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Cade Cunningham reveals painful impact of series loss to Cavs

The Detroit Pistons entered Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers with all the momentum, fresh off a Game 6 victory that staved off elimination to force another game back home. Unfortunately for them, that momentum did not carry over. Cade Cunningham and the Pistons were eliminated in Game 7 of their second round series, getting […] The post Cade Cunningham reveals painful impact of series loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Everyone said the same thing about the Pistons after they got embarrassed in Game 7

The Detroit Pistons just gave their doubters all the ammunition they needed heading into the offseason. The Pistons entered Sunday’s clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers as the favorites to win Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. But the Pistons looked overmatched in what turned into a … The post Everyone said the same thing about the Pistons after they got embarrassed in Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown has profane message for Stephen A. Smith

Jaylen Brown had zero love lost for Stephen A. Smith on the former’s latest live stream. The Boston Celtics star called out Smith on Sunday for being a clickbait artist rather than a real journalist. Brown went live on Twitch and challenged Smith to “get off” ESPN entirely. “F–k Stephen A. … My offer still … The post Jaylen Brown has profane message for Stephen A. Smith appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends special message to Thunder fans in MVP speech

For the second straight year, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the home of the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, and it’s the same superstar, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bagging another Michael Jordan Trophy. On Sunday, with the Thunder enjoying a rest day before the Western Conference Finals, Gilgeous-Alexander accepted his MVP award. The four-time NBA All-Star accepted […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends special message to Thunder fans in MVP speech appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got Thunder teammates unreal shiny gifts amid MVP win

The Oklahoma City Thunder watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit league history Sunday amid their NBA Playoffs run. Gilgeous-Alexander’s Most Valuable Player win shattered a Michael Jordan mark. But SGA wasn’t the only one receiving a gift. His Thunder teammates got some unreal shiny ones, courtesy of the reigning MVP himself. Each player earned new special watches […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got Thunder teammates unreal shiny gifts amid MVP win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JB Bickerstaff shares intriguing Jalen Duren take amid Game 7 hype

The Detroit Pistons have once again forced a Game 7, coming back from down 3-2 and winning Game 6 on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. JB Bickerstaff has had his team ready to play this season, but especially so in potential elimination games. That’s expected to be the case on Sunday […] The post JB Bickerstaff shares intriguing Jalen Duren take amid Game 7 hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams set for Game 1 return from hamstring injury vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting one of their key weapons back in time for the 2026 edition of the Western Conference Finals. Jalen Williams is set to return to action for the Thunder, who are scheduled to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a conference finals series that begins this coming […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams set for Game 1 return from hamstring injury vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Alex Caruso puts media on spot with Spurs rivalry chatter

Ahead of his third Western Conference Finals appearance, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso addressed the rivalry talk between the defending champions and the San Antonio Spurs. Between the two teams that finished with the best regular-season records, NBA fans have followed the Thunder-Spurs storylines closely. Not many teams have beaten Oklahoma City twice this […] The post Thunder’s Alex Caruso puts media on spot with Spurs rivalry chatter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavaliers have reportedly already made decision on James Harden

The Cleveland Cavaliers do not yet know how their season will end, but they appear ready to commit to James Harden. The Cavaliers plan to negotiate a multi-year deal with Harden once the season ends, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. That decision was essentially made when the team chose to trade for him. One … The post Cavaliers have reportedly already made decision on James Harden appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blazers rumors: Terry Stotts interested in Portland reunion amid coaching search

The Portland Trail Blazers are thought by many to be in search of a new head coach, with Tiago Splitter unlikely to return to the post next year. Splitter did a solid job of guiding the Blazers through turmoil and into the playoffs this past year, but owner Tom Dundon has different–and cheaper–plans for the […] The post Blazers rumors: Terry Stotts interested in Portland reunion amid coaching search appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has chance to join Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, LeBron James in exclusive MVP club

On Sunday morning, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had won the NBA MVP award for the 2025-26 season. It was the second straight year in which SGA won the award, and the news comes just one day before the Thunder kick off their Western Conference Finals series […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has chance to join Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, LeBron James in exclusive MVP club appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Cavs player lands on Game 7 injury report vs. Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a pivotal Game 7 in their NBA Playoffs series with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Cleveland must win, or go home. One Cavaliers player is on the team’s injury report heading into this critical game. That is Larry Nance Jr., who is doubtful to play in the contest. Nance is dealing […] The post 1 Cavs player lands on Game 7 injury report vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Ryan Clark took issue with Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ 4th quarter dap-up

The Minnesota Timberwolves gave the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs a run for their money in the second round of the playoffs, but Victor Wembanyama and company eventually overwhelmed them in a blowout Game 6 win to close out the series. Near the end of that loss, Wolves star Anthony Edwards made a controversial move. With […] The post Why Ryan Clark took issue with Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ 4th quarter dap-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: NBA insiders think LeBron James should be paid whatever he wants, with caveats

Following the recent playoff exit of the Los Angeles Lakers, analyst Kenny Smith dismissed the idea that the franchise has taken LeBron James for granted. Speaking on First Take, Smith drew from his experiences playing alongside Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, emphasizing that true icons do not focus on minor perks or “cookies,” such as […] The post Lakers rumors: NBA insiders think LeBron James should be paid whatever he wants, with caveats appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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