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Trevor Ariza goes full NSFW on why Lakers’ Russell Westbrook era failed

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When the Los Angeles Lakers made the trade for Russell Westbrook during the 2021 offseason, the expectation was that he would form a ‘Big 3’ alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Instead, the Lakers ended up missing the playoffs during Westbrook’s first season with the team, and by his second season, he found himself traded. […] The post Trevor Ariza goes full NSFW on why Lakers’ Russell Westbrook era failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rumors: Golden State passed on Jaylen Brown amid lack of confidence

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Frustration is brewing between Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors and a recent report has added more to the mix. According to Logan Murdock of The Ringer, the Warriors had an opportunity to trade for Jaylen Brown before the NBA Trade Deadline this past February, but didn’t want to pull the trigger. Murdock reported...

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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he's slick with Klay Thompson social media move

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With the Miami Heat trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo to kick off a team-altering offseason, the goal for the team now is rounding out its roster and putting the pieces around the star. Though the Heat missed out on signing LeBron James, who chose to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, the team shifts focus and sets […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he’s slick with Klay Thompson social media move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why adding Marcus Smart is a step in the right direction of reshaping the Rockets' identity

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Veteran guard Marcus Smart proved his worth in his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning him a pay raise and a reunion with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Smart agreed to a two-year $13 million contract with the Rockets this summer. It’s been four years since Marcus last played for Boston Celtics’ […] The post Why adding Marcus Smart is a step in the right direction of reshaping the Rockets’ identity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sparks front office admits failure of season, ‘open for anything’ at trade deadline

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 7: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the Portland Fire during the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup on June 7, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty...

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NBA Investigation Of Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Could Extend Into 2027

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The NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to compensate Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027 if the league and the players' union fail to agree on the findings or any potential penalties, sources with knowledge of the case told ESPN's Baxter Holmes. Sources close to the National Basketball Players Association said the union would not hesitate to pursue arbitration if the league sought punishment without sufficient evidence supporting claims the ...

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