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Cavs’ Jarrett Allen makes candid admission about ailing knee before NBA playoffs

According to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, there will be no restrictions for Jarrett Allen despite his bothersome right knee tendinitis that flared up at the beginning of March. The 27-year-old center hasn’t played since the team’s meeting with the Atlanta Hawks on April 8, but this week-and-a-half of time to ramp up before […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen makes candid admission about ailing knee before NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense

While gearing up for his first-round best-of-7 series, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title defense into perspective. While the defending champions await its first-round opponent, which will be determined on Friday between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, Gilgeous-Alexander reminded reporters of the long road that […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers rumors: ClutchPoints insider drops new intel on head coaching situation

The Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in a Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday. While the club focuses on its first round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, rumors are swirling around the head coaching situation in Portland. ClutchPoints Insider Brett Siegel addressed some of those rumors during […] The post Blazers rumors: ClutchPoints insider drops new intel on head coaching situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs could be in for tougher test than expected vs. Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers used a late-season surge in the regular season to move into eighth place in the Western Conference and then defeated the Phoenix Suns on the road to earn the seventh seed in the NBA Playoffs. The Blazers have earned an opportunity to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in […] The post Spurs could be in for tougher test than expected vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chet Holmgren’s honest take on DPOY candidacy ahead of Thunder title defense

Amidst preparation for the defending champions’ first-round best-of-7 series, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren addressed his candidacy for Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive Team honors. In a season where Holmgren earned his first All-Star selection, alongside San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama, he is one of the odds-on favorites to win […] The post Chet Holmgren’s honest take on DPOY candidacy ahead of Thunder title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Nickeil Alexander-Walker is confident in Hawks’ chances as underdogs vs Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks are seen as underdogs going into their series against the New York Knicks, and most of the national media have them losing. The Hawks see it, but they are only focused on what’s in front of them and believe in their ability to compete at the highest level. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is making […] The post Why Nickeil Alexander-Walker is confident in Hawks’ chances as underdogs vs Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes final pitch for 6th Man of the Year trophy

With the Play-In Tournament underway and the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, season awards will be announced relatively soon. On Thursday, after the Heat was eliminated from the postseason in a 127-126 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Jaime Jaquez Jr. made his final pitch for why he deserves the Sixth Man of the […] The post Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes final pitch for 6th Man of the Year trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"100% false" – Embiid's trainer calls out Skip Bayless for claiming the 76ers center could have played in the Play-In game – Basketball Network

"100% false" - Embiid's trainer calls out Skip Bayless for claiming the 76ers center could have played in the Play-In game  Basketball Network

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"Let me cry about this loss" – Kawhi Leonard remains silent about his future with the Clippers after crushing Play-In exit – Basketball Network

"Let me cry about this loss" - Kawhi Leonard remains silent about his future with the Clippers after crushing Play-In exit  Basketball Network

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Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on Draymond Green punking him

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will probably dream of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in the next few days after their wild collapse in the Play-In Tournament at Intuit Dome on Wednesday. The Clippers blew a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter, with Leonard being limited to just two points after scoring 19 […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on Draymond Green punking him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Durant Gets Honest on Lakers Without Luka Doncic in NBA Playoffs

Most of the NBA world doubts that the Houston Rockets will be taken down by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Recently, the Lakers lost two key players in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The former is dealing with a hamstring strain, which came at a time when […] The post Kevin Durant Gets Honest on Lakers Without Luka Doncic in NBA Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors advance to play-in vs. Suns: Preview, how to watch, stream

The Warriors are still alive. After a thrilling 126-121 win over the Clippers on Wednesday, the Warriors will face the Suns in Phoenix on Friday night with the last Western Conference playoff berth on the line. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball...

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama can’t hide emotions ahead of first NBA playoffs

As the basketball world anticipates what they they’ll see from Victor Wembanyama in his first appearance in the NBA Playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs’ generational talent, himself, is filled with emotion. “We’re so excited,” Wemby admitted. “It’s becoming more real, more and more real that we are actually going to play in the playoffs. I’m […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama can’t hide emotions ahead of first NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K26

We’ve got the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Game 1 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The NBA Playoffs are finally her, and the top 16 teams will duke it out in a battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Timberwolves fell just short of making it to the […] The post Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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