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Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Lakers Luka Doncic’s injury

When Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of a 139-96 drubbing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith questioned the severity of the injury. In what could cost Doncic NBA awards such as All-NBA honors as he’s one-game shy of the 65-game minimum, the Lakers […] The post Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Lakers Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Audi Crooks’ Mom Put Iowa State Athletic Director On Blast Amid Concerning Women’s Basketball Exodus

Audi Crooks is going to leave Iowa State and finish her women’s college basketball career elsewhere. Her mom alluded to the incompetence of athletic director Jamie Pollard in wake of the announcement. She questions his lack of involvement with the athletes. This unexpected decision to enter the transfer portal will create a massive shakeup in […] The post Audi Crooks’ Mom Put Iowa State Athletic Director On Blast Amid Concerning Women’s Basketball Exodus appeared first on BroBible.

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76ers’ Paul George explains why suspension was a blessing

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George didn’t shy away from reflecting on one of the most unusual stretches of his season. George recently opened up about his suspension, framing it not as a setback, but as something that ultimately helped him reset. George missed 25 games after violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, a stretch that sidelined […] The post 76ers’ Paul George explains why suspension was a blessing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aces fans will love A’ja Wilson’s free agency admission

This upcoming WNBA free agency class is stacked, and it has some of the best players in the league looking to get a new deal. Though there could be some movement from some players, others have let it be known that they’re sticking with the team they’ve been with. Las Vegas Aces fans are lucky, […] The post Aces fans will love A’ja Wilson’s free agency admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA stars are missing a shocking amount of national TV games

The NBA has tried to do everything possible to ensure that its biggest stars are playing on its biggest platforms. But nothing is working. For multiple years, load management has been the scorn of NBA commissioner Adam Silver and network executives that have seen All-Star players willfully sit out games to rest and save their…

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The 12 College Basketball Teams That Have The Most Final Four Appearances

There’s still some work to be done if you’re one of the teams that make it to the Final Four, and while only one of them will walk away with a national championship, it’s hard to be too disappointed in any squad that manages to come that close to a title in the first place. […] The post The 12 College Basketball Teams That Have The Most Final Four Appearances appeared first on BroBible.

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Why Azurá Stevens is ‘uncomfortable’ ahead of 2026 WNBA expansion draft

PHOENIX – The 2026 WNBA expansion draft has arrived, with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo looking to get a head start on their rosters for the upcoming season. Each WNBA team is permitted to protect five players, leaving many across the league with a feeling of uncertainty as the hours to the draft trickle […] The post Why Azurá Stevens is ‘uncomfortable’ ahead of 2026 WNBA expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Malik Monk playing tonight? Kings vs. Pelicans injury report

The Sacramento Kings could be without Malik Monk on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans, with the veteran guard listed as questionable due to right shoulder soreness. Sacramento (20–57) released its latest injury report Friday morning ahead of the 7:00 p.m. PT tipoff on NBA TV. Monk’s status remains uncertain after he […] The post Is Malik Monk playing tonight? Kings vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Matas Buzelis’ ‘skinny as hell’ admission will catch fans’ attention

Even though the struggle remains real for the Chicago Bulls, Matas Buzelis has been a consistent presence for the most part. Nevertheless, he recognizes that more work needs to be done, beginning with him. Recently, Buzelis was candid about his physique and intends to do something about it this offseason, per Julia Poe of The […] The post Matas Buzelis’ ‘skinny as hell’ admission will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sonny Dykes lands new contract with TCU

The TCU Horned Frogs have been an excellent football program since hiring Sonny Dykes in 2022. After ending the 2025-26 campaign with a 30-27 win over the USC Trojans in the Valero Alamo Bowl, the Horned Frogs are reportedly giving Dykes a new contract extension. Dykes, who is 56 years old, is signing a multi-year […] The post Sonny Dykes lands new contract with TCU appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls vs. Knicks prediction, odds, pick – 4/3/2026

NBA Friday is here as we’re back with a prediction and pick for the conclusion of this series between familiar Eastern Conference foes. The Chicago Bulls (29-47) visit the New York Knicks (49-28), New York leading the season series 2-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Bulls-Knicks prediction and pick. The Chicago Bulls are 12th in […] The post Bulls vs. Knicks prediction, odds, pick – 4/3/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns added to injury report for Bulls game

The New York Knicks added star center Karl-Anthony Towns to their injury report ahead of Friday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, listing him as questionable with a right elbow impingement. New York (49–28) is set to host Chicago (29–47) at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV as it continues its push toward securing the […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns added to injury report for Bulls game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Austin Reaves trades F-bombs with Luka Doncic heckler

Austin Reaves had a message for a fan who was heckling the Los Angeles Lakers while Luka Doncic was hurt on Thursday night. Doncic suffered a concerning injury during his Lakers’ 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Thursday night. The Lakers star went down with a … The post Austin Reaves trades F-bombs with Luka Doncic heckler appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sonny Dykes receives a new contract from TCU

The TCU Horned Frogs football team finished the 2025 season with a 9-4 record and a 30-27 win over the USC Trojans in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. That moves Sonny Dykes’ record at TCU to 36-17 in four seasons at TCU, and he got rewarded with a new contract extension on Friday. … The post Sonny Dykes receives a new contract from TCU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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