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76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs

When the Philadelphia 76ers last eliminated the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs, Steven Spielberg’s classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” was still weeks away from hitting theaters. Iconic sit-com “Cheers” would not air its pilot episode for another four months. Since that 1982 triumph, the Sixers have been vanquished by the C’s in the postseason six […] The post 76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gregg Popovich attends Spurs practice before Game 1 vs. Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs have their opponent set in the Portland Trail Blazers for the opening round of the NBA playoffs following the Blazers’ play-in win against the Phoenix Suns this past week. As the Spurs prepared for Game 1 against the Blazers, they had a familiar face stop by practice in former head coach […] The post Gregg Popovich attends Spurs practice before Game 1 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell’s future

Donovan Mitchell may be parachuting onto the trade block once again. The Cleveland Cavaliers will discuss the possibility of trading their star shooting guard Mitchell this summer if they cannot agree to an extension with him, Fred Katz of The Athletic reported on Friday. Katz notes that Mitchell can hit free agency in 2027 but … The post Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing

The Milwaukee Bucks announced they fired Doc Rivers as head coach a day after the 126-106 season finale loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Days after being let go, the freshly inducted Hall of Famer essentially announced his retirement from coaching. While guest appearing on the “Bill Simmons Podcast,” presented by The Ringer, Rivers didn’t officially […] The post Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shams Charania started digging around the Trump administration out of boredom

Shams Charania isn’t ready to trade the NBA for politics, but he has already built some contacts after digging around the Trump administration. Charania was featured in this week’s episode of Jimmy Traina’s SI Media podcast. And during the interview, Traina asked Charania about previously breaking pick selections during the 2020 and 2023 NFL Drafts.…

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76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge

The Philadelphia 76ers played a sensational game against the Orlando Magic to get past the Play-In round, and they get the opportunity to move on to play the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics. This is going to be a major challenge for head coach Nick Nurse and his players. Nick Nurse on the Boston Celtics: […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ja Morant is being linked to 2 new teams in trade rumors

Ja Morant may be getting a shot at redemption in the Pacific Division. The Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings have emerged as two new potential trade suitors for the disgruntled Memphis Grizzlies star Morant, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported on Friday. Robinson adds that both teams will be “serious” suitors for Morant … The post Ja Morant is being linked to 2 new teams in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tyronn Lue’s future with team gets honest take from Lawrence Frank

The LA Clippers have a lot of decisions to make this summer, but head coach Tyronn Lue will not be one of them. The Clippers coach has been at the helm since 2021, but hasn’t always had great opportunities to make postseason runs. Lue has been head coach of the Clippers since the 2020-21 season, […] The post Tyronn Lue’s future with team gets honest take from Lawrence Frank appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jazz owner Ryan Smith puts faith in Adam Silver to solve tanking problem

This NBA season in particular, one of the major issues that commissioner Adam Silver is vowing to fix is the perceived issue of tanking. The Utah Jazz are one of the teams that have been accused of tanking this season. But that is not the case according to Jazz owner Ryan Smith. During a recent […] The post Jazz owner Ryan Smith puts faith in Adam Silver to solve tanking problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team lightly ahead of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 1 as the heavy favorite to win their opening-round playoff series. Mazzulla addressed the 76ers’ season thus far and why he isn’t underestimating them, per WEEI’s […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers reveals whether he will ever coach again

Doc Rivers is out as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, and he may be out of coaching entirely. Rivers spoke with Bill Simmons about his plans for the future in a new interview. Rivers suggested the Bucks were open to keeping him on, but that he needs a break and does not expect to coach … The post Doc Rivers reveals whether he will ever coach again appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Timberwolves forward jokes about needing to ‘call God’ to stop Nikola Jokic

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be the ones initially tasked with trying to stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to open the NBA Playoffs, and one of the players who will be tasked with handling him is already looking to the heavens for answers. Timberwolves big man Julius Randle joked his first strategy in trying … The post Timberwolves forward jokes about needing to ‘call God’ to stop Nikola Jokic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bronny James Announces Career News Before NBA Playoffs

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2025-26 regular season on a three-game winning streak, ending with a 53-29 record and securing the Western Conference's No. 4 seed in the NBA Playoffs. Now, the Lakers will turn their focus to the first round, opening against Kevin Durant and the ...

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Donovan Mitchell, Cavs using last year’s hurt to fuel NBA playoff, championship chase

Almost one year ago, Donovan Mitchell sat in the middle of the media room at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility in Independence, Ohio. As reporters and videographers watched on to the All-Star guard’s exit interview after a premature bump from the NBA playoffs at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, he glanced at the television. […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Cavs using last year’s hurt to fuel NBA playoff, championship chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird winding down ‘A Touch More’ after announcing breakup

The news of Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird’s split came as a shock not only to the sports world but also to their many fans, who had come to feel connected to the couple and their relationship through their podcast, A Touch More. In a video and statement posted to their podcast and social feeds…

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