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Warriors forward Draymond Green’s crucial steal vs. Clippers will go down as one of career best

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In a crucial win-or-go-home matchup, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green secured the NBA play-in victory vs. the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night by ripping the ball away from Kawhi Leonard late in the game. The play effectively sealed the outcome, reinforcing Green’s reputation as one of the league’s elite defenders in high-stakes situations. In […] The post Warriors forward Draymond Green’s crucial steal vs. Clippers will go down as one of career best appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson staring at playoff test from Hawks’ defensive stopper in already testy battle

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The 23-year-old Australian will make his playoff debut Saturday at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of their first-round series, having spent more time defending Brunson over the past two seasons than any other player in the league, according to NBA tracking data.



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Mel Kiper concocts bombshell Cowboys trade up with Browns, and he’s not only 1

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The Dallas Cowboys are just over a week away from being on the clock in the 2026 NFL Draft, where they will have the number 12 overall pick. The Cowboys currently have several holes to fill on their roster, most of them on defense, where Dallas ranked near the bottom in most statistical categories this […] The post Mel Kiper concocts bombshell Cowboys trade up with Browns, and he’s not only 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patriots’ Eliot Wolf takes strong Christian Gonzalez stance amid contract dispute

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The New England Patriots have not forgotten their Super Bowl loss earlier this year. New England made aggressive improvement during NFL free agency, but they still need to add talent during the draft. One Patriots figure explained the team’s current stance as it relates to one of the team’s young stars. Patriots executive Eliot Wolf […] The post Patriots’ Eliot Wolf takes strong Christian Gonzalez stance amid contract dispute appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams’ Jared Verse Gets Blunt About Playoff Loss to Seahawks

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The Seattle Seahawks‘ thorn in their run to Super Bowl LX was the Los Angeles Rams. It was the Rams who were the only team in Seattle’s last nine games in both the regular season and playoffs to score over 20 points. While the Rams offense scored 38 points in the final regular-season meeting and […] The post Rams’ Jared Verse Gets Blunt About Playoff Loss to Seahawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Exclusive: After hitting rock bottom, Kris Dunn eyes All-Defensive team in career year

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Trailing Klay Thompson on a pin down to the left elbow, Kris Dunn took the outside route, calculated when and where he would swipe at the ball, and went for it. The result was another deflection, interception, and pick-six for Dunn. “Once a night,” LA Clippers lead assistant and defensive coordinator Jeff Van Gundy told […] The post Exclusive: After hitting rock bottom, Kris Dunn eyes All-Defensive team in career year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 reasons Jermod McCoy would be perfect Chiefs fit in 2026 NFL Draft

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The Kansas City Chiefs need to make a big swing at the 2026 NFL Draft. That’s why the perfect move is to draft cornerback Jermod McCoy and bet on elite upside over cautious certainty. With their once-dominant secondary stripped down, Kansas City isn’t looking for a patch. They should be hunting for a pillar. McCoy […] The post 3 reasons Jermod McCoy would be perfect Chiefs fit in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Colorado Defense Makes Strides As DC Chris Marve Highlights Key Spring Standouts

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Colorado coach Deion Sanders presided over his worst season at the helm of the Buffaloes since his appointment, as they slumped to a 3-9 finish, wiping away goodwill garnered from the nine-win season in 2024. Sanders acted by hiring offensive coordinator Brennan Marion and elevating Chris Marve to defensive coordinator. Marion and Marve have been […]

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Cowboys Could Circle Back on Trade for $41 Million LB During 2026 NFL Draft

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Steelers Depot's Dave Bryan argued the Dallas Cowboys could still acquire linebacker Patrick Queen during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The post Cowboys Could Circle Back on Trade for $41 Million LB During 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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