NBA Courtside

Carmelo Anthony Lands in Hot Water Over Blunt Take on Thunder Defense Critics

May 10, 2026 @ 12:05am

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Carmelo Anthony sparked backlash after defending the Oklahoma City Thunder’s “clean defense,” claiming the NBA’s top defensive team rarely fouls despite growing criticism from fans.

Shannon Sharpe Fires Back at Critics Questioning LeBron James’ Ability to Still Lead Amid Lakers 3-0 Lead

Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:33pm

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Total Pro Sports

With the Lakers up 3-0 against the Rockets, Shannon Sharpe defended LeBron James and pushed back on doubts about his ability to still lead.

Nick Young’s Lakers’ playoff ‘cakewalk’ hot take will have Spurs, Thunder out for blood

Apr 2, 2026 @ 10:47am

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The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in third place in the Western Conference with six games left to play. With Luka Doncic leading the way, the Lakers are about to make another playoff run. Nick Young recently appeared on the NBA Courtside podcast and said he believed the Lakers’ playoff push would be a cakewalk, […] The post Nick Young’s Lakers’ playoff ‘cakewalk’ hot take will have Spurs, Thunder out for blood appeared first on ClutchPoints.