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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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Warriors’ Draymond Green Drops Telling Update About Steph Curry

The Golden State Warriors have suffered through a long season full of injury problems. At this point in the year with the postseason coming up quickly, they hold a 36-40 record and appear destined to be the final seed in the NBA Play-In Tournament.Early on in the year, the Warriors suffered their first major setback. […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Drops Telling Update About Steph Curry appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Denver Nuggets Coach Reacts to Tim Hardaway Jr Injury vs Jazz

The Denver Nuggets faced the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 1. A Denver winning streak continues with a 130-117 win for the Nuggets. During the game, the Nuggets’ veteran sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. suffered a setback. According to the Nuggets, Hardaway started dealing with left knee soreness in the first half. […] The post Denver Nuggets Coach Reacts to Tim Hardaway Jr Injury vs Jazz appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rich Paul drops hammer on all Lakers’ LeBron James future speculation

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling over the past few weeks, and there’s a good chance that they can finish with the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Outside of talking about how well they’ve been playing, others are still wondering what the future of LeBron James will be at the end of […] The post Rich Paul drops hammer on all Lakers’ LeBron James future speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Mark Williams upgraded for possible injury return vs. Hornets

The Phoenix Suns visit the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Mark Williams’ status has been upgraded on the injury report. Williams is dealing with a foot injury, for which Suns head coach Jordan Ott gave an encouraging update. Here’s everything we know about Mark Williams’ injury and his playing status vs. the Hornets. Mark Williams’ […] The post Suns’ Mark Williams upgraded for possible injury return vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Young’s Lakers’ playoff ‘cakewalk’ hot take will have Spurs, Thunder out for blood

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in third place in the Western Conference with six games left to play. With Luka Doncic leading the way, the Lakers are about to make another playoff run. Nick Young recently appeared on the NBA Courtside podcast and said he believed the Lakers’ playoff push would be a cakewalk, […] The post Nick Young’s Lakers’ playoff ‘cakewalk’ hot take will have Spurs, Thunder out for blood appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Can Victor Wembanyama Lead Spurs to NBA Finals?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] It was just another great game for Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs star center registered 41 ...

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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama closing in on David Robinson’s 31-year-old mark

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama put on another show Wednesday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 127-113 at Chase Center. The 7-foot-4 phenom scored 41 points, pulled down 18 rebounds, and blocked three shots, shooting 16-of-22 from the field. This was his fourth 40-point game of the season, the most for a Spurs player […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama closing in on David Robinson’s 31-year-old mark appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alperen Sengun Shares Health Update After Leaving Rockets Game

Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun delivered good news for the fan base Wednesday night.  Sengun logged 29 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing with 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-2 from three. The Turkish star added nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and ...

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Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini opens up on ‘exciting’ playoff push after 4-point game

The San Jose Sharks are heating up right before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Macklin Celebrini’s unbelievable sophomore season has given the young Sharks a chance at postseason hockey. And on Wednesday night, he continued his effort to will San Jose into a playoff spot. Celebrini and his teammates took on a formidable opponent in the […] The post Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini opens up on ‘exciting’ playoff push after 4-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Announces Victor Wembanyama Milestone During Warriors Game

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are seeking their 10th straight win on Wednesday night against a severely shorthanded Golden State Warriors side. The Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA right now, and this has been thanks in large part to Wembanyama’s dominant display. Heading into ...

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Warriors Announce Official Steph Curry Update After Injury News

Steph Curry is finally closing in on his highly anticipated return for the Golden State Warriors. The two-time NBA scoring champion has been sidelined by a knee injury over the past two months, but Curry has been working hard behind the scenes to get himself ready for his comeback. On Tuesday, news ...

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