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Veteran announcer Mark Jones leaving ESPN

Mark Jones is one of the longest-tenured announcers at ESPN, having worked with the network since 1990. However, his time with the Worldwide Leader in Sports is coming to an end. According to Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, Jones will work his last telecast with ESPN when he calls the Celtics-Magic game on the final…

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Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to not facing Warriors’ Stephen Curry the entire season

To the fans who watched the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors play at Chase Center on Thursday, you may want to keep your tickets and place them in a safe box. They might be worth a lot in the next few years. The Lakers defeated the Warriors, 119-103, in what could be […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to not facing Warriors’ Stephen Curry the entire season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update Should Give Pacers Fans Hope

All-star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is officially back on the floor in a meaningful way and it could be the first real sign that the Indiana Pacers are turning the corner. Haliburton announced Wednesday on X that he participated in his first 5-on-5 run since June, marking a major milestone in his recovery from a […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update Should Give Pacers Fans Hope appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Tyrese Haliburton excites fans with a major update

Tyrese Haliburton can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Indiana Pacers star point guard Haliburton excited fans with the message that he posted to his X page on Wednesday night. Haliburton revealed that he has now progressed to playing 5-on-5 for the very first time since his Achilles injury last … The post Tyrese Haliburton excites fans with a major update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton gives huge update in Achilles injury rehab

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is continuing to recover from a torn Achilles. The Pacers star suffered the injury during the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton has worked hard in his injury recovery, and he shared an encouraging update on Wednesday. “Played 5 on 5 today for first time since June,” Haliburton wrote in a post […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton gives huge update in Achilles injury rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Haliburton Makes Announcement 10 Months After Surgery

The last time Tyrese Haliburton was on the court for the Indiana Pacers was on June 22, 2025. This was in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers lost that game, 103-91. Apart from losing the championship in the final game of the series, Indiana also lost their ...

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Buddy Hield believes Pacers ‘f****d up his money’ with tanking strategy years ago

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield says his time with the Indiana Pacers took a frustrating turn during a late-season tanking stretch that he believes negatively impacted his earning potential, highlighting broader concerns around the NBA’s ongoing tanking problem. In a report published Wednesday by Anthony Slater of ESPN, Hield reflected on his experience in […] The post Buddy Hield believes Pacers ‘f****d up his money’ with tanking strategy years ago appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Breen: Stephen A. Smith ‘completely misunderstood’ my point

Mike Breen engaging in a back-and-forth with Stephen A. Smith is the disagreement nobody saw coming, but the New York Knicks are back, baby. Toward the end of the Knicks’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls last Friday night, Breen noted the overwhelming sense from fans and media is that this season will be a…

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Stephen A. Smith implores Mike Breen not to ‘give passes’ to Knicks brass as fans demand Finals appearance

The only person at ESPN who can claim to know the New York Knicks better than Stephen A. Smith is Mike Breen, the network’s top NBA announcer and the team’s voice locally for MSG Networks. And as the Knicks sit among the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference for the first time this…

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Which NBA team did North Carolina steal Mike Malone from?

North Carolina basketball tabbed Michael Malone as its next head coach in a surprise move Monday. Malone never emerged as the top pick for the Tar Heels opening. UNC reportedly targeted Tommy Lloyd (Arizona) and Dusty May (Michigan). Turns out the Tar Heels beat out an NBA franchise to reel in the past NBA Finals […] The post Which NBA team did North Carolina steal Mike Malone from? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Proposed Trade Sees Knicks Flip All-Star For Giannis Antetokounmpo

It’s been a bumpy season for the New York Knicks, as they continue to adjust to Mike Brown’s offensive system.One player who has struggled more than most is Karl-Anthony Towns. The All-Star big man is producing at a slightly lower rate than last season, averaging 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.That’s still […] The post Proposed Trade Sees Knicks Flip All-Star For Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Miami Heat Make Norman Powell Announcement Before Wizards Game

On Saturday afternoon, the Miami Heat will host the Washington Wizards in Florida.The Heat are coming off a 147-129 loss to the Boston Celtics (also at home).Norman Powell did not play in the game (and missed his third straight).Miami Heat Make Norman Powell AnnouncementFor Saturday’s game, the Heat have announced that they will remain without […] The post Miami Heat Make Norman Powell Announcement Before Wizards Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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