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The much-anticipated NBA draft lottery is in the books, and while the Wizards were the clear winner of the day, they were not the only ones. The post NBA Draft Lottery: Execs See 3 Big Losers, Winners appeared first on HEAVY.
LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick continued his optimistic stance despite being down 0-3 in the Western Conference semifinals against the OKC Thunder. Ahead of Game 4 on Monday, Redick acknowledged the pressure of representing the Lakers and that familiarity with pressure should equip them to face must-win situations. “Being on the Lakers, you feel […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick Declares Good News Ahead of Game 4 Vs Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers received a positive update on Jarred Vanderbilt just days after the forward suffered a painful finger injury during the Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Vanderbilt dislocated his right pinky finger in Game 1 when his hand hit the backboard during a block attempt against Thunder big man […] The post Lakers Get Good News on Jarred Vanderbilt Injury Ahead of Game 4 appeared first on HEAVY.
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery came to a conclusion, and the Washington Wizards earned the first overall pick. Washington will have their pick of the litter in one of the best draft classes in recent memory. AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson are all up for grabs. The Wizards franchise will be […] The post Full 2026 NBA Draft order after Wizards win lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz moving into the top spots, the NBA Draft board is now set for the first round.
All 29 other NBA teams breathed a sigh of relief as the OKC Thunder did not get the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. On Sunday’s NBA draft lottery, the Thunder was determined to have the 12th pick in the upcoming draft, their most likely position prior to the night. Before the lottery, they […] The post Good News For NBA Teams: OKC Thunder Fails To Get Top Pick In 2026 Draft appeared first on HEAVY.
In a recent interview, Charles Barkley playfully asked Chet Holmgren if he should consider trading teammates Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves down 0-3 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after dropping Game 3 at home on Saturday night. Just as in the first two games of this series, the Lakers once again found a way to keep things competitive in the first half of this game, but […] The post Ajay Mitchell, Thunder slapping Lakers with harsh $150 million Austin Reaves reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers made it clear from the beginning of their second-round playoff series against the Thunder what they would be willing to live with. What they weren’t willing to live with: Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander going 1-on-1. Which led to automatic double teams in the first two games of the series in Oklahoma City, getting...
Luke Kennard’s flagrant foul on Alex Caruso ignites backlash, with fans blasting the call as controversy builds online.
It has been a dominant postseason run for the Oklahoma City Thunder so far. The team beat the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals to remain undefeated in the 2026 playoffs. Things haven’t been as pretty for Austin Reaves thus far. The shooting guard is one of the best players […] The post Here’s how badly Thunder cooked Austin Reaves in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder went up 3-0 in their second round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a dominant 131-108 victory on the road. The Thunder now sit at 7-0 in these playoffs, and got it done on Saturday thanks in large part to an epic 24-point performance from Ajay […] The post The mind-blowing stat that says it all about Thunder’s dominance over Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tons of chatter surrounds the NBA Draft Lottery. The NBA is eying a new lottery system aimed at eliminating tanking. The proposed system would increase the lottery to 16 teams, flatten odds, and add a relegation zone where the worst teams have worse odds for the number one pick. For now, the lottery is utilizing […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Lottery results that would trigger the biggest conspiracy theories appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers went down 0-3 in their second round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a blowout 131-108 loss at home in Game 3. The Lakers once again kept things competitive in the first half before falling apart in the third quarter, and are now on the verge […] The post Did Lakers’ JJ Redick have his ‘Can’t play Kanter’ moment with Deandre Ayton vs. Thunder? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mark the Calendar, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for Game 4 of the conference semifinals series.
Ric Flair doubles down on Luka Doncic, calling out the injured Lakers star as LA falls into a 3-0 series hole against the Thunder.
H e has become the man of the hour. But for oh so many wrong reasons. Let’s start with the Los Angeles Lakers‘ ugly Game 3 loss. Another game, another defeat for the hapless Lakers going up against the physical, brute defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder did it again. Yes, they won. […] The post Lakers Receive Important Austin Reaves Trade Warning After Rough Game 3 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers got smoked by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, to fall behind in their NBA Playoffs series 3-0. Oklahoma City won 131-108. During the contest, sports commentator Skip Bayless took to social media to criticize Lakers star LeBron James. “As I said yesterday on First Take, LeBron now misses so […] The post Skip Bayless blasts LeBron James’ new ‘scapegoat’ for Lakers struggles in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA draft lottery will be held in Chicago on Sunday afternoon, and there is no shortage of drama heading into it. The post NBA Draft Lottery: Execs Fear ‘Nightmare’ Results appeared first on HEAVY.
I It has officially come to the worst for the Los Angeles Lakers. They are now in a 0-3 blackhole. The end of their season is hanging over them like a thick, fluffy cloud. It’s dim, growing darker and darker. The looks on the Lakers bench said it all as the final minutes of Saturday’s […] The post Lakers Hit With More Brutal News After Devastating Game 3 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showers high praise on Ajay Mitchell after a dominant Game 3 performance.
The Los Angeles Lakers are now one loss away from elimination after falling 131-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Despite taking a halftime lead for the second straight game in the series, the Lakers collapsed again in the second half as […] The post LeBron James Breaks Silence After Lakers Fall Behind Thunder 3-0 appeared first on HEAVY.
JJ Redick, Luka Doncic, and LeBron James react to controversial officiating as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the Lakers amid free-throw disputes and Game 3 frustration.
"How do we shut their water off?" - Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley explain what makes the OKC Thunder unstoppable Basketball Network
