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Caleb Wilson Consistency Shines But Bulls Still Suffer Fifth Straight Loss

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Caleb Wilson consistency remains the lone bright spot during an ugly start to the season in Chicago. The No. 4 overall draft pick delivered another sensational multi-category stat line on Monday night, though his individual brilliance was not enough to rescue the Chicago Bulls in a 126-107 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.Wilson dropped 24 […] The post Caleb Wilson Consistency Shines But Bulls Still Suffer Fifth Straight Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

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Yaxel Lendeborg accomplishes rookie feat Warriors have not seen since Steph Curry

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The Yaxel Lendeborg hype train continued to chug along Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Golden State Warriors sat Steph Curry and Draymond Green for the contest to rest them on the first night of a back-to-back at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif. With his veteran stars out, Steve Kerr centered the offense … The post Yaxel Lendeborg accomplishes rookie feat Warriors have not seen since Steph Curry appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls’ Caleb Wilson drops a bar on what really ‘makes you a loser’ in NBA

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Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson’s mentality is fierce as he places his focus on winning over the worries of losing in his NBA career. Wilson started the first season of his career in the league, seeing Chicago select him third overall in the 2026 draft. He has impressed six games into the campaign, showing his […] The post Bulls’ Caleb Wilson drops a bar on what really ‘makes you a loser’ in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward, Cameron Boozer’s teammates crash postgame interview after historic triple-double

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Cameron Boozer is quickly looking like a star in the making. The Grizzlies rookie made history with a triple-double in their 124-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming the second-youngest player ever to record a triple-double in the NBA. With the win, Memphis moved to a perfect 5-0 on the season. Boozer’s teammates were […] The post Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward, Cameron Boozer’s teammates crash postgame interview after historic triple-double appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins LeBron James in rare NBA club with fiery stats vs. Pelicans

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The Sacramento Kings are still winless through five games into their 2026-27 NBA season, but at least they know they have a special young talent in Darius Acuff Jr. The 19-year-old rookie Acuff went off with an impressive individual performance in Thursday night’s 132-120 loss at the hands of Zion Williamson and the New Orleans […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins LeBron James in rare NBA club with fiery stats vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kingston Flemings’ mindset that sparked breakout game vs. Heat

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ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks needed energy in the second half, and they got it from Kingston Flemings. There was no surprise that the Miami Heat were going to come out the way they did after starting the season 0-4. Against the Hawks, it looked like they hadn’t lost a game: getting anything they wanted […] The post Kingston Flemings’ mindset that sparked breakout game vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rookie pulls off wild feat only Wilt Chamberlain had accomplished

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Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. has wasted no time attempting shots left and right in his first few games in the NBA. Acuff has attempted 20 or more shots in each of his first four games, becoming just the second player in NBA history to do that to start his career: The other … The post NBA rookie pulls off wild feat only Wilt Chamberlain had accomplished appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins Makes Eye-Opening Steph Curry Claim Amid Warriors’ Slow Start

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Kendrick Perkins had an interesting observation about Steph Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg after the Warriors' win over Denver. The post Kendrick Perkins Makes Eye-Opening Steph Curry Claim Amid Warriors’ Slow Start appeared first on HEAVY.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry reveals the most impressive aspect of Yaxel Lendeborg’s game

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In Yaxel Lendeborg, the Golden State Warriors may have finally found the young star they can have Stephen Curry pass the torch to for when his NBA career comes to an end. Lendeborg has been brilliant to start his NBA career, and he only seems to be getting better with each passing game. On Monday, […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry reveals the most impressive aspect of Yaxel Lendeborg’s game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry Compares Rookie to 6-Time All-Star

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The Golden State Warriors are three games into the season and the picture is already becoming clear. The roster is banged up. The veterans are managing workloads. And the player who has looked most ready to carry a larger share of the offensive burden is a rookie. Yaxel Lendeborg scored 26 points, grabbed nine rebounds, […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry Compares Rookie to 6-Time All-Star appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘This Is a Different League,’ ‘Very Poor’ – Steve Kerr Reveals 1 Major Improvement Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Has to Make

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Yaxel Lendeborg scored a career-high 26 points in a loss to the Suns, and Steve Kerr followed with praise and a pointed critique of the rookie.

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Nuggets Rookie Trevon Brazile Credits NBA Champion Teammate For Confidence

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The Denver Nuggets have a gem of a rookie in 23-year-old Trevon Brazile, who immediately made his presence felt in the team’s home opener.  Brazile scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 28 minutes of play during the Nuggets’ 141–135 regular-season overtime win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. It was also […] The post Nuggets Rookie Trevon Brazile Credits NBA Champion Teammate For Confidence appeared first on HEAVY.

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“He’s Not Michael Jordan”: Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Unbothered by Luka Doncic Backlash

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Yaxel Lendeborg has always spoken his mind. His unapologetic personality has already made him a Bay Area fan favorite. Fresh off recording his career-first double-double in a 111-108 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors rookie found himself in the spotlight again as he addressed the backlash over his postgame comments about Luka […]

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Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Gets ‘Crazy’ NBA Welcome From Jokic and Wembanyama

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The Oklahoma City Thunder gave Aday Mara an NBA introduction that would challenge considerably more experienced players. His first two regular-season games featured Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic, two different problems for an opposing center. Mara’s description of the experience was understandable: “crazy.” What should excite Thunder fans is that his play did not suggest […] The post Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Gets ‘Crazy’ NBA Welcome From Jokic and Wembanyama appeared first on HEAVY.

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What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen

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As new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has addressed controversial topics around the team, another point that has been talked about is the playing time of 2025 first-round pick Yang Hansen. While rumors will surround the Trail Blazers when it comes to Hansen and other topics, Dundon gives his thoughts on Hansen and what […] The post What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg’s teammate turns heads with post after rookie’s 51-point eruption

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Preview in new tab Cooper Flagg’s rookie season in the NBA is coming to a close without a trip to the playoffs to look forward to. But what he showed Friday against the Orlando Magic should have Mavericks fans envisioning deep postseason runs in the future. Although the Mavs lost to Orlando, 138-127, at the … The post Cooper Flagg’s teammate turns heads with post after rookie’s 51-point eruption appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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How Wizards’ Will Riley could become the next Paul George

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The Washington Wizards’ 153-131 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday looked like business as usual on the surface, as Washington is tanking while Philadelphia is fighting to automatically qualify for the playoffs. However, 76ers star forward Paul George gave a symbolic compliment to rookie wing Will Riley postgame. The six-time All-NBA honoree said […] The post How Wizards’ Will Riley could become the next Paul George appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Stephon Castle gets his flowers after 4th triple-double of season

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With 22 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds in a blowout victory at the Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs star Stephon Castle recorded his fourth triple-double as a pro, matching the total with which Tim Duncan ended his legendary career. It also ties the number Victor Wembanyama has put up thus far. “Oh, really?” Wemby […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle gets his flowers after 4th triple-double of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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