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Why Stephen A. Smith is worried about Knicks in NBA Finals regardless of opponent

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith expressed concern about the New York Knicks potentially reaching the NBA Finals despite the team taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 109-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. The Knicks continued their strong postseason run by defending home court at Madison Square […] The post Why Stephen A. Smith is worried about Knicks in NBA Finals regardless of opponent appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James hypes up JuJu Watkins, Nike ‘NXXT Gen’ collab

Nike dropped its latest sneaker promo on social media on Friday, and the company has some big names in basketball attached to the newest shoe in its NXXT series. The teaser revealed the “LeBron NXXT Gen by JuJu” would be coming this summer, and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James also took to socials to […] The post LeBron James hypes up JuJu Watkins, Nike ‘NXXT Gen’ collab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patrick Beverley defends Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander amid flopping allegations

Oklahoma City Thunder keystone Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been receiving some less-than flattering attention, with many fans dissecting his recent postgame comments and his habit of falling down on the court after a shot attempt. People will move on from the former, especially if OKC takes back home-court advantage versus the San Antonio Spurs on Friday […] The post Patrick Beverley defends Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander amid flopping allegations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyrie Irving is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Kyrie Irving might potentially end up with the team that he once helped beat in the Western Conference Finals. The Dallas Mavericks star point guard Irving is being linked this week to the Minnesota Timberwolves in trade rumors. NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reports that Minnesota star forward Anthony Edwards is advocating behind the … The post Kyrie Irving is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to replace Daryl Morey

The Philadelphia 76ers may not have to look very far to find Daryl Morey’s successor. Retired former NBA All-Star point guard Nelson is a candidate to replace Morey as Philadelphia’s next head of basketball operations, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported this week. Jones further notes that Nelson is the “strongest internal candidate” for the … The post 76ers could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to replace Daryl Morey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins drops ‘high end, Kobe Bryant’ comp for top-5 prospect

With the 2026 NBA Draft marking a huge occasion for college players who are ready to take the next step in their basketball careers, the top of the board is an interesting one as it’s stacked with talent. As the 2026 NBA Draft is highly anticipated for the basketball world, top prospect Darryn Peterson gets […] The post Kendrick Perkins drops ‘high end, Kobe Bryant’ comp for top-5 prospect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dawn Staley has been linked to an NBA head coach job

For the second consecutive offseason, South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley is being linked to an NBA gig. Christian Clark of The Athletic listed Staley as a name to watch for the Dallas Mavericks head coach job in an article on Friday. One NBA executive told Clark that it would not be a shock … The post Dawn Staley has been linked to an NBA head coach job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA over Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever have received a yellow card from the WNBA. Indiana was warned this week by the league over their superstar guard Caitlin Clark, beat reporter Scott Agness reported on Thursday. Agness notes that the warning for the Fever relates to their injury reporting about Clark. The two-time WNBA All-Star Clark was a late … The post Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA over Caitlin Clark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lynx’s Olivia Miles drops strong take on growing relationship with Cheryl Reeve

Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has been off to a hot start so far in her young WNBA career as the team’s starting point guard. After the latest 100-72 win over the Toronto Tempo on Thursday, Miles made it clear that her budding connection with head coach Cheryl Reeve may be part of the reason […] The post Lynx’s Olivia Miles drops strong take on growing relationship with Cheryl Reeve appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former NBA star gets into altercation with fan at Florida softball game

A former NBA All-Star was briefly in hot water after an altercation with a fan at an NCAA Softball Super Regional on Friday. Former NBA point guard Jason Williams got into it with a Gators fan during Friday’s game, according to Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun. Initially, Williams was escorted from the game at … The post Former NBA star gets into altercation with fan at Florida softball game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Air Jordan 3 'UNC' — PE Energy, Tar Heels Tribute, Beautiful Colorway: Where to Buy

The Air Jordan 3 'UNC' is a 2020 general release built from a 2018 Tar Heel football player exclusive — white tumbled leather, Tech Grey elephant print, and Valor Blue throughout, sitting in the high-$200s to mid-$400s on resale.

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WNBA vs NBA Cards April 2026: Why Women’s Collectibles Are Outperforming Men’s

Guess what, we have got something new for you related to WNBA vs NBA cards, so be ready and keep reading this blog on Athlon Sports to unlock all the key details. The sports card hobby is experiencing a massive realignment this spring. The latest April 2026 transaction data reveals that women’s ...

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Bill Simmons Drops Surprising Claim About Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Boston Celtics

Bill Simmons suggested Giannis Antetokounmpo could be interested in the Boston Celtics, though he questioned whether Boston feels the same amid growing trade speculation around the Bucks superstar.

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Spurs player wants team to ‘hit back’ over Victor Wembanyama’s treatment

A San Antonio Spurs player thinks it is time his team pays back the Oklahoma City Thunder for what he sees as overly physical defense against star center Victor Wembanyama. Forward Julian Champagnie told reporters that the Spurs had to respond to the physical defense on Wembanyama by giving the Thunder some payback. Champagnie admitted … The post Spurs player wants team to ‘hit back’ over Victor Wembanyama’s treatment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spike Eskin incites WFAN and Knicks hecklers by flipping the bird on live TV

Former Knicks fan Spike Eskin has morphed into a sort of New York sports villain since returning to Philadelphia, and he leaned into the role on WFAN and CBS Sports Network. WFAN held its annual Kickoff to Summer event on Friday morning, and Eskin was in attendance during Boomer and Gio’s live broadcast from Belmar, New Jersey,…

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