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JJ Redick Gets High Praise from Thunder’s Champion Mentor Ahead of Round 2

Ahead of their NBA playoffs clash in Round 2, LA Lakers coach JJ Redick received high praise from OKC Thunder’s champion coach Mark Daigneault.  According to Daigneault, Redick has been doing a great job as the Lakers’ head tactician for two years since transitioning from an NBA analyst to a head coach with the most […] The post JJ Redick Gets High Praise from Thunder’s Champion Mentor Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers insider stresses JJ Redick deserves more credit for series win vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough task against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. The Thunder have been nothing but dominant since the regular season, and they will stop at nothing to defend their title. With Luka Doncic still out indefinitely due to a hamstring injury, the fourth-seeded […] The post Lakers insider stresses JJ Redick deserves more credit for series win vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lynx’s Napheesa Collier reveals turning point behind surgery decision

The last time people saw Napheesa Collier on the court, she was in tears. She suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the semifinals between the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury, forcing her to exit the game. They lost, 84-76. It practically doomed the Lynx in the best-of-five series, […] The post Lynx’s Napheesa Collier reveals turning point behind surgery decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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South Carolina Fans Flood Indiana Fever Post As Dawn Staley’s Stars Pose Courtside

Dawn Staley and South Carolina have always been huge contributors to women’s basketball. Some of the greatest players have played under Dawn Staley’s leadership. From A’ja Wilson, Kamilla Cardoso, Aliyah Boston, Allisha Gray to most recent names like Raven Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Joyce Edwards. All have made major strides. Many Gamecocks have made their marks […]

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"The nice answer would be yes… But I can't say that" – Paolo Banchero says he is unsure if the Magic have enough to go to the next level – Basketball Network

"The nice answer would be yes… But I can't say that" - Paolo Banchero says he is unsure if the Magic have enough to go to the next level  Basketball Network

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“You haven’t even got a manager yet” – Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville clash in studio after Manchester United beat Liverpool – Sportskeeda

“You haven’t even got a manager yet” - Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville clash in studio after Manchester United beat Liverpool  Sportskeeda

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Kenny Atkinson, Cavs tip cap to Raptors after grueling series: ‘Gave us all we could handle’

The Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on in the NBA playoffs after defeating the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 at Rocket Arena. Besides showering Jarrett Allen with a ton of praise, the Cavs as a whole tipped their cap to their adversaries after a grueling first-round series, starting with Kenny Atkinson. “Before we start, I […] The post Kenny Atkinson, Cavs tip cap to Raptors after grueling series: ‘Gave us all we could handle’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report: 1 Magic star considered most likely trade candidate

The Orlando Magic may look into breaking up its core this offseason. The Magic are set to pay $155 million in salary to the quartet of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs next season. The last name on that list is reportedly considered “the odd man out” of the group. According to … The post Report: 1 Magic star considered most likely trade candidate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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‘Soft and Whiny’ — NBA World Reacts as Jaylen Brown Doubles Down on Joel Embiid ‘Flopping’ Accusation After Celtics’ 1st-Round Exit

Jaylen Brown faces backlash from the NBA world for his criticism of Joel Embiid a day after the Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead.

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Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stayed graceful in defeat Sunday after his team’s season came to an end. Rajakovic’s Raptors hung tough with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round series at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The road dogs led by double digits in the first half and hung tough with … The post Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Why 76ers will pull off yet another massive upset by beating Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

With the 2026 NBA season on the line, the Philadelphia 76ers flew into Boston and gave the two-seed Celtics the business, handing a Jayson Tatum-less team their fourth L of the series and an early trip to Cancun to begin their summer. With basically no room for error following an ugly Game 4 loss at […] The post Why 76ers will pull off yet another massive upset by beating Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Did Alexander Zverev really blame Madrid Open schedule after brutal Jannik Sinner loss? Looking into German's actual comments amid viral rumors – Sportskeeda

Did Alexander Zverev really blame Madrid Open schedule after brutal Jannik Sinner loss? Looking into German's actual comments amid viral rumors  Sportskeeda

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Raptors’ RJ Barrett shuts down Scottie Barnes doubters with bold statement

RJ Barrett had a positively bold claim to make about Scottie Barnes despite the Toronto Raptors’ season-ending loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday night. Barrett and Barnes finished their third season together as star teammates. They played key roles in helping Toronto get back to its first playoffs since 2022, pushing […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett shuts down Scottie Barnes doubters with bold statement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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