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Thunder loses Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace to injuries vs. Clippers

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The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets to start the season. But OKC received its two earliest injuries Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace needed to leave during the third quarter. NBA insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed the update on both Thunder stars. “The […] The post Thunder loses Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace to injuries vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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South Carolina rewarded for Tennessee upset with 4-star Auburn flip

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South Carolina added another recruit to its 2027 recruiting class on Sunday, as four-star defensive lineman Nate Kamba flipped his commitment from Auburn to the Gamecocks. The announcement came less than 24-hours after South Carolina defeated No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Kamba, who attends Corvian Community School in Charlotte, North Carolina, watched the […] The post South Carolina rewarded for Tennessee upset with 4-star Auburn flip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How ‘comfortable’ Jake LaRavia plans to bounce back in 2nd Lakers season

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LOS ANGELES – Last season did not end the way Jake LaRavia wanted to in his first year with the Los Angeles Lakers. He started off strong, including a stretch of three games, all Lakers wins, where he scored 20+ points in two of those matchups. Bt as the season went on, LaRavia’s shot eluded […] The post How ‘comfortable’ Jake LaRavia plans to bounce back in 2nd Lakers season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Johnson makes sure Spurs’ first win of season didn’t actually feel like it

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While San Antonio Spurs fans can rest easy knowing their team won’t go 0-82, head coach Mitch Johnson didn’t take the defending Western Conference champion’s first victory of 2026-27 lightly. “If you were in there, you would’ve thought we lost the game,” De’Aaron Fox said following the 122-106 victory at the Dallas Mavericks. The reason? […] The post Mitch Johnson makes sure Spurs’ first win of season didn’t actually feel like it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"You're mad at me, but you're the one F'ing up!" – Tim Hardaway recalls Pat Riley being unfazed by a Heat player throwing a ball at him – Basketball Network

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"You're mad at me, but you're the one F'ing up!" - Tim Hardaway recalls Pat Riley being unfazed by a Heat player throwing a ball at him  Basketball Network

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic goes off for 52 in stunning performance vs. Jazz

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The Los Angeles Lakers remain undefeated after taking down the Utah Jazz 132-123 on Sunday. It was a hard-fought game throughout, but Luka Doncic shone with an impressive 52-point performance to lead his team to a 3-0 start to the campaign. His performance against the Jazz is the 27-year-old’s first 50-point performance of the season. […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic goes off for 52 in stunning performance vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JuJu Watkins is back — and USC star showed no rust after 580-day layoff

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It’s been 580 days since Juju Watkins was last on a basketball court, and it seems like she never missed a beat. During an exhibition game between USC and California on Sunday afternoon at the Galen Center, Watkins put on an encouraging performance to show she’s ready to reclaim her status as the best women’s...

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on legendary list after erupting on Jazz

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Coach JJ Redick’s Los Angeles Lakers are 3-0 on the season after a road win in Utah that included boos for returning former Jazz player Walker Kessler. Kessler was banged up before the game but managed to play 28 minutes for Redick’s team on a night when Luka Doncic went absolutely bonkers. Doncic dropped 52 […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on legendary list after erupting on Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Texas A&M football’s Mike Elko didn’t bench Marcel Reed after brutal pick-six vs. Alabama

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As the Texas A&M football team got crushed by Missouri on Oct. 10, 27-6, the team came back and blew out The Citadel, 41-0, as the hope was that they could take the positive momentum and beat the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. However, the Texas A&M football program would lose to Alabama, 31-20, with […] The post Why Texas A&M football’s Mike Elko didn’t bench Marcel Reed after brutal pick-six vs. Alabama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla focuses on what matters amid Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown drama

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As the recent Boston Celtics success will be attached to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as a tandem, the latter’s exit to the Philadelphia 76ers has led to speculation regarding tension between the two players. With some believing there is beef between the former Celtics teammates, head coach Joe Mazzulla would speak on the situation […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla focuses on what matters amid Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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USC football rumors: Trojans brass would ‘welcome’ Lincoln Riley pursuing Baylor job

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With the USC football team losing to the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, 24-7, there is no denying that there is a conversation surrounding the job security of head coach Lincoln Riley. While some fans could be demanding that USC football make a change from Riley, this college football insider could be signaling that the coach […] The post USC football rumors: Trojans brass would ‘welcome’ Lincoln Riley pursuing Baylor job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors HC Darko Rajaković makes ‘beauty’ admission on facing Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball

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MINNEAPOLIS — Prior to their game tonight against the Timberwolves, Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković praised the new-look roster and the unique duo of guards Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. “Great young duo, very talented players capable to score in so many different ways,” said the fourth-year Raptors head coach from Serbia. “It’s a great […] The post Raptors HC Darko Rajaković makes ‘beauty’ admission on facing Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Shawn Marion feels Hall of Fame is ‘signed, sealed, delivered’

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PHOENIX– The Matrix is back. That is, if it was only for the night. Shawn Marion and many of his fellow Phoenix Suns teammates and alumni were honored before the team’s home opener against the Golden State Warriors. The last major event here was his Ring of Honor induction back in 2023. During that time, […] The post Why Shawn Marion feels Hall of Fame is ‘signed, sealed, delivered’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavaliers reportedly reach deal with DirecTV amid frustration over DAZN accessibility

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The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of five NBA teams that entered this season with an exclusive deal with DAZN, the London-based streaming service making a push into the U.S. market through a series of local NBA broadcast deals. But it seems like the Cavs might be making an effort to make their local games a…

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Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury

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The (second) honeymoon period has ended very quickly for Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. Leonard was ruled out for Toronto’s game on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports reports that Leonard was a late scratch for the game due to left knee swelling. The seven-time All-Star Leonard, now 35 years … The post Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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