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Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award

Joe Mazzulla continues to rag on the NBA Coach of the Year Award any chance he gets. The Celtics head coach was named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Coach of the Year award over the weekend. It’s an honor that virtually all of his peers would embrace and celebrate, but one that Mazzulla … The post Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a major opportunity to land a big draft pick ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft this season, which will garner plenty of intrigue this summer. Oklahoma City is in the middle of a remarkable period, making the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Not only that, but they are also […] The post Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Game 2 ready to turn loose veteran James Harden. Including Kenny Atkinson creating more open shots for Harden against the Toronto Raptors. Harden indeed regained his shooting touch, but forced Darko Rajakovic to explode during their NBA Playoffs game Monday. The Raptors head coach watched one of his own fall […] The post James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Durant Practice Video Emerges After Game 2 Injury Update

The Houston Rockets struggled to get by in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets were without their best player as Kevin Durant nursed a knee injury. While the initial expectation was that the injury was not a significant concern, it turned out to be serious enough to force Durant to ...

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Storm get unfortunate Ezi Magbegor injury update before 2026 season

The Seattle Storm will be without Ezi Magbegor to begin the 2026 WNBA season after the team announced Monday that the forward suffered a right foot injury during international play. Magbegor sustained the injury while representing Australia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers in early March. The team said it will provide an update […] The post Storm get unfortunate Ezi Magbegor injury update before 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WATCH: Knicks Mitchell Robinson Gets Into Heated Clash With Dyson Daniels, Ref Pushed

A tense playoff mood turned personal early in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels got into it after Robinson stepped over Daniels, and the exchange quickly became one of the most combustible moments of the opening quarter. The Knicks had the early edge, but Atlanta was making New York work […] The post WATCH: Knicks Mitchell Robinson Gets Into Heated Clash With Dyson Daniels, Ref Pushed appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Watch Dyson Daniels, Mitchell Robinson get into it in heated NBA playoff moment

The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks have their fair share of memorable playoff moments recently, with the Trae Young series in 2021, but another classic series could be building with some moments from this Round 1. CJ McCollum and Jalen Brunson kicked things off in Game 1 with an in-game exchange and post-game comments, […] The post Watch Dyson Daniels, Mitchell Robinson get into it in heated NBA playoff moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Le Batard: Netflix’s ‘Untold: Jail Blazers’ unsatisfying: ‘There’s just a lot missing’

While they’ve made strides in recent documentaries, Netflix has developed a reputation for making sports documentaries and docuseries that prioritize access over analysis. As such, they tend to become hagiographies rather than authentic retellings of what happened. That’s how Dan Le Batard felt after watching Netflix’s latest Untold film about the Portland Trail Blazers during an…

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Sophie Cunningham announces notable personal news

Sophie Cunningham is continuing to stack up the milestones in 2026. The Indiana Fever guard Cunningham announced in a recent post to her TikTok page that she has gotten baptized. Cunningham shared a video of the ceremony and noted that, while she had gotten baptized as a child, she felt compelled to undergo the ritual … The post Sophie Cunningham announces notable personal news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brandon Ingram gets called out by NBA champions over postgame comments

The Toronto Raptors didn’t get off to an ideal start against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Poor defense, a lack of cohesion on offense, and high turnovers led to a 126-113 loss. Afterward, Brandon Ingram called out head coach Darko Rajakovic for his strategy. Essentially, he criticized Rajakovic for using […] The post Brandon Ingram gets called out by NBA champions over postgame comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The ‘rhythm’ approach new Sparks guard Ariel Atkins brings

ThIt was a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Sparks who reshuffled their roster a bit in an effort to get back to the franchise’s former glory days of being a perennial championship contender. While the biggest move the Sparks made was to bring back Nneka Ogwumike in free agency, one potential under the radar […] The post The ‘rhythm’ approach new Sparks guard Ariel Atkins brings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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HBCU coach shows supports for Donald Trump executive order

An HBCU football coach has shown support for an aspect of Donald Trump’s “Saving College Sports” executive order. In April, Trump signed an executive order said to address the transfer portal and NIL in college athletics. The NCAA has recently been working with Congress to pass the SCORE Act, which aims to prevent athletes from […] The post HBCU coach shows supports for Donald Trump executive order appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Makes James Harden Announcement During Cavaliers Game

James Harden turned in a strong performance in his NBA playoff debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former NBA MVP dropped a 22-point, 10-assist double-double with two rebounds, two steals and four-three pointers on Saturday. He helped lead the Cavs to a 126-113 win over the Toronto Raptors to go ...

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Warriors Have Shocking Name As Top Replacement For Steve Kerr

The Golden State Warriors apparently view college coach Todd Golden as their dream target if Steve Kerr chooses to leave the team this offseason. Kerr’s contract expires, and rumors are circulating that he may either leave coaching or try his luck with another franchise. If the legendary Warriors head coach leaves, the team will need […] The post Warriors Have Shocking Name As Top Replacement For Steve Kerr appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Hawks backup leaves Knicks playoff game after scary collision with stanchion

The Atlanta Hawks are running a tight ship in the NBA playoffs, but they might have lost one of their primary backups. Center Mouhamed Gueye has been the backup to Onyeka Okongwu in the postseason with Jock Landale still injured. However, during Game 2 of their 1st-round series, Gueye left the game after a rough […] The post Hawks backup leaves Knicks playoff game after scary collision with stanchion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski aims for long-term contract extension after ‘up and down’ season

SAN FRANCISCO – In a season full of highs and lows for Brandin Podziemski and the Golden State Warriors, the 23-year-old guard is ending his third year on a high. “Kind of coincides with the team’s success, so up and down,” Podziemski summarized his season at exit interviews. “Slow to start. Learned some things when […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski aims for long-term contract extension after ‘up and down’ season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sophie Cunningham Makes Opinion of Fever Rookie Raven Johnson Very Clear

Sophie Cunningham will be back with the Indiana Fever for 2026 after she signed a one-year deal with the team in WNBA free agency. Apart from reuniting with the likes of Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, Cunningham will also get to play alongside some new teammates. The ...

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Lakers Coach JJ Redick Addresses Luka Doncic Development Before Game 2

Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The 27-year-old is still recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the tail end of the regular season. Doncic will not play in Game 2 on Tuesday. The Lakers have already officially ruled him ...

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