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Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Gives Damian Lillard Flowers Before First Matchup

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Rookie Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. is giving Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard some serious props ahead of their first-ever matchup. Speaking to Kings NBA insider James Ham yesterday (Oct. 22), Acuff commended Lillard’s work ethic while noting an overlap in the way they play. “I see a lot of similarities in my […] The post Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Gives Damian Lillard Flowers Before First Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

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Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers

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Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone. Acuff will be eager to redeem […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Rooks Are Not Allowed to Speak”: Eddie Johnson Slams Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg for Taking Shots at Luka Doncic After One Game

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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg wasted no time making headlines after his NBA debut on Wednesday, but it wasn’t just his performance on the court that got people talking. The rookie sparked a debate after accusing Luka Doncic of foul-baiting and constantly complaining to referees. Lendeborg expressed frustration with what he witnessed, saying he […]

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Why Isn’t Nikola Topic Playing Tonight? When Thunder’s Young Guard Might Return

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Nikola Topic has faced a lot of adversity, including a battle with cancer, since entering the NBA as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. That makes the young guard particularly easy to root for. OKC fans, and really fans of the sport in general, want to see Topic do well. That hasn’t been possible […] The post Why Isn’t Nikola Topic Playing Tonight? When Thunder’s Young Guard Might Return appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mikel Brown Jr.’s star flashes headline otherwise forgettable Nets season-opener

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Brooklyn Nets fans had little reason to get out of their seats during Wednesday’s 110-103 season-opening loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The few moments of electricity in the building came courtesy of No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. Brown put together a modest stat line during the loss, scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting with […] The post Mikel Brown Jr.’s star flashes headline otherwise forgettable Nets season-opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clippers’ Keaton Wagler reaches feat previously done by only LeBron James

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The LA Clippers got their 2026-27 regular season off to a strong start on Wednesday night with a monster win over the visiting Sacramento Kings. Darius Garland led the way for the Clippers, but it was Keaton Wagler who impressed everyone. The Clippers defeated the Kings, 121-96, in their season opener, leading wire-to-wire and by […] The post Clippers’ Keaton Wagler reaches feat previously done by only LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Serena Williams’ Coach Trolls LaMelo Ball After Viral Travel Non-Call In Timberwolves vs Heat

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Serena Williams’ coach Rennae Stubbs delivered a hilarious reaction to LaMelo Ball’s travel non-call on his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ball’s viral moment even drew a reaction from his older brother, Lonzo. Ball made his NBA debut for the Timberwolves against the Miami Heat on Wednesday and finished with 21 points, six assists, two […]

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Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Reveals Biggest Lesson From Lakers’ Luka Doncic

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The Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has revealed the biggest lesson from his defensive assignment of Luka Doncic during their regular-season opener on Wednesday night.  According to Lendeborg, guarding Doncic gave him much-needed confidence to guard anybody in the league. Notably, the two got heated with each other during the game.  “This game for […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Reveals Biggest Lesson From Lakers’ Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

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AJ Dybantsa’s official NBA debut must continue to wait with latest injury update

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The Washington Wizards opened up their season with a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, and they did it without their No. 1 draft pick. AJ Dybantsa was ruled out with an ankle injury, and his latest injury update shows that he will have to continue to wait to make his NBA debut. “AJ Dybantsa (ankle) […] The post AJ Dybantsa’s official NBA debut must continue to wait with latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball calls out his hatin’ a** brother Lonzo after hilarious missed travel

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The Minnesota Timberwolves got off to a winning start this season, defeating the Miami Heat on LaMelo Ball’s first game with his new team. Ball had a strong debut, scoring 21 points with five 3-pointers to go along with six assists. However, one of his baskets caught headlines as a stepback 3-pointer he made looked […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball calls out his hatin’ a** brother Lonzo after hilarious missed travel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shaq just gave Lakers’ Walker Kessler the funniest new nickname in NBA after Wilt-like dominance

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Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler delivered a historic shooting performance in Wednesday night’s 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors, earning a hilarious new nickname from franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal. Kessler finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist while shooting a perfect 12-for-12 from the field in his Lakers regular-season […] The post Shaq just gave Lakers’ Walker Kessler the funniest new nickname in NBA after Wilt-like dominance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darius Acuff Jr.’s Kings debut was way too KANGZ

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Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. woke up on Wednesday feeling dangerous. He probably should have kept sleeping. Acuff made his debut with the Kings against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. The rookie guard, however, left a lot to be desired, as the Clippers blew out the Kings, 121-96. Acuff scored 12 points […] The post Darius Acuff Jr.’s Kings debut was way too KANGZ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Everybody is making same Darryn Peterson ‘welcome to the NBA’ joke after getting eviscerated by Ty Jerome

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Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson made his much-awaited debut in the NBA on Wednesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream, with his family and friends being proud of how far he has come. However, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome decided to gate-crash the party. Peterson, the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft, was slapped with a […] The post Everybody is making same Darryn Peterson ‘welcome to the NBA’ joke after getting eviscerated by Ty Jerome appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Davis Coined A Generational Phrase While Calling Out Wizards Fans For Now Showing Up: ‘Dress Like A Seat Night In Here’

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Six-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis made his debut for the Washington Wizards this week after an 8-player trade with the Dallas Mavericks. He had a stellar debut in our nation’s capital, scoring 34 points in 34 minutes on the court with 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and a block en route to the Wizards […] The post Anthony Davis Coined A Generational Phrase While Calling Out Wizards Fans For Now Showing Up: ‘Dress Like A Seat Night In Here’ appeared first on BroBible.

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Anthony Davis’ demand to Washington fans after monster debut comes with savage shade

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New Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis made a phenomenal debut. Davis finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 1 made 3-pointer in 34 minutes. His skill impressed the Wizards faithful; as early as the first quarter, he heard MVP chants. Now that Washington Wizards fans see the potential of […] The post Anthony Davis’ demand to Washington fans after monster debut comes with savage shade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"I’m Still Not Sure What Exactly Giannis Antetokounmpo Saw in Miami": NBA World Reacts as 2x MVP Faces Brutal Blowout Loss in Heat Debut – Sportskeeda

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"I’m Still Not Sure What Exactly Giannis Antetokounmpo Saw in Miami": NBA World Reacts as 2x MVP Faces Brutal Blowout Loss in Heat Debut  Sportskeeda

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