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3 best Aaron Gordon trade destinations if Nuggets get offer they can’t refuse

Drastic changes could be coming the Denver Nuggets’ way this offseason. The team had a solid regular season, as they won 54 games, but things fell apart in the postseason. The Nuggets lost in six games to a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was ravaged by injuries. In their clinching loss, all of Anthony Edwards, Donte […] The post 3 best Aaron Gordon trade destinations if Nuggets get offer they can’t refuse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers could trade former All-Star this offseason

The Portland Trail Blazers took a significant step forward this season, making this a significant offseason for them. It could see them move on from a former All-Star due to a positional logjam, though. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line wrote Saturday that the Blazers are expected to field significant trade interest in veteran guard … The post Blazers could trade former All-Star this offseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Miami Heat Linked To Jamal Murray Via Blockbuster Trade

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly willing to move Jamal Murray, and the Miami Heat may make the most sense as a trade partner this summer. An embarrassing first-round elimination for Denver leads to the question of who they can trade to make big changes to the roster. Aaron Gordon and Murray are the two names […] The post Miami Heat Linked To Jamal Murray Via Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with his former co-star

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be getting a chance to run it back … in the Pacific Northwest. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to emerge as a “prime trade suitor” for the unhappy Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo this summer, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Saturday. Fischer notes that this will be the … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with his former co-star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blazers GM aims for ‘big splash’ in offseason, but there’s a caveat

The Portland Trail Blazers are entering a pivotal offseason following their first-round playoff exit, and general manager Joe Cronin made clear the organization is open to aggressive moves — but not at any cost. Portland’s season ended in a five-game series loss to the San Antonio Spurs, capping a campaign that saw the team return […] The post Blazers GM aims for ‘big splash’ in offseason, but there’s a caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damian Lillard Admits Truth on Comeback Rumors During Blazers’ Run

As the Portland Trail Blazers made a surprising playoff appearance in 2026, the status of Damian Lillard came into focus. Although the star guard was expected to miss the entire 2025-2026 season after tearing his Achilles with the Milwaukee Bucks last year, rumors were beginning to swirl that he could be a participant in the […] The post Damian Lillard Admits Truth on Comeback Rumors During Blazers’ Run appeared first on HEAVY.

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Active NBA players with 50 or more points in a playoff game

High-scoring affairs by individual players are becoming more commonplace in the modern NBA. Just this season, fans saw Bam Adebayo drop 83 points, which was the second most in a single game ever. Defenses turn up the intensity a few notches and refs swallow their whistles more come playoff time, though, which makes monstrous point […] The post Active NBA players with 50 or more points in a playoff game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Blazers’ Deni Avdija needed humbling experience of a Spurs playoff beatdown

The Portland Trail Blazers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs in five games, and there’s a lot they can take from the experience. This was many players’ first time being on this stage, and they believe this is standard for them moving forward. Deni Avdija was the […] The post Why Blazers’ Deni Avdija needed humbling experience of a Spurs playoff beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Damian Lillard returning for Game 5 vs. Spurs withTrail Blazers’ season on brink?

The Portland Trail Blazers will attempt to save their season during Game 5 vs. the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. They’ll remain without star guard Damian Lillard for the due-or-die matchup. Despite speculation about a potential return, the Trail Blazers ruled Lillard out for Game 5. The nine-time All-Star has not appeared in a game this […] The post Is Damian Lillard returning for Game 5 vs. Spurs withTrail Blazers’ season on brink? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Deni Avdija Says Stephon Castle Disrespected Him In Altercation

Breakout Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija lost his cool and shoved Stephon Castle to almost start a fight towards the end of Game 4 in their first-round series. Members of the San Antonio Spurs and Trail Blazers held them apart before things got violent, but it was a tense moment between two young stars. […] The post Deni Avdija Says Stephon Castle Disrespected Him In Altercation appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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The strange coincidence connecting recent NBA Achilles tears

On Saturday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves went up 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, despite sustaining some brutal luck on the injury front. Just a couple minutes into the game, guard Donte DiVincenzo went down with a leg injury that has since been diagnosed as a torn Achilles, ending his […] The post The strange coincidence connecting recent NBA Achilles tears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Four NBA Playoff Players Have Torn Their Achilles in Two Years and They All Wear No. 0

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo tore his Achilles in the first half of Saturday night's 112-96 win over the Denver Nuggets, which served as a pretty miraculous victory considering the team had also lost All-Star Anthony Edwards just minutes later due to a knee injury. The loss of such ...

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Is Blazers’ Damian Lillard returning for Game 4 vs. Spurs?

As Deni Avdija put it, the Portland Trail Blazers were punched back in Game 3 of their first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, that too in the absence of Victor Wembanyama, who sat out due to concussion protocol. Now, Game 4 will be played in Portland before the series moves to San Antonio once […] The post Is Blazers’ Damian Lillard returning for Game 4 vs. Spurs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Surprising news emerges about Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are very much in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. If they can hold out long enough, there is at least a small chance that a big boost might be around the corner. The Blazers have not completely ruled out the chances of Lillard playing in the … The post Surprising news emerges about Damian Lillard appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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