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Warriors rumors: Kristaps Porziņgis return to Warriors likely as contract expectations emerge

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Kristaps Porzingis might have a future with the Golden State Warriors if he decides to stick around with the franchise. Porzingis is going through the 11th season of his NBA career, his first with the Warriors. He joined the team after the Atlanta Hawks traded him there ahead of the trade deadline in February. Porzingis […] The post Warriors rumors: Kristaps Porziņgis return to Warriors likely as contract expectations emerge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Thunder guard destined for All-Defensive Team recognition

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Without their NBA All-Defensive forward Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s top-ranked defense has been led by All-Star Chet Holmgren, All-Defensive guard Lu Dort, and Cason Wallace. In only his third season with the Thunder, Wallace leads the league in steals per game with 2.0 swipes in his breakout season. He’s also averaging 8.6 points […] The post The Thunder guard destined for All-Defensive Team recognition appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves likely to return as three names surface to potentially join him

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As the NBA season draws near its end, conversations about the off-season is already occurring. The Lakers have had a phenomenal second half of the season, fortifying their chances as a contender as they look to lock in home-court advantage. But, questions about the future have swirled, especially surrounding LeBron James and if he’d return […] The post Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves likely to return as three names surface to potentially join him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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10 greatest NBA players who couldn't shoot

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Shooting is a major asset in the NBA. With the league leaning towards pace and space, outside shooting is becoming a vital factor in deciding games. As a result, these days, teams are looking for versatile players who can be a threat from anywhere on the court. However, back in the day, even the greatest […] The post 10 greatest NBA players who couldn’t shoot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards ineligible for MVP, All-NBA voting with latest absence

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will be missing Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, which means his team will be without its best player against the top team in the Eastern Conference. Another important note regarding Edwards’ absence is that he’ll no longer be eligible for the NBA […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ineligible for MVP, All-NBA voting with latest absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jock Landale Out At Least Two Weeks With High Ankle Sprain

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Jock Landale sustained a right ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's 130-101 win by the Atlanta Hawks at the Orlando Magic. Landale has been diagnosed with a right high ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. Landale will miss at least the remainder of the regular season and an initial play-in game if the Hawks don't finish as at least the sixth seed. In 69 games this season, Landale is averaging 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds in 22.1 minutes.

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Darius Acuff Closing Gap On Darryn Peterson At Guard On NBA Draft Boards

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Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff is mounting a serious challenge to Darryn Peterson to be the top-ranked guard prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft after polling across the league. Several scouts now rank Acuff ahead of Peterson among guards following dominant performances in both the SEC and NCAA Tournaments. "Acuff definitely put himself even further on the map," said one veteran college scout. Acuff's case is bolstered by an endorsement from Arkansas coach John Calipari, who has stated the 6'3" gu...

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Cade Cunningham Out At Least One More Week, Will Lose Award Eligibility

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham continues to progress in his return from a left lung pneumothorax, the team announced Thursday. He will be re-evaluated in one week, ruling him out for at least four more games. The timeline makes Cunningham ineligible for end-of-season honors including MVP and All-NBA teams. He suffered the injury in the first quarter of Detroit's win over Washington on March 17 and has missed eight games since. Cunningham was considered a lock to make an All-NBA team ha...

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NBA Brainstormed Fantasy Football-Style 'Draft Credit' System Before Rejecting Concept

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The NBA considered but ultimately set aside a concept known as the "draft credit" system during internal brainstorming sessions, sources told The Stein Line. The idea was discussed before preferred reform concepts were presented to all 30 teams at the recent Board of Governors meeting in Manhattan. The system would have severed the direct link between regular-season record and draft position entirely, a fundamental departure from the current lottery structure. Under the concept, each franchis...

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Pacific Rumors: Warriors, Kawhi, Kerr, LeBron, Williams

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Multiple reports since February’s trade deadline have indicated that the Warriors talked to the Clippers earlier this season about a possible Kawhi Leonard deal. According to Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard, multiple league sources he spoke to this week suggested that Golden State actually came “reasonably close” to acquiring the star forward. The […]

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CJ McCollum channels Dory amid Hawks' 3-game winning streak

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On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Hawks continued their surge up the Eastern Conference standings with a dominant road win over the Orlando Magic by a score of 130-101. The victory pushed Atlanta’s record after the All-Star break to 18-3, and moved them into sole possession of fifth place in the playoff race. On Thursday, NBA […] The post CJ McCollum channels Dory amid Hawks’ 3-game winning streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic, Jalen Johnson Named Players Of The Month

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Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for March in the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (Twitter link). It was a monster scoring month for Doncic, who became one of just 10 players in league history to pour in […]

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LeBron James says he would have gone full Eli Manning if Grizzlies won 2003 draft lottery

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While making his YouTube golfing debut on Thursday, LeBron James went on a rant about the Memphis Grizzlies. Not only did he pretty much bash the entire city, but the future Hall of Famer also claims he might have pulled an “Eli Manning” had the franchise won the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery. In the clip, […] The post LeBron James says he would have gone full Eli Manning if Grizzlies won 2003 draft lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Did Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander send a subtle shot to Spurs' Victor Wembanyama?

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After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points to lead his team to an overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons, he addressed his MVP race against San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama. For many, Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47-point performance solidified his case to become the first player since Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic to win back-to-back MVP […] The post Did Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander send a subtle shot to Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama? appeared first on Clu...

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Sixers' Edgecombe, Kings' Raynaud Named Rookies Of The Month

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Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe has been named the Eastern Conference’s Rookie of the Month for March, while Kings big man Maxime Raynaud has won the award for the Western Conference, the NBA announced today (Twitter link). Edgecombe’s win prevents Hornets wing Kon Knueppel from achieving a clean sweep of Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month […]

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Michael Jordan teammate believes Draymond Green would've been perfect on 90s title teams

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Draymond Green’s career has been intertwined with the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s. There are those, for instance, who try to compare his game to Dennis Rodman. Now, a former Bull, Jason Caffey, is saying that Green would have been a natural fit for Michael Jordan and the dyansty teams, per Scoop B Radio. […] The post Michael Jordan teammate believes Draymond Green would’ve been perfect on 90s title teams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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