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Bulls’ Josh Giddey Expected To Return Thursday

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Bulls point guard Josh Giddey was a full participant in today’s shootaround and has been upgraded from questionable to probable for the team’s game in Minnesota on Thursday night, tweets K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. Giddey has been out since December 29, having missed Chicago’s past 11 games due to a left hamstring […]

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How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave Thunder’s Lu Dort his flowers for his ‘natural gift’

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Updated Jan 24, 3:09 AM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 40-point performance dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a 122-102 win, but didn’t do it by himself, as veteran Lu Dort made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. After limiting Donovan Mitchell to 5-of-18 shooting in the Thunder’s 136-104 win against the Cleveland Cavs, Dort had […] The post How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave Thunder’s Lu Dort his flowers for his ‘natural gift’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The most likely Pelicans player to be traded, and it’s not a star

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With the NBA trade deadline approaching on Feb. 5, league executives have begun to clarify where the New Orleans Pelicans stand as they weigh potential roster changes. While rival teams continue to inquire about cornerstone players, a recent report indicates the most likely Pelicans player to be traded is not a star. ClutchPoints NBA insider […] The post The most likely Pelicans player to be traded, and it’s not a star appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBA rumors: Rockets’ guard trade targets, Ja Morant unlikely

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In the wake of the season-ending injury to Fred VanVleet before the season began, the Houston Rockets have reportedly been in the market for guard help in the weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline. After the Trae Young trade, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is the biggest backcourt name available, but is he […] The post NBA rumors: Rockets’ guard trade targets, Ja Morant unlikely appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Chandler Parsons goes scorched earth on Bucks amid slump

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After the Milwaukee Bucks got smoked by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, 122-102, there is no doubt frustration is building within the team with how the team is currently performing, now having lost four of its last five games. With the Bucks rumors around a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade heating up, Chandler Parsons wouldn’t hold […] The post Chandler Parsons goes scorched earth on Bucks amid slump appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘I can help any team in the league. I help winning’

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Updated Jan 24, 11:49 AM ET

Of course, the Knicks broke the skid. It was the Nets on the other end, what did you expect? Here’s a bunch of quotes from the protagonists following a historic trouncing inflicted on New Jersey/Brooklyn. Mike Brown On Wednesday’s historic win over the Nets: “I didn’t know about the record until it was mentioned. But […]

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Pistons’ Ausar Thompson believes playing against Amen Thompson is ‘easy’

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Updated Jan 23, 11:39 PM ET

It’s time for another battle between the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets. The Pistons are coming off a win over the Boston Celtics and look to add to their winning streak. As another Pistons-Rockets game approaches, Ausar Thompson discussed why it was easy to play against his brother, Amen Thompson, on X, via ClutchPoints. […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson believes playing against Amen Thompson is ‘easy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Warriors rumors: Is Andrew Wiggins reunion on table at trade deadline?

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As the Golden State Warriors are surrounded by rumors ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, there have been a few names that have been connected to the team, with one that fans are very familiar with. With the Warriors welcoming back Andrew Wiggins as part of the Miami Heat for last Monday’s matchup, the […] The post Warriors rumors: Is Andrew Wiggins reunion on table at trade deadline? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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LeBron James Says He Restored Lakers 'Excellence', Doesn't Care About Jeanie Buss Report

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Updated Jan 23, 1:42 PM ET

LeBron James says he accomplished his goal of "restoring excellence" to the Los Angeles Lakers organization by winning a championship and "doesn't care" what anyone, including team governor Jeanie Buss, feels about him at this stage of his life. The 41-year-old made the comments Thursday following a 112-104 loss to the LA Clippers when asked about a story published this week by ESPN's Baxter Holmes. The story explored Buss family dynamics leading up to the franchise's sale to billionaire Mark...

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