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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets powerful endorsement from Mike Breen

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Count veteran NBA announcer Mike Breen among those who have nothing but respect for reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Breen recently talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard. Breen gave the former Kentucky Wildcats his flowers for being just the perfect example of a franchise player, at least from his perspective. […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets powerful endorsement from Mike Breen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Sam Presti Reveals 2 Words That Sealed Russell Westbrook’s Fate Despite Awful Audition

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have built their identity around identifying talent, developing people and trusting evaluations that do not always match outside expectations. Sam Presti’s account of drafting Russell Westbrook brings those principles together. Before Westbrook became a franchise cornerstone, Presti needed to know whether the young guard could withstand the pressure accompanying an unconventional […] The post Thunder’s Sam Presti Reveals 2 Words That Sealed Russell Westbrook’s Fate Despite Awful Audition appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘Well Deserved,’ ‘Just Shed a Tear’ – NBA Fans React as Thunder Announce Plans To Retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 Jersey

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The NBA world celebrated after the Thunder announced they will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey on Feb. 7 against the Knicks.

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‘Terrible Mentality,’ ‘Looks So Defeated’ — NBA Fans Rip Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Demeanor As Thunder’s Injury Crisis Worsens

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Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had no clear answer after the Thunder fell to the Rockets as the team's injury list grew.

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Victor Wembanyama Has Massive Game as Spurs Win 4 Straight

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San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama had a massive game for the Spurs as they won their fourth straight game on Saturday. Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 121-111 victory at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the fourth win in a row for Minnesota, which has really turned things around after opening […] The post Victor Wembanyama Has Massive Game as Spurs Win 4 Straight appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder announce an awful injury update on Chet Holmgren

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The hits just keep on coming for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma City shared the terrible news on Friday that star center Chet Holmgren will be out for at least the next 8-to-10 weeks. Holmgren is dealing with a “small patellar tendon tear” in his right knee and has already undergone a “biological treatment” in … The post Thunder announce an awful injury update on Chet Holmgren appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pacers’ Rick Carlisle reveals absolute earliest Tyrese Haliburton will return from hamstring injury

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The Indiana Pacers recently learned that Tyrese Haliburton would be out for multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. The tough news was then followed up with a loss at home against the Philadelphia 76ers later in the day, making Wednesday a rough one for the Pacers. Now, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has spoken on […] The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle reveals absolute earliest Tyrese Haliburton will return from hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving still can’t believe he’s back after lengthy injury absence

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On Wednesday night, Kyrie Irving played in his fourth game back after missing the entirety of the 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL. The Dallas Mavericks have now won two consecutive games to climb above .500, with Irving putting up 15 points on 6-of-14 shooting from the field in their 120-96 victory over […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving still can’t believe he’s back after lengthy injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks exercise 4th year option on Zaccharie Risacher

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The Dallas Mavericks swung a big trade in the offseason when they acquired former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, who had fallen out of favor with the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavericks had a team option for the fourth year of Risacher’s rookie contract, and they decided to pick that option up, as per ClutchPoints’ […] The post Mavericks exercise 4th year option on Zaccharie Risacher appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Kyrie Irving playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Thunder injury report is a bloodbath

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The Dallas Mavericks could be without star guard Kyrie Irving when they host the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Dallas listed Irving as questionable with left knee injury management on its latest injury report Wednesday morning, leaving his availability uncertain ahead of the Mavericks’ three-game homestand. The […] The post Is Kyrie Irving playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Thunder injury report is a bloodbath appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein sends emotional tribute to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace

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OKLAHOMA CITY — In the wake of Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams to a season-ending injury, Isaiah Hartenstein sent an emotional tribute. Thunder guard Cason Wallace will miss significant time due to a left shoulder tear, as GM Sam Presti announced in a special press conference ahead of Oklahoma City’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein sends emotional tribute to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder GM Sam Presti’s Response to Jalen Williams Injury Captures OKC’s Priorities

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The Oklahoma City Thunder had a basketball game to finish, but Sam Presti’s attention went toward Jalen Williams. During the aftermath of Williams’ injury against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City’s general manager came down to check on him. It was a personal response during a night that quickly became about much more than winning. […] The post Thunder GM Sam Presti’s Response to Jalen Williams Injury Captures OKC’s Priorities appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jalen Williams suffers significant-looking ankle injury vs. Clippers

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The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a major blow on Sunday during their game against the LA Clippers when All-Star forward Jalen Williams sustained a scary-looking ankle injury while going up for a shot. He landed awkwardly on the court and was unable to get up under his own power, and team staff had to wheel […] The post Jalen Williams suffers significant-looking ankle injury vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikola Jokic Sends Harsh Message to Nuggets Fans Who Booed

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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic sent a harsh message to the fans who booed the team during their home opener on Saturday night.The Nuggets went down by 23 points against the lowly New Orleans Pelicans during their home opener at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday night before mounting a comeback and winning the game […] The post Nikola Jokic Sends Harsh Message to Nuggets Fans Who Booed appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dylan Harper Reacts to Spurs Starting Season With 0-2 Record

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San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper shared his reaction to the team starting the season with a 0-2 record.After losing 116-104 in their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Spurs lost on Friday night to the Houston Rockets 114-110 to drop to 0-2 this season.There is still a long season ahead for San […] The post Dylan Harper Reacts to Spurs Starting Season With 0-2 Record appeared first on HEAVY.

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Stephon Castle takes a swipe at Knicks fans

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The New York Knicks may have won the NBA championship last season, but Stephon Castle still has one piece of ammo against them. Castle, the San Antonio Spurs guard, was the subject this week of a feature for GQ by Cam Wolf. At one point in the feature, Castle got in a shot at fans … The post Stephon Castle takes a swipe at Knicks fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili puts on a show in glimpse of what he can do for Lakers

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Sandro Mamukelashvili is not wasting time getting back to action following a trip to Slovenia with his new Los Angeles Lakers teammates. Mamukelashvili recently hit the court and played for his country, Georgia, in an exhibition matchup against Israel at Otar Korkia and Nodar Jorjikia Tbilisi Sports Palace in Georgia on Sunday. The 27-year-old Mamukelashvili […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili puts on a show in glimpse of what he can do for Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Russo calls out Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton with ‘Jerry West’ admission

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When Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2024, he established himself as one of the brightest stars in the NBA. He might not be a megastar, though, at least according to Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo. The expressive sports broadcaster took offense to Haliburton’s recent questioning of why his return game […] The post Chris Russo calls out Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton with ‘Jerry West’ admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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