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How long is Peter DeBoer’s contract after shocking NY hire?

The New York Islanders made a dramatic late-season coaching change on Sunday, dismissing Patrick Roy and appointing Peter DeBoer with only four games remaining. The situation had taken on real urgency, as the Islanders (42-31-5) had lost four straight and seven of their past 10, sliding out of a comfortable playoff position while getting outscored […] The post How long is Peter DeBoer’s contract after shocking NY hire? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The lesson Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker learned from close loss to Knicks

ATLANTA – The Monday evening matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks had all the feelings of a playoff game. The roaring crowd, the multiple lead changes, and the big shots down the stretch. The Hawks fell 108-105, but there was a lot they could take away from a game like this. […] The post The lesson Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker learned from close loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama ruled out for rest of 76ers game with upper-body injury

Victor Wembanyama entered Monday increasing his chances to win NBA Most Valuable Player. But the San Antonio Spurs star needed to exit from the Philadelphia 76ers game early with an upper-body injury. Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion, per NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) is out for the remainder […] The post Victor Wembanyama ruled out for rest of 76ers game with upper-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Details surface on Luka Doncic’s unusual injury treatment

Luka Doncic is going experimental as he attempts to return to the lineup as soon as humanly possible. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic was diagnosed last week with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He suffered the injury during a humiliating loss on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder (see the video here). On Sunday … The post Details surface on Luka Doncic’s unusual injury treatment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Why Tim Legler believes 76ers can be a playoff treat in the East

Are the Philadelphia 76ers the dark horse in the Eastern Conference ahead of this year’s playoffs? ESPN’s Tim Legler believes so. With momentum and good health on the 76ers’ side, Legler is confident in seeing Philly make a deep playoff run this season. Although the 76ers aren’t one of the top-4 teams in the Eastern […] The post Why Tim Legler believes 76ers can be a playoff treat in the East appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic reveals confidence in building chemistry with Jayson Tatum

BOSTON — Prior to Sunday afternoon, Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic had never played alongside star forward Jayson Tatum. Although they both suited up on March 6 to take on the Dallas Mavericks, Vucevic was put in while Tatum was subbed out. The first-year Celtic was then forced to exit the game after less than […] The post Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic reveals confidence in building chemistry with Jayson Tatum appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith drops ‘going home in April’ prediction for Lakers without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Stephen A. Smith was brutal with his take on the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff chances following the injuries toward Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this late in the season. Doncic and Reaves went down with injuries in the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The former injured his hamstring while the latter hurt […] The post Stephen A. Smith drops ‘going home in April’ prediction for Lakers without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The trait Lakers guard Luka Doncic had gave Mark Cuban full confidence in drafting him

While Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic undergoes special hamstring treatment in Europe, Dallas Mavericks’ Mark Cuban reflected on when the organization decided to trade up in the 2018 NBA Draft. Doncic was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks before he was traded to the Mavericks for Trae Young. Cuban admits the Mavericks had […] The post The trait Lakers guard Luka Doncic had gave Mark Cuban full confidence in drafting him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Miami Dolphins RB Reveals Harsh Reality Behind Mike McDaniel Getting No Locker Room Respect

Former head coach Mike McDaniel was fired by the Miami Dolphins this offseason after failing to make the playoffs for a second-straight season and finishing last season with a 7-10 record. McDaniel was hired in 2022, and led Miami to back-to-back winning seasons and playoff appearances. But in the last two seasons, Miami has struggled […]

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Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Pistons vs. Magic injury report

The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons are set to play on Monday night. Franz Wagner recently made his return from injury. While Wagner appeared in Sunday’s 112-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, is the Magic star playing tonight vs. the Pistons in the second of a back-to-back? Here’s everything we know about Franz Wagner’s […] The post Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Pistons vs. Magic injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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He has risen: Warriors’ savior Steph Curry resurrected on Easter Sunday

SAN FRANCISCO — A little less than 90 minutes before tipoff Sunday night, a gospel track remixed into a hip-hop beat overtook the soundsystem inside the Warriors’ arena. This was not your typical pregame soundtrack, for this was not just any game. “You know, this is Easter Sunday,” Stephen Curry noted. “Resurrection Sunday.” And he...

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