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Ziaire Williams gets candid on ‘easy’ role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ current win streak hit two games following their 138-117 thrashing of the Miami Heat on Monday, and the team welcomed the return of forward Ziaire Williams. The six-year veteran had been sidelined for three games due to a foot injury, but he was cleared to go, picking up […] The post Ziaire Williams gets candid on ‘easy’ role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets Guard Explains Double Middle Finger Celebration

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The Houston Rockets‘ dominant 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night saw guard Marcus Smart flash double middle fingers in a celebration of his 3-point shot.  During the fourth quarter, Smart knocked down back-to-back three-pointers after the Celtics’ defense left him wide open. Right after the second shot went in, he turned toward […] The post Rockets Guard Explains Double Middle Finger Celebration appeared first on HEAVY.

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Erik Spoelstra on the Heat’s Defensive Struggles: “We Have to Figure It Out”

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The Miami Heat have championship aspirations, but their defensive struggles are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. After falling to 2-5, Erik Spoelstra acknowledged that Miami has plenty of work to do on that end of the floor. The post Erik Spoelstra on the Heat’s Defensive Struggles: “We Have to Figure It Out” appeared first on HEAVY.

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Duke’s Jon Scheyer speaks up on Rodney Hood’s role after crushing Army

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The Duke Blue Devils opened the season at the top of ClutchPoints Preseason Top 25, and they looked the part after convincing 84-50 win over Army in their season opener. A familiar face was spotted on the Duke bench during the game: former Blue Devil Rodney Hood. Afterwards, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer clarified Hood’s […] The post Duke’s Jon Scheyer speaks up on Rodney Hood’s role after crushing Army appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Dusty May hints Cooper Flagg is ‘close to breaking out’ on key area

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Cooper Flagg doesn’t seem to be suffering any sort of sophomore slump. Through five games, he’s averaging 26.8 points on 55.7% shooting, 6.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.6 steals. Talking heads like Kendrick Perkins are already anointing the Mavericks forward as a top-10 player in the league. One of the few areas where Flagg has […] The post Mavericks’ Dusty May hints Cooper Flagg is ‘close to breaking out’ on key area appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick threatens immediate consequences for players after Lakers-Raptors game

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is not a big fan of passing up an open 3-pointer.  Following the Lakers’ 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sunday, Redick issued a blunt warning to his players who turn down a 3-point shot that’s handed to them on … The post JJ Redick threatens immediate consequences for players after Lakers-Raptors game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angel Reese hits 3-pointer vs. Valkyries in Game 7, but will history hold?

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The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are locked in a battle during Game 7 of the WNBA Finals for the right to host the WNBA trophy, and if statistics hold, history is on the side of the Dream. Angel Reese knocked down a 3-pointer in the first quarter of Game 7, and the Dream […] The post Angel Reese hits 3-pointer vs. Valkyries in Game 7, but will history hold? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Still Got It,’ ‘He Heard What Gilbert Arenas Said’ — NBA World Celebrates as Klay Thompson Silences Critics With ‘Vintage’ 3-Point Shooting Performance

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Klay Thompson erupts for a season-high 25 points against the Pacers, sparking reactions after Gilbert Arenas questioned his shooting slump.

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Ziaire Williams downgraded on Lakers’ injury report for Warriors clash

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The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add to their win column as they visit the Golden State Warriors on Friday, but they will still be a little short-handed. Forward Ziaire Williams, who missed the Lakers’ win against the LA Clippers on Wednesday, was downgraded to out on the injury report for the game against […] The post Ziaire Williams downgraded on Lakers’ injury report for Warriors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How ‘comfortable’ Jake LaRavia plans to bounce back in 2nd Lakers season

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LOS ANGELES – Last season did not end the way Jake LaRavia wanted to in his first year with the Los Angeles Lakers. He started off strong, including a stretch of three games, all Lakers wins, where he scored 20+ points in two of those matchups. Bt as the season went on, LaRavia’s shot eluded […] The post How ‘comfortable’ Jake LaRavia plans to bounce back in 2nd Lakers season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Bam Adabeyo Didn’t Play Major Role in Heat Struggle vs. Pistons

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The Miami Heat get so many different contributions from Bam Adebayo that they can pretty much always count on something. In the first half on Friday night, though, it was almost as if Adebayo wasn’t playing. Even in the second half, he never really got off the ground, and the Heat took a second loss […] The post Why Bam Adabeyo Didn’t Play Major Role in Heat Struggle vs. Pistons appeared first on HEAVY.

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“Caitlin Clark’s Not Close to 50% of Trae Young”: Commentator Challenges “Female Steph Curry” Narrative Surrounding Fever Star With Telling Stats

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Caitlin Clark is often compared to Steph Curry because of her deep 3-point shooting and playmaking, but sports commentator Chuck Modi believes Trae Young is a more accurate comparison for the Indiana Fever star. In a recent post on X, Modi compared Clark and Young’s numbers across their first three seasons on a per-36-minute basis. […]

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Knicks’ Landry Shamet is going viral amid bonkers Game 4 shooting vs. Cavs

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The New York Knicks are pouring it on the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Landry Shamet is adding to the seemingly insurmountable challenge in front of the Cavs in Game 4 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday night. Shamet can’t stop making shots from behind the arc. In Game 4, […] The post Knicks’ Landry Shamet is going viral amid bonkers Game 4 shooting vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paige Bueckers reacts to Azzi Fudd’s historic breakout game

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Azzi Fudd finally had her breakout game in the WNBA, and she did so by breaking a record previously held by her Dallas Wings teammate, Paige Bueckers. Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick at the 2026 WNBA Draft, led the Wings to a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, … The post Paige Bueckers reacts to Azzi Fudd’s historic breakout game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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3 Thunder most to blame for shocking Game 4 no-show vs. Spurs

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The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Game 4 with an edge over the San Antonio Spurs after winning Game 3, but they were not able to capitalize. The Spurs walked out with a dominant 102-83 win, and now it feels like they have the momentum as they head on the road for Game 4. It […] The post 3 Thunder most to blame for shocking Game 4 no-show vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks HC Mike Brown’s message to Josh Hart after big Game 2: ‘Keep letting it fly’

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Mike Brown sang his praises for Josh Hart following the veteran guard’s career performance in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Hart earned his stripes as a two-way player, especially being a standout on the defensive side of the ball. His efforts […] The post Knicks HC Mike Brown’s message to Josh Hart after big Game 2: ‘Keep letting it fly’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“They Watch Angel Reese Not Able To Shoot A F***ing 3”: Kevin Durant’s Brother Delivers Brutal Truth in Passionate Defense of Caitlin Clark Amid 3-Point Struggles

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Tony Durant defended Caitlin Clark on Instagram amid her 3-point struggles to start the 2026 WNBA season.

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How vital Mercury’s undrafted rookie has earned rave reviews from Alyssa Thomas, Nate Tibbetts

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PHOENIX– When people think of historical marks within the Phoenix Mercury, they often resort to Alyssa Thomas or even head coach Nate Tibbetts. However, there’s one undrafted rookie that has been the talk of the town: Jovana Nogić. After being a training camp invite, she quickly stood out as an elite shooter and became another […] The post How vital Mercury’s undrafted rookie has earned rave reviews from Alyssa Thomas, Nate Tibbetts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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After Making Waves in NBA Draft Combine, Michigan’s Aday Mara Sends Fans into a Frenzy With His 3-Point Shooting

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Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara has caught the attention of the 2026 NBA Draft Combine once again when he showed off his sharpshooting prowess.

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