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Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s contract gets guaranteed bump after 61st appearance of 2025-26 season

Zion Williamson got great news about his contract salary following his participation in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Williamson is going through the sixth season of his career with the Pelicans. Despite shining as one of the top stars in the league when healthy, injuries and poor conditioning […] The post Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s contract gets guaranteed bump after 61st appearance of 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic’s hamstring strain receives important timeline update

The Los Angeles Lakers recently revealed that Luka Doncic is out for an indefinite amount of time with a hamstring injury. However, one injury analyst revealed a potential timeline for Doncic. The 27-year-old guard is said to be dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which is considered a partial or incomplete tear. On average, […] The post Luka Doncic’s hamstring strain receives important timeline update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic out indefinitely with hamstring injury

Los Angeles Lakers fans have been anxiously awaiting a Luka Doncic injury update, but instead of being gifted some unforeseen good fortune, they were hit with the most realistic news. The Slovenian superstar will miss the rest of the regular season, and his status for the playoffs is currently unknown, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic out indefinitely with hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clippers HC Tyronn Lue’s Wild Choice of Words While Talking About Spurs Instantly Goes Viral

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue recently used controversial terms such as "thrust" and "penetration" during the post-game press conference while commenting on what went wrong in the game against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Warriors get big news on Stephen Curry’s injury return timeline

The Golden State Warriors have played the past two-plus months without superstar guard Stephen Curry due to a knee injury. However, Curry’s return is right around the corner. On Friday, ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reported that Curry is expected to be back for Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Golden State Warriors star … The post Warriors get big news on Stephen Curry’s injury return timeline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The 1 way Lakers star Luka Doncic can still qualify for NBA awards amid latest injury

The Los Angeles Lakers are awaiting further clarity on Luka Doncic’s injury status, but a potential path remains for the star guard to retain eligibility for end-of-season awards despite concerns surrounding the league’s 65-game rule. Doncic exited Thursday night’s 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter with a hamstring injury. His […] The post The 1 way Lakers star Luka Doncic can still qualify for NBA awards amid latest injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Denver Nuggets Hit With Brutal Injury Blow Before Spurs Game

Just as Peyton Watson was starting to get settled in with the Denver Nuggets again, the young veteran suffered another setback. Following the Nuggets’ practice session on Friday, April 3, the head coach, David Adelman, issued some unfortunate news regarding Watson. The standout guard is going to be considered week-to-week due to a right hamstring […] The post Denver Nuggets Hit With Brutal Injury Blow Before Spurs Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s 43-point embarrassment of Lakers sends loud reminder about NBA title favorite status

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been quiet over the past few weeks, but it’s honestly not their fault. The San Antonio Spurs are on a roll right now, and many people have been focusing on Victor Wembanyama’s MVP case after he gave three reasons why he should be in the conversation. The Los Angeles Lakers […] The post Thunder’s 43-point embarrassment of Lakers sends loud reminder about NBA title favorite status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Where Lakers stands in West playoff race after Luka Doncic injury in Thunder drubbing

With just a few games remaining in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, that changed just a little bit with their loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Luka Doncic went down with a hamstring injury. It’s uncertain […] The post Where Lakers stands in West playoff race after Luka Doncic injury in Thunder drubbing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Timberwolves injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, and Joel Embiid once again headlines the injury report. The 76ers have officially listed him as doubtful due to illness, putting their franchise centerpiece in focus as they push for back-to-back wins. Philadelphia enters at 42–34, No. 6 in the Eastern Conference, firmly in the […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Timberwolves injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers HC JJ Redick explains decision before Luka Doncic’s injury

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a harsh reality on Thursday night, as they were blown out by the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, 139-96, while also losing star guard Luka Doncic to injury. The Slovenian All-Star left the game in the third quarter after suffering a left hamstring strain, the same leg that had previously kept […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick explains decision before Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick’s Luka Doncic Injury Statement After Lakers-Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new injury to worry about. As the Oklahoma City Thunder served the Western Conference’s third-seeded Lakers a beatdown on Thursday, April 2, the star guard Luka Doncic left the game early. The Slovenian superstar was seen hobbling with a little under eight minutes left to go in the third […] The post JJ Redick’s Luka Doncic Injury Statement After Lakers-Thunder appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA World Reacts To Luka Doncic Injury In Lakers-Thunder Game

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Thunder in Oklahoma City.Luka Doncic had 12 points, four rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 3/10 from the field and 1/7 from three-point range in his first 26 minutes of playing time.Luka Doncic Exits With InjuryDuring the second half, Doncic suffered an injury.Jovan […] The post NBA World Reacts To Luka Doncic Injury In Lakers-Thunder Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Denver Nuggets Coach Gets Honest About Standings Battle vs Lakers

With a win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 1, the Denver Nuggets have now improved to 49-28 during the 2025-2026 NBA season. The Nuggets have seven wins in a row, coming out on top in eight of their last 10 games. Despite the current hot streak, the Nuggets are […] The post Denver Nuggets Coach Gets Honest About Standings Battle vs Lakers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs’ Keldon Johnson sends love back to fans after Sixth Man of the Year chants

San Antonio Spurs standout Keldon Johnson is appreciating the recognition he is getting from fans for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award with his strong performances this season. Johnson is going through the seventh season of his career with the Spurs. He has developed into one of their reliable scorers, whether it’s in […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson sends love back to fans after Sixth Man of the Year chants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers' JJ Redick Shares Marcus Smart Update After 5 Missed Games

The Los Angeles Lakers face a tough test on Thursday night as they look to make it four wins in a row. JJ Redick and his squad are on the road for a marquee matchup against the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, at Paycom Center. The Lakers, however, will need to battle Shai ...

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Jamal Murray Explains Reason Behind Denver Nuggets’ Hot Streak

Another victory was in store for the Denver Nuggets in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 1. The Nuggets defeated the Utah Jazz with a score of 130-117. The veteran forward Jamal Murray checked in for 37 minutes. He shot 12-16 from the field, knocking down 10-16 shots from three. The veteran totaled 37 points, […] The post Jamal Murray Explains Reason Behind Denver Nuggets’ Hot Streak appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors rumors: Stephen Curry facing ‘make or break’ injury return for Rockets game

The Golden State Warriors have been struggling as of late, currently sitting at 36-40 after Wednesday night’s home loss against the San Antonio Spurs. The team is eagerly awaiting the return of point guard Stephen Curry, who is expected to rejoin the lineup this weekend after missing multiple months with a knee injury. Recently, ClutchPoints […] The post Warriors rumors: Stephen Curry facing ‘make or break’ injury return for Rockets game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out vs. Clippers amid MVP push – how it impacts award eligibility

Victor Wembanyama got a negative update on his availability for the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night that impacts his chances for end-of-season awards. Wembanyama is having an incredible campaign throughout his third year in the NBA. His immense growth as a young star has propelled the Spurs back […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out vs. Clippers amid MVP push – how it impacts award eligibility appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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