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Shorthanded Lakers lead Rockets 3-1 as Deandre Ayton’s bold two-way claim sets tone, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injury updates looming before Game 5 showdown
Draymond Green has had enough. In a passionate and unfiltered defense of his former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant, the veteran forward went off on critics who have questioned whether the Houston Rockets superstar is truly injured or simply quitting on his team during their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. “KD […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green blasts ‘bulls**t’ haters questioning Kevin Durant’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Luka Doncic-less Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a pivotal Game 5 against the Houston Rockets as the first round of the NBA playoffs continue. A disappointing Game 4 loss means a massive Game 5 is on the horizon. Can the Lakers win and reserve a date with the defending champion Oklahoma City […] The post Luka Doncic Injury Update: Lakers Get Major News on Star’s Return Ahead of Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination after going down 3-1 against the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs. With their current predicament, the Pistons, the top seed in the Eastern Conference, have already gotten numerous suggestions about upgrading their roster, including from former NBA player […] The post Detroit Pistons Told to Trade For Kevin Durant After Disappointing NBA Playoffs Run appeared first on HEAVY.
The Houston Rockets are facing elimination against the Los Angeles Lakers, in their NBA Playoffs series. Houston is getting some more bad news as it seems Kevin Durant won’t be available for Game 5. “The expectation is the Rockets will be without Kevin Durant for Game 5,” ESPN reporter Shams Charania said on the network […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant Game 5 injury update vs. Lakers is bad sign appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Draymond Green defends Kevin Durant against critics, slams Rockets exit narrative, insists injury, not lack of commitment, kept Durant sidelined during Houston’s 1-3 playoff struggle vs Lakers.
A new Kevin Durant update before Game 5 leaves the Rockets facing a tough reality — with the season on the line. The post Rockets Hit With Major Kevin Durant Development Before Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers' Austin Reaves targets a Wednesday return against Houston. See the latest on his Grade 2 oblique strain recovery before Game 5.
A major Kevin Durant update just dropped ahead of Game 5 — and it carries big implications for the Los Angeles Lakers. The post Lakers Get Massive Kevin Durant Update Ahead of Pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
"A humongous mistake in terms of his career legacy" - Chris Broussard believes Kevin Durant would be a Top-10 lock if he had stayed with the Warriors Basketball Network
Paul Pierce questions Kevin Durant’s leadership amid Rockets absence Basketball Network
For the second consecutive season, the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch its ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs. On Monday, they completed the four-game series sweep of the Phoenix Suns after taking a 131-122 win in Game 4, and the Thunder are now going to be sitting pretty, […] The post Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready for the Lakers or the Rockets after Round 1 sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2025-26 season is officially over for the Phoenix Suns. On Monday night, the Suns became the first of 16 teams that qualified for the playoffs to bow out of championship contention, as the Oklahoma City Thunder completed the four-game series sweep with a 131-122 victory on Monday night in Game 4. This Suns team […] The post Suns fans aren’t even mad after Thunder sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Retired NBA legend Paul Pierce discussed Kevin Durant’s actions over the weekend when calling him for poor leadership. Durant missed Game 3 and Game 4 for the Houston Rockets in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite sitting on the bench for Game 4, Durant was missing one game previously to call him […] The post Paul Pierce Blasts Kevin Durant For Being Terrible Rockets Leader appeared first on HEAVY.
Summer checklists are being tabulated, and fantasy chaos is on the horizon for a few NBA teams gearing up for an active offseason. It isn’t uncommon for rosters to be shuffled. But a handful of clubs are just one move away from dramatically changing fantasy values for the 2026-27 season. One trade ...
While Kevin Durant is trying his dardenest to keep the Houston Rockets alive in the playoffs, his past is coming back to haunt him. On Monday, NBA analyst Chris Broussard argued that Durant’s legacy would be better off had he stayed with the Golden State Warriors, per The Herd with Colin Cowherd. Essentially, Broussard said […] The post Chris Broussard makes eye-opening Kevin Durant Warriors legacy claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As questions loom about LeBron James and Kevin Durant’s futures after the NBA season concludes, Bill Simmons has an idea that would see the two team up with Steph Curry. In the latest edition of The Bill Simmons Podcast on Netflix featuring Zach Lowe, Simmons suggested that James should join the Warriors alongside Stephen Curry […] The post Bill Simmons creates super team of aging veterans led by LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA champion Kendrick Perkins weighed in on a dysfunctional and disconnected relationship between Kevin Durant and the Rockets.
The Houston Rockets could reportedly use Kevin Durant as a “stepping stone” and trade him this summer.
The Houston Rockets were able to keep their season alive on Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. Even without Kevin Durant on the court, the Rockets dominated the game and won by a final score of 115-96.Durant has missed all but one game in the series due to a knee injury […] The post Rockets Get Big Kevin Durant Update for Game 5 Against Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
Just as the Houston Rockets get a win on the board, the Los Angeles Lakers are moving in the right direction of getting a key reinforcement back in the lineup. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Austin Reaves could make his return to the lineup for Game 5. “Austin Reaves, we’ll see the next couple […] The post Lakers Get Major Austin Reaves Update Before Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Knicks are currently locked into a heated playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. Through four games, the teams are locked up at 2-2.Clearly, that is not what the Knicks had in mind coming into the playoffs. After starting the season off as a top-tier NBA Finals contender, the team has struggled to […] The post Knicks Emerge in Trade Rumor That Could Change Everything appeared first on HEAVY.
After unsuccessfully pursuing a Kevin Durant reunion last year, the Warriors could once again target the 16-time All-Star. The post Major Update on Kevin Durant-Warriors Reunion This Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.
The Houston Rockets could be looking to add a new star to their roster in the upcoming NBA offseason, if they eventually lose to the LA Lakers in the playoffs. According to a report by The Ringer’s Michael Pina, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Darius Garland are all on […] The post Report Reveals Kawhi Leonard Among Stars in Rockets Radar in the Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.
