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Lakers’ Austin Reaves joins Luka Doncic in missing rest of regular season

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans have hardly had time to process Luka Doncic’s hamstring injury, but they must now absorb another massive body blow. Austin Reaves will join the NBA’s leading scorer in missing the remainder of the regular season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. He dealt with an oblique issue during Thursday’s blowout […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves joins Luka Doncic in missing rest of regular season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Make Anthony Edwards Announcement Before Hornets Game

On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Charlotte Hornets at the Target Center.The Timberwolves are coming off a 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.Anthony Edwards finished the game with eight points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block while shooting 3/15 from the field and 0/7 from three-point range in 26 minutes […] The post Timberwolves Make Anthony Edwards Announcement Before Hornets Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Move 5 Games Before NBA Playoffs

Dalton Knecht has been away from the NBA for the past few days as his Los Angeles Lakers fell 139-96 to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Now, the Lakers will turn their attention to Sunday's matchup, closing out a two-game road trip with a battle against Cooper ...

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Stephen Curry cleared to return from injury for Warriors-Rockets

SAN FRANCISCO– After missing 27 consecutive games due to lingering knee issues, Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry has finally been cleared to return Sunday against the Houston Rockets, the team announced. “He’s officially listed as questionable,” Kerr said after the Dubs’ Saturday practice. “The plan is for him to play. He’s got to feel […] The post Stephen Curry cleared to return from injury for Warriors-Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons explains how Lakers star Luka Doncic’s injury could impact NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing growing uncertainty heading into the postseason after Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain, and analyst Bill Simmons believes the injury could reshape the entire Western Conference playoff picture. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Saturday, Simmons outlined how Doncic’s absence may alter both seeding implications and matchup […] The post Bill Simmons explains how Lakers star Luka Doncic’s injury could impact NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Spurs’ Dylan Harper wanted to make a statement vs. Clippers without Victor Wembanyama

Even without Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs kept on rolling. And in the process, they may have sent a message to the Los Angeles Clippers, whom they could face in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. That is, at least, Dylan Harper thinks they made a statement. “Yeah, definitely. I think for us […] The post Why Spurs’ Dylan Harper wanted to make a statement vs. Clippers without Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Steph Curry Sends Strong Message to Victor Wembanyama

The Golden State Warriors lost to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, falling 127-113 at Chase Center without Stephen Curry in the lineup. Victor Wembanyama finished with 41 points and 18 rebounds, his second straight 40-point, 15-rebound performance. No Spur had ever done that before. Not Tim Duncan. Not David Robinson.After the game, the […] The post Warriors’ Steph Curry Sends Strong Message to Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Honest Take on Left Hand Jokes

The Boston Celtics cruised past the Bucks 133-101 on Friday night in Milwaukee. Jaylen Brown scored 26 points after pouring in 43 points against the Miami Heat two nights earlier. Jayson Tatum fell one assist short of consecutive triple-doubles. Neither Brown nor Tatum played in the fourth. They didn’t need to.Boston improved to 52-25 with […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Honest Take on Left Hand Jokes appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ Title Odds Collapse After Luka Doncic Suffers Brutal Blow

The Los Angeles Lakers were building toward something special. Two days ago, they had won 16 of their last 18 games and were starting to look like a legitimate championship contender.Then Luka Doncic went down.The Lakers’ NBA title odds have collapsed from 30-1 to 125-1 on FanDuel Sportsbook following Friday’s confirmation that Doncic is dealing […] The post Lakers’ Title Odds Collapse After Luka Doncic Suffers Brutal Blow appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jalen Williams Declares Feelings for Fans Bored with Thunder’s Success

Jalen Williams has expressed his feelings about some fans who felt that the OKC Thunder’s success has made the team feel stale. According to Williams, the Thunder has been more focused on winning games than on what fans think when watching them. “Our biggest thing as a team is we actually do not care if people are […] The post Jalen Williams Declares Feelings for Fans Bored with Thunder’s Success appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Charles Lee toasts ‘hungry’ Hornets team for securing winning record

Before the calendar flipped to 2026, the Charlotte Hornets were 11 games below .500 (11-22). On the 21st of January, the Hornets still did not look like they were about to turn things around; a 94-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers sent them down to 16-28 on the season. But since then, the Hornets have […] The post Charles Lee toasts ‘hungry’ Hornets team for securing winning record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ime Udoka vows to ‘play it out’ regardless of Rockets’ final seeding

The Houston Rockets have clinched a spot in the 2026 NBA playoffs, and they’ve now won five consecutive games, including a 140-106 trouncing of the Utah Jazz on Friday night. With this recent hot streak, the Rockets are now fifth in the Western Conference standings, and as things stand, they are set to face the […] The post Ime Udoka vows to ‘play it out’ regardless of Rockets’ final seeding appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid Sounds Off on Recent 76ers Decision After Timberwolves Game

The NBA world was confused about Joel Embiid’s availability for the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Washington Wizards. At first, he was off the injury report, despite admitting that he was playing with an illness against the Miami Heat. On the morning of the matchup against the Washington Wizards, Embiid was added to the report, […] The post Joel Embiid Sounds Off on Recent 76ers Decision After Timberwolves Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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LeBron James Makes His Opinion of Thunder Very Clear

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared his thoughts after the team suffered a blowout loss Thursday night. The Lakers were beaten 139-96 by the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. The 43-point margin marked one of the team’s most lopsided defeats in years. The Lakers have lost by a ...

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey eligible for postseason awards after starting 65th game

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Despite dealing with some injury woes late in the regular season, it looks like Tyrese Maxey will be eligible for possible postseason awards this year. Friday’s contest is Maxey’s 65th of the 2025-26 campaign, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. The 25-year-old guard is […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey eligible for postseason awards after starting 65th game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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