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Timberwolves Announce Major Anthony Edwards News Before Game 1

The dust has now settled on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first round playoff triumph over the Denver Nuggets. Attention has quickly shifted to facing the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. Tip off is Monday night, and the stakes couldn’t have been any higher for both sides. For the Timberwolves in particular, […] The post Timberwolves Announce Major Anthony Edwards News Before Game 1 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero sends sobering message after series loss to Pistons

Though Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero moved past a disastrous Game 6 to have a great performance in Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons, it still ended in a heartbreaking 116-94 loss. With Franz Wagner out for the Magic in Game 7, Banchero would still be honest about the state of the team after the […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero sends sobering message after series loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards’ YouTube video gives inside look at Timberwolves star’s injury rehab

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently gearing up for their second round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, which is slated to get underway on Monday evening. The Timberwolves got to this point with a surprising Game 6 win over the Denver Nuggets without several key players, including injured star Anthony Edwards. Edwards was initially […] The post Anthony Edwards’ YouTube video gives inside look at Timberwolves star’s injury rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey Shares Expectations for Playoff Series Against Knicks

For the second time in three years, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks will face off against each other in a playoff series.The Knicks bested the Sixers in six games in the first round of the postseason back in 2024, and now the Sixers will get a shot at revenge in the second round […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey Shares Expectations for Playoff Series Against Knicks appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards questionable for Game 1 vs. Spurs

There is no definite date on the return of Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards, but he’s showing progress amid his recovery from a lower-body injury. As the Timberwolves prepare for a second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 edition of the NBA Playoffs, Edwards has reportedly been given the green light […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards questionable for Game 1 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Austin Reaves fires back at allegations of free-throw grifting lobbed at him, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know that coming into their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, one thing they’re going to have to watch out for is Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to draw fouls and get free-throws. But the Lakers believe they have a free-throw counter of their own […] The post Austin Reaves fires back at allegations of free-throw grifting lobbed at him, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Wright owns ‘worst NBA Finals prediction of all time’

Sports media has not covered itself in glory trying to predict the ongoing NBA playoffs. Already, nine talking heads at The Ringer have had their NBA Finals predictions completely upended by picking either the Boston Celtics or Denver Nuggets to advance out of the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, respectively. Both teams faced unexpected early…

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals only major regret after losing Game 7 to 76ers

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown reacted to head coach Joe Mazzulla’s surprising approach to Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Without Jayson Tatum, Mazzulla started Baylor Scheierman and benched Neemias Queta and Payton Pritchard for Luka Garza and Ron Harper Jr., who spent most of the season in the G League. The Celtics’ head coach […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals only major regret after losing Game 7 to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ target injury return vs. Spurs revealed

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is targeting a return from his knee injury as early as Game 3 or 4 of their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. The report notes that while Edwards will definitely miss the start of the series, there’s “growing optimism” about […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ target injury return vs. Spurs revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes mascot Stormy welcomes ‘muppet reject’ Gritty to hell

Gritty might be the most well-known mascot in the entire National Hockey League and one of the most easily identifiable mascots in all of professional sports, but he has some competition now that is talking quite the big game. The eye-popping, chaotic, googly-eyed orange mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers is known for his knack of […] The post Hurricanes mascot Stormy welcomes ‘muppet reject’ Gritty to hell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series

The Buffalo Sabres hadn’t advanced out of the first round of the playoffs since 2007 before taking down the Boston Bruins in Game 6, but Lindy Ruff and company have their sights set on much more than just one series. Now, Buffalo awaits the winner of Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa […] The post Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Lakers, Suns, Celtics linked to potential Aaron Gordon trade pursuit

The Denver Nuggets recently saw their season end in embarrassing fashion with a Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were playing without four rotational players, including Anthony Edwards. The Nuggets weren’t fully healthy in their own right, with Aaron Gordon missing yet another game in this one, but it was still an ugly […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers, Suns, Celtics linked to potential Aaron Gordon trade pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum breaks silence on missing Game 7 loss to 76ers due to injury

As the Boston Celtics are dealing with a blown series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers after the Game 7 loss on Saturday, 109-100, the game was played without star Jayson Tatum. After the Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the 76ers, Tatum would speak after the game about his absence and injury. While Boston has played […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum breaks silence on missing Game 7 loss to 76ers due to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Ringer’s NBA Finals predictions are all already wrong

The Ringer covers the NBA better than almost anyone. Unfortunately, the NBA playoffs did not return the favor. When The Ringer published its NBA playoff preview on April 16, six staff writers submitted Finals predictions. Add in the podcast picks from Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe, and Joe House, and the outlet’s nine most prominent NBA…

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