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JJ Redick makes an emphatic statement about Deandre Ayton

There is clear frustration surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, who have yet to solve the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Big man Deandre Ayton, for one, has caught plenty of heat for his play amid the second-round series against the reigning NBA champions, and he amplified concerns about his effort and effectiveness when he struggled to secure … The post JJ Redick makes an emphatic statement about Deandre Ayton appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Austin Reaves Draws Blunt Joe Johnson Criticism Over Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers entered their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder knowing they needed consistent defense to survive against one of the NBA’s fastest and most explosive offenses. Instead, Austin Reaves has become one of Oklahoma City’s favorite targets.Through Games 2 and 3, the Thunder repeatedly attacked Reaves in isolation sets and pick-and-roll […] The post Austin Reaves Draws Blunt Joe Johnson Criticism Over Defense appeared first on HEAVY.

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Poll: How Will Time Off Affect Red-Hot Knicks?

[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.] Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks completed their four-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday ...

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Tom Brady savagely gifts Kevin Hart ‘newborn size’ Jalen Brunson jersey

When the roast of legendary comic Kevin Hart went down, he should’ve expected NFL icon Tom Brady to bring the heat, as he did with his joke involving a Jalen Brunson New York Knicks jersey. One of the most viral moments was when Brady gave Hart a gift. He delivered a kids’ size Brunson jersey […] The post Tom Brady savagely gifts Kevin Hart ‘newborn size’ Jalen Brunson jersey appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Drops Powerful Quote After Sweeping 76ers

The New York Knicks are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals. They closed out the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in Game 4 in a historic performance to complete the sweep.Ten playoff games into their postseason run, New York keeps finding new ways to make it look easy. For this franchise, that is not something anyone […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Drops Powerful Quote After Sweeping 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.

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LA Clippers Land Jamal Murray Comp in 2026 NBA Draft Mock

The 2025-2026 NBA season turned out to be a disappointing run for the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite possessing a championship-ready roster on paper, the season started to fall apart early and fast for the Clippers. Dominoes were falling. The Bradley Beal injury, the Chris Paul cut, and the stunning James Harden trade all went down […] The post LA Clippers Land Jamal Murray Comp in 2026 NBA Draft Mock appeared first on HEAVY.

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Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson Proud Of Victor Wembanyama For Defending Himself Against Timberwolves

If Victor Wembanyama didn’t stand up for himself in the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the referees certainly weren’t going to do it for him. At least, that’s the way that San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson saw it after Wembanyama was ejected from a Game 4 loss to the T-Wolves on Sunday for an […] The post Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson Proud Of Victor Wembanyama For Defending Himself Against Timberwolves appeared first on BroBible.

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Why Mike Brown has a ton of respect for Knicks fans

The New York Knicks are through to the conference finals for the second straight year after destroying the Philadelphia 76ers, 144-114, in Game 4 on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena to complete the sweep of their second-round series in the playoffs. The Knicks eliminated the 76ers by an average margin of over 22 points, including […] The post Why Mike Brown has a ton of respect for Knicks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks Deuce McBride gets real about NY fans’ Game 4 takeover vs. 76ers

Sunday night inside Xfinity Mobile Arena felt less like a road game for the New York Knicks and more like a sold-out night at Madison Square Garden. Thousands of blue-and-orange faithful descended on Philadelphia, brandished brooms outside the arena, and waved “Always Knicks” towels inside, and Miles “Deuce” McBride made sure they had every reason […] The post Knicks Deuce McBride gets real about NY fans’ Game 4 takeover vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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College Football's Returning Starters Breakdown for All 138 Teams in 2026

Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan examines the returning production for all 138 teams in '26.

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Laura Williamson on The Athletic’s comprehensive 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage

Get ready for the biggest FIFA World Cup ever.  Soccer’s greatest international spectacle kicks off next month, and its format is unlike anything we’ve seen before. For the first time, the tournament will be hosted by three countries (the United States, Canada, and Mexico). The field has expanded from 32 to a record 48 teams.…

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Danhausen reveals Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner condition for Knicks to remain ‘uncursed’ amid 7-game win streak

After he “uncursed” the New York Knicks, they swept the Philadelphia 76ers, and WWE Superstar Danhausen wants to sit courtside with Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner to keep things rolling. Since he”uncursed” the Knicks, they have won seven games in a row, including four in a row to sweep the 76ers. Things are looking great […] The post Danhausen reveals Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner condition for Knicks to remain ‘uncursed’ amid 7-game win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Green is the first player to make four All-Star teams for just setting picks" – Shane Gillis targets Draymond Green’s legacy at the Roast of Kevin Hart – Basketball Network

"Green is the first player to make four All-Star teams for just setting picks" - Shane Gillis targets Draymond Green’s legacy at the Roast of Kevin Hart  Basketball Network

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Thunder vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 prediction, odds, pick

The Oklahoma City Thunder head into Monday night with a broom firmly in hand as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Crypto.com Arena. Oklahoma City has completely controlled this matchup from start to finish. That includes Saturday’s devastating 131-108 dismantling that pushed […] The post Thunder vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Natalie Nakase’s honest thoughts on potentially shaking up Valkyries’ starting unit

SAN FRANCISCO– It’s going to be really hard to keep Janelle Salaün out of the Golden State Valkyries starting lineup if this is the kind of offense she’s going to produce. And Laeticia Amihere, too, for that matter.  In the Valkyries’ 95-79 home opener victory over the Phoenix Mercury, Salaün collected a game-high 21 points […] The post Natalie Nakase’s honest thoughts on potentially shaking up Valkyries’ starting unit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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