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2 players Rockets must trade after ugly playoff series loss to Lakers

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A few weeks have passed since the Houston Rockets’ 2025-26 campaign came to a dispiriting end at the hands of the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers. This made it two straight first-round exits for a Rockets team that was aggressive this past offseason when they traded Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick of […] The post 2 players Rockets must trade after ugly playoff series loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fred VanVleet addresses Kevin Durant’s ‘curse’ amid burner account accusations

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Fred VanVleet believes Kevin Durant may be his own worst enemy when it comes to drawing negative attention from the media. Durant became a lightning rod of controversy in his first season with the Houston Rockets when a social media account allegedly belonging to Durant was leaked. The account heavily criticized Durant’s Rockets teammates, which … The post Fred VanVleet addresses Kevin Durant’s ‘curse’ amid burner account accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets real about Thunder’s MVP pipeline

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After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won back-to-back MVP awards, he pointed to his organization as a contributing factor to his success. Gilgeous-Alexander, becoming only the 14th NBA player to win the illustrious award two years in a row, once again joined Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden as players who all spent […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets real about Thunder’s MVP pipeline appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: The time Timberwolves thought they had Kevin Durant trade lined up

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Despite a disappointing first-round exit against the Lakers, the Houston Rockets reportedly have no plans to part ways with Kevin Durant this summer, even with the Timberwolves interested in that trade. NBA insider Brett Siegel notes that the organization does not intend to trade the superstar, as they consider his presence vital for raising championship […] The post NBA rumors: The time Timberwolves thought they had Kevin Durant trade lined up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“They Watch Angel Reese Not Able To Shoot A F***ing 3”: Kevin Durant’s Brother Delivers Brutal Truth in Passionate Defense of Caitlin Clark Amid 3-Point Struggles

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Tony Durant defended Caitlin Clark on Instagram amid her 3-point struggles to start the 2026 WNBA season.

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Suns Suggested as Potential Trade Destination for Former MVP by ESPN

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The Phoenix Suns unexpectedly made the playoffs after jettisoning former MVP and future Hall-of-Fame forward Kevin Durant.Could the Suns make a move for another former MVP?ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins suggested on the Road Trippin’ podcast that Phoenix could be a potential destination for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid.“If you’re the Phoenix Suns, would you […] The post Suns Suggested as Potential Trade Destination for Former MVP by ESPN appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former Golden State Warriors Champ Reveals Why Career Failed

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Former Golden State Warriors backup guard Quinn Cook shared an honest thought about trusting his agent too much and having it hurt his NBA career. Cook spent two years with the Warriors and won the 2018 NBA Championship as one of the reliable bench players. The Los Angeles Lakers added Cook and won the 2020 […] The post Former Golden State Warriors Champ Reveals Why Career Failed appeared first on HEAVY.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks claims he’s only player with ‘real straps’ for Victor Wembanyama

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Recently, the Phoenix Suns saw their season come to an end with a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. Still, it was an overall successful year for Phoenix, a team that was expected by most to miss the postseason altogether after trading Kevin Durant the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks claims he’s only player with ‘real straps’ for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Teams With Too Many Mouths to Feed

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Some NBAbasketball teams will start the 2026-27 season with very clear roles. One or two main stars take all the shots, while everyone else plays a minor role. This makes it incredibly easy for fantasy managers to pick players because you always know who will get the stats. However, other ...

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Manny Diaz drops ‘thankful’ take on Darian Mensah’s lone Blue Devils season

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Following a record-breaking season, quarterback Darian Mensah recently transferred to Miami. Although the news first emerged two months ago, Mensah shared mixed emotions about the move, stating that the Duke football team “changed my life.” However, he refrained from giving a final message to fans due to their recent negativity towards him. In light of […] The post Manny Diaz drops ‘thankful’ take on Darian Mensah’s lone Blue Devils season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Manny Diaz drops Kevin Durant analogy for Miami transfer QB

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Miami (FL) football established itself as a prime quarterback destination in the College Football Transfer Portal. Former Duke QB Darian Mensah soon will follow Carson Beck and Cam Ward in leading the Hurricanes. Yet his now former head coach Manny Diaz dropped a Kevin Durant analogy in describing Mensah’s exit from Durham. Diaz broke his […] The post Manny Diaz drops Kevin Durant analogy for Miami transfer QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rumors: The Stephen Curry-LeBron James-Kevin Durant team-up pipe dream

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The Golden State Warriors reportedly remain interested in pursuing one of the most ambitious superstar combinations in NBA history, though league sources continue to view the scenario as highly unlikely. In a recent report, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel detailed Golden State’s long-standing interest in pairing Stephen Curry with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, […] The post Warriors rumors: The Stephen Curry-LeBron James-Kevin Durant team-up pipe dream appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Wright’s Thunder ‘great team’ bar is a height Steph Curry, LeBron James never reached

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On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City finished off the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-game sweep to punch their ticket to another Western Conference Finals. The Thunder are undefeated in these playoffs at 8-0, and are looking to win a second straight NBA championship. With the continued success in Oklahoma City, chatter is growing that […] The post Nick Wright’s Thunder ‘great team’ bar is a height Steph Curry, LeBron James never reached appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"All three of them are serial killers" – Vernon Maxwell had high hopes for Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden in Brooklyn – Basketball Network

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"All three of them are serial killers" - Vernon Maxwell had high hopes for Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden in Brooklyn  Basketball Network

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Donovan Mitchell is being linked to 1 prominent team in trade rumors

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The vultures may already be circling for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The Houston Rockets could potentially be an “aggressive” suitor for Mitchell this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said this week on the “Howdy Partners” show. MacMahon noted that the Rockets will have a lot of assets this summer with which to pursue Mitchell … The post Donovan Mitchell is being linked to 1 prominent team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rockets rumors: Why Kevin Durant trade is extremely unlikely

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As the Houston Rockets face many questions after the team’s NBA Playoffs flop, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round in six games, the conversation now surrounds star Kevin Durant. With the Rockets looking to bounce back after the playoffs fail, some could think that the team should trade Durant, though this […] The post Rockets rumors: Why Kevin Durant trade is extremely unlikely appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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