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Bill Simmons gets 100% real on NBA’s 82-game schedule

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Bill Simmons has called for the NBA to reconsider its 82-game regular-season schedule amid a growing number of injuries to star players early in the 2026-27 campaign, questioning whether the league’s financial success has prevented meaningful changes. Speaking during a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons criticized the demands placed on players and […] The post Bill Simmons gets 100% real on NBA’s 82-game schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins calls Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s dominance the ‘greatest show on Earth’

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Kendrick Perkins had immense praises for Victor Wembanyama after the latter put up a historic performance in the San Antonio Spurs’ 112-112 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Wembanyama started the fourth season of his budding NBA career with the Spurs. He shines as one of the best players in the entire league, […] The post Kendrick Perkins calls Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s dominance the ‘greatest show on Earth’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The key Jordi Fernandez adjustment that unlocked Nets’ best performance of season

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The Brooklyn Nets may have found the solution to their struggling offense on Wednesday. After failing to reach 100 points in three straight games, Jordi Fernandez’s group continued to sputter offensively early against the Charlotte Hornets. Then, a Jordi Fernandez rotation adjustment helped turn the tide. Fernandez benched Chaney Johnson and Keon Ellis for Danny […] The post The key Jordi Fernandez adjustment that unlocked Nets’ best performance of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls make Nic Claxton, Dailyn Swain roster decisions after brutal loss to Knicks

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The Chicago Bulls suffered a brutal loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The day after, they made notable roster moves. Chicago sent rookie Dailyn Swain and center Nic Claxton to the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League. Swain is the No. 15 draft pick out of the University of Texas. Claxton […] The post Bulls make Nic Claxton, Dailyn Swain roster decisions after brutal loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals

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Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the general consensus was the Sixers had vaulted themselves into contender status in the Eastern Conference and in the NBA in general. But for ESPN media personality Stephen A. Smith, the one player on the roster that is key to the 76ers winning […] The post Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiago Splitter issues challenge to Caleb Wilson about ‘playing hard while down 20, 30, 40’

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It’s hard for the Chicago Bulls to find a silver lining as the season unfolds. On Wednesday, the New York Knicks steamrolled them 135-105 at Madison Square Garden. Although every Chicago player scored, the results spoke for themselves. Afterward, Caleb Wilson seemed upset he didn’t get the ball enough early. He finished with 5 points, […] The post Tiago Splitter issues challenge to Caleb Wilson about ‘playing hard while down 20, 30, 40’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers star Deni Avdija caught calling out Suns forward Dillon Brooks as a ‘flopping b***h’

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Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija was caught calling out Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks during Wednesday night’s 132-119 victory, accusing the veteran of flopping while standing at the free throw line. Griffin S. DeMarrais of azfamily 3TV CBS 5 shared a video clip of the heated exchange on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing […] The post Blazers star Deni Avdija caught calling out Suns forward Dillon Brooks as a ‘flopping b***h’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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