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“You’ll Have to Ask the NBA”: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Shut Down the $28M Aspiration Investigation Question

The Los Angeles Clippers’ 2025-26 season came to a painful end with a 126-121 Play-In Tournament loss to the Golden State Warriors. But when reporters surrounded Kawhi Leonard, the conversation quickly shifted beyond the box score.The NBA’s ongoing $28 million Aspiration investigation came up, and Leonard’s answer was as cold and composed as his game […] The post “You’ll Have to Ask the NBA”: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Shut Down the $28M Aspiration Investigation Question appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors Win Extends Thunder Title Window: ‘What Have You Done?’

By eliminating the LA Clippers from NBA playoff contention on Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors ensured the Oklahoma City Thunder will own an additional lottery pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.That’s because the Thunder has the right to swap their 2026 pick with LAC as part of the infamous 2019 trade involving Paul […] The post Warriors Win Extends Thunder Title Window: ‘What Have You Done?’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kawhi Leonard Makes Draymond Green Admission After Clippers Loss

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had 19 points heading into the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s do-or-die play-in game against the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers were up 89-83 after three periods as they found themselves in the driver’s seat at home. Unfortunately for L.A., the Warriors ...

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Chris Paul had the pettiest social media post after Clippers got eliminated

It is safe to say that the bridge between Chris Paul and the LA Clippers has been burnt to a crisp. The Clippers’ season came to an end on Wednesday night with a 126-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference’s 9/10 play-in tournament game. Despite leading for much of the night … The post Chris Paul had the pettiest social media post after Clippers got eliminated appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Warriors forward Draymond Green’s crucial steal vs. Clippers will go down as one of career best

In a crucial win-or-go-home matchup, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green secured the NBA play-in victory vs. the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night by ripping the ball away from Kawhi Leonard late in the game. The play effectively sealed the outcome, reinforcing Green’s reputation as one of the league’s elite defenders in high-stakes situations. In […] The post Warriors forward Draymond Green’s crucial steal vs. Clippers will go down as one of career best appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans clown Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard after brutal 4th quarter vs. Warriors

Breaking news: Kawhi Leonard is human. The Los Angeles Clippers had an embarrassing collapse against the Golden State Warriors, 126-121, in the Play-In Tournament at Intuit Dome on Wednesday, with Leonard disappearing in the fourth quarter. Leonard only scored two points in the final period. He did not score until the last 17 seconds, a […] The post Fans clown Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard after brutal 4th quarter vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors win wild play-in game vs. Clippers to advance to play Suns

INGLEWOOD — For one reason or another, neither team inside the Intuit Dome for the Western Conference’s bottom play-in game expected to be there. In the end, a Warriors team decimated by injuries will get another chance at the unlikeliest of playoff berths. On the other side, a Clippers team that started the year 6-21 and...

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Fans can’t believe Al Horford’s unreal 3-point barrage in Warriors-Clippers

The Golden State Warriors completed a come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, in the Play-In Tournament at Intuit Dome on Wednesday to keep their flat-lining season alive. The Warriors clawed back from a 13-point deficit in the second half to steal the win and set up a do-or-die date with the Phoenix Suns […] The post Fans can’t believe Al Horford’s unreal 3-point barrage in Warriors-Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out

The Columbus Blue Jackets were called out by head coach Rick Bowness after a crushing loss to end their season. Columbus was already eliminated from playoff contention heading into the game. And from Bowness’s perspective, it was clear the players had things on their minds other than the game at hand. The Blue Jackets fell […] The post Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid returning to bench a ‘huge lift’ for Tyrese Maxey, 76ers

When the Philadelphia 76ers announced their starting lineup for the seven-eight seed Eastern Conference Play-In game against the Orlando Magic, it did not feature franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid, who has been unable to play after emergency appendectomy surgery. Fortunately, for the first time since Embiid’s surgery, he was with the team and on the bench, […] The post Joel Embiid returning to bench a ‘huge lift’ for Tyrese Maxey, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing

The Orlando Magic came into the week with two chances to secure their spot in the NBA playoffs, and now they have just one. On Wednesday night, Orlando’s first chance went by the wayside during a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Now, the Magic will head back home for a tilt with the […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaMelo Ball’s Dad LaVar Ball Fires Back at Nick Wright for “Clown” Remark While Also Calling Out Erik Spoelstra

LaVar Ball, LaMelo's father, did not like what Nick Wright and Erik Spoelstra said regarding his son. He went on to call out both personalities while saying that his family likes to play it 'dangerously.'

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VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot

While Tyrese Maxey will draw all of the headlines for his flashy efforts against the Orlando Magic in the Philadelphia 76ers Play-In Tournament win, VJ Edgecombe clocked in as a clear 1B, scoring 19 points in 42 minutes to help put Jamahl Mosley’s squad away. Asked how it felt to secure a playoff spot in […] The post VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets is going to be physical. The Rockets are a team that thrives on physicality and is going to look to set the tone in that regard in Game 1. For Rui Hachimura, increased physicality in […] The post Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ X-factor that will spark upset of Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks would have dreamed up of a better end to the 2025-26 season, but what matters at the end of the day is that they qualified for the playoffs after much uncertainty towards the middle of the regular season. There was a changing of the guard that commenced for the Hawks, and even […] The post Hawks’ X-factor that will spark upset of Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury

The Orlando Magic’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night was already a grueling uphill battle, but a late-game injury scare involving star forward Franz Wagner nearly turned a frustrating loss into a total catastrophe. As the clock ticked down at the Wells Fargo Center, Wagner and teammate Wendell Carter Jr. collided […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Nurse hypes up 76ers-Celtics series ahead of first-round matchup

After recording a decisive, double-digit win over the Orlando Magic in their seven-eight Play-In Tournament showdown, fans of the Philadelphia 76ers were rightfully excited to see Tyrese Maxey and company get to work in the proper playoffs. Fans chanted “we want Boston” before the clock hit quadruple zeros, Maxey and Kyle Lowry shared a special […] The post Nick Nurse hypes up 76ers-Celtics series ahead of first-round matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson staring at playoff test from Hawks’ defensive stopper in already testy battle

The 23-year-old Australian will make his playoff debut Saturday at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of their first-round series, having spent more time defending Brunson over the past two seasons than any other player in the league, according to NBA tracking data.



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