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Chris Paul claims funeral IG meme was about a card game, not Clippers’ elimination

Chris Paul clarified the intent behind a viral Instagram post that drew attention following the Los Angeles Clippers’ Play-In Tournament exit, saying it had nothing to do with the team’s elimination. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday, the veteran guard explained that the “funeral” meme he shared on April 16 was tied to […] The post Chris Paul claims funeral IG meme was about a card game, not Clippers’ elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green pushes back on Steve Kerr’s ‘never forgive him’ remark

It is not a secret that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr have repeatedly clashed, sometimes even in full display. Green has never been afraid to speak his mind, while Kerr is not one to back down easily either. But at the end of the day, both have always acknowledged that […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green pushes back on Steve Kerr’s ‘never forgive him’ remark appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reggie Miller believes Kon Knueppel lost the ROTY to Cooper Flagg because of the Play-In tournament: "Voters saw the struggle" – Basketball Network

Reggie Miller believes Kon Knueppel lost the ROTY to Cooper Flagg because of the Play-In tournament: "Voters saw the struggle"  Basketball Network

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New ‘3-2-1’ anti-tanking NBA Draft Lottery proposal gaining momentum

Tanking in the NBA has become a hot topic, as the league is seemingly working on ways to potentially fix the issue. On Tuesday, new reports claim that one proposal is gaining momentum that could affect the NBA Draft Lottery. The “3-2-1 lottery proposal” adds a few new rules to the guidelines of the lottery, […] The post New ‘3-2-1’ anti-tanking NBA Draft Lottery proposal gaining momentum appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chandler Parsons explains how play-in led to Cooper Flagg winning ROY over Kon Knueppel

The Charlotte Hornets got the most out of the Rookie Kon Knueppel. However, he lost the Rookie of the Year Award to Cooper Flagg. Although the Hornets surprised many and made it to the Play-In tournament, the question arises whether that ultimately hurt Knueppel’s chances. NBA analyst Chandler Parsons made that argument on Run It […] The post Chandler Parsons explains how play-in led to Cooper Flagg winning ROY over Kon Knueppel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award

Just a few weeks ago, Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. On Monday, the league announced that Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg won the award. Flagg earned 412 total points while Knueppel received 386 in a close finish. After the results … The post Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“Scott Foster putting himself in a place where he didn't belong” – Draymond Green blasts the ref for ejecting him and Devin Booker in the Play-In Tournament – Basketball Network

“Scott Foster putting himself in a place where he didn't belong” - Draymond Green blasts the ref for ejecting him and Devin Booker in the Play-In Tournament  Basketball Network

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Kristaps Porzingis on if he wants to return to Warriors: ‘That’s a good question’

It was vintage Kristaps Porzingis.  He was active. He was everywhere. He helped space the court for Steph Curry’s scoring flurries. He was in the trenches alongside Draymond Green on defense. A few days before the Warriors were eliminated Friday from the play-in tournament, Porzingis had 20 points (8-for-12 shooting from the field, 3-for-6 from...

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Stephen Curry’s NBA Play-In Tournament record despite another Warriors disaster

The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025-26 season come to an end Friday night with a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, but Stephen Curry still added a notable milestone to his résumé. Despite the defeat, Curry became the all-time leading scorer in NBA Play-In Tournament history, according to NBA analyst […] The post Stephen Curry’s NBA Play-In Tournament record despite another Warriors disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic

The Charlotte Hornets’ season ended Friday night with a 121-90 loss to the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament. Orlando took control just 2:15 into the first quarter and never trailed, building a 38-16 advantage after the opening period. By halftime, the Magic had built a 68-37 lead after shooting 5-for-20 from the field in […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steph Curry Gives Eerie Statement On Warriors Coach Steve Kerr’s Future

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors’ 2025-2026 NBA season ended on Friday after losing to the Phoenix Suns in the final play-in game.  Towards the end of the game, Curry, along with Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr, shared a moment on the sidelines, embracing each other as the longtime coach’s future in […] The post Steph Curry Gives Eerie Statement On Warriors Coach Steve Kerr’s Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2 Warriors players most to blame for loss to Suns

The Golden State Warriors gave some fans hope back on Wednesday night that they might have some gas left in the tank in the Stephen Curry era. Curry did put up a 34-point masterclass in the Warriors’ epic play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers, setting up a win or go home play-in clash against […] The post 2 Warriors players most to blame for loss to Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red hot Jalen Green leads Suns past Warriors

The Phoenix Suns advanced out of the Play-In Tournament and secured the Western Conference’s No. 8 seed with a 111-96 win over the Golden State Warriors. The game opened with a 33-15 first quarter, followed by a Warriors’ response which saw them comeback with a 30-17 second quarter. However, Jalen Green was in red-hot form […] The post Red hot Jalen Green leads Suns past Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors, Steph Curry can’t find magic twice as season ends in play-in loss

PHOENIX — They did it once. They couldn’t do it twice. A second double-digit deficit in as many play-in games proved to be enough to eliminate the Warriors, who scored the opening basket Friday night and never led again in a 111-96 season-ending loss to the Suns. “Tonight we just didn’t have it,” coach Steve...

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Magic fan had savage taunt for LaMelo Ball

One Orlando Magic fan got creative on Friday to try to get into LaMelo Ball’s head. The Charlotte Hornets guard was shooting a bonus free throws midway through the third quarter of their play-in tournament clash at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The NBA on Prime broadcast panned to a wide view from behind Ball, which … The post Magic fan had savage taunt for LaMelo Ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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