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The NBA MVP race is finally winding down. While Nikola Jokic and the other relevant candidates will continue their seasons in the NBA Playoffs, the voters will already have their minds made up for the regular-season award. With two games left for the Denver Nuggets, Jokic likely plans to be a finalist, but his 2025-2026 […] The post Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Gets Bad News From NBA Players appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown watched in street clothes while supporting a fresh pair of shades as his team fell to the rival New York Knicks on Thursday. Brown, 29, has seen his name appear on the injury report in recent weeks because of a nagging Achilles injury. Fortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a […] The post Boston Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown’s Playing Status for Pelicans Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Victor Wembanyama’s status is revealed before Spurs vs Mavericks as injury and awards eligibility remain in focus. The post Spurs Coach Reveals Victor Wembanyama Status Before Mavericks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Several MVP-caliber players suffered notable injuries in the NBA in 2025-2026. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was one of them. As a result, Cunningham and a handful of other stars have come close to losing out on end-of-year awards, due to falling under the 65-game minimum. A collapsed lung sidelined Cunningham for several weeks. He […] The post Ex-Lakers Star Gets Honest on Cade Cunningham’s Viral Statement appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Jaylen Brown is not seen as a frontrunner in the NBA MVP race, but that has not stopped him from making his case to win the award. Unfortunately for him, nobody is buying it. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne asked Brown in an interview if he thinks he should be the MVP this year. Brown’s response was … The post Jaylen Brown got roasted over his pitch to win MVP appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
For All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching the No. 1 seed in three consecutive regular seasons isn’t easy. Leading the league with an 11.4 average point differential, the defending champions handed the Los Angeles Lakers two 36+ point losses after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47 points closed out a 114-110 victory against the Detroit Pistons […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest ‘challenging’ take on Thunder’s 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Insider Sam Amick reveals the NBA could make an exception to the sixty-five-game rule for Luka Dončić's MVP candidacy.
The first domino for the Phoenix Mercury in free agency happened on Friday, as MVP frontrunner Alyssa Thomas is expected to re-sign, according to Sean Hurd of ESPN. This comes after Satou Sabally announced she was departing the team and heading for unrestricted free agency. Nonetheless, the franchise could get its top player back. Now, […] The post Alyssa Thomas expected to return to Mercury after MVP caliber season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business on the road on Thursday after they downed the Golden State Warriors, 119-103, at Chase Center. The Lakers won their first game since the season-ending injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, as LeBron James carried the depleted unit with a game-high 26 points, eight rebounds, 11 […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James gushes over Stephen Curry’s special shoe choice appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nneka Ogwumike appears to have said goodbye to the Seattle Storm amid the WNBA free agency. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the 35-year-old Ogwumike shared a photo with a text that read “THANK YOU SEATTLE.” She also captioned it with a couple of heart emojis and a heart hands emoji. 💚🫶🏾💛 […] The post Nneka Ogwumike bids Storm goodbye after 2 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The latest podcast episode from LeBron James may have featured an accidental reveal of his retirement plans. James was speaking about Victor Wembanyama’s prime and his future with the San Antonio Spurs. However, the topic featured LeBron talking in passing about retiring before the rest of the league must deal with Wembanyama‘s best years in […] The post LeBron Accidentally Revealed Retirement Window Praising Wemby appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Juan Soto Injury Update: When Will the MVP Candidate Return? Complex
Luka Doncic has delivered one of the most productive offensive seasons in the NBA, but his MVP case has come under renewed scrutiny following comments from former player Channing Frye. Speaking on the “Road Trippin’ Show“, Frye pointed directly to Doncic’s defensive limitations as a deciding factor in the race.Doncic, now with the Los Angeles […] The post Luka Doncic’s Glaring Weakness Exposed by Channing Frye Amid MVP Race Debate appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Boston Celtics have blown away expectations so far during the 2025-26 NBA season, closing in on securing the number two seed in the Eastern Conference despite playing most of the year without Jayson Tatum. Stepping up in Tatum’s absence was star Jaylen Brown, who put together by far the best season of his career […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals secret to career season that smashes doubters to pieces appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Thunder vs Nuggets showdown highlights Oklahoma City’s 64-16 dominance, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP surge, and seven-game winning streak after crushing the Clippers and halting the Lakers’ run recently.
All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference standings on Wednesday. After a 128-110 win against the LA Clippers, the Thunder clinched the top seed for the third year in a row. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the impressive accomplishment, as the Thunder, for the third […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘obvious’ mic drop after Thunder clinch No. 1 seed streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Lynx could pair Napheesa Collier with 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike via free agency.
Italian fan travels to see Victor Wembanyama, but Spurs star misses Trail Blazers game due to rib injury, overshadowing win and MVP race vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 128-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The result capped a dominant regular season for the defending champions, who improved to 64-16 and locked up home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.After the game, Kawhi Leonard […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives Rare Praise From Kawhi Leonard Amid MVP Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts defended two-way star Shohei Ohtani after tensions flared during Wednesday’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ohtani, who serves as both Los Angeles leadoff hitter and starting pitcher, took the mound for his second start of the 2026 season, but his extra warmup time between innings drew complaints […] The post Dodgers manager Dave Roberts drops Shohei Ohtani truth bomb amid warmup controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
An NBA icon contends Nikola Jokić is poised to cap off a "historic season" of epic proportions after being overlooked in MVP talks.
Nikola Jokic is putting up unreal numbers during the Nuggets current 10-game winning streak, achieving a statistical feat never seen in NBA history.
The Golden State Warriors are 37-42 with three games left on the schedule. Steph Curry scored 29 points and hit five threes in his return from a 27-game absence, falling one point short against the Houston Rockets. He followed it up with 17 against the Kings. The play-in tournament is the imminent. Curry looked every […] The post Warriors’ Steph Curry Gets Notable Admission From Jaylen Brown appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Danny Green is still baffled by Stephen Curry's unanimous MVP: "You couldn't just give two votes for one other person?" Basketball Network
