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Damian Lillard shades referees for ‘doin too much’ in Thunder-Spurs Game 3

As the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs continue their Western Conference Finals showdown, complaints about the officiating are only getting louder. Friday night’s Game 3, which Oklahoma City eventually won 123-108 to reclaim home-court advantage, brought criticism from several sports personalities. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was among those who took issue […] The post Damian Lillard shades referees for ‘doin too much’ in Thunder-Spurs Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job

The Portland Trail Blazers look to be narrowing down the field. Portland has three known finalists in their head coaching search, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Thursday. The three finalists are Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, LA Clippers assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy, and current interim coach Tiago Splitter. The Blazers are … The post Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Top Warriors Assistant Ditches Kerr in Pursuit of Job With Rising West Rival: Report

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr lost his top assistant last week and may coach against him in the Western Conference next year. The post Top Warriors Assistant Ditches Kerr in Pursuit of Job With Rising West Rival: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Blazers are being linked to their former coach

The Portland Trail Blazers are being linked to their former coach as they try to chart their course forward. Terry Stotts, who coached the Blazers from 2012 to 2021, is interested in returning to the team, and his agent has reached out to the Blazers to indicate as much. He had previously served as lead … The post Blazers are being linked to their former coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blazers rumors: Terry Stotts interested in Portland reunion amid coaching search

The Portland Trail Blazers are thought by many to be in search of a new head coach, with Tiago Splitter unlikely to return to the post next year. Splitter did a solid job of guiding the Blazers through turmoil and into the playoffs this past year, but owner Tom Dundon has different–and cheaper–plans for the […] The post Blazers rumors: Terry Stotts interested in Portland reunion amid coaching search appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Jayson Tatum, other stars have helped Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo with Achilles injury recovery

Nearly two months ago, Jayson Tatum shared an uplifting message for the Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo after his devastating Achilles injury. Tatum, who had recently completed a challenging rehabilitation process for a similar injury sustained during the 2025 playoffs, expressed deep empathy for DiVincenzo. After making a quicker-than-expected return to the Boston Celtics’ lineup, Tatum […] The post How Jayson Tatum, other stars have helped Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo with Achilles injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darius Acuff Jr. makes ‘superstar’ guarantee while addressing defensive criticisms

Darius Acuff Jr. knows what he can bring to the table for an NBA team. Following a historic season at Arkansas, the freshman phenom says he’ll change the fortunes of whatever franchise selects him in the 2026 NBA Draft. “Definitely a superstar point guard,” Acuff said of what he’ll bring to his next team. “[I’ll] […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. makes ‘superstar’ guarantee while addressing defensive criticisms appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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