weigh In as Draymond Green Doubles Down on Saying There’s No Way Luka Dončić Wins MVP

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NBA fans debate Draymond Green’s claim that Luka Dončić cannot win MVP, despite his 52-point game and the Lakers’ 3-0 start.

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“Start Having Some Shame Defensively”: NBA Insider Rips Nikola Jokic’s Effort On Defense After Allowing Yaxel Lendeborg 31 Points

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Though Nikola Jokic stuffed the stat sheet as usual, one NBA analyst has blasted the Nuggets' main man for his effort on the other end of the floor.

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