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Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Bamba, Knicks, Simons, Walker

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The Pacers signed Tony Bradley to a 10-day deal on Thursday just three days after releasing him from his non-guaranteed contract, but it doesn’t sound as if the Raptors will go the same route with Mo Bamba. Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, who speculated after Toronto waived Bamba on Tuesday that he could return on a […]

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NBA rumors: The Lakers-Kings trade ESPN is proposing to fix LA’s disastrous defense

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A recent ESPN trade proposal linking the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings has surfaced as Los Angeles continues to search for solutions to its ongoing defensive issues despite a strong position in the Western Conference standings. ESPN NBA insiders outlined a small-scale deal centered on perimeter defense, suggesting the Lakers acquire Keon Ellis […] The post NBA rumors: The Lakers-Kings trade ESPN is proposing to fix LA’s disastrous defense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Draymond Green drops surprising Hornets’ Kon Knueppel take

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Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel his flowers for an impressive rookie season. Green says he told the fourth overall pick what he thought of him after a 132-125 win. Knueppel helped the Hornets beat the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, which was their most impressive win of the […] The post Draymond Green drops surprising Hornets’ Kon Knueppel take appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Tony Bradley, Pacers Sign 10-Day Contract

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Updated Jan 18, 9:23 AM ET

The Indiana Pacers have signed center Tony Bradley to a 10-day contract. Bradley has appeared in 29 games this season with the Pacers, averaging 3.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.7 minutes. Bradley is represented by Mitch Frankel and is in his eighth NBA season.

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Giants’ star Cam Skattebo fights Jaxson Dart, Knicks, Yankees icons in WWE collab

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In a now-viral video on social media, New York Giants’ star Cam Skattebo could be seen going wild in an unexpected WWE crossover with several other popular American athletes from different sports. Skattebo, who was recently present at the Monday Night RAW episode in Madison Square Garden last year, has now collaborated with Fanatics. Announcing […] The post Giants’ star Cam Skattebo fights Jaxson Dart, Knicks, Yankees icons in WWE collab appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams urges fans no to panic at recent struggles — ‘We’re not superheroes’

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OKLAHOMA CITY — For a team that started the season with a near-perfect 24-1 record through 25 games, watching Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder lose back-to-back games — six in 12 outings — was a cause for concern for some fans. And after the Thunder responded with a thrilling overtime win against the […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams urges fans no to panic at recent struggles — ‘We’re not superheroes’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Recap Of 2025/26 Salary Guarantee Decisions

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Entering this week, there were 32 players who were signed to standard, full-season contracts but whose salaries for the 2025/26 campaign weren’t fully guaranteed. The deadline for teams to waive those players and avoid having their full ’25/26 salaries become guaranteed was on Wednesday, January 7 at 4:00 p.m. CT. Although their salaries won’t technically […]

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Kings’ GM Scott Perry wants franchise to be like Mike Tomlin’s Steelers. Good luck!

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The Sacramento Kings have had a long history of heartbreak. Recently, the Kings have had more bad luck, while also continuing to struggle. The Kings’ general manager, Scott Perry, recently got to sit in on some sessions with Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and brought assistant general manager BJ Armstrong and coach Doug Christie […] The post Kings’ GM Scott Perry wants franchise to be like Mike Tomlin’s Steelers. Good luck! appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Chandler Parsons drops wild MLB-style suggestion to keep Thunder together

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After winning the NBA Finals in seven games over the Indiana Pacers, the Oklahoma City Thunder are dominating the league, and even outsiders feel protective of what is forming. With Chandler Parsons weighing in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, one idea cut through the noise fast: keep this core together at any cost. Parsons […] The post Chandler Parsons drops wild MLB-style suggestion to keep Thunder together appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBA rumors: ESPN proposes Timberwolves-Bulls trade, but not involving Coby White

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Updated Jan 21, 11:12 AM ET

Lately, there has been buzz around the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to acquire Coby White from the Chicago Bulls in a trade. However, ESPN has another idea up its sleeve: a trade proposal that doesn’t involve White. According to NBA insiders, the deal would be between the Timberwolves and Bulls. However, it involves […] The post NBA rumors: ESPN proposes Timberwolves-Bulls trade, but not involving Coby White appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Giannis: No Plans To Leave Bucks, Asking For Trade ‘Not In My Nature’

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Updated Jan 16, 1:23 PM ET

Speaking to Sam Amick of The Athletic after Wednesday’s loss to Golden State, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated that he’s “locked in” with the team and said he plans to remain in Milwaukee for the rest of his career. “There will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment that I will […]

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Giannis says he would 'never' ask Bucks for trade

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Updated Jan 8, 2:03 PM ET

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says there "will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment" that he asks the team to trade him, adding he plans to be with Milwaukee for the rest of his career.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green literally reads inspiring texts from mom after Bucks game

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Updated Jan 8, 3:03 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 120-113 on Wednesday. Draymond Green’s mom still plays a major role in his life. After the win vs. the Bucks, the Warriors’ Green pulled out his phone and read inspiring texts from his mother to the media. Draymond Green really pulled out his phone during his press […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green literally reads inspiring texts from mom after Bucks game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBA rumors: The Anthony Davis trade complications for a Raptors, Mavericks deal

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Just a season after being traded, Anthony Davis might be on the move again. Last season, Davis was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. Now, with Dallas struggling to gain any momentum this season, there are rumors floating that the star forward/center might be traded. One of the popular rumored […] The post NBA rumors: The Anthony Davis trade complications for a Raptors, Mavericks deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic reveals what makes him ‘excited’ about Trae Young trade

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The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Of course, the last time Young was traded came back on draft night in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks moved him to Atlanta for Luka Doncic. Doncic was part of the biggest trade in NBA history a season ago, when Dallas dealt […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic reveals what makes him ‘excited’ about Trae Young trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Rockets’ Tari Eason wasn’t impressed by Deni Avdija’s big night at all

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The Houston Rockets walked off the floor stunned after a 103–102 loss in a razor-thin finish against the Portland Trail Blazers, and the emotion carried straight into the postgame. Deni Avdija filled the stat sheet as the Blazers barely survived. Meanwhile, Rockets forward Tari Eason nearly flipped the night with a late-game hero moment that […] The post Rockets’ Tari Eason wasn’t impressed by Deni Avdija’s big night at all appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Trae Young Trade Notes: Possible Extension, Trade Bonus, TPE, More

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Updated Jan 11, 6:45 PM ET

Once the trade sending Trae Young to Washington is officially complete, the Wizards and their new starting point guard will be open to exploring a potential contract extension, but it won’t be “top of mind,” reports ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne (Twitter link). As Shelburne explains, both the Wizards and Young may take the opportunity to evaluate […]

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