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An Achilles injury isn’t as career-threatening as it once was, if Dejounte Murray and Jayson Tatum have been any indication. Murray and Tatum have both looked very good upon their return from the lengthy absence brought forth by their ruptured Achilles tendons; the former, in particular, has shone for the New Orleans Pelicans and has […] The post Achilles injury forms Dejounte Murray bond with Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 15, 11:23 PM ET

There have been many stories told about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unforgettable run to the title in 2016. But Iman Shumpert’s revelation about Tony Allen’s role—sort of—in helping them stop the Golden State Warriors is a new one. The Warriors were a juggernaut that year, having won a record 73 games. They took a 3-1 lead […] The post Ex-Cavs guard Iman Shumpert recalls Tony Allen’s advice for slowing down Warriors in 2016 finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 16, 12:12 AM ET

The punchless Memphis Grizzlies have reached the point in a lost season where NBA Draft probabilities matter more than pride. With a 23-43 record and no realistic path to the postseason, the focus has shifted entirely to the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. Fortunately for the front office, the remaining schedule all but assures another dozen […] The post 3 key Grizzlies games to watch for 2026 NBA Draft Lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 16, 12:40 AM ET

The Utah Jazz absorbed their third straight loss after losing to the Sacramento Kings, 116-111, at Golden 1 Center on Sunday. The Jazz have now dropped 10 of their last 12 games. The defeat to the Kings could be extra costly, as Isaiah Collier could miss some time. He suffered a knee contusion in the […] The post Jazz announce Isaiah Collier injury update amid game vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 16, 8:32 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs followed a Rodeo Road Trip that matched the best version of their annual jaunt since its inception in 2003 with a home stand that was almost as impressive. It’s a stretch ClutchPoints discussed with head coach Mitch Johnson. “You feel the intensity and the competitiveness. Those teams you’re discussing and the […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson gets real about San Antonio after brutal 6-game gauntlet appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 16, 10:53 AM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Following a 107-105 loss to the Houston Rockets that saw Dejounte Murray score 35 points, the guard is listed on the injury report for Monday’s game. So, is Dejounte Murray playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? Murray played well to say the least against […] The post Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray lands on injury report vs. Mavericks after season-best game appeared first on ClutchPoints .