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Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Get Ruthlessly Trolled By ‘Inside The NBA’ After The Boston Celtics Were Eliminated

I sure hope Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel weren’t trying to escape their current situation by watching some NBA Playoff basketball. If they were (and when I say “they,” I mean separately, of course), then they were likely surprised to see themselves during an episode of Inside the NBA. The beloved sports show is hosted by Ernie Johnson and features a panel of co-hosts including Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith. They recently moved over from TNT to ESPN, […] The post Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Get Ruthlessly Trolled By ‘Inside The NBA’ After The Boston Celtics Were Eliminated first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kevin Durant News Offers Clarity on his Future With Rockets

The Houston Rockets were on the wrong end of an NBA Playoff stunner in the first round. They weren’t the higher seed in their lone series, but the Los Angeles Lakers‘ circumstances suggested the Rockets should’ve won with ease. Instead, they dropped out with a 4-2 loss. As with all upsets, many questioned whether the […] The post Kevin Durant News Offers Clarity on his Future With Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

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RJ Barrett Wants To Stay With Raptors For Rest of His Career

Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett said that he wants to stay with his hometown team for the rest of his NBA career. Barrett just finished up his second full season in Toronto, and his third overall since coming over in a trade deadline deal in 2024 from the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old native of […] The post RJ Barrett Wants To Stay With Raptors For Rest of His Career appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jamahl Mosley and Paolo Banchero had strained relationship

The Orlando Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley on Monday after his team blew a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Playoffs. There were plenty of other reasons for his dismissal, however. Paolo Banchero’s strong relationship with Mosley faltered this season, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Banchero was unhappy with how often Mosley opted … The post Jamahl Mosley and Paolo Banchero had strained relationship appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Timberwolves rumors: Alex Rodriguez sick of hearing about Mavericks’ Tim Connelly interest

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently gearing up for the second round of the NBA playoffs, which are slated to start on Monday night on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. The Timberwolves’ roster depth was on full display in the first round, as the team was able to dispatch the Denver Nuggets in six […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Alex Rodriguez sick of hearing about Mavericks’ Tim Connelly interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid Defended Over Jaylen Brown’s Viral Rant After 76ers-Celtics Series

Since the Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid has been called out by the All-Star forward Jaylen Brown on multiple occasions. Following Game 7, Jaylen Brown accused Joel Embiid of being a flopper. On a livestream roughly 24 hours later, Brown doubled down. The star forward mentioned that flopping has ruined the NBA, […] The post Joel Embiid Defended Over Jaylen Brown’s Viral Rant After 76ers-Celtics Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Magic must hire Billy Donovan to replace Jamahl Mosley after playoff collapse

The Orlando Magic made things interesting in the first round of the playoffs against the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons, and they had a 3-1 series lead at one point. Before the series, there were a lot of rumblings surrounding the Magic and how some big changes could be on the way, most specifically, moving […] The post Why Magic must hire Billy Donovan to replace Jamahl Mosley after playoff collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell said about ex-coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Pistons ahead of playoff showdown

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell addressed facing his former head coach, JB Bickerstaff, and the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Cavs defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Bickerstaff is in his second season with the Pistons after four seasons as head coach […] The post What Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell said about ex-coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Pistons ahead of playoff showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Thunder will destroy Lakers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder don’t just enter this Western Conference Semifinals as heavy favorites — they enter it as a freight train with no brakes. With a 64-18 regular season record, a dominant first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns, and the reigning NBA championship banner hanging in Paycom Center, OKC is built for exactly this […] The post Why Thunder will destroy Lakers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 player lands on Knicks’ injury report for Game 1 vs. 76ers

The New York Knicks will be facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round, and both teams will be looking to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks were able to take down the Atlanta Hawks in six games, and it was the last three games of the series that showed who they […] The post 1 player lands on Knicks’ injury report for Game 1 vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu playing in Game 1 vs. Spurs?

Ayo Dosunmu missed last Thursday’s Game 6 win versus the Denver Nuggets, but the midseason addition still played an important role in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ upset victory over the No. 3 seed in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. He will be even more valuable in the team’s second-round series against the stellar San […] The post Is Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu playing in Game 1 vs. Spurs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

We are back for another NBA Playoff betting prediction and pick, and it’s time for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs on Monday. The Minnesota Timberwolves have their work cut out for them when they head to San Antonio to take on the Spurs to open […] The post Timberwolves vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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