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Heat's Erik Spoelstra shares important Norman Powell update before Wizards game

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon with little time left in the season, it will feature another missed game from star guard Norman Powell. As the Heat star in Powell looks to fortify his fit with Tyler Herro and others on the team, the guard has missed recent […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shares important Norman Powell update before Wizards game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen Curry cleared to return from injury for Warriors-Rockets

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Updated Apr 4, 7:20 PM ET

SAN FRANCISCO– After missing 27 consecutive games due to lingering knee issues, Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry has finally been cleared to return Sunday against the Houston Rockets, the team announced. “He’s officially listed as questionable,” Kerr said after the Dubs’ Saturday practice. “The plan is for him to play. He’s got to feel […] The post Stephen Curry cleared to return from injury for Warriors-Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat news: Erik Spoelstra reveals honest mindset amid likely 4th straight play-in bid

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon, there’s no denying the spot the team will have in the Eastern Conference if they win or lose the game. As the Heat look to overcome its struggles, as shown in the last few weeks, the team looks to finish out the […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals honest mindset amid likely 4th straight play-in bid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics to sign Ron Harper Jr. to two-year contract

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The Celtics are signing forward Ron Harper Jr. to a two-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Harper is currently on a two-way deal with Boston and has appeared in 26 games this season. The 6-foot-5 forward is averaging 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per contest, with most of his playing time […] The post Celtics to sign Ron Harper Jr. to two-year contract appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Celtics To Sign Ron Harper Jr. To Two-Year Deal

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Updated Apr 4, 7:35 PM ET

The Celtics will sign Ron Harper Jr. to a two-year contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (Twitter link). Harper, who is currently on a two-way deal, has played 26 games for the Celtics this season, after spending the previous three years with the Raptors and Pistons. The 6’5″ forward is averaging 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds […]

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NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Knicks, OG Anunoby, Sixers

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Celtics Celtics star Jayson Tatum has quickly eased concerns about his return ahead of the playoffs, according to Jay King of The Athletic. Boston is 10-2 in games Tatum has played since returning, and he has already earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors. King notes that Tatum has shown no hesitation physically, driving […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Knicks, OG Anunoby, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Lakers star LeBron James reveals the 2 cities he doesn't like playing in 'right now'

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James clarified recent comments about road environments, identifying two cities he does not enjoy playing in at this stage of his career as the regular season nears its conclusion. Speaking with Law Murray of The Athletic, James confirmed that both Milwaukee and Memphis are among his least preferred stops. “Milwaukee […] The post Lakers star LeBron James reveals the 2 cities he doesn’t like playing in ‘right now’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks Tell NBA Giannis Antetokounmpo Declined Participating In 3-On-3 Scrimmages During Return Process

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The Milwaukee Bucks told NBA investigators that Giannis Antetokounmpo declined participating in 3-on-3 scrimmages as part of his return protocol, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Antetokounmpo has told the league that he is healthy enough to return to action from a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise suffered on March 15. The NBA is currently investigating the Bucks over their handling of the player participation policy regarding Antetokounmpo. The dispute stems from Antetokounmpo tel...

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Are Paul George, Tyrese Maxey playing tonight? 76ers vs. Pistons injury report

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The Detroit Pistons visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Paul George is on the injury report alongside Tyrese Maxey, with one player available and the other listed as probable. George is dealing with a left knee injury, while his teammate has a strained tendon in his right finger. Maxey played in his 65th game […] The post Are Paul George, Tyrese Maxey playing tonight? 76ers vs. Pistons injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green gets 100% real on Victor Wembanyama-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP race

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Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green weighed in on the MVP race between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. While many believe that the defending champion Gilgeous-Alexander sealed his MVP campaign bid with a 47-point gem in a 114-110 win against the Detroit Pistons, Green gave his take […] The post Draymond Green gets 100% real on Victor Wembanyama-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks-Thunder Matchup Averages 3.4M Viewers On NBC

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Last weekend's matchup between the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder for NBC's "Sunday Night Basketball" averaged 3.4 million viewers across Nielsen and Adobe Analytics. It was the largest NBA audience during March Madness since 2016. The Warriors-Nuggets nightcap averaged 3.0 million viewers. The NBA does not traditionally show games on broadcast television during the NCAA tournament, though the new "Sunday Night Basketball" package takes advantage of an unopposed window. Not countin...

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WATCH: LeBron James Makes Critical Comments About Memphis

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Updated Apr 4, 3:34 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has seen just about everything possible during his NBA career and thus has a lot of opinions on things as it relates to basketball. At 41 years old, James has been honest about his struggles to physically get ready for games during the 2025-26 season. James admitted that some […]

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Atlantic Notes: Knicks Rotation, Anunoby, George, Tatum

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Updated Apr 4, 3:59 PM ET

Despite missing Karl-Anthony Towns in their dominant win over the Bulls on Friday, the Knicks are nearing full health as the playoffs approach. With that development, the shape of the postseason rotation is beginning to take shape, Ian Begley of SNY writes. On Friday, with Mitchell Robinson starting, head coach Mike Brown experimented by using […]

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