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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 8:23 PM ET

On Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks will retire franchise legend Mark Aguirre’s jersey. Before the game against the Charlotte Hornets, Aguirre spoke to reporters and was unsurprisingly asked about Cooper Flagg. Flagg was the Mavs’ first No. 1 overall pick since Aguirre in 1981, so he understands what Flagg is going through as a rookie. Aguirre […] The post Cooper Flagg receives impactful advice from Mavericks legend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 8:45 PM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers lead the Sacramento Kings 60-54 going into halftime. It’s a close contest, as both teams are going at it. However, an analyst during the game is seemingly growing tired of Joel Embiid, as she called him out for flopping. In the middle of the contest, Kings analyst Kayte Christensen pointed to the […] The post Kings analyst rips into Joel Embiid’s ‘flopping’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 8:35 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently trapped in a house of mirrors, and head coach Doc Rivers is the first to admit he doesn’t have the map to get them out. Between a plummeting record and the deafening noise of a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo exit, the vibes in Brew City have officially hit rock bottom. Following […] The post Bucks HC Doc Rivers admits another challenge in Giannis Antetokounmpo saga appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 9:31 PM ET

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg woke up the crowd at American Airlines Center on Thursday amid their lackluster start against the Charlotte Hornets. The Mavericks found themselves down by double digits early on after the Hornets, who are on a four-game winning streak, outscored them in the first quarter, 33-20. In the second frame, Flagg […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg claims Hornets’ Moussa Diabate as latest poster victim appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 9:30 PM ET

Before the Chicago Bulls took on the Miami Heat on Thursday, Jalen Smith was listed as probable on the injured list. He was dealing with tightness in his calf. Fortunately for Chicago, he was on the floor and in the starting rotation. As a result, Smith managed to increase a streak of scoring in double […] The post Jalen Smith achieves unique feat in showdown vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 9:22 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors have a less a week to figure out what direction they want to take the franchise following Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear against the Miami Heat. The injury changes everything for the Warriors, and both now and for the future. And it’s why they must go all-in for a Giannis Antetokounmpo […] The post Why Warriors must go all-in for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .