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“That shit’s weak.” Scottie Barnes is proving Yaxel Lendeborg’s criticism right

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TORONTO, ON- FEBRUARY 1 - Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) takes a foul shot as the Toronto Raptors play the Utah Jazz at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. February 1, 2026. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images In his first NBA game, Yaxel Lendeborg said that the NBA was “a lot of flopping, a lot of foul baiting, a lot of praying to the ref,” and gave some harsh criticism to a certain MVP-candidate for such behaviour. An...

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic Preview & Game Thread: Finally, a real chance

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 08: Desmond Bane #3 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 08, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks play the Orla...

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Daily Thread: Feel Good Friday

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It’s been two weeks since we’ve done this, so I figured its time to get some good vibes back on the front page. There’s been a lot that’s happened: midterm elections, my birthday (Can someone explain how this works?), a five-game Wolves win streak, and the signing of a new tall, slow two-way player. It’s been a welcome month after a rough October. So how do Feel Good Fridays work? It’s as simple as it sounds. Hop in the comments and share something good. It can be about the Minnesota Timberwo...

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Jamahl Mosley’s Pelicans focused on ‘correctable’ process amid historic losing streak

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Four games, three blowouts, countless defensive breakdowns, and one franchise record is not exactly the best start to the holiday season. However, it’s not quite panic time according to Jamahl Mosley, even though Dejounte Murray frustrations have turned an encouraging four-game winning streak into a historically ugly stretch of basketball from the Zion Williamson-led New […] The post Jamahl Mosley’s Pelicans focused on ‘correctable’ process amid historic losing streak appeared first on Clutch...

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Dyson Daniels calls Luka the ‘hardest guy to guard’ in the NBA

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 9: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers hug after the game on November 9, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

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Open Thread: De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle play a “little” basketball with Benny the Bull

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I found this on X: A little warm-up (emphasis on little) pic.twitter.com/p3XxNcCDZb — Benny (@bennythebull) November 12, 2026 The Chicago Bulls mascot Benny invited Spurs players to join him in a pregame activity featuring a miniature hoop and basketball. Both De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle took a moment out of their warm up to participate. The results…were not good. Fortunately the hoops in the United Center were larger and more fitting for the Spurs star guards. As it turned out, the...

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How Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg is planning to ‘bait’ Victor Wembanyama in Spurs matchup

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Coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors are holding down the fort in Stephen Curry’s absence, leaning on rookie Yaxel Lendeborg as they prepare to face the Spurs in NBA Cup action in San Antonio on Friday, November 13. Kerr lent his support to Warriors forward Jimmy Butler as he expressed future G League plans for […] The post How Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg is planning to ‘bait’ Victor Wembanyama in Spurs matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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