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Jaylen Brown drops mic with ‘100%’ declaration on who Philly’s team leader really is

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As this new Philadelphia 76ers team has rounded into form as one of the top teams in the league, many have wondered who the team leader is. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined the team with significant playoff experience and Finals MVPs, but Joel Embiid is the longest-tenured member of the starting five and won […] The post Jaylen Brown drops mic with ‘100%’ declaration on who Philly’s team leader really is appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down monster slam dunk over Lakers’ Walker Kessler

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Following a tough start to his South Beach stint, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat are on a two-game winning streak. After knocking off the Atlanta Hawks, they pounded the Indiana Pacers by 20 points in their NBA Cup opener. Giannis and the Heat are after their third win in a row against Luka Doncic […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down monster slam dunk over Lakers’ Walker Kessler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving officially ruled out for Monday clash with Kings

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The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Unfortunately, the club will have to play this matchup without Kyrie Irving, as the star guard was officially ruled out. Reports indicate that the 34-year-old guard will not play as he’s currently managing an injured left knee, according to NBA insider Marc […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving officially ruled out for Monday clash with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Forward Makes Surprising Change to Recovery After Knee Injury

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The Philadelphia 76ers have opened the season with strong results, even as key player availability has shifted from game to game. After beating the New York Knicks 98-93 in the NBA Cup, Philadelphia followed with a 109-104 comeback win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The Sixers managed that second victory without LeBron James and […] The post 76ers Forward Makes Surprising Change to Recovery After Knee Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Bulls injury report

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The Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The 76ers haven’t had their all stars playing together in a while with Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James missing time lately. Embiid is again on the injury report for the Bulls game and is listed as questionable due to right foot plantar fascia injury […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Bulls injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama Has Massive Game as Spurs Win 4 Straight

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San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama had a massive game for the Spurs as they won their fourth straight game on Saturday. Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 121-111 victory at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the fourth win in a row for Minnesota, which has really turned things around after opening […] The post Victor Wembanyama Has Massive Game as Spurs Win 4 Straight appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Heat fans should temper expectations amid two-game winning streak

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While the Heat started the season 0-4, there’s no denying that the pitchforks came out from within the sports world, and the overreactions started about the outlook of this team. As the Heat have bounced back and are now on a two-game winning streak after the 145- 125 win over the Indiana Pacers in the […] The post Why Heat fans should temper expectations amid two-game winning streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers star Jaylen Brown to return vs. Hornets amid Joel Embiid, LeBron James absences

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The Philadelphia 76ers will have star forward Jaylen Brown available for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets despite ruling out LeBron James and Joel Embiid for the second half of their back-to-back. Austin Krell of Vertical 76 reported Brown’s availability on X, formerly known as Twitter, approximately one hour before tip-off. “Jaylen Brown […] The post 76ers star Jaylen Brown to return vs. Hornets amid Joel Embiid, LeBron James absences appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA

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As the Dallas Mavericks continue their impressive start to the 2026-27 NBA season, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes star forward Cooper Flagg has already established himself as one of the league’s 10 best players. Dallas improved to 4-2 Friday night with a 116-111 victory over the previously undefeated Houston Rockets (5-1) in its NBA Cup […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Reed channels Dan Orlovsky in incredible interview

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In-game interviews aren’t traditionally a time when viewers get treated to anything memorable. Enter Paul Reed of the Detroit Pistons. With his refreshing honesty, he treated NBA fans to a viral interview during Friday’s NBA Cup game at the Brooklyn Nets. Usually these in-game interviews with players and coaches are filled with empty platitudes about…

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Why Stephen Curry, Draymond Green are ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. Clippers

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After Friday’s resounding victory in the NBA Cup group play stage against the Los Angeles Lakers, Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will miss Sunday’s game against the Clippers. The NBA’s latest injury report lists Curry and Green out, along with Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler. Curry is out with a right knee injury, […] The post Why Stephen Curry, Draymond Green are ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Analyst urges Houston to consider Kyrie Irving trade

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After the Houston Rockets’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Cup group play on Friday, one analyst believes the Rockets should go all in on trading for Kyrie Irving. The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a clutch-time victory over the Rockets, winning 116-111. Irving finished with 35 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds, and knocked […] The post Analyst urges Houston to consider Kyrie Irving trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets

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The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets as the organization manages both stars’ injuries during the second half of a back-to-back. Philadelphia’s latest injury report lists James as out due to low back/sciatica management, while Embiid will sit because of right foot […] The post 76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyrie Irving Embraces NBA Cup After Mavericks Beat Rockets

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On Friday, the 2026 NBA Cup began with 10 group games, including the Dallas Mavericks facing the Houston Rockets in West Group A. The Mavericks entered the matchup fresh off beating the Oklahoma City Thunder convincingly, 120-96. They carried that momentum to hand the Rockets their first loss of the season. Kyrie Irving led the […] The post Kyrie Irving Embraces NBA Cup After Mavericks Beat Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg loved Stephen Curry’s ankle breaker on Luka Doncic more than anybody

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg couldn’t contain his excitement after witnessing Stephen Curry send Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic to all fours with an ankle-breaking move before drilling a 3-pointer during Friday night’s 112-95 NBA Cup victory. The highlight came during Golden State’s most impressive performance of the young 2026-27 NBA season, as […] The post Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg loved Stephen Curry’s ankle breaker on Luka Doncic more than anybody appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Klay Thompson gets 100% real on support from Heat after big game

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Klay Thompson is grateful to have firm support from his Miami Heat colleagues following his strong performance in the team’s NBA Cup win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Thompson got off to a slow start to his stint in Miami, being cold with his shooting from beyond the arc. He finally caught fire […] The post Klay Thompson gets 100% real on support from Heat after big game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Gives Emphatic Verdict on Steph Curry’s Vicious Ankle-Breaker on Luka Doncic

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Steph Curry put on a heck of a show for the Golden State Warriors faithful in the NBA Cup opener against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Not only did Curry lead a furious second-half comeback after Golden State fell behind by 25 points, but he also dropped Lakers superstar Luka Doncic with an […]

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Knicks Star Gets Honest On Fatigue After Loss vs 76ers

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The New York Knicks are off to a tough start in 2026-2027. Following a 98-93 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, October 30, the Knicks dropped to 2-4 on the season. They are also 0-1 in NBA Cup play. After the game, Knicks starter Josh Hart admitted that the team is feeling fatigued, despite […] The post Knicks Star Gets Honest On Fatigue After Loss vs 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pistons’ Paul Reed had embarrassing response to reporter’s simple question

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Detroit Pistons big man Paul Reed encountered an awkward moment during a halftime courtside interview Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. With the Pistons leading at Barclays Center in an NBA Cup opener, reporter Johnny Kane asked a basic question about the game’s tempo: Which team the current pace favored. Reed, starting in place of … The post Pistons’ Paul Reed had embarrassing response to reporter’s simple question appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons Defensive Start Is Covering for an Offense That Went Cold

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The Detroit Pistons are 5-1 for the first time since 2015-16, and the best explanation for it has nothing to do with scoring. After Friday’s 110-94 win at Brooklyn in their NBA Cup opener, no team has shot better than 45.5 percent against them this season. Here’s the twist: the offense that opened the year […] The post Pistons Defensive Start Is Covering for an Offense That Went Cold appeared first on HEAVY.

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