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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals honest mindset amid likely 4th straight play-in bid

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon, there’s no denying the spot the team will have in the Eastern Conference if they win or lose the game. As the Heat look to overcome its struggles, as shown in the last few weeks, the team looks to finish out the […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals honest mindset amid likely 4th straight play-in bid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen Curry cleared to return from injury for Warriors-Rockets

SAN FRANCISCO– After missing 27 consecutive games due to lingering knee issues, Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry has finally been cleared to return Sunday against the Houston Rockets, the team announced. “He’s officially listed as questionable,” Kerr said after the Dubs’ Saturday practice. “The plan is for him to play. He’s got to feel […] The post Stephen Curry cleared to return from injury for Warriors-Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends strong Kanye West message

Kanye West returned to the spotlight with a massive showing at SoFi Stadium, and Jaylen Brown made sure to take notice. West’s comeback performance drew tens of thousands of fans, blending a catalog of hits with bold visuals and high-concept staging, per ABC7 news. The show followed a stretch of controversy and public scrutiny, yet […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends strong Kanye West message appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons explains how Lakers star Luka Doncic’s injury could impact NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing growing uncertainty heading into the postseason after Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain, and analyst Bill Simmons believes the injury could reshape the entire Western Conference playoff picture. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Saturday, Simmons outlined how Doncic’s absence may alter both seeding implications and matchup […] The post Bill Simmons explains how Lakers star Luka Doncic’s injury could impact NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Geno Auriemma apologizes for heated postgame interaction but doesn’t mention Dawn Staley

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma was fired up following Friday night’s Final Four loss to South Carolina, calling out Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley and ranting about the officiating. On Saturday morning, he took a more conciliatory tone. Auriemma issued an apology on Saturday related to his comments and actions following the loss, though he…

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Lakers star LeBron James reveals the 2 cities he doesn’t like playing in ‘right now’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James clarified recent comments about road environments, identifying two cities he does not enjoy playing in at this stage of his career as the regular season nears its conclusion. Speaking with Law Murray of The Athletic, James confirmed that both Milwaukee and Memphis are among his least preferred stops. “Milwaukee […] The post Lakers star LeBron James reveals the 2 cities he doesn’t like playing in ‘right now’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Everyone said the same thing about Geno Auriemma’s apology

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma issued an apology for his actions at the end of Friday’s Final Four game against South Carolina, but many noticed one thing was missing. Auriemma issued an apology on Saturday, one day after his heated postgame confrontation with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley following South Carolina’s 62-48 win at Mortgage … The post Everyone said the same thing about Geno Auriemma’s apology appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“Dawn Beating Someone’s A** Tonight”: Steph Curry’s Sister Joins A’ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers Banter as Tensions Boil Over in Furious Gamecocks vs UConn Final Four Row

A'ja Wilson and Sydel Curry-Lee trolled Paige Bueckers after South Carolina eliminated UConn in the Final Four

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Fans call out Geno Auriemma for not mentioning Dawn Staley in apology

The UConn Huskies women’s basketball team’s season abruptly ended Friday night, but the aftermath of the final buzzer quickly became the main focus. The Huskies fell 62–48 to South Carolina in the Final Four national semifinal, ending their season on the biggest stage. However, attention quickly shifted away from the result itself and toward Geno […] The post Fans call out Geno Auriemma for not mentioning Dawn Staley in apology appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James reacts to Memphis comment backlash: ‘People need to chill the hell out’

LeBron James’ harsh comments about Memphis this past week caused controversy and strong pushback from critics. However, the Los Angeles Lakers star is defending himself and his thoughts on the city. While appearing on the Bob Does Sports YouTube show, James said he might have pulled an “Eli Manning” and refused to play for Memphis…

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