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Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase praises Kayla Thornton in her first game back since season-ending injury

SAN FRANCISCO – As per her postgame tradition, Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin stood in the tunnel high-fiving and hyping up the trail of players coming off the court after their 78-76 preseason win over the Seattle Storm. Par for the course for the general manager who values the human element in this […] The post Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase praises Kayla Thornton in her first game back since season-ending injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves get bad news about Anthony Edwards’ injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves received rough news on the extent of Anthony Edwards’ injury early Sunday. Edwards suffered a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee during Saturday’s win over the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. While Edwards avoided any ligament damage, he is expected to miss multiple weeks. Just in: Minnesota … The post Timberwolves get bad news about Anthony Edwards’ injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angel Reese reacts to Wendell Carter Jr. playing like her while dominating ex Jalen Duren

Wendell Carter Jr. might have learned a couple of things from Angel Reese. The Atlanta Dream forward celebrated her boyfriend following the Orlando Magic’s 105-113 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Magic center and power forward averaged 14 points, 17 rebounds, and 3 assists during last night’s game, to which Reese couldn’t be happier about. […] The post Angel Reese reacts to Wendell Carter Jr. playing like her while dominating ex Jalen Duren appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 injury report

The Houston Rockets will try to avoid an embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. It’s unclear whether Kevin Durant will suit up for the win-or-go-home Game 4 matchup. Durant is questionable on Sunday after missing Game 3 due to a left ankle sprain. Ime Udoka was asked on Saturday […] The post Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mayhem at end of Nuggets-Timberwolves playoff game as Nikola Jokic sparks huge brawl after Jaden McDaniels' controversial act

As his team moved 3-1 ahead in the series, Timberwolves star Jaden McDaniels angered Nuggets rival Nikola Jokic when he ran through unchallenged and scored a layup with 1.3 seconds left.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards to miss multiple weeks with knee injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to prevail against the Denver Nuggets in Game 4, but they had to do so without some of their key players. One of those players was Anthony Edwards, who went down early with a knee injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game. A day later, it […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards to miss multiple weeks with knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Breen’s Ayo Dosunmu ‘tsunami’ call is an instant classic

The Minnesota Timberwolves could’ve been down and out when Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards went down with injuries early in Game 4, but the opposite happened. With the team looking for an offensive spark, Ayo Dosunmu came alive for the remainder of the game, and not only did he finish with 43 points, but he […] The post Mike Breen’s Ayo Dosunmu ‘tsunami’ call is an instant classic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 4 injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday night with the series tilted 2-1 in Boston’s favor. Philadelphia will look to tie the series before it moves back to Boston and have thus far had to contend with the continued absence of their injury-prone talisman Joel […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 4 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s horrible, no good, very bad season

Sports commissioners are the public face of the leagues they oversee. It’s a highly paid job, in part because it’s not easy to be the person who absorbs criticism on behalf of team owners. For a while, Adam Silver enjoyed the fruits of a positive image. He was the tough-talking hombre who, in his first…

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Spurs’ Dylan Harper reveals secret to Game 3 takeover vs. Blazers without Victor Wembanyama

For the majority of his rookie season, Dylan Harper not only sat in the shadows for the San Antonio Spurs, he has been fine with it. But in a come-from-behind 120-108 Game 3 victory at the Portland Trail Blazers, Harper enjoyed what could be the first of many great career moments in the NBA Playoffs. […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper reveals secret to Game 3 takeover vs. Blazers without Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert drops mic on Nikola Jokic going after Jaden McDaniels

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one win away from advancing into the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Rudy Gobert, for one, isn’t losing sleep over late-game controversy. Following Minnesota’s 112-96 Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets, which was punctuated by a scuffle involving Nikola Jokic and Jaden McDaniels, Gobert delivered a simple, mic-drop […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert drops mic on Nikola Jokic going after Jaden McDaniels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Julius Randle has hilarious reaction to Ayo Dosunmu’s Game 4 performance

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 3-1 series lead against the Denver Nuggets, and they won Game 4 with the help of an unsung hero. With Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards going down with injuries early in the game, Ayo Dosunmu stepped up off the bench and delivered for the Timberwolves, finishing with 43 points and […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle has hilarious reaction to Ayo Dosunmu’s Game 4 performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu has perfect reaction to history-making Game 4 performance vs. Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves now sit one win away from advancing after a 112-96 Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota now leads 3-1 despite losing both Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to injuries, as Ayo Dosunmu came off the bench to score a whopping 43 points. Speaking post-game, Dosunmu had the perfect reaction to […] The post Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu has perfect reaction to history-making Game 4 performance vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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David Adelman fires back at reporters questioning Nuggets’ competitive spirit after Game 4 loss

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman wasn’t in the mood for criticism on Saturday. The Nuggets fell 112-96 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4, dropping them into a 3-1 series hole. Adelman immediately went on the defensive when he received questions about his team’s effort and execution. “You don’t think we were competitive tonight?” […] The post David Adelman fires back at reporters questioning Nuggets’ competitive spirit after Game 4 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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