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Masai Ujiri views ‘little prince’ Cooper Flagg turning into Dallas’ ‘king’

In his introductory press conference, Dallas Mavericks team president and alternate governor Masai Ujiri addressed one of the most talked-about aspects of the team over the past two seasons: the departure of Luka Doncic and the arrival of Cooper Flagg. Many Mavericks fans are still heartbroken over the trade. brokered by former team president Nico […] The post Masai Ujiri views ‘little prince’ Cooper Flagg turning into Dallas’ ‘king’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Masai Ujiri leaves door open to Mavericks Jason Kidd coaching change

The Dallas Mavericks recently opted to shake things up by naming Masai Ujiri as the leader of their new front office regime. Ujiri takes over for Nico Harrison, who was fired midway through last season after his disastrous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early 2025. Whenever a new front office […] The post Masai Ujiri leaves door open to Mavericks Jason Kidd coaching change appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who is Bryson Graham? Getting to Know the Bulls’ New Lead Executive

The Chicago Bulls have found their new head of basketball operations.Following an extensive search, the Bulls have hired Bryson Graham to replace Artūras Karnišovas as the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.“We’re excited to name Bryson Graham as our Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. Bryson is an elite talent evaluator who has earned tremendous […] The post Who is Bryson Graham? Getting to Know the Bulls’ New Lead Executive appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cason Wallace makes Marcus Smart admission before Lakers series

Coming into their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Thunder seemingly have no shortage of strong defensive players, including Cason Wallace. But on the Lakers’ side, Marcus Smart has long been one of the premier perimeter defenders in the NBA. Marcus Smart is still causing havoc defensively, and the Lakers’ veteran […] The post Cason Wallace makes Marcus Smart admission before Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ‘exciting and promising’ take on Hawks’ future

Recently, the Atlanta Hawks’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a disastrous Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks. Atlanta amazingly fell behind by over 50 points in the first half of play in this one, and ultimately ended up losing by a score of 140-89. Still, it was a strong surge to […] The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ‘exciting and promising’ take on Hawks’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamahl Mosley Issues Statement After Being Fired by Magic

Former Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley has issued a statement after he was fired by the team on Monday. The team fired their head coach after the Magic lost 4-3 in the first round to the Detroit Pistons after blowing a 3-1 series lead, including a 22-point lead in Game 6, where the team […] The post Jamahl Mosley Issues Statement After Being Fired by Magic appeared first on HEAVY.

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The first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison

On Monday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Dallas Mavericks would be hiring former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri to be the new leader of their front office. Ujiri worked with the Raptors up until 2025, and will now join a Mavericks team whose front office has been in limbo ever since they […] The post The first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks Tipped to Transform Frontcourt With Versatile Big Man Amid Center Exit

The New York Knicks are projected to draft Koa Peat, a versatile big man who could strengthen their frontcourt and support long-term plans. The post Knicks Tipped to Transform Frontcourt With Versatile Big Man Amid Center Exit appeared first on HEAVY.

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Nuggets Predicted to Take Alabama Star Amid Peyton Watson Uncertainty

Following a shocking first-round exit in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets are going into the summer with plenty of uncertainty. At this point, it seems that Nikola Jokic is the only player who is sure to return. That’s not to say it’s a fire sale in Denver, but calls might get made, and […] The post Nuggets Predicted to Take Alabama Star Amid Peyton Watson Uncertainty appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jayson Tatum Drops Truth Bomb on Celtics’ Championship Window

After their series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum was asked if the Boston Celtics' "championship window" was still open. The post Jayson Tatum Drops Truth Bomb on Celtics’ Championship Window appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA rumors: Lakers, Suns, Celtics linked to potential Aaron Gordon trade pursuit

The Denver Nuggets recently saw their season end in embarrassing fashion with a Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were playing without four rotational players, including Anthony Edwards. The Nuggets weren’t fully healthy in their own right, with Aaron Gordon missing yet another game in this one, but it was still an ugly […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers, Suns, Celtics linked to potential Aaron Gordon trade pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Latest Duke recruit earns Karl-Anthony Towns comparison

The Duke Blue Devils scored a major win on the recruiting trail with the commitment of overseas sensation Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje. The Florida native has been playing as part of the youth program for FC Barcelona in Spain, and he recently drew comparisons to NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, via Jeff Goodman of The Field of […] The post Latest Duke recruit earns Karl-Anthony Towns comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer

One former No. 1 overall pick may be speedrunning his Anthony Bennett arc. The Atlanta Hawks could potentially trade away young forward Zaccharie Risacher this offseason, John Hollinger of The Athletic reported on Friday. Hollinger notes that Risacher “stalled out” for Atlanta this year and that “a trade can’t be ruled out” at this point. … The post Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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AJ Dybantsa Reacts After Transfer Portal Announcement on Friday

AJ Dybantsa put together an impressive freshman season with the BYU Cougars. In 35 games, he averaged 25.5 points (led the team), 6.8 rebounds (second on the team) and 3.7 assists (second on the team). Unfortunately, though, it wasn't enough to help the Cougars make a deep run in the NCAA ...

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Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher gets brutally honest on role change during season

The Atlanta Hawks’ season ended in decisive fashion Thursday night, and Zaccharie Risacher did not shy away from reflecting on a challenging sophomore campaign marked by a shifting role. One day after Atlanta’s first-round elimination in a 140-89 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 6, Risacher spoke candidly about the adjustments he faced […] The post Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher gets brutally honest on role change during season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Duke basketball program lands 16-year-old International star

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program continues to load up its roster for the 2026-27 season. On Thursday, Duke received a commitment from 16-year-old Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, who is a 7-foot center from FC Barcelona, as he announced on his Instagram page. “Blessed and excited to announce my commitment to the Duke Blue Devils … The post Duke basketball program lands 16-year-old International star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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AJ Dybantsa gets roasted for his new Nike logo

Nike appears to have missed with another logo. Top NBA draft prospect AJ Dybantsa, formerly of BYU, unveiled his new signature logo for Nike this week. Dybantsa first signed an NIL deal with Nike back in 2024 but has now officially upgraded his agreement with the apparel giant to a pro basketball contract. The 19-year-old … The post AJ Dybantsa gets roasted for his new Nike logo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Warriors, Thunder could find themselves battling over Yaxel Lendeborg in NBA Draft

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is Tuesday, June 23. Until then, we will see tons of mock drafts in what will be a loaded front-end of the first round. Many mock drafts are seeing BYU Star AJ Dybantsa as the first one to hear his name called on draft night. However, anything […] The post Warriors, Thunder could find themselves battling over Yaxel Lendeborg in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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