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Legendary reporter compares Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs impact to Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain

From the Boston Celtics’ own Bill Russell to the more recent careers of Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal, Bob Ryan has covered several Mount Rushmores’ worth of all-time NBA greats. The scribe started with The Boston Globe in 1968 and officially retired after the Olympics in 2012, but maintains a strong presence as a guest […] The post Legendary reporter compares Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs impact to Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Paul’s Next Gig After Brutal NBA Exit Revealed: The Point God Goes Back to School

Ex-NBA guard Chris Paul didn’t get a farewell tour. The Point God got a 2 a.m. social media post telling him to go home. No TV booth or front office job.

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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA releases first-round playoff schedule in first year of new media rights deal

The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, April 18, and for the first time in more than two decades, the postseason will air without TNT. The NBA released the Game 1 schedule for the first round on Sunday, with eight matchups spread across two days and three broadcast partners. Under the league’s new 11-year, $76 billion media…

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Spurs radio voice Dan Weiss on a ‘dream come true’ first season

The 2025-26 NBA season has been special for the San Antonio Spurs. This is Mitch Johnson’s first season as the full-time coach, following an interim role last year after Gregg Popovich’s stroke. It is also Dan Weiss’s first season as the Spurs’ radio voice. The former pregame and postgame host took over for the retired Bill Schoening.…

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Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

After another grueling schedule, only a few teams remain to battle for the much-coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. The 2026 NBA Playoffs are not lacking in compelling storylines and interesting matchups, and it would be a shame to miss any of them. The Oklahoma City Thunder will headline the postseason as they look to defend their […] The post Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him

Many thought that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be shipped by the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline. But the Bucks decided to keep him, hoping that they would go on a late surge after the midseason break and squeeze into the playoffs. Throughout the season, there were rumors that the Bucks would finally part ways with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets Make Nikola Jokic Change in NBA Season Finale vs Spurs

The Denver Nuggets changed up their starting lineup for the second half of their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. After giving Nikola Jokic the nod to play in the regular-season finale, the superstar center was on the bench for the start of the second half. It was an expected decision made […] The post Nuggets Make Nikola Jokic Change in NBA Season Finale vs Spurs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nuggets Announce Bold Lineup Decision vs. Spurs After Nikola Jokic News

The Denver Nuggets are back at home tonight to play the San Antonio Spurs in the 2025-26 NBA regular season finale. It was only two weeks ago that these two teams faced each other. The game was an instant classic between stars Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, each who hit timely shots down the stretch.  […] The post Nuggets Announce Bold Lineup Decision vs. Spurs After Nikola Jokic News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic On Verge Of NBA History Against Spurs

On Sunday night, the Denver Nuggets will play their final game of the 2026 regular season when they visit the San Antonio Spurs in Texas.The Nuggets are coming off a 127-107 win over the OKC Thunder (at home).Nikola Jokic did not play in the game (and has missed two straight).Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic On […] The post Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic On Verge Of NBA History Against Spurs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Nuggets After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs will close out their regular season on Sunday night with a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets, a game that carries implications for playoff rhythm rather than standings. San Antonio has already secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and cannot move up or down regardless of the result. […] The post Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Nuggets After Victor Wembanyama News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Is Nikola Jokić Playing Today? Latest Update on Nuggets Star’s Injury Status vs. Spurs With MVP Eligibility on the Line

Is Nikola Jokić playing in Sunday's Nuggets-Spurs game? If Jokić doesn't play, he won't be eligible for end-of-season awards despite averaging a triple-double.

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Lakers Announce LeBron James Injury Update Before NBA Playoffs

LeBron James has had to carry a heavier load for the Los Angeles Lakers of late. This is after they lost both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to major injuries just weeks before the start of the NBA playoffs. The Lakers are optimistic they will get both Doncic and Reaves back for the postseason, but ...

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Victor Wembanyama Laughs Off Chet Holmgren Getting DPOY Votes

Superstar center Victor Wembanyama had an interesting reaction when asked about other players, like rival Chet Holmgren, getting Defensive Player of the Year votes over him. Wembanyama is the massive favorite and nearly guaranteed to win the award after he recently played his 65th game to officially qualify. A reporter asked Wemby about the potential […] The post Victor Wembanyama Laughs Off Chet Holmgren Getting DPOY Votes appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Charles Barkley Reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s 65-Game Math Take

Victor Wembanyama gave reporters another unforgettable moment in Game 81, and this time it had nothing to do with a highlight dunk or a chase-down block, per Sports Illustrated.The Victor Wembanyama star dropped 40 points in just 26 minutes, then casually turned his postgame availability into a live math session. While his performance felt routine […] The post Charles Barkley Reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s 65-Game Math Take appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out for regular season finale vs. Nuggets

The San Antonio Spurs have made a final decision on Victor Wembanyama’s availability ahead of their regular season finale against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening. Wembanyama is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his third year in the league. He has elevated to superstar status as he led the Spurs to their first playoff berth […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out for regular season finale vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs Announce Victor Wembanyama Decision on Sunday

Victor Wembanyama needed to play at least 20 minutes in the San Antonio Spurs’ final two regular-season games in order to qualify for the NBA’s end-of-season awards. He did just that on Friday, logging 27 minutes in San Antonio’s 139-120 blowout win against the Dallas Mavericks. Wembanyama looked ...

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