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Alabama Coach Nate Oats Reveals Engagement To Former Staffer Who Is 20 Years Younger Than Him

There’s no denying that Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball coach Nate Oats is one of the top coaches in the country. Oats excelled at Buffalo before coming to Tuscaloosa in 2019 and turning the Tide into a perennial contender, including taking them to their first Final Four in program history in 2024. But it’s also safe to say that […] The post Alabama Coach Nate Oats Reveals Engagement To Former Staffer Who Is 20 Years Younger Than Him appeared first on BroBible.

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Charles Lee toasts ‘hungry’ Hornets team for securing winning record

Before the calendar flipped to 2026, the Charlotte Hornets were 11 games below .500 (11-22). On the 21st of January, the Hornets still did not look like they were about to turn things around; a 94-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers sent them down to 16-28 on the season. But since then, the Hornets have […] The post Charles Lee toasts ‘hungry’ Hornets team for securing winning record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets will take interest in Pascal Siakam’s injury status for Pacers game after smashing Suns

The Indiana Pacers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, having won three of their last five games. They are out of playoff contention with an 18-58 record but have shown signs of life in recent weeks. The Hornets, meanwhile, come into this game hoping to defend their No. 8 position in the Eastern Conference. […] The post Hornets will take interest in Pascal Siakam’s injury status for Pacers game after smashing Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey Recalls Joel Embiid’s Prediction Before NBA Debut

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up a crucial road win over the Charlotte Hornets, leaning on experience and star power when it mattered most. With Joel Embiid and Paul George returning earlier in the week, Tyrese Maxey added another boost by suiting up ahead of schedule, giving head coach Nick Nurse a nearly full rotation.Philadelphia’s offense […] The post Tyrese Maxey Recalls Joel Embiid’s Prediction Before NBA Debut appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Hornets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Charlotte Hornets have spent the 2025-26 season defying expectations. They have clawed their way from irrelevance into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. As the postseason approaches, though, the narrative is shifting from feel-good resurgence to looming reality check. In a conference loaded with battle-tested contenders, seeding isn’t just a number but […] The post Hornets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid draws wild free throw merchant diss from Hornets broadcaster

Philadelphia 76ers superstar and 2019 NBA MVP Joel Embiid has suffered through yet another injury-curtailed campaign that has restricted his playing time right from the start of the regular season. However, when fit, Embiid has still been his team’s main man, averaging 26.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and four assists per game with a shooting efficiency of […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid draws wild free throw merchant diss from Hornets broadcaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Coby White vows to keep fighting for playoff seeding after 76ers loss

It wasn’t supposed to end this way. The Charlotte Hornets had the Philadelphia 76ers on the ropes, building a 13-point second-half lead at Spectrum Center on Saturday night, until Joel Embiid and Paul George, back in the lineup and back on a mission, engineered a stunning comeback to steal a 118-114 win. JOEL EMBIID GAME […] The post Coby White vows to keep fighting for playoff seeding after 76ers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid blocks Brandon Miller 3-pointer into the stands

Joel Embiid came through in the clutch with an emphatic block on Brandon Miller during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Embiid is going through the 12th season of his NBA career with the 76ers. He has been fending off injuries throughout his time in the league, being on and […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid blocks Brandon Miller 3-pointer into the stands appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Miller praises Hornets crowd after big win over Knicks

It’s now cool to be a fan of the Charlotte Hornets. As they say, winning changes everything. These days, all the Hornets do is win, win, win, win, win. They are on a five-game winning streak after beating the New York Knicks, 114-103, at Spectrum Center on Thursday. Charlotte snapped New York’s seven-game winning streak […] The post Brandon Miller praises Hornets crowd after big win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hart Reveals What Made the Difference in Knicks’ Loss to Hornets: ‘Shot out of a Cannon’

The New York Knicks entered Thursday night riding a seven-game winning streak, the hottest run in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets had won four straight at home and were coming off a massive 44-point win over the Sacramento Kings, their fourth-largest victory in franchise ...

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Kon Knueppel’s quote after Knicks win will have Hornets fans thinking of wild playoff run

The Charlotte Hornets have been mightily dominant when they’re on the winning side, and this trend continued on Thursday night as they made mincemeat of the New York Knicks, a team that was on a seven-game winning streak, in a 114-103 win. The game wasn’t as close as the final score line would indicate, as […] The post Kon Knueppel’s quote after Knicks win will have Hornets fans thinking of wild playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hart calls out Knicks’ pace after loss to Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets on Thursday snapped the seven-game winning streak of the New York Knicks after escaping with a hard-earned victory, 114-103, at Spectrum Center. The Knicks tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but the Hornets, who have now won five straight outings, proved to be a tough host. Charlotte led by as much […] The post Josh Hart calls out Knicks’ pace after loss to Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets star Kon Knueppel’s ROY campaign continues with Jason Kidd-esque game vs. Knicks

Kon Knueppel put together an incredible rookie stat line that replicated Jason Kidd following the Charlotte Hornets’ 114-103 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Knueppel is going through an astounding rookie campaign, making a solid case for the Rookie of the Year Award. His performances this season have been impressive to the […] The post Hornets star Kon Knueppel’s ROY campaign continues with Jason Kidd-esque game vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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