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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel injury report upgrade confirms season debut

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Charlotte Hornets sharpshooting wing Kon Knueppel is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Knueppel, who has missed each of the Hornets’ first eight games of the 2026-27 season, has been sidelined since suffering a left hamstring strain during the preseason. Last season’s Rookie of the Year runner-up has […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel injury report upgrade confirms season debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Video: Victor Wembanyama stuns the Timberwolves with an absurd self-assist

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Victor Wembanyama showed the Minnesota Timberwolves what the dangerous mix of elite size and wild creativity can do on the court. In the third quarter of Saturday’s game between the Spurs and the Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, Wembanyama had to be a little imaginative to pull off a wild throwdown … The post Video: Victor Wembanyama stuns the Timberwolves with an absurd self-assist appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Max Kellerman says quiet part out loud about Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg

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Every now and then, Max Kellerman shares his passionate endorsement of the Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. The sports commentator recently offered another strong assessment of the 19-year-old, explaining why his impact is difficult to define through one standout skill. Kellerman compared Flagg with some of the NBA’s biggest stars, pointing out how each has a […] The post Max Kellerman says quiet part out loud about Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Yaxel Lendeborg look like a dynamic duo in huge win over Timberwolves

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The Golden State Warriors have a new star on their hands in rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. The Michigan national champion is sparking early NBA Rookie of the Year thoughts. But fans of the Dubs also saw his chemistry with Stephen Curry against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Which sparks the belief Curry has a new “Klay Thompson” collaborator […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Yaxel Lendeborg look like a dynamic duo in huge win over Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg turns heads with a historic James Harden accomplishment

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Cooper Flagg returned to action on Monday and pulled off a rare NBA accomplishment in helping the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft paced the Mavs with 29 points on 12/23 shooting from the field, while adding 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and three blocks … The post Cooper Flagg turns heads with a historic James Harden accomplishment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg battling shoulder sprain, to be re-evaluated next week

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Cooper Flagg will be on the sidelines for a brief period after picking up a shoulder injury during the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Flagg started the second season of his budding NBA career. He earned multiple accolades as a rookie last season, winning Rookie of the Year as he […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg battling shoulder sprain, to be re-evaluated next week appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Wilson takes humbling lesson from getting crushed in NBA debut

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On Wednesday, Caleb Wilson got his feet wet in his debut with the Chicago Bulls. However, the Bulls suffered a historic blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors, 135-92. Wilson finished the game with 16 points and 4 rebounds. But he also had 9 turnovers. After the game, Wilson took it stride as a learning process, […] The post Caleb Wilson takes humbling lesson from getting crushed in NBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg goes public with his basketball player girlfriend

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Cooper Flagg may in line for a remake of “Love & Basketball.” The Dallas Mavericks phenom Flagg went public over social media this week with his girlfriend Arianna Roberson. Flagg posted a picture to his Instagram Story of himself locking lips with Roberson in a mirror selfie. Cooper Flagg hard launches his relationship#MFFL pic.twitter.com/ZH3exmJJz2 — … The post Cooper Flagg goes public with his basketball player girlfriend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James takes a profane shot at Ron Harper

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One former Los Angeles Lakers champion is going after another one this week. Lakers star LeBron James targeted retired former NBA point guard Ron Harper on the latest episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash. While the conversation was on San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper, Ron’s son, and Dylan’s chances of … The post LeBron James takes a profane shot at Ron Harper appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history

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The Charlotte Hornets ignited an NBA Playoffs run by adding Kon Knueppel. The No. 4 overall pick now owns league history by hitting a mark never seen before in the NBA against the New York Knicks. League insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed what mark Knueppel now owns. “Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is the first […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Are Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Suns injury report

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The Dallas Mavericks visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, and both Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson are listed on the team’s injury report. Flagg is probable to play while Thompson is considered doubtful. Here’s everything we know about Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson’s injuries and their playing status for the Mavericks’ game against the Suns. […] The post Are Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Suns injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg Makes 'Terrible' Admission After Scoring 96 Points in 2 Games

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Cooper Flagg has been on a tear the past few games for the Dallas Mavericks. The 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner has scored 96 points in his last two contests. He followed up on his 51-point performance against the Orlando Magic on Friday with a 45-point outing to beat the Los Angeles ...

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Victor Wembanyama Becomes Fastest Player In NBA History to Do This

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There have been no shortage of personal accolades for San Antonio Spurs young big man Victor Wembanyama, but what the French superstar accomplished Monday night might go down as one of his most impressive performances. Wembanyama finished with 41 points and 16 rebounds in a 129-114 win against the Chicago Bulls, including a double double […] The post Victor Wembanyama Becomes Fastest Player In NBA History to Do This appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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