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JR Smith knocked down by mob of Knicks fans during raucous celebration outside MSG

It’s safe to say that New York fans were thrilled after their team’s Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and fans mobbed former Knicks star JR Smith outside of Madison Square Garden (MSG) in a scary moment during the otherwise celebratory moment. A video has surfaced online of Smith leaving the venue after the […] The post JR Smith knocked down by mob of Knicks fans during raucous celebration outside MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 best Cam Johnson trade destinations as Nuggets look to shake up roster

The Denver Nuggets are obviously no strangers to pressure. They have overcome it before, but this offseason feels different. This time, they are confronting uncomfortable truths. A team once viewed as a model of continuity now finds itself forced to reconcile identity with evolution. The Western Conference has grown faster, longer, and more physically imposing. […] The post 3 best Cam Johnson trade destinations as Nuggets look to shake up roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 16-year-old Pelicans keepsake Bryson Graham keeps on phone to remind him of wild NBA journey

A day after the Chicago Bulls hired Bryson Graham, the Executive VP of Basketball Operations, more is starting to be known about him. Sports columnist Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune in Louisiana shed light on Graham’s mindset. He said that Graham keeps an old photo of him unloading boxes on his first official day with […] The post The 16-year-old Pelicans keepsake Bryson Graham keeps on phone to remind him of wild NBA journey appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons blames Joe Mazzulla for Celtics collapse

The Boston Celtics suffered a surprising first round defeat in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. And Bill Simmons knows who is most at fault. After the Sixers went into Boston and took Game 7 on Sunday night, the Bill Simmons podcast was always going to be appointment…

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Knicks star OG Anunoby’s stats since Anne Hathaway’s shoutout are insane

Ever since he received a shoutout from Anne Hathaway on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has stepped up in the playoffs, and his stats are ridiculous. Hathaway appeared on The Tonight Show on Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, the same day as the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the […] The post Knicks star OG Anunoby’s stats since Anne Hathaway’s shoutout are insane appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn WBB news: Geno Auriemma goes full NSFW on controversial Final Four behavior

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma said he regrets how he handled the final seconds of the Huskies’ Final Four loss to South Carolina, acknowledging that his postgame behavior overshadowed the end of his team’s season. A little more than a month after South Carolina’s 62-48 win over UConn in Phoenix, Auriemma reflected on the […] The post UConn WBB news: Geno Auriemma goes full NSFW on controversial Final Four behavior appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Cathy Engelbert said about Tina Charles’ retirement from WNBA

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised Tina Charles’ career and impact on the league after the veteran forward announced her retirement from the WNBA following a 14-year career. Charles announced her retirement Tuesday, closing one of the most accomplished careers in league history. Engelbert issued a statement the same day, recognizing Charles’ achievements on and off […] The post What Cathy Engelbert said about Tina Charles’ retirement from WNBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The bet LeBron James wouldn’t have made when joining Lakers

At the age of 41, LeBron James remains on top of his game. It was he who led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first round. Now they face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals beginning on Tuesday night. Still, the concept of James still being […] The post The bet LeBron James wouldn’t have made when joining Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shocking moment NBA icon JR Smith is shoved to the ground and trampled by fans outside Madison Square Garden after Knicks' playoff win

The two-time NBA champion initially appeared to be lapping up the New York City atmosphere, which is always hectic after playoff games, before things quickly turned sour.

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