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Kendrick Perkins Makes Strong Accusation About Players Using Load Management

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins claimed that NBA players and teams were picking games to sit out stars for “load management” before the season even started. The overall conversation was about the 65-game minimum for award consideration and why Perkins is defending the NBA for the controversial rule.Perkins claimed that the NBA had to step […] The post Kendrick Perkins Makes Strong Accusation About Players Using Load Management appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nikola Jokic’s Coach Sends Strong Message to MVP Voters

Soon, the NBA will reveal the finalists for the MVP award. The Denver Nuggets are under the assumption that their guy, Nikola Jokic, will be in the running once again. However, it’s becoming clear that Jokic might have a hard time pulling in the hardware for the second season in a row. Oklahoma City Thunder […] The post Nikola Jokic’s Coach Sends Strong Message to MVP Voters appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Michael Wilbon shreds Geno Auriemma over Final Four spat with Dawn Staley: ‘Petulant,’ ‘classless’

The sports media world was fairly unanimous in its disapproval of how Geno Auriemma comported himself in the waning moments of UConn’s blowout loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four last week. But on Monday’s episode of Pardon the Interruption on ESPN, cohost Michael Wilbon went further than just about anyone in his…

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UConn Coach Dan Hurley Goes Viral for Reaction to Missed Call in Title Game

UConn head coach Dan Hurley did his best to avoid getting in trouble with referees at what he saw as a missed call in the title game against Michigan, but ended up getting a viral moment instead. Hurley had a very animated reaction to what he saw as a missed foul late in the first […] The post UConn Coach Dan Hurley Goes Viral for Reaction to Missed Call in Title Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Tom Brady Shows His Support for Dusty May’s Michigan Ahead of NCAA Championship Game vs Dan Hurley’s UConn

Seven-time NFL champion Tom Brady took it to his Instagram account to upload a photo of him and his kids together as they show support towards coach Dusty May's Michigan Wolverines squad ahead of their 2026 national championship game.

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The superstitious reason why Dan Hurley made his wife leave UConn-Illinois game

Dan Hurley is looking to steer Connecticut to its third national title in four years and etch his name in the history books as only the seventh coach to win three national championships. Since Hurley was hired by UConn in 2018, he has been a symbol of excellence. But as they say, behind every successful […] The post The superstitious reason why Dan Hurley made his wife leave UConn-Illinois game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama ruled out for rest of 76ers game with upper-body injury

Victor Wembanyama entered Monday increasing his chances to win NBA Most Valuable Player. But the San Antonio Spurs star needed to exit from the Philadelphia 76ers game early with an upper-body injury. Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion, per NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) is out for the remainder […] The post Victor Wembanyama ruled out for rest of 76ers game with upper-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg made an admission about his collegiate career that related to Duke and UConn. Flagg only played one year in college, representing the Duke Blue Devils. He shined as the top freshman in the 2025 class, racking up awards across the board. Even though Duke lost to eventual national runners-up Houston […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg admits interest in UConn before joining Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shaq launches ambitious pro dunking league with $500,000 prize

Throughout his career, Shaq was no shooter. Nevertheless, he compensated by being one of the greatest dunkers of his time. Now he is giving others a chance by launching his new professional dunking league, entitled DunkMan, with TNT Sports, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “These athletes are innovators and DUNKMAN is going to give them the […] The post Shaq launches ambitious pro dunking league with $500,000 prize appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg’s Parents, Yissel & Okary: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Meet Yissel Raposo and Okary Lendeborg, parents of Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg, and learn five key facts about them. The post Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg’s Parents, Yissel & Okary: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jaylen Brown Makes Bold Comment About Knicks Playoff Rematch

MVP candidate Jaylen Brown wants to “spin the block” by having his Boston Celtics face the New York Knicks again in the NBA Playoffs. Last postseason featured a shocking upset with the Knicks defeating the Celtics in a 4-2 series, despite being the clear underdog. Boston had homecourt advantage and were defending their previous NBA […] The post Jaylen Brown Makes Bold Comment About Knicks Playoff Rematch appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Coach K Makes His Feelings Clear on Nikola Jokic’s Ex-Coach Replacing Hubert Davis at North Carolina

Former Duke Blue Devils coach and college basketball legend Mike Krzyzewski has given his thoughts on the recent signing of former Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone to the North Carolina Tar Heels on the Pat McAfee show.

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Victor Wembanyama Suffers Injury Scare During Spurs Game

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are back in action on Monday night. They are up against the Philadelphia 76ers in a home game at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs are looking to bounce back following Saturday’s 136-134 overtime loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. San Antonio dropped ...

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EA FC 26 Patch Notes: Latest Update Targets Gameplay, Career Mode, and Ultimate Team

According to EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication, the latest EA FC 26 update (1.5.3) introduces fixes across gameplay, Ultimate Team, and Career Mode. The update is rolling out across all platforms and focuses on improving match realism, cleaning up UI inconsistencies, and addressing lingering bugs ...

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Holly Rowe deletes post ripping Tennessee athletic director Danny White

ESPN’s Holly Rowe has worked for the network regularly since 1998 and is one of the preeminent names on the women’s basketball beat. A longtime sideline reporter for the NCAA Women’s Final Four, Rowe can recall a time when the Tennessee Lady Vols, led by legendary coach Pat Summit, were one of the sport’s “blue-blood” programs. The…

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Dan Hurley’s Wife Andrea Hurley’s Blunt Admission Amid UConn Coach’s Run

Dan Hurley's wife Andrea Hurley's candid message is still garnering attention amid UConn's Final Four run. Learn more about Hurley's family. The post Dan Hurley’s Wife Andrea Hurley’s Blunt Admission Amid UConn Coach’s Run appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone

North Carolina basketball is embarking on a new era with Michael Malone as the head coach. This follows the firing of Hubert Davis after the Tar Heels fell short to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, former Tar Heel now NBA analyst Kenny Smith is throwing his support behind Malone’s selection […] The post Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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