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Ex-Lakers Star Gets Honest on Cade Cunningham’s Viral Statement

Several MVP-caliber players suffered notable injuries in the NBA in 2025-2026. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was one of them. As a result, Cunningham and a handful of other stars have come close to losing out on end-of-year awards, due to falling under the 65-game minimum. A collapsed lung sidelined Cunningham for several weeks. He […] The post Ex-Lakers Star Gets Honest on Cade Cunningham’s Viral Statement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra drops ‘sobering’ take on defensive woes: ‘I’ve never been a part of something like this’

With the Miami Heat preparing for the play-in tournament, the team has two games before Friday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. While the Heat’s injury woes continue ahead of the postseason, the team is still reeling after another painful loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, 128-114, garnering an honest reaction from head coach […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra drops ‘sobering’ take on defensive woes: ‘I’ve never been a part of something like this’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason

The pressure may suddenly be on for the Boston Celtics this postseason. Boston could potentially break up their core of star forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown this summer, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reported this week on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” Mannix does add however that such a scenario may come to fruition … The post Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA Analyst Makes Strong Denver Nuggets Statement Before Playoffs

The Denver Nuggets are shaping up to look like one of the strongest contenders in the Western Conference. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder finished first in the Western Conference as the defending champions, and the San Antonio Spurs finished higher than Denver, the Nuggets are entering the NBA Playoffs on a scorching hot streak. If […] The post NBA Analyst Makes Strong Denver Nuggets Statement Before Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jaylen Brown got roasted over his pitch to win MVP

Jaylen Brown is not seen as a frontrunner in the NBA MVP race, but that has not stopped him from making his case to win the award. Unfortunately for him, nobody is buying it. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne asked Brown in an interview if he thinks he should be the MVP this year. Brown’s response was … The post Jaylen Brown got roasted over his pitch to win MVP appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bill Simmons Saw 76ers As Major Threat to Celtics Before Embiid Setback

With the Philadelphia 76ers struggling to maintain their position as the Eastern Conference’s sixth seed, they are on pace to participate in the NBA Play-In Tournament. If the Sixers make the playoffs as the seventh seed, they’ll pick up a first-round series against the Boston Celtics. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has been paying close attention […] The post Bill Simmons Saw 76ers As Major Threat to Celtics Before Embiid Setback appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Celtics rumors: Insider doubles down on Giannis trade idea including Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season and look to be heading towards the postseason as one of the title contenders. Jaylen Brown delivered a standout campaign in the absence of Jayson Tatum, who has looked close to his best since making a return from his lengthy injury absence. However, that does not mean […] The post Celtics rumors: Insider doubles down on Giannis trade idea including Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers star Joel Embiid receives update after successful appendectomy

Philadelphia 76ers received a positive update on Joel Embiid after the star center underwent a successful appendectomy, though his timeline to return remains uncertain. According to Austin Krell of Sixers On SI, Embiid was discharged from the hospital Friday and is heading back to Philadelphia as he begins the next phase of his recovery. The […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid receives update after successful appendectomy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder trying to punt Nuggets game with injury report, but will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray play?

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to face the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in what should have been a marquee Western Conference clash. However, the Thunder’s injury report suggests that the No. 1 seed has no intention of risking their best players, with as many as 10 players listed as out on the official injury […] The post Thunder trying to punt Nuggets game with injury report, but will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray play? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is LeBron James Playing Tonight Against Phoenix Suns? Lakers Face Crucial Call On Superstar In Back-To-Back Clash (Apr.10)

LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to score a near triple-double with 26 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists, as the Lakers rallied past the undermanned Warriors to regain momentum in the Western Conference playoff seeding.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg will get another chance to boost ROY resume vs. Spurs despite injury report

The Rookie of the Year race is heating up, and with just a few games remaining, it looks like it will come down to Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Both players still have some time to make their case, but they don’t have much time. For Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg will get another chance to boost ROY resume vs. Spurs despite injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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