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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault keeps it 100 about Jared McCain’s shooting slump

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain went 0-for-16 from beyond the 3-point arc in his previous three outings, a fact head coach Mark Daigneault discussed ahead of their rematch against the Cleveland Cavs. Amid a shooting slump, the Thunder exercised McCain’s fourth-year option on his contract, showing commitment to the third-year guard. For Daigneault, […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault keeps it 100 about Jared McCain’s shooting slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Worst Commissioner Of All Time,’ ‘He’s Making the NBA Unwatchable’ – Adam Silver Faces Heavy Backlash Over Potential 40-Minute Games Idea

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Fans pushed back on Adam Silver after Chris Mannix said he has heard the NBA commissioner is open to cutting games from 48 minutes to 40.

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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez addresses offseason signing’s surprising lack of playing time

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Josh Minott was a bright spot for the Brooklyn Nets during the latter half of their otherwise forgettable 2025-26 campaign. The Nets liked what they saw enough to re-sign Minott to a two-year, $9 million contract this summer. That commitment makes his exclusion from Brooklyn’s rotation at the start of this season a head-scratcher. Despite […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez addresses offseason signing’s surprising lack of playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘What a Mess,’ ‘One of the Strangest NBA Stories’ – Hoops World Reacts As Warriors Reportedly Withhold Kristaps Porziņģis’ Salary

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The NBA world reacted after ESPN reported that the Warriors have stopped paying Kristaps Porziņģis' salary during his long absence from the team.

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Are Trey Murphy III, Jordan Poole playing tonight? Pelicans vs. Jazz injury report

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The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to build on their recent success as they prepare for their matchup with the Utah Jazz. New Orleans also received encouraging injury updates, with Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole both listed as probable to play, potentially giving the team a boost. Murphy III is dealing with bilateral patella […] The post Are Trey Murphy III, Jordan Poole playing tonight? Pelicans vs. Jazz injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons almost breaks down in tears over alleged end of Nuggets’ ‘Apex’ Nikola Jokic

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Nikola Jokic has set an incredibly high standard during his time with the Denver Nuggets. The three-time MVP has made dominant performances look routine, but his recent shooting struggles have raised questions about whether he can return to his best form. Bill Simmons addressed those concerns on his podcast. According to him, the version of […] The post Bill Simmons almost breaks down in tears over alleged end of Nuggets’ ‘Apex’ Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘What Does LeBron (James) Have to Do With it?’ – Rich Paul Questions Max Kellerman’s Bold Luka Dončić, Lakers Take

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Rich Paul disputed co-host Max Kellerman's view that LeBron James' departure for the 76ers fueled Luka Dončić, as the Lakers open 6-2 without James.

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Warriors not paying Kristaps Porzingis his $20 million salary amid desperate trade efforts

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The Golden State Warriors are withholding payments on Kristaps Porzingis’ $20 million salary as the organization continues exploring trade opportunities for the veteran center ahead of the Feb. 11 deadline. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Golden State has stopped paying the 31-year-old after determining he is not providing services to the organization. “The Warriors […] The post Warriors not paying Kristaps Porzingis his $20 million salary amid desperate trade efforts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Heat vs. Clippers injury report

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The Miami Heat are set to play the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with an injury, however. So, is Giannis playing tonight vs. the Clippers? The Heat have endured a difficult start to the season. Miami is just 2-5 overall following a Monday 138-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. […] The post Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Heat vs. Clippers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gilbert Arenas’ controversial Cooper Flagg vs. Victor Wembanyama take has many NBA fans calling cap

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The NBA has several young stars who could shape the league’s future. Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg are already part of that conversation, with both showing the potential to become leading figures in the league. However, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas believes Flagg could receive a bigger marketing push than Wembanyama because he is American. […] The post Gilbert Arenas’ controversial Cooper Flagg vs. Victor Wembanyama take has many NBA fans calling cap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons blasts Adam Silver for NBA injury crisis

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The NBA is facing an injury crisis unlike anything we have seen in major professional sports early in the new season. And Bill Simmons wants commissioner Adam Silver to do something about it. In just a few weeks, the league has already seen a shocking number of stars sidelined with long-term injuries. Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony…

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Kendrick Perkins gives Luka Doncic the Kobe Bryant treatment amid ridiculous start

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has had a phenomenal start to the season, and Kendrick Perkins has drawn comparisons to Kobe Bryant. On the latest edition of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins put Doncic’s play and mentality into perspective. Perkins said Doncic’s mentality makes him the closest thing to Kobe Bryant among the league’s young […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Luka Doncic the Kobe Bryant treatment amid ridiculous start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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