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Tom Izzo reveals message to UConn’s Braylon Mullins after recruiting miss

Braylon Mullins must be quite popular on campus these days following his heroic shot that sent Connecticut to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. Mullins sank a three-pointer from way out with 0.3 seconds left to eliminate Duke in the Elite Eight, 73-72. He later admitted that he thought that his big bucket was […] The post Tom Izzo reveals message to UConn’s Braylon Mullins after recruiting miss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notre Dame women’s basketball star Hannah Hidalgo steals Naismith DPOY Award

Notre Dame women’s basketball didn’t have the same success in the regular season that it has gotten used to in recent years after the departure of Olivia Miles, but stars pay in March. Hannah Hidalgo did just that, leading Notre Dame to an Elite Eight appearance despite being a No. 6 seed before the Irish […] The post Notre Dame women’s basketball star Hannah Hidalgo steals Naismith DPOY Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors latest Stephen Curry injury update provides more hope for return vs. Rockets

SAN FRANCISCO– With Sunday versus the Houston Rockets as his make-or-break target date, Stephen Curry appears to be on the right track towards making his long-awaited return to the Golden State Warriors’ lineup. Ahead of the Warriors’ matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, the Dubs provided another injury update on the patellofemoral pain syndrome and […] The post Warriors latest Stephen Curry injury update provides more hope for return vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons Star Gets Real on Cade Cunningham’s Role While Injured

As the Detroit Pistons took on the Toronto Raptors at home, NBA fans were excited to see the veteran star Cade Cunningham on the bench for Detroit. Recently, Cunningham suffered a collapsed lung, which is expected to keep him off the court for several weeks of action. Cunningham wasn’t suited up on Tuesday night, but […] The post Pistons Star Gets Real on Cade Cunningham’s Role While Injured appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers is being linked to 1 team

Bob Myers has a notable option on the table if he finally wants to come out of his lengthy sabbatical. The former Golden State Warriors general manager Myers is the “most frequently whispered” target of the Dallas Mavericks for their open GM job, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Wednesday. Stein notes that Myers … The post Ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers is being linked to 1 team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Facing Intense Backlash After Controversial Remarks

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is facing an intense backlash following his dismissal of the NBA Coach of the Year award nomination. The 37-year-old coach called it a “stupid” honor that “shouldn’t” exist during his latest press conference after it was announced that he was a candidate to receive the award. Mazzulla’s Celtics are chasing a […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Facing Intense Backlash After Controversial Remarks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Will Thunder SGA’s late-game turnover set a tone for officiating in the playoffs?

When officials wiped away Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s potential game-winning 3-point shot toward the end of regulation, it resonated across the NBA. No player is accused of foul-baiting more than the reigning MVP. While Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47-point performance put the finishing touches on his MVP campaign, did his offensive foul set a precedent for […] The post Will Thunder SGA’s late-game turnover set a tone for officiating in the playoffs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul George’s 24-point 1st half has 76ers hyped for playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers witnessed “Playoff P” reincarnated on Wednesday at the Capital One Arena. The 76ers entered Washington D.C. facing nightmare playoff scenarios. But Paul George went off during the first half against the Wizards, energizing 76ers fans. George delivered a 24-point first half to excite fans. He hit Washington with step back jumpers to […] The post Paul George’s 24-point 1st half has 76ers hyped for playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Self makes a major announcement about his future

Bill Self is not ready to hang up his coaching shoes just yet. The longtime Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball head coach Self made a major announcement on Wednesday about his future. Self announced in a letter to the Kansas fanbase that he intends to return for the 2026-27 NCAA season. “Jayhawk Nation, with renewed clarity … The post Bill Self makes a major announcement about his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Warriors Announce Official Steph Curry Update After Injury News

Steph Curry is finally closing in on his highly anticipated return for the Golden State Warriors. The two-time NBA scoring champion has been sidelined by a knee injury over the past two months, but Curry has been working hard behind the scenes to get himself ready for his comeback. On Tuesday, news ...

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2027 Fantasy Basketball Draft: Early Offseason Moves That Will Shape Next Season

The NBA offseason hasn’t even fully arrived and yet, the 2026 fantasy basketball draft is already taking shape.That’s how this works now. It’s not about what happens in August. It’s about what’s happening right now. Trades. Coaching shifts. Contract decisions. Subtle role changes.They all matter, ...

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Heat’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

As the Miami Heat are in the midst of Eastern Conference chaos with a handful of games left in the regular season, the postseason seeding is far from complete, with the team still looking to avoid the play-in tournament. While there are some dream scenarios for the Heat ahead of the playoffs, it’s natural to […] The post Heat’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics falls 2 points shy of NBA mark for most points in 1st quarter ever

The Boston Celtics ended the first quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat with 53 points scored. It was an incredible number of points that will put this year’s Boston team in the history books. After ending the first quarter up 53-33 over the Heat, the Celtics officially recorded the second-most points in a […] The post Celtics falls 2 points shy of NBA mark for most points in 1st quarter ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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