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Why Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears is ‘legit’ MIP candidate, per public NBA scouting reports

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It’s early, and Jamahl Mosley’s upstart New Orleans Pelicans are still very much a work in progress, but it feels like Jeremiah Fears has staked an undeniable claim for the starting lead guard role. Looking at the stat splits and going by what other NBA coaches are saying publicly, the 20-year-old might want to start […] The post Why Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears is ‘legit’ MIP candidate, per public NBA scouting reports appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ziaire Williams gets ‘cautious’ injury update per JJ Redick

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LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams will miss his third straight game due to a foot injury as the team squares off against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening. Williams has been part of the starting lineup from the beginning of the season, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that […] The post Ziaire Williams gets ‘cautious’ injury update per JJ Redick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Pistons will be 'salivating' over chance at Kyrie Irving trade if Mavericks play ball

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The Detroit Pistons have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 NBA season, currently sitting at 5-1 after a recent road win over the Brooklyn Nets. Still, questions abound at the Pistons’ apparent lack of shooting and secondary playmaking around Cade Cunningham, which ultimately did them in last year’s playoffs vs the Cleveland […] The post NBA rumors: Pistons will be ‘salivating’ over chance at Kyrie Irving trade if Mavericks play ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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10 Toughest Players LeBron James Faced In The NBA Finals, Ranked

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LeBron James has his fair share of both haters and die-hard defenders. Many consider The King to be the greatest basketball player in history, and the fact that he made eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances and 10 total throughout his career is used to justify that. For a sizable portion of his career, James was […] The post Toughest Players LeBron James Faced In The NBA Finals, Ranked appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder's brutal pile-on

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit as hard as any team in recent NBA history by the injury bug in the first week of the 2026 NBA season, recently losing Chet Holmgren for the foreseeable future with a knee issue. Holmgren joins Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams as long-term injury absences for the Thunder, […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder’s brutal pile-on appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball leaves Spurs announcers disgusted by spitting on court in frustration

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball had a frustrating night against the San Antonio Spurs, and one moment left the broadcast crew reacting in disbelief. Ball appeared to spit directly onto the court after picking up his fourth foul before halftime during Saturday’s 121-111 loss. The incident happened in the second quarter, with Ball already struggling […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball leaves Spurs announcers disgusted by spitting on court in frustration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Pacers during front end of back-to-back

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The Brooklyn Nets will be without rookie point guard Mikel Brown Jr. during Sunday’s road matchup with the Indiana Pacers. They ruled out the No. 6 pick for the front end of a back-to-back due to back injury management. Brown is expected to play on Monday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. […] The post Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Pacers on front end of back-to-back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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