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LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams will miss his third straight game due to a foot injury as the team squares off against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening. Williams has been part of the starting lineup from the beginning of the season, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that […] The post Ziaire Williams gets ‘cautious’ injury update per JJ Redick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers are badly in need of frontcourt depth. Will they let Jarred Vanderbilt continue to give it to them? The post Lakers’ Little-Used Big Man Seeking ‘Physicality’ appeared first on HEAVY.
Playing alongside veterans was never easy, especially with the growing physicality in the NBA. Yaxel Lendeborg, for his part, learned this lesson up close from Draymond Green during the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The veteran forward wanted the rookie to stop playing cautiously and attack the basket with more […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg reveals Draymond Green went off on him with NSFW demand during Timberwolves game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ANGEL REESE has questioned WNBA officials after Atlanta Dream’s clash with the Golden State Valkyries. The Dream were beaten 64-55 at Chase Center in Game 5 in their race to…
Browns coach Todd Monken has a warning for his team heading into a huge game on Sunday against the Steelers. The post Browns’ Todd Monken Sends Warning Before Steelers Rematch appeared first on HEAVY.
Super Bowl champ Greg Jennings showed his concerns for the lack of physicality by the Chiefs in their tough loss to the Seahawks.
Cowboys tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford has developed into a physical blocker and special teams contributor, earning a contract extension through 2029.
The Miami Heat’s brutal start to the season continued Saturday night with an 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, as Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with less than two minutes remaining. As the Heat are now 0-3, head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak about Antetokounmpo fouling out that comes with a criticism to the officiating crew. […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires spicy shade at refs with Shaq comparison for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Coach Mike Brown criticized the Knicks' lack of physicality following a 107-103 loss to Boston, dropping the defending champs to an 0-2 start.
It’s no secret that the Oklahoma City Thunder play with a physical brand of basketball. They’ve embraced this bruising identity, that sometimes they get away with the kind of physical contact that toes the line between legal and illegal. There have certainly been stretches in their Western Conference Finals clash against the San Antonio Spurs […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell talks response to Thunder’s physicality appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The former DPOY thinks that Victor Wembanyama has been on the receiving end of extreme physicality in the Thunder-Spurs series.
It’s just been two games, but the Western Conference Finals have been an incredibly physical affair. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs haven’t shied away from the physicality of the sport, using their bodies to disrupt the opposing team’s best players. OKC, in particular, has seemingly implemented a Jordan Rules-esque game plan […] The post Charles Barkley blasts critics of Thunder’s Victor Wembanyama approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the San Antonio Spurs preparing for Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team has a chance to close out the series, there’s no denying that it’ll be an intense game, especially after the actions in Game 4. As Spurs star Victor Wembanyama elbowed Naz Reid in the face in Game 4, leading […] The post 13-year NBA vet calls for more Spurs’ Victor Wembanayama elbows in NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs are currently gearing up for Game 5 of their second round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday evening at home. The Spurs are very lucky to have Victor Wembanyama available for this game after the star elbowed Naz Reid in vicious fashion in Game 4, earning himself an ejection and […] The post A wiser Victor Wembanyama will learn his lesson and dominate for Spurs in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Towering 7’4″ star Victor Wembanyama is getting his first taste of action in the NBA Playoffs with the San Antonio Spurs, who selected him with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Currently, Wembanyama and the Spurs are deadlocked at two games apiece in the Western Conference Semifinal against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who […] The post Spurs’ Luke Kornet details toll on Victor Wembanyama amid physicality appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There could be plenty of lasting effects to the Ottawa Senators’ failure to win a single game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, in the short term, Ridly Greig’s sucker punch will result in him missing the first two games of next season with a suspension, according […] The post Senators’ Ridly Greig gets disciplinary decision on sucker punch from Game 4 vs Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Despite the odds stacked against L.A., LaRavia delivers a confident warning to OKC, setting the tone for a tense showdown.
The WNBA may well have a major refereeing issue on its hands, and it has, in part, No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd to blame for the controversy. In recent years, the league has come to be known for its physical style. However, with additional games and a condensed schedule, that style drew serious criticism, particularly after […] The post No. 1 Draft Pick Azzi Fudd Is Already Complaining About WNBA Referees Before Even Playing A Real Game appeared first on BroBible.
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd questions the WNBA’s unexpectedly tight whistle, sparking online debate over officiating standards.
Fans bring Caitlin Clark's influence into the conversation after Azzi Fudd calls WNBA officiating soft.
All eyes will be on Azzi Fudd when the Dallas Wings take on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday to open their season. Many are curious about how the top overall pick will fare in her highly anticipated debut. Transitioning from college to the WNBA is not a walk in the park, and […] The post Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder following their 98-78 Game 6 win against the Houston Rockets. A big reason for why the Lakers advanced in the playoffs was Deandre Ayton outplaying the Rockets’ frontcourt. Following the Lakers’ Game 6 win against the Rockets, Deandre Ayton spoke […] The post How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Caitlin Clark has dealt with physicality in the first two years of her WNBA career. This preseason, she's felt that physicality again.
The Atlanta Hawks’ season is now over, and what an embarrassing way to go that was for a team that was one of the best in the NBA since the All-Star break. It’s hard to believe that the Hawks led at one point in a game they lost by 51 points, 140-89, but they did: […] The post Quin Snyder points to ‘perfect storm’ that wrecked Hawks in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
