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Darius Acuff Jr. leads Kings past Mavericks for 1st win of 2026-27

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The Sacramento Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr. to reignite the franchise. Acuff responded by going after NBA rookie records. Now the NBA Draft pick guided Sacramento to its first win of the season, beating the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 Monday. Acuff dropped 25 points on 10-of-21 shooting to snap the 0-7 start for the Kings. 🚨 […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. leads Kings past Mavericks for 1st win of 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-76ers First-Rounder Gets News On Future With OKC Thunder

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After picking up Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a decision on his future with the team. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Thunder announced that they have exercised Jared McCain’s fourth-year option on his rookie-scale contract. In 2027-2028, McCain is set to lock in $6.78 million. If all goes […] The post Ex-76ers First-Rounder Gets News On Future With OKC Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘Warriors Got Their Next Franchise Player,’ ‘Clear ROTY’ — NBA World Erupts As Yaxel Lendeborg Reaches Stephen Curry Territory With Historic 37-Point Night

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Yaxel Lendeborg's career-high 37-point performance fuels NBA Rookie of the Year hype and Warriors franchise cornerstone talk.

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Mets flex Nolan McLean’s Gold Glove award with awesome message

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The New York Mets did not hold back in celebrating Nolan McLean’s latest accomplishment. McLean won the 2026 National League Gold Glove Award for pitchers on Sunday, and the Mets marked the occasion with a fitting message on social media. “Nolan is Golden! Nolan McLean has won the Gold Glove for National League Pitchers!” the […] The post Mets flex Nolan McLean’s Gold Glove award with awesome message appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA

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As the Dallas Mavericks continue their impressive start to the 2026-27 NBA season, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes star forward Cooper Flagg has already established himself as one of the league’s 10 best players. Dallas improved to 4-2 Friday night with a 116-111 victory over the previously undefeated Houston Rockets (5-1) in its NBA Cup […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg Singles Out Biggest Growth in His Game Amid Hot Start to Sophomore Season

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Cooper Flagg’s rise has been well documented, and he is among a group of sophomores who have found another level this season. The Mavericks avenged their season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets thanks to Flagg’s fantastic performance, as he led Dallas to a 116-111 win on Friday. The reigning Rookie of the Year continued his […]

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Kings star Ben Simmons’ ‘unicorn’ declaration sparks fan reactions all over the map

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Ben Simmons was very close to making a stunning return to the NBA after last having played in the league in the 2024-25 for the Los Angeles Clippers. However, after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, which means he is out for the entire […] The post Kings star Ben Simmons’ ‘unicorn’ declaration sparks fan reactions all over the map appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ Insider plants flag on Yaxel Lendeborg being top-5 pick in immediate redraft

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The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a so-so start to the 2026-27 season at 2-3, but a major bright spot for them has been the stellar play of rookie big man Yaxel Lendeborg. The 24-year-old has been one of the best rookies in the league in the early-goings of the regular season, and […] The post ClutchPoints’ Insider plants flag on Yaxel Lendeborg being top-5 pick in immediate redraft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Cooper Flagg For MVP Don’t Get It Twisted” – Mavericks Fans On Cloud Nine After ROY’s Surgical Performance Leads to Blowout Win Over Thunder

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Mavericks fans rally behind Cooper Flagg as MVP candidate after leading Dallas to a blowout win over the OKC Thunder.

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Why Cooper Flagg is giving Kendrick Perkins ‘LeBron James-type vibe’

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The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a 2-2 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the biggest storylines around the league thus far regarding the team is the breakout play of second-year forward Cooper Flagg. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flagg is coming off a Rookie of […] The post Why Cooper Flagg is giving Kendrick Perkins ‘LeBron James-type vibe’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start to Warriors career is no fluke, puts him on Rookie of the Year path

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Through one week of the 2026-27 NBA season, not much has gone right for the Golden State Warriors. Drama surrounding Kristaps Porzingis’ absence continues to raise major questions, and the team started 0-3 for the first time with Stephen Curry before picking up their first win on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Although there have […] The post Why Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start to Warriors career is no fluke, puts him on Rookie of the Year path appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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In 1988, the Dodgers picked Mike Piazza 1,390th overall in the 62nd round as a favor to his father; he went on to hit 396 home runs as a catcher, a record for the position

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Mike Piazza proved a late draft pick could become a baseball legend.

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Former Red Sox Rookie Of The Year Makes Heartbreaking Admission

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A former Boston Red Sox Rookie of the Year has recently made a difficult admission – his playing career may be coming to a close. Infielder Jose Iglesias, whom Red Sox fans will remember as the recipient of the club’s Rookie of the Year award in 2013 (while also taking home Rookie of the Month […] The post Former Red Sox Rookie Of The Year Makes Heartbreaking Admission appeared first on HEAVY.

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“KID GETTING ROTY EASILY”: Warriors Fans Rally Behind Yaxel Lendeborg After Rookie Drops 31-12 Game to Lead Dubs Past Nuggets in Denver After 4 Years

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Nothing compares to being thrown into the fire. In his fourth NBA appearance, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg faced one of the world’s best and didn’t just come out on top; he made a statement. He scored a game-high 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Warriors to their first win of […]

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Bulls’ Caleb Wilson will put rookie scoring lead to test vs. Celtics

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Although the Chicago Bulls are off to a 1-2 start, Caleb Wilson is surging. He is coming off his first double-double, with 30 points and 14 rebounds, in a 124-120 loss to the Washington Wizards last Saturday. Wilson came away with five dunks. He also came close to Michael Jordan for the most points in […] The post Bulls’ Caleb Wilson will put rookie scoring lead to test vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals what sometimes pisses him off about VJ Edgecombe

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The Philadelphia 76ers have had a hot start to the 2026-27 NBA season, currently sitting at 3-0 after a recent narrow home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The 76ers played this one without LeBron James, necessitating a team effort from some of the other players on the team, including both Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals what sometimes pisses him off about VJ Edgecombe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings Land Reigning Rookie of the Year in New Signing

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The Sacramento Kings are adding a guard whose first professional season earned him recognition. Sean Pedulla has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with Sacramento, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. His agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, confirmed the agreement to ESPN. Pedulla was the 2025-26 NBA G League Rookie of the Year, […] The post Kings Land Reigning Rookie of the Year in New Signing appeared first on HEAVY.

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Draymond Green Names Yaxel Lendeborg New Face Of Golden State Warriors Franchise After Steph Curry Injury

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Move over, Steph Curry, because the Golden State Warriors have found a new face of the franchise. At least, that’s what superstar Draymond Green believes. Curry, 38, left the Warriors’ open practice in obvious pain on Monday after suffering an apparent knee injury. But Golden State fans need not fear. According to Green, rookie first-round pick Yaxel Lendeborg is ready to […] The post Draymond Green Names Yaxel Lendeborg New Face Of Golden State Warriors Franchise After Steph Curry Injury appeared first on BroBible.

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Ben Simmons’ injury triggers a significant development

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Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback ended before it could officially begin. Just days before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, the former NBA Rookie of the Year Award winner was ruled out for the entire campaign with an Achilles tear he suffered during practice on Sunday. Sacramento signed Simmons to a one-year, $3.5 million contract … The post Ben Simmons’ injury triggers a significant development appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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