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Carmelo Anthony doesn’t mention LeBron among favorite NBA teammates, but there’s a good reason

NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony recently reflected on some of his favorite teammates throughout his career, notably leaving out longtime friend and former teammate LeBron James during a conversation with D.J. Siddiqi of Casino.ca. Anthony, however, appeared to focus his answers on teammates with whom he spent extended stretches during his prime years rather […] The post Carmelo Anthony doesn’t mention LeBron among favorite NBA teammates, but there’s a good reason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers rumors: Tiago Splitter battling almost 20 other coaches for job

With the way he steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs this season, one would think that Tiago Splitter would be a shoo-in as the permanent coach. That, however, is not the case. It was recently reported that team owner Tom Dundon, who bought the Trail Blazers in March, is not willing to give […] The post Blazers rumors: Tiago Splitter battling almost 20 other coaches for job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Proposed Trade Sees Portland Trail Blazers Send a Fortune for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Portland Trail Blazers will be looking to upgrade their roster next season. One trade proposal sees them land Giannis Antetokounmpo. The post Proposed Trade Sees Portland Trail Blazers Send a Fortune for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on HEAVY.

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Damon Jones becomes first person to plead guilty in gambling scandal that also caught Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups

As expected, former player and assistant coach Damon Jones has plead guilty to charges stemming from the NBA gambling scandal that also saw Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups get arrested. On Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026, Jones became the first person to plead guilty in the gambling scandal, which resulted in over 30 people being arrested. […] The post Damon Jones becomes first person to plead guilty in gambling scandal that also caught Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Terry Rozier facing more charges over alleged bribe in gambling scandal

It looks like NBA player Terry Rozier is in even more trouble with the gambling scandal he was involved in, as more charges have been brought up. On Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, federal prosecutors claimed that they had evidence that Rozier “solicited and received a bribe during an alleged gambling scheme.” They are now planning […] The post Terry Rozier facing more charges over alleged bribe in gambling scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ historic playoff choke jobs vs. Spurs can’t be good for Tiago Splitter’s job security

On Sunday afternoon, the Portland Trail Blazers fell behind 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs with a tough 114-93 loss at home. Amazingly, the Blazers actually led this game by 19 points at one point in the contest, but they quickly fell apart from there, with the Spurs engineering […] The post Blazers’ historic playoff choke jobs vs. Spurs can’t be good for Tiago Splitter’s job security appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s horrible, no good, very bad season

Sports commissioners are the public face of the leagues they oversee. It’s a highly paid job, in part because it’s not easy to be the person who absorbs criticism on behalf of team owners. For a while, Adam Silver enjoyed the fruits of a positive image. He was the tough-talking hombre who, in his first…

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St. Louis Coach Reportedly Turned Down Trail Blazers Job After Insulting Offer From New Owner Who Wanted To Pay Him Less Than His College Salary

Tom Dundon’s tenure as the owner of the Trail Blazers has gotten off to an interesting start thanks to a number of reports about his unwillingness to spend more money than absolutely necessary after buying the team for over $4 billion. That includes a bold strategy he is supposedly harnessing in the search for a […] The post St. Louis Coach Reportedly Turned Down Trail Blazers Job After Insulting Offer From New Owner Who Wanted To Pay Him Less Than His College Salary appeared first on BroBible.

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"Give Chauncey his flowers" – Kenyon Martin reminds people that Chauncey Billups laid down the foundation for the Blazers – Basketball Network

"Give Chauncey his flowers" - Kenyon Martin reminds people that Chauncey Billups laid down the foundation for the Blazers  Basketball Network

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Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job

When all is said and done, any fan of the Portland Trail Blazers would declare the 2025-26 season a successful one. After all, the Blazers have been rebuilding over the past few seasons, so making the playoffs means that they’ve already accomplished one of their lofty goals. But on Tuesday, Portland took it a step […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers rumors: Iowa’s Ben McCollum on radar amid notoriously cheap head coaching search

The Portland Trail Blazers are heading into their first-round playoff matchup against the San Antonio Spurs with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over their coaching staff, specifically regarding rumors that Iowa’s Ben McCollum is on the radar amidst a notoriously cheap head coaching search. While the team celebrated a 114-110 Play-In victory over the Phoenix […] The post Blazers rumors: Iowa’s Ben McCollum on radar amid notoriously cheap head coaching search appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers rumors: ClutchPoints insider drops new intel on head coaching situation

The Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in a Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday. While the club focuses on its first round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, rumors are swirling around the head coaching situation in Portland. ClutchPoints Insider Brett Siegel addressed some of those rumors during […] The post Blazers rumors: ClutchPoints insider drops new intel on head coaching situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in NBA gambling case

As the NBA enters its postseason with the Play-In Tournament underway, former player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a sweeping federal gambling case that has implicated multiple figures connected to the league. “Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead […] The post Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in NBA gambling case appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-LeBron James teammate to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal

One of LeBron James’ former teammates is the first defendant in the NBA gambling scandal to plead guilty. Former player and assistant coach Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to sports gambling charges, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Jones had initially pleaded not guilty to selling insider information to sports gamblers. Jones has … The post Ex-LeBron James teammate to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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